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Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 7 (Core Ultra 5 125U) vs Lenovo ThinkPad E14 G7 (Core Ultra 5 225U)

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Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 7, Core Ultra 5 125U, 8GB/16GB RAM, 256GB/512GB/1TB SSD

Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 7, Core Ultra 5 125U, 8GB/16GB RAM, 256GB/512GB/1TB SSD

  • 14 inch screen.
  • Intel Core Ultra 5 125U processor.
  • Storage: PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD; two M.2 2280 slots.
  • Wi-Fi 6E support.
  • Up to 16 GB RAM.
KSh 90,000Out of Stock
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Lenovo ThinkPad E14 G7, Core Ultra 5 225U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD

Lenovo ThinkPad E14 G7, Core Ultra 5 225U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD

  • 1,340 g.
  • Screen: 1920 × 1200 (WUXGA).
  • 60 Hz display refresh rate.
  • Intel Core Ultra 5 225U processor.
  • Storage: M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD.
KSh 120,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

Choose the Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 7 if you want a smoother 120 Hz display and a brighter display (400 nits). Choose the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 G7 if you want a higher boost clock (4.8 GHz).

Performance

Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 7
Intel Core Ultra 5 125U processor
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 G7
Intel Core Ultra 5 225U processor

Storage

Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 7
PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD; two M.2 2280 slots
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 G7
M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD

Memory

Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 7
Up to 16 GB RAM
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 G7
8 GB RAM

Display

Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 7
14-inch LCD display, 120 Hz
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 G7
14-inch LCD display, 60 Hz

Battery life

Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 7
Up to 6.5 hours per charge
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 G7
48 Wh

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 7

  • Smoother 120 Hz display (vs 60 Hz).
  • Brighter display: up to 400 nits (vs 300).

Lenovo ThinkPad E14 G7

  • Higher boost clock: up to 4.8 GHz (vs 4.3 GHz).
  • Backlit keyboard.

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PriorityLenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 7Lenovo ThinkPad E14 G7
PerformanceIntel Core Ultra 5 125U processor, Integrated Intel graphicsIntel Core Ultra 5 225U processor, Integrated Intel graphics
MemoryUp to 16 GB RAM8 GB RAM
StorageUp to 1 TB storage512 GB storage
Display14-inch LCD display, 120 Hz14-inch LCD display, 60 Hz
Battery lifeUp to 6.5 hours per charge48 Wh
WeightAbout 1.36 kgAbout 1.34 kg

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 7, Core Ultra 5 125U, 8GB/16GB RAM, 256GB/512GB/1TB SSDLenovo ThinkPad E14 G7, Core Ultra 5 225U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD
BrandLenovoLenovo
ModelLenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 7, Core Ultra 5 125UThinkPad E14 Gen 7 (Intel)
Announced20242025
Form FactorClamshellClamshell laptop
ColorArctic greyBlack

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 7, Core Ultra 5 125U, 8GB/16GB RAM, 256GB/512GB/1TB SSDLenovo ThinkPad E14 G7, Core Ultra 5 225U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Dimensions313.5 × 224 mm; 16.9–17.6 mm height depending on chassis configuration313 × 220.3 × 10.1–19.7 mm
WeightStarting at 1.36 kg; configuration dependentStarting at 1.34 kg
Build MaterialsAluminium lid; aluminium or PC-ABS base depending on configurationAluminium top; aluminium or PC-ABS bottom

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 7, Core Ultra 5 125U, 8GB/16GB RAM, 256GB/512GB/1TB SSDLenovo ThinkPad E14 G7, Core Ultra 5 225U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Display Size14 inches14-inch
Display TypeIPSIPS anti-glare
Resolution1920 × 1200 or 2880 × 1800, depending on display configuration1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)
Refresh Rate60 Hz WUXGA or up to 120 Hz 2.8K, depending on configuration60 Hz
Brightness300 nits WUXGA or 400 nits 2.8K, depending on configuration300 nits
TouchscreenTouch and non-touch configurations availableNo
Display Features16:10; anti-glare; panel colour gamut varies by configuration16:10, 45% NTSC, TÜV Low Blue Light

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 7, Core Ultra 5 125U, 8GB/16GB RAM, 256GB/512GB/1TB SSDLenovo ThinkPad E14 G7, Core Ultra 5 225U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 5 125UIntel Core Ultra 5 225U
CPU12 cores, 14 threads, up to 4.3GHz12 cores (2 P-cores + 8 E-cores + 2 LP E-cores), 14 threads; up to 4.8 GHz; 12 MB Intel Smart Cache; Intel AI Boost NPU
GPUIntegrated Intel GraphicsIntegrated Intel Graphics
Graphics MemoryShared system memoryShared system memory
RAM TypeDDR5-5600; two SO-DIMM slots, dual channelDDR5-5600 SO-DIMM
Storage TypePCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD; two M.2 2280 slotsM.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 7, Core Ultra 5 125U, 8GB/16GB RAM, 256GB/512GB/1TB SSDLenovo ThinkPad E14 G7, Core Ultra 5 225U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD
RAM16GB / 8GB8 GB
Storage1TB / 256GB / 512GB512 GB

