Verdict: A tougher sell than the ThinkPad T14 Gen 6
The 2025 model ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 was a great step forward with Lunar Lake. At least this base model of the ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 Intel feels more like a sidegrade compared to its predecessor. Overall, there are some advances: The RAM is upgradeable again, repairability is much improved and the speakers are also better. And the ThinkPad is still a very cool and quiet device, ideal for office environments, with long battery life and great input devices. Performance, however, stagnates, or, in the case of the GPU, regresses. And the screen of the base model has a disappointing color gamut coverage.
Of course, many of these complaints can be alleviated by choosing a more high-end configuration. A faster CPU with the big ARC GPU, a better screen and an even bigger battery, everything is available - for a price. As tested, this model costs north of €1,700, and things quickly escalate when you choose to upgrade the specs. A problem this year that is not at all exclusive to the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7.
Pros
Cons
Price and Availability
Over at Lenovo.com, the ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 Intel starts at $1,618 as of this review.
Table of Contents
- Verdict: A tougher sell than the ThinkPad T14 Gen 6
- Specifications: Entry level with Core Ultra 5 325
- Case: Everything new for the ThinkPad T14 Gen 7
- Connectivity: Repairability is the headliner for the T14 Gen 7
- Input Devices: Excellent ThinkPad keyboard with a new look
- Display: Base screen is rather dull
- Performance: Panther Lake non-H rather unimpressive
- Emissions: ThinkPad T14 remains cool and quiet
- Energy Management: Strong battery life with Panther Lake
- Notebookcheck Rating
- Potential Competitors in Comparison
The ThinkPad T series needs no introduction. It is THE ThinkPad series, the one which you would typically imagine when you imagine a ThinkPad laptop. Introduced in the year 2000, few other product lines can sport such a long running history. The newest 14-inch model is called the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7, and we are reviewing the Intel variant of this model. As always with the ThinkPad T series, it is targeting the middle part of the B2B market, powering laptop fleets around the globe.
Specifications: Entry level with Core Ultra 5 325
Case: Everything new for the ThinkPad T14 Gen 7
Lenovo redesigns its ThinkPads roughly every third generation. Accordingly, the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 brings a brand new design, after the T14 Gen 5 and T14 Gen 6 shared one. Most users will not be able to spot the differences between the different generations immediately, but there are many small ones. The biggest difference on the outside is the new hinge design, which swaps out the smaller dual metal hinges with a long single-piece hinge. This enables smaller screen bezels and for Lenovo to place the Wi-Fi antennas in the hinge.
What has not changed is the overall construction of the laptop. Lenovo keeps to the formula: Plastic with a black, smooth coating, reinforced with magnesium in the base unit. This makes for a stable construction, and though it does not feel as "premium" as a complete metal chassis, it certainly makes the ThinkPad laptop robust. Also, while the material still can get dirty, it seems like Lenovo has improved the coating, so it does not get as smudgey as fast as on past generations.
With the new hinge, the lid can be opened with one hand. The max opening angle is still 180 degrees, which is good. Less good: There is a little bit of wobbling.
The new ThinkPad T14 is around 2 mm smaller in width and length than the older model. Weight is basically identical, at least when comparing the T14 G6 Intel with our review unit. With a height of 23.5 mm at the thickest point, the ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 is ever so slightly thicker than its predecessor.
Connectivity: Repairability is the headliner for the T14 Gen 7
The port selection has not changed compared with the older model, continuing a good mix between legacy ports and modern stuff with Thunderbolt 4. Possible improvements would include an SD card slot and a third USB-C port on the right side.
Communication
The fast Wi-Fi 7 Intel BE211 card does well in our benchmarks, achieving high transfer rates. Optional WWAN modules with 4G or 5G connectivity are available, though our model does not feature one. It can be upgraded though, as the nanoSIM slot, antennas and free M.2 2242 slot are all there.
Webcam
The webcam of the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 G7 is nothing special. It does fine for video calls, but the quality could be better.
