Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel) vs Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 7 (AMD)
55.2Performancechip50.9
23.3Display26.5
34.5Battery42.7
76.1Portability67.9
3 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel)2 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 7 (AMD)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel) scores 46.4 against 46.1 for Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 7 (AMD). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel) edges ahead in portability and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel)
- Stronger performance score: 55 vs 51
- Stronger portability score: 76 vs 68
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 24% lower thickness: 17.5 mm vs 22.9 mm
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 7 (AMD)
- Stronger display score: 27 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 43 vs 35
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
- 27% higher capacity: 57 Wh vs 45 Wh
Display
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel) | Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 7 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (WUXGA, anti-glare) | IPS (anti-glare) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits+33% |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel) | Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 7 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H | AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 |
| Graphics | Intel Arc 140T Graphics (integrated) | AMD Radeon 860M (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD (M.2 2242, PCIe 4.0 x4; second M.2 2280 slot free) | NVMe SSD (M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0 x4) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel) | Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 7 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,925Top 28% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,990Top 38% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel) | Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 7 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 45 Wh | 57 Wh+27% |
| Web browsing endurance | 7.3 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel) | Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 7 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.36 kg+2% | 1.39 kg |
| Thickness | 17.5 mm+24% | 22.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum (top), PC-ABS (bottom) | Plastic (PC-ABS top and bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel) | Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 7 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-C (10Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort 1.4), 2x USB-A (5Gbps, one always-on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4 40Gbps, USB PD 15-65W, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A (5Gbps, always-on), 1x USB-A (5Gbps), 1x USB-A (USB 2.0), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR with privacy shutter | 5MP IR camera with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR camera for Windows Hello | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel) | Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 7 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
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