Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (Intel) vs Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9)
VS
39.1Performance38.8
56chipGraphicschip62.7
26.5Displayspec-based38.4
81.3Batteryspec-based60
72.8Portabilityspec-based75.8
2 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (Intel)6 spec wins — Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (Intel) scores 51.9 against 51.7 for Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (Intel) edges ahead in performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (Intel)
- 17% lower weight: 1.27 kg vs 1.53 kg
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9)
- Stronger graphics score: 63 vs 56
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 37% lower thickness: 13.9 mm vs 22 mm
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
- 17% higher capacity: 70 Wh vs 60 Wh
Display
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (Intel) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 15.3 ″+9% |
| Panel type | IPS (WUXGA, anti-glare, non-touch) | IPS (multitouch) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits+25% |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (Intel) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 5 325 | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated, 4 Xe3 cores) | Intel Arc Graphics 140V (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6800 (LPCAMM2 module, replaceable) | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD (M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0 x4) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (Intel) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,576+2%Bottom 29% | 2,531Bottom 26% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,575Bottom 13% | 10,711+1%Bottom 15% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (Intel) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 60 Wh | 70 Wh+17% |
| Web browsing endurance | 18.1 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (Intel) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.27 kg+17% | 1.53 kg |
| Thickness | 22 mm | 13.9 mm+37% |
| Material | Carbon-fiber-reinforced polycarbonate (PC + 20% CF), top and bottom (WLAN models) | Aluminum (top and bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (Intel) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (power delivery, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 5MP + IR with privacy shutter | 1080p + IR with e-shutter and ToF sensor |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR camera for Windows Hello | IR face recognition (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (Intel) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home / Pro |
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