Security
As a business laptop, the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 has the full array of security features. This includes common features, like a fingerprint reader and infrared camera for quick biometric log-in, but also more obscure ones like a Kensington Lock slot and Smartcard reader. There also is a physical webcam shutter for increased privacy.
Accessories
Besides the 65 W GaN USB-C charger, there are no accessories included in the box.
Maintenance
This is the area where Lenovo improves the most. Changes include an easier opening process for the bottom cover, a battery that is no longer screwed in and can be released by pushing a button, modular USB-C port, and a fan that can be cleaned without also changing the heat-paste. Additionally, on this Intel model, Lenovo has introduced LPCAMM2 memory, which replaces the older SO-DIMM standard. The only soldered components are the CPU and the Wi-Fi card, the M.2 2280 SSD is modular and there is a free M.2 2242 slot for an optional 5G card. And, as before for the ThinkPad T14 series, the keyboard remains easily user replaceable.
Sustainability
Sustainability remains an important topic for Lenovo. With the ThinkPad T14 Gen 7, these efforts include plastic free packaging and recycled materials used in the device. As always for ThinkPads, Lenovo provides many years of parts support and driver updates, as well as manuals and maintenance videos. Notable: The CO2 emmissions of this ThinkPad (111 kg/CO2 equivalent) are lower compared with its predecessor.
Warranty
Lenovo provides a 36 month warranty for this German unit. The warranty service includes bring-in service, Premier support with on-site service can be purchased optionally. The same goes for a warranty extension to five years. Since this is a business device, the warranty applies internationally as well.
Input Devices: Excellent ThinkPad keyboard with a new look
Keyboard
This new keyboard does not feel different, but it looks different: Lenovo keeps using Chiclet keys with 1.5 mm of travel and rounded dishes, but there are changes to the two stage backlit keyboard: Specifically, the key-labeling has been completely revamped, with centered key labels and a new font. Whether this is something to your liking or not is entirely up to the user.
Overall, this keyboard, with its sensible layout and great typing feel, is to our liking - typing on it feels like a breeze.
Touchpad and TrackPoint
While the keyboard has changed, touchpad and TrackPoint remain unchanged. Lenovo keeps a mechanical Mylar touchpad with a smooth texture (11.5 x 6 cm), and the red pointing-stick with its three dedicated buttons. Both solutions work well and feel high-quality, though many consumer laptops of this price range will feature a glass touchpad instead.
Display: Base screen is rather dull
There are a total of four different 14-inch 16:10 screens for the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 Intel, all of them are matte:
- WUXGA (1,920 x 1,200), IPS, 400 cd/m², 45 % NTSC, 60 Hz
- Privacy Guard WUXGA (1,920 x 1,200), IPS, 500 cd/m², 100 % sRGB, 60 Hz, Touch
- Low Power WUXGA (1,920 x 1,200), IPS, 500 cd/m², 100 % sRGB, 60 Hz, Touch
- 2.8K (2,880 x 1,800), OLED, 500 cd/m², 100 % DCI-P3, 120 Hz VRR, HDR
Our base version contains the cheapest panel, which still delivers a good enough screen brightness, but lags behind the Low Power panel we tested on the 2025 ThinkPad T14 Gen 6.
