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Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9 vs Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7

Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9
40.4Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
49.3Inno Score
42.1Performance46.1
35.3Display35.1
46.7Battery52
36.8Portability71.9
4 spec wins — Lenovo LOQ 15IRX95 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7

InnoReviews verdict

Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 wins this laptop face-off, 49.3 to 40.4, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+35) and battery (+5). Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9

  • 254% higher charging: 230 W vs 65 W
  • 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 11% higher Screen size: 15.6 ″ vs 14 ″

Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7

  • Stronger performance score: 46 vs 42
  • Stronger battery score: 52 vs 47
  • Stronger portability score: 72 vs 37
  • 41% lower weight: 1.4 kg vs 2.38 kg
  • 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits

Display

Display comparison: Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9 versus Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
SpecLenovo LOQ 15IRX9Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
Screen size15.6 ″+11%14 ″
Panel typeIPSIPS (anti-glare, non-touch)
Resolution1920x10802880x1800
Refresh rate144 Hz+20%120 Hz
Peak brightness300 nits400 nits+33%

Performance

Performance comparison: Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9 versus Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
SpecLenovo LOQ 15IRX9Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
ProcessorIntel Core i5-13450HXIntel Core Ultra 7 255H
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB, 115W)Intel Arc 140T Graphics (integrated)
RAM16 GB16 GB
RAM typeDDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM)DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM)
Storage1,024 GB1,024 GB
Storage typePCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots)PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots)

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9 versus Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
SpecLenovo LOQ 15IRX9Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
Geekbench 6 (single)2,381Bottom 17%2,894+22%Top 34%
Geekbench 6 (multi)12,684+6%Bottom 43%11,979Bottom 26%

Battery

Battery comparison: Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9 versus Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
SpecLenovo LOQ 15IRX9Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
Capacity60 Wh64 Wh+7%
Charging230 W+254%65 W

Design

Design comparison: Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9 versus Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
SpecLenovo LOQ 15IRX9Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
Weight2.38 kg1.4 kg+41%
Thickness23.9 mm19.7 mm+18%
MaterialPC-ABS plasticAluminum lid and bottom, PC-ABS keyboard deck (aluminum deck optional)

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9 versus Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
SpecLenovo LOQ 15IRX9Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
Ports3x USB-A 5Gbps, USB-C 10Gbps (DisplayPort 1.4, power delivery), HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 20Gbps (PD, DP 1.4), 1x USB-A 10Gbps (always on), 1x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 on some configurations)
Bluetooth5.25.3
Webcam1080p with e-shutter1080p with IR and privacy shutter (720p or 5MP on some configurations)
BiometricsNoneFingerprint reader in power button and IR face unlock (both optional)

Software

Software comparison: Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9 versus Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
SpecLenovo LOQ 15IRX9Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
Operating systemWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 (Home or Pro)

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