Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 7 (Intel) vs MSI Modern A16 LE J1M
39.8chipPerformancechip33.6
56chipGraphicschip51.2
26.5Displayspec-based—
39.6Batteryspec-based44
87.1Portabilityspec-based70.3
2 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 7 (Intel)2 spec wins — MSI Modern A16 LE J1M
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 7 (Intel) scores 46.4 against 46.4 for MSI Modern A16 LE J1M. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 7 (Intel) edges ahead in performance and graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 7 (Intel)
- Stronger performance score: 40 vs 34
- Stronger graphics score: 56 vs 51
- 35% lower weight: 0.96 kg vs 1.49 kg
Reasons to pick the MSI Modern A16 LE J1M
- 20% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 13.3 ″
Display
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 7 (Intel) | MSI Modern A16 LE J1M |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.3 ″ | 16 ″+20% |
| Panel type | IPS (anti-glare) | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 7 (Intel) | MSI Modern A16 LE J1M |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 5 325 | AMD Ryzen 7 170 |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated) | AMD Radeon 680M |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | LPDDR5 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 7 (Intel) | MSI Modern A16 LE J1M |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 54.7 Wh | 58 Wh+6% |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 7 (Intel) | MSI Modern A16 LE J1M |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.96 kg+35% | 1.49 kg |
| Thickness | 18.2 mm+4% | 18.9 mm |
| Material | Carbon fiber hybrid top with aluminum bottom, or CFRP top with aluminum or magnesium bottom (varies by configuration) | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 7 (Intel) | MSI Modern A16 LE J1M |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB PD 15-65W, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A (5Gbps, always on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), 3.5mm combo jack; optional nano-SIM slot and smart card reader | 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 on some configurations) | 720p HD with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader in power button and IR camera for Windows Hello (both optional) | — |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 7 (Intel) | MSI Modern A16 LE J1M |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) | Windows 11 Home |
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