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IdeaPad Slim 5i Gen 11 14 (Intel Core Ultra 5 322) vs ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 (Intel Core Ultra 5 225U)

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Quick verdict

  • IdeaPad Slim 5i Gen 11 14 (Intel Core Ultra 5 322) leads on display.
  • ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 (Intel Core Ultra 5 225U) leads on battery and build.
  • ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 (Intel Core Ultra 5 225U) leads on connectivity and warranty.
  • IdeaPad Slim 5i Gen 11 14 (Intel Core Ultra 5 322) is the cheaper option at ₹1,10,990.

Computed from stored specifications, the published laptops scoring rules and recorded prices. Not an opinion.

Winners by area

Display IdeaPad Slim 5i Gen 11 14 (Intel Core Ultra 5 322)
Battery and build ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 (Intel Core Ultra 5 225U)
Connectivity and warranty ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 (Intel Core Ultra 5 225U)

Specifications side by side

Spec
IdeaPad Slim 5i Gen 11 14 (Intel Core Ultra 5 322)
ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 (Intel Core Ultra 5 225U)
Overview
Type
Thin and light
Business
Operating system
Windows
Windows
OS edition
Windows 11 Home
Windows 11 Pro
Office included
Microsoft Office Home 2024
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Model number
14IPH11 (83S5)
E14 Gen 7 (21SX / 21SY)
Performance
Processor
Intel Core Ultra 5 322
Intel Core Ultra 5 225U
Processor brand
Intel
Intel
Copilot+ PC
Yes
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Graphics
Intel Graphics
Intel Graphics
Dedicated graphics
No
No
Memory and storage
RAM
16 GB
16 GB
RAM type
DDR5-5600
DDR5-5600
RAM upgradeable
Yes
Yes
Storage
512 GB
512 GB
Storage type
SSD M.2 2242 PCIe Gen4 QLC
SSD M.2 2242 PCIe Gen4 TLC Opal
Memory options
16GB RAM, 512GB SSD (OLED); 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD (IPS, non-backlit keyboard); 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD
16GB RAM, 512GB SSD (Win 11 Pro, 3yr Premier); 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD (CTO, Win 11 Home, 1yr)
Display
Display size
14"
14"
Resolution
1920 x 1200
1920 x 1200
Display panel
OLED
IPS
Refresh rate
60 Hz
60 Hz
Peak brightness
400 nits (better)
300 nits
Battery and build
Charger
65 W
65 W
Weight
1.34 kg
1.34 kg
Thickness
16.9 mm
15.25 mm (better)
Backlit keyboard
Yes
Yes
Colours
Luna Grey
Eclipse Black
Connectivity and warranty
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6
Wi-Fi 6E
Ports
Micro SD; USB-A (Always on) 5GB/s; USB-A 5GB/s; HDMI 2.1 TDMS; 2x USB-C (DisplayPort1.4, PD 3.0, 10GB/s); Headphone/mic combo; One Key Recovery
USB C (Thunderbolt 4, USB 40Gbps) with power delivery 3.1 & DisplayPort 2.1; USB-C (USB 10Gbps) with power delivery 3.1 & DisplayPort 1.4; USB-A (USB 10Gbps); USB-A (USB 5Gbps); Ethernet (RJ45); HDMI 2.1 (supports resolution up to 4K@60Hz); Headphone / mic combo
Warranty
1 year
3 years (better)

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Price and availability

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IdeaPad Slim 5i Gen 11 14 (Intel Core Ultra 5 322)

₹1,10,990

ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 (Intel Core Ultra 5 225U)

₹1,33,990

Pros and cons

IdeaPad Slim 5i Gen 11 14 (Intel Core Ultra 5 322)

  • Pro: RAM can be upgraded later

ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 (Intel Core Ultra 5 225U)

  • Pro: RAM can be upgraded later

Which should you buy?

IdeaPad Slim 5i Gen 11 14 (Intel Core Ultra 5 322) if price matters most: it is the cheaper option at ₹1,10,990.

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