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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize performance for tasks like 3D modeling, machine learning, and gaming, the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14, with its superior graphics card, may be the better choice despite being less portable and having a higher price. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 offers more portability, a slightly longer battery life, and better build quality at a lower price, which could make it suitable for general use and on-the-go business tasks, though its integrated graphics are less powerful for intensive graphical applications. Both have similar RAM and touchscreen capabilities, with the Slim Pro having a larger screen and higher resolution, which could be advantageous for detailed engineering work or entertainment purposes. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14
- Very good for general use
- Very good for content creation
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.4
7.0
14.5in
SIZE
13.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
334.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
379.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
For general use, both the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 and the ThinkPad Z13 offer panels with high resolution and brightness, making text clear and colors vibrant, which enhances everyday activities like browsing and document editing. In engineering and design, these laptops cover a wide range of colors essential for accurate visual work, but they may not reach the very top end of professional color standards. Meanwhile, their screens may not be optimal for gaming and 3D applications due to lower refresh rates, which can make fast-paced visuals less smooth compared to specialized gaming laptops.
Battery
12.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has 12 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 has 10 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
Excellent
14.5in
SIZE
13.3in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 has excellent portability, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
8.5
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,200
$1,000
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has a price of $1,200 and the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.0
7.8
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
334.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
379.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 is good.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 with a powerful CPU, more RAM, and a high-quality, larger screen offers better performance for a variety of tasks, albeit with less portability due to its slightly heavier build and shorter battery life compared to the ThinkPad Z13's stellar portability facilitated by its lighter weight and more compact design, alongside excellent keyboard and build quality, although with a less capable CPU and smaller screen.
Gaming and AI
6.7
6.3
4.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.1/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 and Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is considered good for gaming and 3D due to its Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and higher screen refresh rate of 90Hz, which result in better graphics performance and smoother visual experience compared to the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13, which is equipped with an AMD Radeon 680M GPU and a lower screen refresh rate of 60Hz, making it fair for those applications.
Engineering and Design
7.7
7.3
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
4.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 and Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 are both good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 with a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics card and larger screen offers superior graphical performance and a more spacious canvas for engineering and design tasks when compared to the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 which relies on integrated AMD Radeon graphics; however, the ThinkPad Z13 offers greater portability due to its lighter weight and smaller form factor, as well as a more premium keyboard feel, which may be favored by users who prioritize mobility and typing experience over raw performance.
Content Creation
8.0
7.8
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
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 ThinkPad Z13 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
7.8
7.7
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 and Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 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.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 | Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,200 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.9'' x 8.9'' x 0.61'' | 11.6'' x 7.9'' x 0.55'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.5 lbs | 2.78 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.91" | 11.59" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.92" | 7.86" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | AMD Ryzen 7 6850U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 12 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 73 Wh | 51.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.5" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 90Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 334 nits | 379 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.4/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 9.1/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
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 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14
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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."
Lenovo ThinkPad Z13
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Brian Westover | September 2022
"In the premium ultraportable space, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 competes with the best of the best, and still manages to shine. The design is an impressive departure from the bland bare-metal laptop that's become so popular in recent years, and the AMD-powered system has performance that's just as impressive. It's a stark alternative to the Intel-based majority, and it stands up well enough to the impressive Apple M2 processor."
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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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