Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 (Intel) vs MSI Modern 14 H13M
35.7chipPerformancechip32.5
26.5Display20
30.7Battery44
71.9Portability70.3
1 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 (Intel)2 spec wins — MSI Modern 14 H13M
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 (Intel) scores 38.8 against 38.7 for MSI Modern 14 H13M. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 (Intel) edges ahead in display and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 (Intel)
- Stronger performance score: 36 vs 33
- Stronger display score: 27 vs 20
Reasons to pick the MSI Modern 14 H13M
- Stronger battery score: 44 vs 31
- 21% higher capacity: 58 Wh vs 48 Wh
Display
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 (Intel) | MSI Modern 14 H13M |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (anti-glare, in-cell touch) | IPS-level |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 (Intel) | MSI Modern 14 H13M |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 7 350 | Intel Core i5-1334U |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated, 2 Xe3 cores) | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (1x SO-DIMM, single-channel) | LPDDR5 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 (Intel) | MSI Modern 14 H13M |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 48 Wh | 58 Wh+21% |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 (Intel) | MSI Modern 14 H13M |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.4 kg+6% | 1.49 kg |
| Thickness | 19.7 mm | 18.9 mm+4% |
| Material | Aluminum top, aluminum or PC-ABS bottom (varies by configuration) | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 (Intel) | MSI Modern 14 H13M |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB PD, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A (10Gbps, always on), 1x USB-A (5Gbps), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), 3.5mm combo jack | 1x USB4 Type-C (DisplayPort, PD 3.0, Thunderbolt 4 compatible), 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort, PD 3.0), 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI (4K@60Hz), SD card reader, RJ45, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 on some configurations) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter (720p or 5MP on some configurations) | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader in power button and IR face unlock (both optional) | — |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 (Intel) | MSI Modern 14 H13M |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) | Windows 11 Home |
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