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When choosing between the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro and the Lenovo ThinkPad T14, consider that the IdeaPad typically offers a sleek design and may be lighter and more portable, which is ideal if you travel frequently or prioritize ease of transport. The ThinkPad, on the other hand, often has robust build quality and better security features, making it a solid choice for business professionals who need a durable machine. If your work involves demanding software, the ThinkPad may provide better performance. However, if budget is a primary concern and your tasks are more general, the IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro may suffice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro
- Good overall display quality
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad T14
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.3
8.5
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
395.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is good.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro offers a balanced mix of screen quality, portability, and battery life suitable for everyday tasks, but the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 excels with a more robust CPU and RAM, enhancing performance for demanding applications, all while maintaining a durable build and a keyboard optimized for extended typing sessions. While the Slim 7i Pro is lighter and has a sharper display, ideal for media consumption, the T14's longer battery life and superior heat management make it a reliable choice for more intensive workloads.
Gaming and AI
6.1
6.7
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.0/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.3/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is somewhat better.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro, with its decent GPU and high screen refresh rate, provides a satisfactory gaming and 3D experience, but it may not handle the most demanding tasks as smoothly. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 also offers fair performance in these areas due to a competent GPU and adequate CPU, although its screen refresh rate and quality might not be as high, slightly affecting the visual fluidness and detail during gaming or 3D rendering activities.
Engineering and Design
7.0
8.0
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is good.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro offers robust CPU performance, ample RAM, and a high-quality screen which are crucial for software-heavy engineering tasks, while the Lenovo ThinkPad T14, with strong CPU and GPU capabilities, ensures smooth running of engineering software and offers a durable build and comfortable keyboard, which enhances portability and usability for long work sessions. Both laptops provide quality speakers and maintain a low operating noise, but prioritize the key elements of processing power and visual clarity that are paramount for technical design work.
Content Creation
7.4
8.3
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is good.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.3
8.3
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is very good for software development, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is good.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
7.7
6.9
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
395.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro offers a display with high resolution and brightness, making it sharp and vivid for general use, and covers a wide range of colors which is crucial for accuracy in engineering and design tasks. However, it lacks a high refresh rate that's essential for smooth visuals in gaming and 3D applications. The Lenovo ThinkPad T14, while providing satisfactory resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and sufficient color range for professional design work, similarly falls short for gaming and 3D due to its lower refresh rate.
Cost
$799
$1,241
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has a price of $799 and the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 costs $1,241.
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Key similarities
Battery
8.5 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has 8.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has 9 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
8.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad T14 to have very good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro and the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$799 | $1,241 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | September 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.7'' x 0.62'' | 12.5'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.04 lbs | 2.96 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.29" | 12.51" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.74" | 8.93" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-11300H | AMD Ryzen 7 7840U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8.5 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 60.7 Wh | 39.3 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 90Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 395 nits | 321 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 8.4/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1440p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Allen Ngo | October 2021
"The main selling point of the IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro versus a regular IdeaPad Slim 7 is its faster Core H-series CPU. In reality, the Core i7-11370H is only marginally faster than the U-series Core i7-1165G7 to the point where most users are not likely to notice the benefits. The slight performance uptick comes at the cost of slightly higher power consumption as well meaning owners will have to deal with potentially warmer temperatures or louder fans to compensate. Unless if you happen to be a power user, then the regular non-Pro model will be more than enough. Once you go 90 Hz, you can't go back."
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Benjamin Herzig | December 2023
"We like a lot about this laptop. It has many ports, with the inclusion of RJ45-Ethernet as a defining feature. WWAN is upgradable for maximum flexibility and the ThinkPad has many security functions. Working with the ThinkPad input devices is a lot of fun, and Lenovo puts in a serviceable Low Power panel. The AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 7840U delivers a great performance and does not drain the battery fast. Fan noise and temperatures are nothing special, but also far away from bad. With the user replaceable keyboard, the ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 has a special feature rarely present on most modern laptops."
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About Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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