Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 vs MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio
46.1Performance47.8
35.1Display41.6
52Battery54.2
71.9Portability53.8
3 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 76 spec wins — MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 scores 49.3 against 48.8 for MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 edges ahead in portability, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
- Stronger portability score: 72 vs 54
- 30% lower weight: 1.4 kg vs 1.99 kg
- 18% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,894 vs 2,450
Reasons to pick the MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 35
- 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 56% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 64 Wh
- 50% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 400 nits
Display
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | IPS (anti-glare, non-touch) | OLED (UHD+) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 3840x2400 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 600 nits+50% |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc 140T Graphics (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,894+18%Top 34% | 2,450Bottom 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,979Bottom 26% | 13,300+11%Bottom 50% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 64 Wh | 100 Wh+56% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 7 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 240 W+269% |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.4 kg+30% | 1.99 kg |
| Thickness | 19.7 mm+1% | 20 mm |
| Material | Aluminum lid and bottom, PC-ABS keyboard deck (aluminum deck optional) | Magnesium-aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 1x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 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 | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) | Windows 11 |
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