Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21E3) vs. Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon 13IAP7 (82U9)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21E3) and Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon 13IAP7 (82U9). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21E3) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21E3) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient performance

comfortable keyboard

good security features

reasonable price

average display quality

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

mediocre battery life

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon 13IAP7 (82U9) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon 13IAP7 (82U9) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultralight carbon design

sharp oled display

efficient amd processor

excellent battery life

fast ssd storage

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

higher price point

compact keyboard layout

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21E3) and Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon 13IAP7 (82U9)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
87 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21E3) vs. Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon 13IAP7 (82U9) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21E3) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon 13IAP7 (82U9)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.4 cm x 22.07 cm x 1.79 cm 30.098 cm x 20.603 cm x 1.48 cm
Weight 1.64 kg 967.8 g
Case Material Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom) Carbon fibre (top), magnesium-aluminium (bottom)
Colour Black Cloud grey (bottom), onyx grey (top) | Ultimate grey (top), cloud grey (bottom)
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21E3) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon 13IAP7 (82U9)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 13.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 90 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, 178° viewing angle, Low Blue Light technology, Eyesafe technology, Dolby Vision, DC dimming, PureSight display, T-CON colour calibration
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21E3) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon 13IAP7 (82U9)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1260P / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core 12-core
Cache 12 MB 18 MB
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21E3) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon 13IAP7 (82U9)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 40 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 5200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21E3) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon 13IAP7 (82U9)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21E3) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon 13IAP7 (82U9)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) 2 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus, ToF sensor, E-privacy camera shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Harman/kardon stereo speakers Harman-branded
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21E3) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon 13IAP7 (82U9)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller M.2 Card M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21E3) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon 13IAP7 (82U9)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 20.6 hours Up to 13.5 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 13.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21E3) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon 13IAP7 (82U9)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21E3) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon 13IAP7 (82U9)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21E3) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon 13IAP7 (82U9)
Interfaces USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (on supplied adapter)
VGA (on supplied adapter)
HDMI (on supplied adapter)
Headphone/microphone combo jack (on supplied adapter)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21E3) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon 13IAP7 (82U9)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - English Windows 11 Home - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21E3) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon 13IAP7 (82U9)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Bundled with - Lenovo USB-C 4-in-1 Hub
Integrated Options - Hall sensor, colour sensor
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password Administrator password, hard drive password, Rapid Charge Express, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution) RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, TUV Rheinland Eyesafe Display, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 2 years - on-site
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