Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IPH11 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (AMD)
51.3chipPerformancechip46.9
38.3Display26.5
46.7Battery46.7
46.1Portability72.5
3 spec wins — Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IPH113 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (AMD)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IPH11 scores 46.1 against 46.4 for Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (AMD). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (AMD) edges ahead in portability, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IPH11
- Stronger performance score: 51 vs 47
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 27
- 175% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 108% higher charging: 135 W vs 65 W
- Lower launch price: $1,399 vs $1,759
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (AMD)
- Stronger portability score: 73 vs 46
- 39% lower weight: 1.28 kg vs 2.1 kg
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
Display
| Spec | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IPH11 | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.3 ″+9% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS (WUXGA, anti-glare, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+175% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits+33% |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IPH11 | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H | AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 |
| Graphics | Intel Arc B390 (integrated) | AMD Radeon 860M (integrated, 8 RDNA 3.5 CUs) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD (M.2, PCIe 4.0) | NVMe SSD (M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0 x4) |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IPH11 | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 60 Wh | 60 Wh |
| Charging | 135 W+108% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IPH11 | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.1 kg | 1.28 kg+39% |
| Thickness | 23.3 mm | 22 mm+6% |
| Material | PC-ABS plastic | Carbon-fiber-reinforced polycarbonate (PC + 20% CF), top and bottom (WLAN models) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IPH11 | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-A (5Gbps), 1x USB-A (10Gbps), 1x Thunderbolt 4 (USB PD 65-100W input, DisplayPort 2.1), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), 3.5mm combo audio jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB PD 15-100W, DisplayPort 2.1), 2x USB-A (5Gbps, one always-on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), 3.5mm combo audio jack; optional smart card reader and nano-SIM slot (WWAN models) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 5MP with IR and E-shutter | 5MP with privacy shutter (IR camera optional) |
| Biometrics | IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition; no fingerprint reader | Optional fingerprint reader (power button) and IR camera for Windows Hello |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IPH11 | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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