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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is more portable and has a longer battery life, making it suitable for on-the-go use, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 offers a larger screen and lower price, better suited for those who prioritize a bigger display and cost savings. The Slim Pro 7 14 is the newer model with some improved features, but the Slim 7 16 is more cost-effective. Both have similar performance capacities for general use and engineering tasks, but the Slim Pro 7 14 might be preferred for its better display quality and slightly higher performance in engineering applications. If portability and a higher quality display are high priorities, go for the Slim Pro 7 14; otherwise, the Slim 7 16 provides a good balance of features for its price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Slim 7 16
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14
- Very good for general use
- Very good for content creation
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.3
7.4
16.0in
SIZE
14.5in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
500.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
334.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has a better screen than the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has a better screen for software development.
For general use, the Lenovo Slim 7 16's display offers clear and vivid images due to its high resolution and brightness, making it stand out for everyday tasks such as browsing and video streaming. In engineering and design, the same laptop excels with wide color coverage, vital for precision in color work, but its lower refresh rate limits its appeal for gaming or 3D applications, where a higher refresh rate would make visuals smoother. The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14, while slightly less impressive in screen quality, still delivers an adequate balance between resolution and color fidelity for both general use and professional design tasks, yet shares the limitation in refresh rate for gaming and 3D work.
Battery
9.5 Hours
12.0 Hours
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has 12 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
14.5in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has very good portability, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,440
$1,200
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has a price of $1,440 and the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 costs $1,200.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
8.0
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
500.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
334.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 is good.
The Lenovo Slim 7 16, which has a larger screen and longer battery life, is ideal for those prioritizing a balance between power and moderate portability. In contrast, the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 offers exceptional portability with a smaller, higher-quality display, and superior battery life, making it a better choice for users who need a highly mobile laptop without compromising on screen quality and performance.
Gaming and AI
6.6
6.7
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 and Lenovo Slim 7 16 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is rated higher for gaming and 3D due to its newer CPU and GPU combination, providing better performance, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 has a higher screen refresh rate which benefits smoothness in gaming but may fall short on the very demanding tasks due to its slightly older hardware. Screen quality and CPU are somewhat similar in both, yet the higher GPU power on the Slim Pro 7 14 gives it an edge for those specific activities.
Engineering and Design
7.5
7.7
7.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 and Lenovo Slim 7 16 are both good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 are suitable for engineering and design due to their powerful CPUs, ample RAM, dedicated GPUs, and high-quality IPS screens with good color coverage and resolution, essential for demanding applications and visual precision.
Content Creation
7.6
8.0
7.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 to be very good for content creation, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 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
7.6
7.8
7.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 and Lenovo Slim 7 16 are both 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
7.8
7.8
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 both have 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 Slim 7 16 and the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Slim 7 16 | Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,440 | $1,200 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.7'' x 0.69'' | 12.9'' x 8.9'' x 0.61'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.6 lbs | 3.5 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.01" | 12.91" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.68" | 8.92" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9.5 Hours | 12 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 75 Wh | 73 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14.5" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 90Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 500 nits | 334 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Lenovo Slim 7 16
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PCMag
Eric Grevstad | March 2022
"At $1,011, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro is a real bargain among full-sized laptops, with a handsome 16-inch, 16:10 aspect ratio touch screen, a speedy CPU, a comfortable keyboard, ample memory, and a roomy solid-state drive. It's not a blazing gaming rig or mobile workstation, but it doesn't pretend to be. Its biggest negative is that it may be hard to find—during our review, it sold out and was marked "Temporarily Unavailable" on Lenovo's site."
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Matthew S. Smith | May 2023
"The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 is an attractive, portable laptop that’s ideal if you need a combination of CPU and GPU performance. It also nails the fundamentals with solid connectivity, an enjoyable keyboard, a large touchpad, and top-notch webcam. Display quality is a weakness, but it’s an acceptable compromise for the laptop’s extremely competitive $1,199 MSRP. The Slim Pro 7 is a versatile, affordable laptop and hard to beat for the price."
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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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