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Brightness Distribution: 93 %
Center on Battery: 422 cd/m²
Contrast: 1279:1 (Black: 0.33 cd/m²)
ΔE ColorChecker Calman: 4.2 | ∀{0.5-29.43 Ø4.73}
calibrated: 4
ΔE Greyscale Calman: 1.8 | ∀{0.09-98 Ø4.98}
41.4% AdobeRGB 1998 (Argyll 3D)
60% sRGB (Argyll 3D)
40% Display P3 (Argyll 3D)
Gamma: 2.22
CCT: 6721 K
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 21WN00A0GE N140JCA-ELP, IPS LED, 1920x1200, 14", 60 Hz | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 21QG001VGE MNE007JA1-3, IPS LED, 1920x1200, 14", 60 Hz | HP EliteBook 8 G1a 14 AD3E9ET LGD079D, IPS LED, 1920x1200, 14", 60 Hz | Dell Pro 14 Plus PB14255 GH77W LP140WU4, IPS LED, 1920x1200, 14", 60 Hz | Asus ExpertBook PM3406 MNE007QS3-6, IPS, 1920x1200, 14", 60 Hz | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 67% | 65% | -6% | -2% | |
| Display P3 Coverage (%) | 40 | 67.7 69% | 67.1 68% | 37.5 -6% | 39.3 -2% |
| sRGB Coverage (%) | 60 | 98.3 64% | 96 60% | 56.3 -6% | 58.1 -3% |
| AdobeRGB 1998 Coverage (%) | 41.4 | 69.9 69% | 69.2 67% | 38.8 -6% | 40.6 -2% |
| Response Times | -74% | -41% | -22% | -11% | |
| Response Time Grey 50% / Grey 80% * (ms) | 21.2 ? | 40.2 ? -90% | 31.4 ? -48% | 27.1 ? -28% | 27.6 ? -30% |
| Response Time Black / White * (ms) | 18.4 ? | 29.1 ? -58% | 24.5 ? -33% | 21.1 ? -15% | 17 ? 8% |
| PWM Frequency (Hz) | |||||
| Screen | 37% | 9% | -19% | -8% | |
| Brightness middle (cd/m²) | 422 | 554 31% | 444 5% | 315 -25% | 320 -24% |
| Brightness (cd/m²) | 404 | 516 28% | 434 7% | 295 -27% | 310 -23% |
| Brightness Distribution (%) | 93 | 91 -2% | 94 1% | 87 -6% | 93 0% |
| Black Level * (cd/m²) | 0.33 | 0.24 27% | 0.19 42% | 0.25 24% | 0.26 21% |
| Contrast (:1) | 1279 | 2308 80% | 2337 83% | 1260 -1% | 1231 -4% |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 * | 4.2 | 1.5 64% | 3.4 19% | 6 -43% | 5.1 -21% |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 max. * | 17.5 | 3.4 81% | 7 60% | 15.2 13% | 18.1 -3% |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 calibrated * | 4 | 0.9 77% | 1.7 57% | 5.1 -27% | 4.9 -23% |
| Greyscale dE 2000 * | 1.8 | 2.7 -50% | 5.2 -189% | 3.3 -83% | 1.7 6% |
| Gamma | 2.22 99% | 2.25 98% | 2.04 108% | 2.02 109% | 2.21 100% |
| CCT | 6721 97% | 6882 94% | 6295 103% | 6140 106% | 6398 102% |
| Total Average (Program / Settings) | 10% /
28% | 11% /
14% | -16% /
-17% | -7% /
-7% |
* ... smaller is better
As usual for cheaper panels, color accuracy and quality are problematic - even with a calibration, this screen will display colors wrong, due to the lack of adequate sRGB coverage. This screen is not usable for photo or video editing where correct colors may be critical.
Thanks to the matte screen surface and good brightness, it is possible to use the ThinkPad laptop outside the office - at least, as long as direct sunlight on the display is avoided.
Display Response Times
| ↔ Response Time Black to White | ||
|---|---|---|
| 18.4 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 10.5 ms rise |  |
| ↘ 7.9 ms fall | ||
| The screen shows good response rates in our tests, but may be too slow for competitive gamers. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.1 (minimum) to 240 (maximum) ms. » 41 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is similar to the average of all tested devices (19.9 ms). | ||
| ↔ Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey | ||
| 21.2 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 9.9 ms rise |  |
| ↘ 11.3 ms fall | ||
| The screen shows good response rates in our tests, but may be too slow for competitive gamers. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.165 (minimum) to 636 (maximum) ms. » 33 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (31.1 ms). | ||
Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)
| Screen flickering / PWM not detected |  | ||
In comparison: 52 % of all tested devices do not use PWM to dim the display. If PWM was detected, an average of 7832 (minimum: 5 - maximum: 343500) Hz was measured. | |||
Performance: Panther Lake non-H rather unimpressive
There is a total of ten different Intel "Panther Lake" CPUs for the ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 - five variants with six to eight cores (Intel Core Ultra 5 332, Ultra 5 325, Ultra 5 335, Ultra 7 355, Ultra 7 365) and five with twelve to sixteen cores (Intel Core Ultra 5 336H, Ultra 5 338H, Ultra 7 356H, Ultra 7 366H, Ultra X7 358H). All CPUs contain the Intel Graphics iGPU, except for the Ultra 5 338H with the Intel ARC B370 and the Ultra X7 358H with the Intel ARC B390.
