Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4vsLenovo IdeaPad Slim 5

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Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4
ThinkPad E14 Gen 4

Quick Stats

The Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 delivers solid and dependable performance for business use overall consistently.
The Lenovo ThinkPad E14's sturdy aluminum build exudes professionalism and solidity.
Opting for the IPS display is strongly recommended due to its superior viewing angles and readability.
The key feature of the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 is its comfortable keyboard and decent IPS display mainly.
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Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5
IdeaPad Slim 5

Quick Stats

The Ryzen 7 processor delivers strong performance for everyday use and casual gaming needs effectively.
Lenovo's IdeaPad Slim 5 Light boasts a sturdy build quality with a solid keyboard deck and robust magnesium alloy interior.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 Light's display is merely adequate, lacking vibrancy and color accuracy.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 Light boasts an 8th Gen Intel Core i3 processor and 512GB SSD storage primarily.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4
#274
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5
Winner
#271
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4
#91
Winner
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5
#182
Display
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4
#508
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5
#93
Winner
Performance
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4
#350
Winner
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5
#425
Build
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4
#304
Winner
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5
#679
Features
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4
#515
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5
#487
Winner

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Lenovo Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4
Lenovo Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5
up to 40GB
up to 16GB
up to 8000GB SSD
up to 4000GB SSD
AMD Ryzen 7 7730U
AMD Ryzen 7 7730U
AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (R4000/5000, 15W)
AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (R4000/5000, 15W)
N/A
1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4  See photo

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4

Strengths

The ThinkPad E14 is really solid, while its industrial-looking body makes it hard to miss your professionalism.
The keyboard is comfortable for typing, as any ThinkPad unit should be, while the touchpad is smooth thanks to the Mylar surface.
The ThinkPad E14 comes with both TN and IPS panels. However, we would strongly recommend choosing an IPS option.
The laptop lasts for 9 hours and 52 minutes of web browsing, or 7 hours and 51 minutes of video playback.
The Core i5 performs quite well inside this chassis, matching a lot of its competitors.

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5

Strengths

Lightweight, weighing less than my water bottle
Long battery life (8 hours and 10 minutes of video playback and 11 hours and 20 minutes of web surfing)
Power efficient Zen 3 chip with a base TDP of 15 watts
65W USB-C charger is portable and convenient
Quiet operation (except when Extreme Performance mode is enabled)
Affordable price (RM3299 or around $700)

Weaknesses

The screen could be better, especially for those with OCD like the reviewer
HDMI port is a bit of an outdated feature in this day and age
GPU performance is not ideal for gaming (can only casually play AAA titles at low settings)
CPU can get hot (reaching 90°C during Extreme Performance mode)
Bottom of laptop can get slightly uncomfortable to touch when CPU is under load
Laptop's design might not be ideal for those who want a workhorse that can handle demanding tasks
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Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4

The Lenovo ThinkPad E14 is a no-frills business laptop that gets the job done with ease. Featuring both AMD and Intel hardware options, this device caters to consumers seeking a straightforward office computing experience. Our review unit boasts an Intel Core i5-1235U processor, paired with 8GB of DDR4 RAM and a 57Wh battery pack. With its robust build and comfortable typing experience, the ThinkPad E14 is poised to make a solid impression in the business laptop market.

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5

The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 Light is a refreshingly compact laptop that weighs in at just over 1kg, making it the perfect companion for school and work on-the-go. With its Intel Core i3 processor and up to 8 hours of battery life, this device can handle basic tasks with ease, from note-taking and document editing to watching videos and browsing the web. But is it enough to satisfy our increasingly demanding digital needs?

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