Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 vs Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9)
46.1Performance38.8
35.1Display38.4
52Battery60
71.9Portability75.8
4 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 74 spec wins — Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 scores 49.3 against 50 for Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) edges ahead in battery and portability, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
- Stronger performance score: 46 vs 39
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 14% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,894 vs 2,531
- 12% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 11,979 vs 10,711
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9)
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 35
- Stronger battery score: 60 vs 52
- Stronger portability score: 76 vs 72
- 29% lower thickness: 13.9 mm vs 19.7 mm
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
Display
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 15.3 ″+9% |
| Panel type | IPS (anti-glare, non-touch) | IPS (multitouch) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits+25% |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | Intel Arc 140T Graphics (integrated) | Intel Arc Graphics 140V (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,894+14%Top 34% | 2,531Bottom 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,979+12%Bottom 26% | 10,711Bottom 13% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 64 Wh | 70 Wh+9% |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.4 kg+8% | 1.53 kg |
| Thickness | 19.7 mm | 13.9 mm+29% |
| Material | Aluminum lid and bottom, PC-ABS keyboard deck (aluminum deck optional) | Aluminum (top and bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x 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 | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (power delivery, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 on some configurations) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter (720p or 5MP on some configurations) | 1080p + IR with e-shutter and ToF sensor |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader in power button and IR face unlock (both optional) | IR face recognition (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) | Windows 11 Home / Pro |
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