The ThinkPad laptop supports up to 64 GB LPDDR5X-7467 memory, which runs at LPDDR5X-6800 speed for the non-H class CPUs. RAM is upgradeable, as Lenovo uses LPCAMM2 memory. The SSD can also be upgraded, the ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 provides a single M.2 2280 slot. 2 TB is the maximum capacity ex-factory.
Testing Conditions
- Best power efficiency: Sustained load 15 W / Maximum consumption 30 W
- Balanced: Sustained load 15 W / Maximum consumption 44 W
- Best performance: Sustained load 25 W / Maximum consumption 44 W
All benchmarks were performed in the mode "Best performance".
Processor
The Intel Core Ultra 5 325 is the most basic Intel Panther Lake chip with eight CPU cores. The four P cores run with clock-speeds of up to 4.5 GHz, and the four E cores with up to 3.4 GHz. More comparisons with other CPUs are possible with out processor comparison list.
In our testing, the ThinkPad does slightly worse than its Lunar-Lake-equipped predecessor. Overall, the result is very close, which also means that AMD based models are far ahead in terms of raw CPU performance. This is a processor that is very usable for day-to-day tasks, like Lunar Lake, but not best suited for more demanding applications.
When the machine runs on its battery, the CPU performance is throttled by around 10 percent.
Cinebench R15 Multi Loop
Cinebench R23: Multi Core | Single Core
Cinebench R20: CPU (Multi Core) | CPU (Single Core)
Cinebench R15: CPU Multi 64Bit | CPU Single 64Bit
Blender: v2.79 BMW27 CPU
7-Zip 18.03: 7z b 4 | 7z b 4 -mmt1
Geekbench 6.6: Multi-Core | Single-Core
Geekbench 5.5: Multi-Core | Single-Core
HWBOT x265 Benchmark v2.2: 4k Preset
LibreOffice : 20 Documents To PDF
R Benchmark 2.5: Overall mean
| CPU Performance rating | |
| Asus ExpertBook PM3406 | |
| HP EliteBook 8 G1a 14 AD3E9ET | |
| Dell Pro 14 Plus PB14255 GH77W | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 21QG001VGE | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 5 325 | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 21WN00A0GE | |
| Average of class Office | |
| Cinebench R23 / Multi Core | |
| Asus ExpertBook PM3406 | |
| Dell Pro 14 Plus PB14255 GH77W | |
| HP EliteBook 8 G1a 14 AD3E9ET | |
| Average of class Office (1673 - 22808, n=75, last 2 years) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 21QG001VGE | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 5 325 (10487 - 10989, n=2) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 21WN00A0GE | |
| Cinebench R23 / Single Core | |
| Asus ExpertBook PM3406 | |
| Dell Pro 14 Plus PB14255 GH77W | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 21QG001VGE | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 21WN00A0GE | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 5 325 (1797 - 1896, n=2) | |
| HP EliteBook 8 G1a 14 AD3E9ET | |
| Average of class Office (708 - 2130, n=75, last 2 years) | |
| Cinebench R20 / CPU (Multi Core) | |
| Asus ExpertBook PM3406 | |
| Dell Pro 14 Plus PB14255 GH77W | |
| HP EliteBook 8 G1a 14 AD3E9ET | |
| Average of class Office (648 - 8840, n=74, last 2 years) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 21QG001VGE | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 5 325 (4068 - 4241, n=2) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 21WN00A0GE | |
| Cinebench R20 / CPU (Single Core) | |
| Asus ExpertBook PM3406 | |
| Dell Pro 14 Plus PB14255 GH77W | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 21QG001VGE | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 21WN00A0GE | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 5 325 (690 - 715, n=2) | |
| HP EliteBook 8 G1a 14 AD3E9ET | |
| Average of class Office (345 - 816, n=74, last 2 years) | |
| Cinebench R15 / CPU Multi 64Bit | |
