Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch)
46.1Performance45.4
35.1Display41.6
52Battery68
71.9Portability66
3 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 75 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch)
InnoReviews verdict
Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) wins this laptop face-off, 53.1 to 49.3, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+16) and display (+7). Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
- Stronger portability score: 72 vs 66
- 300% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
- 16% lower weight: 1.4 kg vs 1.66 kg
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch)
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 35
- Stronger battery score: 68 vs 52
- 50% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 400 nits
- 19% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 14,200 vs 11,979
Display
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 15 ″+7% |
| Panel type | IPS (anti-glare, non-touch) | IPS (PixelSense Flow) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2496x1664 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 600 nits+50% |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-80-100) |
| Graphics | Intel Arc 140T Graphics (integrated) | Qualcomm Adreno |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+300% | 256 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots) | NVMe SSD (removable) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,894+4%Top 34% | 2,790Top 43% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,979Bottom 26% | 14,200+19%Top 43% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 64 Wh | 66 Wh+3% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 14 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.4 kg+16% | 1.66 kg |
| Thickness | 19.7 mm | 18.3 mm+7% |
| Material | Aluminum lid and bottom, PC-ABS keyboard deck (aluminum deck optional) | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 USB4, USB-A 3.1, microSDXC, Surface Connect, 3.5mm |
| 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 |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader in power button and IR face unlock (both optional) | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) | Windows 11 (Arm) |
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