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 7, Core Ultra 5 125U, 8GB/16GB RAM, 256GB/512GB/1TB SSDLenovo ThinkPad E14 G7, Core Ultra 5 225U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Battery45 Wh or 60 Wh rechargeable lithium-ion, depending on configuration48 Wh
Battery LifeLenovo tests: 45 Wh model up to 6.5 hours MobileMark 25 or 13.01 hours video; 60 Wh model up to 9.22 hours MobileMark 25 or 21.9 hours videoVaries by workload and configuration
Charging45 Wh: Rapid Charge Pro, up to 50% in 30 min; 60 Wh: Rapid Charge, up to 80% in 1 hour; conditions applyRapid Charge supported
Power Adapter65 W or 100 W USB-C, depending on regional configuration65 W USB-C AC adapter

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 7, Core Ultra 5 125U, 8GB/16GB RAM, 256GB/512GB/1TB SSDLenovo ThinkPad E14 G7, Core Ultra 5 225U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Operating SystemWindows 11 Pro/Home or no preload, depending on configurationWindows 11 Pro

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 7, Core Ultra 5 125U, 8GB/16GB RAM, 256GB/512GB/1TB SSDLenovo ThinkPad E14 G7, Core Ultra 5 225U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax 2×2)
Bluetooth5.2 with Wi-Fi 6 or 5.3 with Wi-Fi 6E, depending on configurationBluetooth 5.3
EthernetGigabit Ethernet, RJ-45Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)

Camera & Audio

Camera & Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 7, Core Ultra 5 125U, 8GB/16GB RAM, 256GB/512GB/1TB SSDLenovo ThinkPad E14 G7, Core Ultra 5 225U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Webcam720p or 1080p with optional IR, depending on configuration; privacy shutterFHD 1080p webcam with privacy shutter
Speakers2 × 2 W stereo speakers2 × 2 W stereo speakers
MicrophonesDual microphone array with smart noise cancellationDual-array microphones
Audio FeaturesDolby Audio; Realtek ALC3287Dolby Audio

Keyboard & Input

Keyboard & Input specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 7, Core Ultra 5 125U, 8GB/16GB RAM, 256GB/512GB/1TB SSDLenovo ThinkPad E14 G7, Core Ultra 5 225U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD
KeyboardSpill-resistant six-row keyboard; 1.5 mm key travel; Copilot keySpill-resistant ThinkPad keyboard
Keyboard BacklightOptional; configuration dependentLED backlight
TrackpadMylar Precision Touchpad, 75 × 120 mmTrackPoint and Precision multi-touch trackpad
Fingerprint ReaderOptional match-on-chip reader in power buttonFingerprint reader integrated with power button
Stylus SupportNoNo

Ports

Ports specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 7, Core Ultra 5 125U, 8GB/16GB RAM, 256GB/512GB/1TB SSDLenovo ThinkPad E14 G7, Core Ultra 5 225U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD
USB-A2 × USB-A 5 Gbps; one Always On2 × USB-A 5 Gbps
USB-C1 × USB-C 10 Gbps with PD 3.0 and DP 1.4; 1 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40 Gbps1 × USB-C 10 Gbps plus 1 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB4
Thunderbolt / USB4Thunderbolt 41 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB4
HDMIHDMI 2.1; up to 4K at 60 HzHDMI 2.1
DisplayPortDisplayPort output over USB-CDisplayPort via USB-C / Thunderbolt
Memory Card ReaderSD card readerNo
3.5mm Audio Jack3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo jack
Other PortsKensington Nano security lock slotKensington security slot

Additional Features

Additional Features specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 7, Core Ultra 5 125U, 8GB/16GB RAM, 256GB/512GB/1TB SSDLenovo ThinkPad E14 G7, Core Ultra 5 225U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD
SecurityFirmware TPM 2.0; camera privacy shutter; Kensington Nano lock slotDiscrete TPM 2.0; fingerprint reader; webcam privacy shutter
Special FeaturesIntel AI Boost NPU; Modern StandbyMIL-STD-810H tested; Intel AI Boost NPU
Cooling—Active fan cooling

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 7, Core Ultra 5 125U, 8GB/16GB RAM, 256GB/512GB/1TB SSDLenovo ThinkPad E14 G7, Core Ultra 5 225U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD
LaptopLenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 7, Core Ultra 5 125ULenovo ThinkPad E14 G7 – Ultra 5 225U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD

Similarities

  • Both support Wi-Fi 6E.
  • Both have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
  • Both have LCD displays.
  • Both have stereo speakers.
  • Both have 14-inch screens.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.

In summary

Choose ThinkBook 14 Gen 7 for a smoother, brighter screen; ThinkPad E14 G7 offers a higher boost clock.

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