| Asus ExpertBook PM3406 | |
| HP EliteBook 8 G1a 14 AD3E9ET | |
| Dell Pro 14 Plus PB14255 GH77W | |
| Average of class Office (250 - 3380, n=76, last 2 years) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 21QG001VGE | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 5 325 (1567 - 1649, n=2) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 21WN00A0GE | |
| Cinebench R15 / CPU Single 64Bit | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 21QG001VGE | |
| HP EliteBook 8 G1a 14 AD3E9ET | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 5 325 (264 - 267, n=2) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 21WN00A0GE | |
| Average of class Office (99.5 - 312, n=76, last 2 years) | |
| Asus ExpertBook PM3406 | |
| Dell Pro 14 Plus PB14255 GH77W | |
| Blender / v2.79 BMW27 CPU | |
| Average of class Office (158 - 1940, n=76, last 2 years) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 21WN00A0GE | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 5 325 (321 - 346, n=2) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 21QG001VGE | |
| Dell Pro 14 Plus PB14255 GH77W | |
| HP EliteBook 8 G1a 14 AD3E9ET | |
| Asus ExpertBook PM3406 | |
| 7-Zip 18.03 / 7z b 4 | |
| HP EliteBook 8 G1a 14 AD3E9ET | |
| Asus ExpertBook PM3406 | |
| Dell Pro 14 Plus PB14255 GH77W | |
| Average of class Office (7098 - 76886, n=77, last 2 years) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 21QG001VGE | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 5 325 (34844 - 36026, n=2) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 21WN00A0GE | |
| 7-Zip 18.03 / 7z b 4 -mmt1 | |
| HP EliteBook 8 G1a 14 AD3E9ET | |
| Dell Pro 14 Plus PB14255 GH77W | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 21QG001VGE | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 5 325 (5316 - 5592, n=2) | |
| Average of class Office (3387 - 6469, n=76, last 2 years) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 21WN00A0GE | |
| Asus ExpertBook PM3406 | |
| Geekbench 6.6 / Multi-Core | |
| Dell Pro 14 Plus PB14255 GH77W | |
| HP EliteBook 8 G1a 14 AD3E9ET | |
| Asus ExpertBook PM3406 | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 21QG001VGE | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 5 325 (10575 - 11088, n=3) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 21WN00A0GE | |
| Average of class Office (757 - 17846, n=84, last 2 years) | |
| Geekbench 6.6 / Single-Core | |
| Asus ExpertBook PM3406 | |
| Dell Pro 14 Plus PB14255 GH77W | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 21QG001VGE | |
| HP EliteBook 8 G1a 14 AD3E9ET | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 5 325 (2562 - 2622, n=3) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 21WN00A0GE | |
| Average of class Office (462 - 2894, n=85, last 2 years) | |
| Geekbench 5.5 / Multi-Core | |
| Dell Pro 14 Plus PB14255 GH77W | |
| Asus ExpertBook PM3406 | |
| HP EliteBook 8 G1a 14 AD3E9ET | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 21QG001VGE | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 5 325 (9275 - 9854, n=3) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 21WN00A0GE | |
| Average of class Office (1483 - 16999, n=73, last 2 years) | |
| Geekbench 5.5 / Single-Core | |
| Asus ExpertBook PM3406 | |
| Dell Pro 14 Plus PB14255 GH77W | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 21QG001VGE | |
| HP EliteBook 8 G1a 14 AD3E9ET | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 5 325 (1859 - 1946, n=3) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 21WN00A0GE | |
| Average of class Office (811 - 2128, n=73, last 2 years) | |
| HWBOT x265 Benchmark v2.2 / 4k Preset | |
| Asus ExpertBook PM3406 | |
| Dell Pro 14 Plus PB14255 GH77W | |
