Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14AKP10 vs Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 (Intel): specs comparison
How the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14AKP10 (2025 laptop) and the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 (Intel) (2025 laptop) differ, worked out only from the values on each maker’s official spec page. No prices, ratings or benchmark scores.
Key differences
- Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 (Intel)'s display refreshes at up to 120 Hz, vs up to 60 Hz on Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14AKP10.
- Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 (Intel) offers more RAM: up to 64 GB vs up to 32 GB.
- Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 (Intel) has Thunderbolt 4; Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14AKP10's port list has no Thunderbolt port.
- Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14AKP10 has an SD card slot; Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 (Intel)'s official port list does not include one.
- Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 (Intel) has an Ethernet (RJ-45) port; Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14AKP10's official port list does not include one.
- Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 (Intel) is lighter: 1.32 kg to 1.34 kg vs 1.39 kg to 1.47 kg for Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14AKP10, at least 50 g less.
- Processors differ: Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14AKP10: AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 / Ryzen AI 5 340 / Ryzen AI 7 350; Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 (Intel): Up to Intel Core Ultra 9 185H.
In common: both list a 14-inch screen and a 2025 launch.
Who should pick which
- Pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14AKP10 if you want a built-in SD card slot.
- Pick the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 (Intel) if you want a smoother display (up to 120 Hz), more RAM (up to 64 GB), Thunderbolt 4 and wired Ethernet.
Full specifications side by side
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14AKP10 | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Launched | 2025 | 2025 |
| Processor (CPU) | AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 / Ryzen AI 5 340 / Ryzen AI 7 350 | Up to Intel Core Ultra 9 185H; options from Intel Core 3 100U, Core 5 / 7 (Series 2), Core Ultra 5 / 7 (Series 2: U, H or V series) |
| Graphics (GPU) | Integrated AMD Radeon 820M / 840M / 860M | Integrated: Intel Graphics, Intel Arc Graphics, Intel Arc 130T / 140T GPU, Intel Arc Graphics 130V / 140V |
| Memory (RAM) | Up to 24GB DDR5-4800 or up to 32GB DDR5-5600, two DDR5 SODIMM slots | Up to 64GB DDR5-5600 (two DDR5 SODIMM slots); Lunar Lake: 16GB or 32GB LPDDR5X-8533 soldered |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD, two M.2 slots | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD; up to two drives (one on Lunar Lake) |
| Display | 14" WUXGA (1920x1200), 16:10, 60Hz: IPS 300nits (45% NTSC or 100% sRGB) or OLED 400nits (100% DCI-P3) | 14" WUXGA (1920x1200) IPS, 300nits, 16:10, 60Hz, non-touch or multi-touch, 45% NTSC or 100% sRGB; 14" 2.8K (2880x1800) IPS, 400nits, 100% sRGB, 120Hz VRR |
| Battery | 60Wh, Rapid Charge Boost | 48Wh (Rapid Charge Pro) or 64Wh (Rapid Charge) |
| Ports | 1x USB-A (USB 5Gbps), 1x USB-A (USB 5Gbps, Always On), 2x USB-C (USB 10Gbps, USB PD 65-100W, DisplayPort 1.4), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm), 1x microSD card reader | 1x USB-A (USB 5Gbps), 1x USB-A (USB 10Gbps, Always On), 1x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps), 1x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4 on Lunar Lake; USB 20Gbps on other models), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x Ethernet (RJ-45), 1x headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm) |
| Weight | Around 1.39 kg (OLED) / 1.47 kg (IPS) | Starting at 1.32 kg (Lunar Lake) / 1.34 kg (Raptor Lake, Meteor Lake and Arrow Lake) |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro / Windows 11 Home / Windows 11 Home Single Language / No preload OS | Windows 11 Pro / Windows 11 Home / Windows 11 Home Single Language / Ubuntu Linux / No preload OS |
| Dimensions | 313.4 x 222 x 16.9 mm | 313 x 220.3 x 19.7 mm max (aluminium bottom) / 20.5 mm max (PC-ABS bottom) |
| Source | Official specs · checked 2026-10-27 | Official specs · checked 2026-10-27 |
Questions
What is the difference between Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14AKP10 and Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 (Intel)?
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 (Intel)'s display refreshes at up to 120 Hz, vs up to 60 Hz on Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14AKP10. Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 (Intel) offers more RAM: up to 64 GB vs up to 32 GB. Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 (Intel) has Thunderbolt 4; Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14AKP10's port list has no Thunderbolt port.
Which is lighter, Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14AKP10 or Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 (Intel)?
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 (Intel) is lighter: 1.32 kg to 1.34 kg vs 1.39 kg to 1.47 kg for Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14AKP10, at least 50 g less.
Which has the higher refresh rate, Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14AKP10 or Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 (Intel)?
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 (Intel)'s display refreshes at up to 120 Hz, vs up to 60 Hz on Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14AKP10.
Every difference above is calculated from the two spec tables, which are copied from Lenovo’s official pages. A spec that only one page states is not compared. Variants and options differ by region, so confirm on the official page before you buy. Spotted a difference? Report a correction.