Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) vs ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition
VS
38.8Performance62.7
38.4Display38.4
60Battery44
75.8Portability91.8
3 spec wins — Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9)3 spec wins — ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition
InnoReviews verdict
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition wins this laptop face-off, 57.7 to 50, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+24) and portability (+16). Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9)
- Stronger battery score: 60 vs 44
- 21% higher capacity: 70 Wh vs 58 Wh
Reasons to pick the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition
- Stronger performance score: 63 vs 39
- Stronger portability score: 92 vs 76
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 36% lower weight: 0.98 kg vs 1.53 kg
Display
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.3 ″+9% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (multitouch) | OLED |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2880 x 1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Intel Core Ultra 7 |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V (integrated) | Intel Arc Graphics |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) | LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,531Bottom 36% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,711Bottom 13% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh+21% | 58 Wh |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.53 kg | 0.98 kg+36% |
| Thickness | 13.9 mm+3% | 14.3 mm |
| Material | Aluminum (top and bottom) | Carbon fiber and magnesium alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (power delivery, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack | 3x Thunderbolt 4 / USB-C, 1x USB-A 3.2, 1x HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR with e-shutter and ToF sensor | 5MP webcam with vHDR and Computer Vision, privacy shutter (10MP wide-FOV camera optional on some configs) |
| Biometrics | IR face recognition (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader, Windows Hello facial recognition |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home / Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
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