| HP EliteBook 8 G1a 14 AD3E9ET | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 21QG001VGE | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 5 325 (13.5 - 14.2, n=2) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 21WN00A0GE | |
| Average of class Office (2.21 - 26, n=75, last 2 years) | |
| LibreOffice / 20 Documents To PDF | |
| Dell Pro 14 Plus PB14255 GH77W | |
| HP EliteBook 8 G1a 14 AD3E9ET | |
| Asus ExpertBook PM3406 | |
| Average of class Office (41.5 - 102.3, n=75, last 2 years) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 21QG001VGE | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 5 325 (45.6 - 48.4, n=2) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 21WN00A0GE | |
| R Benchmark 2.5 / Overall mean | |
| Dell Pro 14 Plus PB14255 GH77W | |
| Asus ExpertBook PM3406 | |
| Average of class Office (0.4098 - 0.888, n=75, last 2 years) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 21WN00A0GE | |
| HP EliteBook 8 G1a 14 AD3E9ET | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 5 325 (0.4579 - 0.4657, n=2) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 21QG001VGE | |
* ... smaller is better
AIDA64: FP32 Ray-Trace | FPU Julia | CPU SHA3 | CPU Queen | FPU SinJulia | FPU Mandel | CPU AES | CPU ZLib | FP64 Ray-Trace | CPU PhotoWorxx | CPU CheckMate
| Performance rating | |
| Asus ExpertBook PM3406 -1! | |
| HP EliteBook 8 G1a 14 AD3E9ET -1! | |
| Dell Pro 14 Plus PB14255 GH77W -1! | |
| Average of class Office | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 5 325 -1! | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 21WN00A0GE -1! | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 21QG001VGE -1! | |
| AIDA64 / FP32 Ray-Trace | |
| Asus ExpertBook PM3406 (v6.92.6600) | |
| Dell Pro 14 Plus PB14255 GH77W (v6.92.6600) | |
| HP EliteBook 8 G1a 14 AD3E9ET (v6.92.6600) | |
| Average of class Office (2083 - 31245, n=81, last 2 years) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 21QG001VGE (v6.92.6600) | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 5 325 (11016 - 11977, n=2) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 21WN00A0GE (v8.20.8100) | |
| AIDA64 / FPU Julia | |
| Asus ExpertBook PM3406 (v6.92.6600) | |
| HP EliteBook 8 G1a 14 AD3E9ET (v6.92.6600) | |
| Dell Pro 14 Plus PB14255 GH77W (v6.92.6600) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 21QG001VGE (v6.92.6600) | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 5 325 (57164 - 62102, n=2) | |
| Average of class Office (8191 - 125394, n=81, last 2 years) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 21WN00A0GE (v8.20.8100) | |
| AIDA64 / CPU SHA3 | |
| Asus ExpertBook PM3406 (v6.92.6600) | |
| HP EliteBook 8 G1a 14 AD3E9ET (v6.92.6600) | |
| Dell Pro 14 Plus PB14255 GH77W (v6.92.6600) | |
| Average of class Office (433 - 5755, n=81, last 2 years) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 21QG001VGE (v6.92.6600) | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 5 325 (2508 - 2718, n=2) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 21WN00A0GE (v8.20.8100) | |
| AIDA64 / CPU Queen | |
| HP EliteBook 8 G1a 14 AD3E9ET (v6.92.6600) | |
| Asus ExpertBook PM3406 (v6.92.6600) | |
| Dell Pro 14 Plus PB14255 GH77W (v6.92.6600) | |
| Average of class Office (22784 - 115197, n=73, last 2 years) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 21QG001VGE (v6.92.6600) | |
| AIDA64 / FPU SinJulia | |
| Asus ExpertBook PM3406 (v6.92.6600) | |
| HP EliteBook 8 G1a 14 AD3E9ET (v6.92.6600) | |
| Dell Pro 14 Plus PB14255 GH77W (v6.92.6600) | |
| Average of class Office (1378 - 18321, n=81, last 2 years) | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 5 325 (4409 - 4414, n=2) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 21WN00A0GE (v8.20.8100) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 21QG001VGE (v6.92.6600) | |
