Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (AMD) vs MSI Modern A14 LE J1M
46.9chipPerformancespec-basedchip33.6
55.3chipGraphicschip50.4
26.5Displayspec-based—
46.7Batteryspec-based44
72.5Portabilityspec-based76.3
2 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (AMD)1 spec wins — MSI Modern A14 LE J1M
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (AMD) scores 47.5 against 47.5 for MSI Modern A14 LE J1M. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (AMD) edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (AMD)
- Stronger graphics score: 55 vs 50
Reasons to pick the MSI Modern A14 LE J1M
- 14% lower thickness: 18.9 mm vs 22 mm
Display
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (AMD) | MSI Modern A14 LE J1M |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (WUXGA, anti-glare, non-touch) | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (AMD) | MSI Modern A14 LE J1M |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 | AMD Ryzen 7 170 |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 860M (integrated, 8 RDNA 3.5 CUs) | AMD Radeon 680M |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD (M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0 x4) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (AMD) | MSI Modern A14 LE J1M |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 60 Wh+3% | 58 Wh |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (AMD) | MSI Modern A14 LE J1M |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.28 kg+1% | 1.29 kg |
| Thickness | 22 mm | 18.9 mm+14% |
| Material | Carbon-fiber-reinforced polycarbonate (PC + 20% CF), top and bottom (WLAN models) | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (AMD) | MSI Modern A14 LE J1M |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB PD 15-100W, DisplayPort 2.1), 2x USB-A (5Gbps, one always-on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), 3.5mm combo audio jack; optional smart card reader and nano-SIM slot (WWAN models) | 1x USB4 Type-C (DisplayPort, PD 3.0, Thunderbolt 4 compatible), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C (DisplayPort, PD 3.0), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, microSD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 5MP with privacy shutter (IR camera optional) | 720p HD with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Optional fingerprint reader (power button) and IR camera for Windows Hello | — |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (AMD) | MSI Modern A14 LE J1M |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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