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Updated June 22, 2024·
For a balance of performance and portability with a midrange price, the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is a strong contender. It offers a capable AMD Ryzen 7 processor and an Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, which will handle general tasks with ease and is suitable for light gaming and machine learning tasks. The high-resolution IPS display with touchscreen capability and a 90Hz refresh rate is great for everyday use and has good color accuracy for creative work. It's also lighter and thinner, making it more portable than the Yoga Pro 9i. However, if you're looking for top-tier performance and don't mind a higher price point, the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i stands out with its latest Intel Core Ultra 7 processor and more powerful RTX 4050 graphics. This laptop is designed for more demanding tasks, including intensive gaming and engineering applications, and its Mini LED display boasts an even higher resolution and color accuracy, which is ideal for professionals who require the best screen quality. It's also well-equipped for connectivity with a good selection of ports. Consider the Yoga Pro 9i if you prioritize display quality, performance, and are willing to carry a slightly heavier and more expensive machine. Opt for the Slim Pro 7 14 if you value a lighter design, a competitive price, and still want solid performance for everyday tasks and some gaming or creative work. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Best in class overall display quality
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7
7.7
4.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
7.7
8.7
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
4.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is good.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Screen Quality
7.4
9.8
14.5in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
334.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i has a better screen than the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
PerfectRec’s screen quality scores take into account various important factors that are relevant for different use cases.
Battery
12.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has 12 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 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
Good
14.5in
SIZE
16.0in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.9 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has very good portability, while the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,200
$1,450
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has a price of $1,200 and the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i costs $1,450.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.0
8.1
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
334.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i and Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 are both very good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Content Creation
8.0
8.3
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i and Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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
7.8
8.1
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i to be very good for software development, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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.
Build Quality
7.8
7.4
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 and Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 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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Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,200 | $1,450 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | April 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.9'' x 8.9'' x 0.61'' | 14.3'' x 10'' x 0.71'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.5 lbs | 4.95 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.91" | 14.28" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.92" | 9.98" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 12 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 73 Wh | 84 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.5" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | Mini LED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 3200 x 2000 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 90Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 334 nits | 400 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
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 | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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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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