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Lenovo
Lenovo Legion Slim 7i
Legion Slim 7i

Quick Stats

The Lenovo Legion Slim 7i delivers impressive performance results in various applications with its powerful processor and graphics.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7i boasts exceptional build quality with a premium feel overall.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7i boasts an incredibly vibrant and color-accurate display with almost 500 nits brightness.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7i offers a robust feature set with an Intel Core i9 processor.
Lenovo
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1
ThinkPad T14s Gen 1

Quick Stats

The Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 delivers solid performance suitable for everyday tasks, but may lack for demanding apps.
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 boasts a solid and robust build quality with impressive attention to detail.
The display is a highlight of the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 with crisp and vibrant colors.
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 boasts a compact size, high-quality chassis and decent battery life overall.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Lenovo Legion Slim 7i
#513
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1
Winner
#508
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Lenovo Legion Slim 7i
#210
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1
#198
Winner
Display
Lenovo Legion Slim 7i
#526
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1
#515
Winner
Performance
Lenovo Legion Slim 7i
#655
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1
#622
Winner
Build
Lenovo Legion Slim 7i
#723
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1
#316
Winner
Features
Lenovo Legion Slim 7i
#113
Winner
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1
#528

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Lenovo Lenovo Legion Slim 7i
Lenovo Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1
up to 16GB
up to 40GB
up to 1000GB SSD
up to 4000GB SSD
Intel Core i5-10300H
Intel Core i7-10610U
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q
Intel UHD Graphics

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Lenovo Legion Slim 7i

Strengths

This laptop has everything I could want in a laptop
The I9 13900H RTX 4070 provides great performance and battery life
Quiet mode with iGPU mode for great battery life
Color accurate and very bright display (almost 500 nits of screen brightness)
SD card reader, two USB type-c ports, a headphone jack, power adapter, three USB type A's, and an HDMI port
Fantastic aluminum chassis, assembled very well
Slim design that is not necessarily super light but still slim
Upgrade path available with 16 GB RAM (additional 16 GB stick can be added to the open slot)

Weaknesses

The 16 GB RAM bottlenecked system in Premiere Pro playback
Not impressive export times in Premiere Pro (2 minute and 29 second for 4K clip)
Export times for 6K were not satisfactory (368 drop frames)
Not ideal for heavy video editors requiring fast export times
No top-tier performance in Premiere Pro playback with just 16 GB RAM
Some components such as Photoshop and after effects require more RAM to reach their full potential
The laptop is not ideal for 6K video editing due to slow export times
The build quality, while excellent, has some plastic on the laptop's design

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1

Strengths

This laptop has a compact size and light weight, making it easy to carry around.
The keyboard is comfortable and a trademark of all ThinkPads.
There is a trackpad as usual and also there is Thunderbolt 3, which is an advantage compared to previous models such as the t490s.
Ubuntu handles well on this system, with good hardware support and no driver issues.

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

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Lenovo Legion Slim 7i

The Lenovo Legion Slim 7i is an exceptional laptop for creators, boasting an impressive array of features. Powered by the I9-13900H processor and RTX 4070 graphics, it offers seamless performance and stunning visuals. The laptop's slim design, aluminum build quality, and vibrant display make it a standout in its class. With great battery life, quiet mode, and color accuracy, this laptop has everything you could want in a portable workstation.

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1

The Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 is a compact and lightweight laptop designed for easy portability. While its small size comes with some trade-offs, such as soldered RAM and no Ethernet port, it also boasts a rigid and high-quality chassis, good battery life, and comfortable keyboard. With Wi-Fi 6, Thunderbolt 3, and a camera shutter, this laptop checks many boxes for those seeking a practical work or travel companion. Let's dive into the details of its advantages and disadvantages in this review.

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