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Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 7 (Core Ultra 5 125U) vs Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 9 (Core 5 210H)

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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 ThinkBook 14 Gen 9, Core 5 210H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD

Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 9, Core 5 210H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD

  • 1,360 g.
  • Screen: 1920 × 1200 (WUXGA).
  • 60 Hz display refresh rate.
  • Intel Core 5 210H processor.
  • Storage: M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD.
KSh 93,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

Choose the Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 7 if you want a smoother 120 Hz display and more CPU cores (12). Choose the Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 9 if you want a higher boost clock (4.8 GHz).

Performance

Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 7
Intel Core Ultra 5 125U processor
Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 9
Intel Core 5 210H processor

Storage

Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 7
PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD; two M.2 2280 slots
Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 9
M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD

Memory

Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 7
Up to 16 GB RAM
Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 9
8 GB RAM

Display

Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 7
14-inch LCD display, 120 Hz
Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 9
14-inch LCD display, 60 Hz

Battery life

Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 7
Up to 6.5 hours per charge
Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 9
48 Wh

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 7

  • Smoother 120 Hz display (vs 60 Hz).
  • More CPU cores: 12 (vs 8).

Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 9

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

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PriorityLenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 7Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 9
PerformanceIntel Core Ultra 5 125U processor, Integrated Intel graphicsIntel Core 5 210H 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
SoftwareWindows 11 Pro/Home or no preloadWindows 11

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 ThinkBook 14 Gen 9, Core 5 210H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD
BrandLenovoLenovo
ModelLenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 7, Core Ultra 5 125UThinkBook 14 Gen 9 IRL
Announced20242025
Form FactorClamshellClamshell laptop
ColorArctic greyArctic Grey

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 7, Core Ultra 5 125U, 8GB/16GB RAM, 256GB/512GB/1TB SSDLenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 9, Core 5 210H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Dimensions313.5 × 224 mm; 16.9–17.6 mm height depending on chassis configuration313.5 × 224 × 16.9 mm
WeightStarting at 1.36 kg; configuration dependentStarting at 1.36 kg
Build MaterialsAluminium lid; aluminium or PC-ABS base depending on configurationAluminium top and bottom

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 7, Core Ultra 5 125U, 8GB/16GB RAM, 256GB/512GB/1TB SSDLenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 9, Core 5 210H, 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 configuration400 nits
TouchscreenTouch and non-touch configurations availableNo
Display Features16:10; anti-glare; panel colour gamut varies by configuration16:10, 100% sRGB, TÜV Low Blue Light

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 7, Core Ultra 5 125U, 8GB/16GB RAM, 256GB/512GB/1TB SSDLenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 9, Core 5 210H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 5 125UIntel Core 5 210H
CPU12 cores, 14 threads, up to 4.3GHz8 cores (4 performance + 4 efficiency), 12 threads; up to 4.8 GHz; 12 MB cache
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 ThinkBook 14 Gen 9, Core 5 210H, 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 ThinkBook 14 Gen 9, Core 5 210H, 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 ThinkBook 14 Gen 9, Core 5 210H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Operating SystemWindows 11 Pro/Home or no preload, depending on configurationWindows 11

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 7, Core Ultra 5 125U, 8GB/16GB RAM, 256GB/512GB/1TB SSDLenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 9, Core 5 210H, 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 ThinkBook 14 Gen 9, Core 5 210H, 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 ThinkBook 14 Gen 9, Core 5 210H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD
KeyboardSpill-resistant six-row keyboard; 1.5 mm key travel; Copilot key6-row keyboard
Keyboard BacklightOptional; configuration dependentBacklit keyboard
TrackpadMylar Precision Touchpad, 75 × 120 mmPrecision multi-touch touchpad
Fingerprint ReaderOptional match-on-chip reader in power buttonFingerprint reader integrated with power button
Stylus SupportNo—

Ports

Ports specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 7, Core Ultra 5 125U, 8GB/16GB RAM, 256GB/512GB/1TB SSDLenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 9, Core 5 210H, 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 readerSD card reader
3.5mm Audio Jack3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo jack
Other PortsKensington Nano security lock slotRJ-45 Ethernet; Kensington Nano security slot

Additional Features

Additional Features specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 7, Core Ultra 5 125U, 8GB/16GB RAM, 256GB/512GB/1TB SSDLenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 9, Core 5 210H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD
SecurityFirmware TPM 2.0; camera privacy shutter; Kensington Nano lock slotFirmware TPM 2.0; fingerprint reader; webcam privacy shutter
Special FeaturesIntel AI Boost NPU; Modern StandbyDual SSD support
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 ThinkBook 14 Gen 9, Core 5 210H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD
LaptopLenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 7, Core Ultra 5 125ULenovo Thinkbook 14 Gen 9 – Ultra 5 210H, 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 screen; ThinkBook 14 Gen 9 offers a higher boost clock.

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