| AIDA64 / FPU Mandel | |
| Asus ExpertBook PM3406 (v6.92.6600) | |
| HP EliteBook 8 G1a 14 AD3E9ET (v6.92.6600) | |
| Dell Pro 14 Plus PB14255 GH77W (v6.92.6600) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 21QG001VGE (v6.92.6600) | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 5 325 (30237 - 33224, n=2) | |
| Average of class Office (4601 - 66922, n=81, last 2 years) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 21WN00A0GE (v8.20.8100) | |
| AIDA64 / CPU AES | |
| Asus ExpertBook PM3406 (v6.92.6600) | |
| HP EliteBook 8 G1a 14 AD3E9ET (v6.92.6600) | |
| Dell Pro 14 Plus PB14255 GH77W (v6.92.6600) | |
| Average of class Office (4854 - 155900, n=81, last 2 years) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 21QG001VGE (v6.92.6600) | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 5 325 (37348 - 37641, n=2) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 21WN00A0GE (v8.20.8100) | |
| AIDA64 / CPU ZLib | |
| Asus ExpertBook PM3406 (v6.92.6600) | |
| HP EliteBook 8 G1a 14 AD3E9ET (v6.92.6600) | |
| Dell Pro 14 Plus PB14255 GH77W (v6.92.6600) | |
| Average of class Office (114.6 - 1366, n=81, last 2 years) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 21QG001VGE (v6.92.6600) | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 5 325 (596 - 627, n=2) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 21WN00A0GE (v8.20.8100) | |
| AIDA64 / FP64 Ray-Trace | |
| Asus ExpertBook PM3406 (v6.92.6600) | |
| Dell Pro 14 Plus PB14255 GH77W (v6.92.6600) | |
| HP EliteBook 8 G1a 14 AD3E9ET (v6.92.6600) | |
| Average of class Office (1109 - 17834, n=81, last 2 years) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 21QG001VGE (v6.92.6600) | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 5 325 (5761 - 6324, n=2) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 21WN00A0GE (v8.20.8100) | |
| AIDA64 / CPU PhotoWorxx | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 5 325 (53916 - 58393, n=2) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 21QG001VGE (v6.92.6600) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 21WN00A0GE (v8.20.8100) | |
| HP EliteBook 8 G1a 14 AD3E9ET (v6.92.6600) | |
| Dell Pro 14 Plus PB14255 GH77W (v6.92.6600) | |
| Average of class Office (11090 - 65229, n=81, last 2 years) | |
| Asus ExpertBook PM3406 (v6.92.6600) | |
| AIDA64 / CPU CheckMate | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 5 325 (2643 - 2730, n=2) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 21WN00A0GE (v8.20.8100) | |
| Average of class Office (377 - 5270, n=7, last 2 years) | |
System Performance
PCMark 10: Score | Essentials | Productivity | Digital Content Creation
CrossMark: Overall | Productivity | Creativity | Responsiveness
WebXPRT 3: Overall
WebXPRT 4: Overall
Mozilla Kraken 1.1: Total
| Performance rating | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 21WN00A0GE | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 5 325, Intel Graphics 4 Xe3 Panther Lake iGPU | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 21QG001VGE | |
| Dell Pro 14 Plus PB14255 GH77W | |
| Asus ExpertBook PM3406 | |
| HP EliteBook 8 G1a 14 AD3E9ET | |
| Average of class Office | |
| PCMark 10 / Score | |
| Asus ExpertBook PM3406 | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 5 325, Intel Graphics 4 Xe3 Panther Lake iGPU (7532 - 7762, n=2) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 21WN00A0GE | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 21QG001VGE | |
| Dell Pro 14 Plus PB14255 GH77W | |
| Average of class Office (2601 - 9298, n=65, last 2 years) | |
| HP EliteBook 8 G1a 14 AD3E9ET | |
| PCMark 10 / Essentials | |
| Asus ExpertBook PM3406 | |
