Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura EditionvsLenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5

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Lenovo
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition
Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition

Quick Stats

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition offers impressive performance with a notable boost in single-core processing capabilities.
The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition has good build quality despite some unevenness on my review unit.
The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition boasts a vibrant 2.8k LCD display with great contrast and color.
The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition boasts impressive features like a 120Hz display and quad speakers with Dolby Atmos.
Lenovo
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5
ThinkPad T14 Gen 5

Quick Stats

The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 delivers adequate performance for daily usage and moderate tasks.
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 boasts an exceptionally sturdy build with a professional design quality.
The display is solid, yet unremarkable, with adequate resolution for general use but not high pixel density desired.
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 offers Ethernet, Thunderbolt 4 ports, and USB Type-C charging features.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition
#223
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5
Winner
#219
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition
#779
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5
#537
Winner
Display
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition
#42
Winner
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5
#252
Performance
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition
#652
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5
#347
Winner
Build
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition
#69
Winner
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5
#292
Features
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition
#531
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5
#500
Winner

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Lenovo Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition
Lenovo Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5
up to 32GB
up to 64GB
up to 1000GB SSD
up to 4000GB SSD
Intel Core Ultra 7 258V
Intel Core Ultra 7 165U
Intel Arc Graphics 140V
Intel UHD Graphics Xe 750 (16EU)
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 Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition

Strengths

The laptop has a gorgeous 15.3 in 2.8k LCD 120 HZ display
Improved single core performance
Excellent integrated Graphics
The keyboard is improved with familiar smile-shaped keys, 1.5 mm travel, and comfortable typing experience
The touchpad is precise and responsive for scrolling and gestures
Outstanding battery life all day
The laptop runs cool and quiet for everyday tasks
Powerful quad speakers with Dolby Atmos

Weaknesses

The RAM is not upgradeable since it's integrated into the system on a chip
No SD card reader, which is a drawback
The laptop has a smaller form factor m.2 2242 SSD instead of the larger m.2 2280
The build quality was uneven on my desk (potential manufacturing issue)
Limited port options, with only two Thunderbolt four ports split up on each side
No SD card reader for expanded storage needs
Potential build quality issues, as seen on the review unit
Limited upgradability due to integrated RAM and smaller SSD form factor

Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5

Strengths

wonderful keyboard
wonderful trackpad
decent screen
decent speakers
Ethernet connectivity and optional one which is not so uh should be taken for granted
being charged by USB type-c which is wonderful by itself

Weaknesses

CPU benchmarks were kind of disappointing
multicore score was too low even against the X1 Carbon
single core score increased significantly with charger but multicore score still lower than expected
GPU benchmark scores (Open CL and Vulcan) were relatively high
SSD speeds are average, r-speeds are more than okay
device might not be suitable for heavy usage or demanding applications
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Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition is a powerhouse of a laptop that boasts impressive specs, including the brand-new Lunar Lake processor. This sleek device features a gorgeous 15.3-inch 2.8k LCD display, improved single-core performance, and exceptional integrated graphics. The keyboard and touchpad have been refined for comfortable typing and navigation. With all-day battery life, quad speakers with Dolby Atmos, and excellent build quality, this laptop checks nearly every box on the list of desirable features.

Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5

The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 is a laptop that promises to deliver everything you might need from a device in its class. With a decent screen, speakers, and a wonderful keyboard and trackpad, this laptop is designed for day-to-day usage. The Intel Ultra 7 155 U CPU provides a reliable performance, although the multicore score leaves something to be desired. Let's dive into the review to see if this ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 can live up to its expectations.

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