Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 (AMD) vs Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (AMD)

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ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 (AMD) compared with ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (AMD)
LenovoThinkPad E14 Gen 7 (AMD)LenovoThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (AMD)
Overview
ReleasedApril 2025April 2025
Display
Screen size14″16″
Resolution1920 × 12001920 × 1200
PanelIPS LCDIPS LCD
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Brightness300 nits300 nits
TouchscreenNo or YesNo
Display typeWUXGA IPS, 300 nits, 16:10; 45% NTSC non-touch or add-on film touch, or 100% sRGB non-touchWUXGA IPS, 300 nits, 45% NTSC, 16:10; non-touch or in-cell touch
Colour range45% NTSC or 100% sRGB45% NTSC
Screen finishAnti-glareAnti-glare
Display features1,000:1 contrast; TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (hardware on the sRGB panel); 90% screen-to-body ratio800:1 contrast; TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light; 90.7% screen-to-body ratio
Performance
ProcessorAMD Ryzen 3 210, AMD Ryzen 5 220, AMD Ryzen 5 230 or AMD Ryzen 7 250AMD Ryzen 3 210, AMD Ryzen 5 220, AMD Ryzen 5 230 or AMD Ryzen 7 250
CPU cores4, 6 or 84, 6 or 8
CPU threads8, 12 or 168, 12 or 16
GraphicsRadeon 740M Graphics, Radeon 760M Graphics or Radeon 780M GraphicsRadeon 740M Graphics, Radeon 760M Graphics or Radeon 780M Graphics
AI engine (NPU)16 TOPS16 TOPS
Memory8 GB, 16 GB or 32 GB8 GB, 16 GB or 32 GB
Storage256 GB to 1 TB256 GB to 1 TB
CPURyzen 3 210 (4 cores), Ryzen 5 220 or 230 (6 cores) and Ryzen 7 250 (8 cores), codenamed Hawk Point; Ryzen 5 PRO 215 and PRO 230 by special bidRyzen 3 210 (4 cores), Ryzen 5 220 or 230 (6 cores) and Ryzen 7 250 (8 cores), codenamed Hawk Point; Ryzen 5 PRO 215 and PRO 230 by special bid
GPUIntegrated AMD Radeon 740M, 760M or 780M, shared memory, DirectX 12Integrated AMD Radeon 740M, 760M or 780M, shared memory, DirectX 12
AI engineRyzen AI NPU up to 16 TOPS on the Ryzen 5 230 and Ryzen 7 250; none on the Ryzen 3 210 and Ryzen 5 220Ryzen AI NPU up to 16 TOPS on the Ryzen 5 230 and Ryzen 7 250; none on the Ryzen 3 210 and Ryzen 5 220
Memory typeDDR5-5600 in two SODIMM slots, dual-channel, up to 64 GB (64 GB by special bid)DDR5-5600 in two SODIMM slots, dual-channel, up to 64 GB (64 GB by special bid)
Storage typeOne M.2 2242 and one M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 slot (one SSD fitted); up to 1 TB per drive, Opal 2.0One M.2 2242 and one M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 slot (one SSD fitted); up to 1 TB per drive, Opal 2.0
Battery and size
Battery life (maker's claim)Up to 18.35 hoursUp to 15.76 hours
Battery capacity64 Wh64 Wh
Weight1.41 kg (better)1.71 kg
Thickness15.25 mm (better)17.05 mm
Width × depth313 × 220.3 mm356 × 249 mm
Battery life detail48 Wh or 64 Wh Li-ion; Ryzen 7 250 with WUXGA non-touch, MobileMark 30 up to 11.38 hr, JEITA 3.0 up to 11.6 hr video and 20.35 hr idle, local video up to 18.35 hr (64 Wh) or 13.66 hr (48 Wh); Ryzen 5 230 with 64 Wh, local video up to 16.26 hr48 Wh or 64 Wh Li-ion; Ryzen 7 250 with WUXGA non-touch, MobileMark 30 up to 10.6 hr, JEITA 3.0 up to 10.0 hr video and 15.26 hr idle, local video up to 15.76 hr (64 Wh) or 12.16 hr (48 Wh); Ryzen 5 230 with 64 Wh, local video up to 13.85 hr
Charger65 W USB-C (PD 3.0) adapter, including a slim wall-mount version; offerings vary by country65 W USB-C (PD 3.0) adapter, including a slim wall-mount version; offerings vary by country
Fast chargingRapid Charge Pro to 50% in 30 minutes (48 Wh); Rapid Charge to 80% in 1 hour (64 Wh)Rapid Charge Pro to 50% in 30 minutes (48 Wh); Rapid Charge to 80% in 1 hour (64 Wh)
MaterialsAluminium top cover; aluminium or PC-ABS plastic bottom coverAluminium top cover; aluminium or PC-ABS plastic bottom cover
ColoursBlack; Grey (special bid)Black
Connections
PortsUSB4, USB-C, 2 × USB-A, HDMI, Ethernet, headphone jackUSB4, USB-C, 2 × USB-A, HDMI, Ethernet, headphone jack
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7, Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 7, Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.4 or 5.3, depending on the Wi-Fi card5.4 or 5.3, depending on the Wi-Fi card
Webcam5MP, 1080p with IR, or 720p5MP, 1080p with IR, or 720p
Operating systemWindowsWindows
Port detailUSB-C (USB4 40 Gbps) with USB PD 15–65 W and DisplayPort 1.4a; USB-C 5 Gbps with USB PD 15–65 W and DisplayPort 1.4; USB-A 5 Gbps; USB-A 10 Gbps (Always On); HDMI 2.1 up to 4K 60 Hz; Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45); 3.5 mm headphone/mic combo jackUSB-C (USB4 40 Gbps) with USB PD 15–65 W and DisplayPort 1.4a; USB-C 5 Gbps with USB PD 15–65 W and DisplayPort 1.4; USB-A 5 Gbps; USB-A 10 Gbps (Always On); HDMI 2.1 up to 4K 60 Hz; Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45); 3.5 mm headphone/mic combo jack
External displaysUp to three external displays (four including the built-in); USB4 up to 8K 60 Hz, USB-C and HDMI up to 4096 × 2160 at 60 HzUp to three external displays (four including the built-in); USB4 up to 8K 60 Hz, USB-C and HDMI up to 4096 × 2160 at 60 Hz
Keyboard6-row, spill-resistant, backlit or non-backlit; 1.5 mm key travel (1.35 mm on Fn row and G/H/B); Copilot key; TrackPoint6-row, spill-resistant, backlit or non-backlit, with numeric keypad; 1.5 mm key travel (1.35 mm on Fn row and G/H/B); Copilot key; TrackPoint
TrackpadMylar 3-button trackpad, 60 × 115 mmMylar 3-button trackpad, 67 × 115 mm
SpeakersStereo 2 W × 2, Dolby Atmos, audio by HarmanStereo 2 W × 2, Dolby Atmos, audio by Harman
MicrophonesDual-microphone array, 360° far-field, noise cancellingDual-microphone array, 360° far-field, noise cancelling
BiometricsOptional fingerprint reader in the power button (match-on-chip); optional IR camera (1080p hybrid) for Windows HelloOptional fingerprint reader in the power button (match-on-chip); optional IR camera (1080p hybrid) for Windows Hello

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