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Choosing between the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 and the ThinkPad T14 depends on your primary use. The Legion Slim 7, designed for gaming and graphics-heavy tasks, offers superior graphics performance but might be heavier and have a shorter battery life. The ThinkPad T14, on the other hand, is built for business users prioritizing portability, long battery life, and durability. If your work involves intensive tasks like 3D modeling or gaming, go with the Legion. For everyday productivity, travel-friendliness, and classic business features, the ThinkPad is a better fit. Each excels in its niche, so consider what you'll use the laptop for most. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16"
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad T14
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.2
6.7
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.0/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.3/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" excels in gaming and 3D applications due to its powerful GPU and high screen refresh rate, which are crucial for smooth visuals and performance in these tasks. In comparison, the Lenovo ThinkPad T14, while it may have a decent CPU and screen quality, typically comes with a less powerful GPU and lower refresh rate, making it less suitable for demanding gaming and 3D work.
Engineering and Design
8.6
8.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 are both very good for engineering and design, though the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" is somewhat better.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" generally offers a more powerful CPU and GPU, along with a larger, higher-quality screen which makes it more suitable for demanding engineering tasks and design work; however, it's less portable than the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 which, while still good for engineering, balances performance with better portability, as well as having a reputation for an excellent keyboard and lower operating noise.
Screen Quality
8.7
6.9
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
502.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 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.
For general use, the Lenovo Legion Slim 7's high resolution and brightness make it a strong choice for crisp, clear visuals, while its panel type ensures wide viewing angles. For engineering and design, it excels with a color-accurate display, offering broad coverage of color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, making it ideal for professional color work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, its lower refresh rate means that it won't be as smooth for fast-paced action as laptops designed with higher refresh rates specifically for gaming performance.
Battery
7.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has 7 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
Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,344
$1,241
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
$2,000
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" has a price of $1,344 and the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 costs $1,241.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.2
8.5
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
502.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 and Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" are both very good for general use.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 offers high-performance CPU and ample RAM which makes it suitable for demanding tasks and multitasking, and it boasts a quality screen ideal for media and detailed work; however, its gaming-oriented design might compromise battery life and portability. On the other hand, the ThinkPad T14 prioritizes portability and battery life, making it a reliable choice for on-the-go productivity without sacrificing performance, complemented by a comfortable keyboard and durable design, but may not be as suitable for graphics-intensive tasks.
Content Creation
8.3
8.3
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 and Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" are both very good for content creation.
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
8.0
8.3
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 and Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" are both very good for software development.
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.
Build Quality
7.6
8.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad T14 to have very good build quality, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" 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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Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,344 | $1,241 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | September 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.69'' | 12.5'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.4 lbs | 2.96 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.08" | 12.51" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.21" | 8.93" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | AMD Ryzen 7 7840U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 39.3 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 502 nits | 321 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 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 | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1440p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Benjamin Herzig | November 2022
"The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 is a slim Legion notebook that is just as excellent with Nvidia & Intel. However, the Legion Slim 7i slightly sullied by lacklustre battery life. You get a slim aluminium chassis, great input devices, decent port selection, fast high-quality WQXGA display and great performance. Supporting Thunderbolt 4 is one advantage of the Intel/Nvidia model tested in this review. Moreover, this variant has slightly higher CPU performance as well as better GPU performance in certain applications (e.g. CUDA-based apps). The Lenovo Legion S7i is thin, premium and performant – but less efficient than its AMD counterpart."
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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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