| Dell Pro 14 Plus PB14255 GH77W | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 21QG001VGE | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 21WN00A0GE | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 5 325, Intel Graphics 4 Xe3 Panther Lake iGPU (10146 - 10402, n=2) | |
| Average of class Office (3245 - 11594, n=65, last 2 years) | |
| HP EliteBook 8 G1a 14 AD3E9ET | |
| PCMark 10 / Productivity | |
| Asus ExpertBook PM3406 | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 5 325, Intel Graphics 4 Xe3 Panther Lake iGPU (12413 - 13960, n=2) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 21WN00A0GE | |
| Dell Pro 14 Plus PB14255 GH77W | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 21QG001VGE | |
| Average of class Office (5336 - 17243, n=65, last 2 years) | |
| HP EliteBook 8 G1a 14 AD3E9ET | |
| PCMark 10 / Digital Content Creation | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 21QG001VGE | |
| Asus ExpertBook PM3406 | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 21WN00A0GE | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 5 325, Intel Graphics 4 Xe3 Panther Lake iGPU (8963 - 8979, n=2) | |
| Dell Pro 14 Plus PB14255 GH77W | |
| HP EliteBook 8 G1a 14 AD3E9ET | |
| Average of class Office (2049 - 13541, n=65, last 2 years) | |
| CrossMark / Overall | |
| Dell Pro 14 Plus PB14255 GH77W | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 21WN00A0GE | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 5 325, Intel Graphics 4 Xe3 Panther Lake iGPU (1666 - 1772, n=2) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 21QG001VGE | |
| HP EliteBook 8 G1a 14 AD3E9ET | |
| Average of class Office (381 - 2010, n=76, last 2 years) | |
| Asus ExpertBook PM3406 | |
| CrossMark / Productivity | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 21WN00A0GE | |
| Dell Pro 14 Plus PB14255 GH77W | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 5 325, Intel Graphics 4 Xe3 Panther Lake iGPU (1581 - 1715, n=2) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 21QG001VGE | |
| HP EliteBook 8 G1a 14 AD3E9ET | |
| Average of class Office (464 - 1880, n=76, last 2 years) | |
| Asus ExpertBook PM3406 | |
| CrossMark / Creativity | |
| Dell Pro 14 Plus PB14255 GH77W | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 21WN00A0GE | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 21QG001VGE | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 5 325, Intel Graphics 4 Xe3 Panther Lake iGPU (1889 - 1917, n=2) | |
| HP EliteBook 8 G1a 14 AD3E9ET | |
| Average of class Office (319 - 2361, n=76, last 2 years) | |
| Asus ExpertBook PM3406 | |
| CrossMark / Responsiveness | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 21WN00A0GE | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 5 325, Intel Graphics 4 Xe3 Panther Lake iGPU (1338 - 1544, n=2) | |
| Dell Pro 14 Plus PB14255 GH77W | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 21QG001VGE | |
| Average of class Office (360 - 1690, n=76, last 2 years) | |
| HP EliteBook 8 G1a 14 AD3E9ET | |
| Asus ExpertBook PM3406 | |
| WebXPRT 3 / Overall | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 21WN00A0GE | |
| Dell Pro 14 Plus PB14255 GH77W | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 5 325, Intel Graphics 4 Xe3 Panther Lake iGPU (282 - 308, n=2) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 21QG001VGE | |
| Average of class Office (129.9 - 455, n=74, last 2 years) | |
| HP EliteBook 8 G1a 14 AD3E9ET | |
| Asus ExpertBook PM3406 | |
| WebXPRT 4 / Overall | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 21WN00A0GE | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 21QG001VGE | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 5 325, Intel Graphics 4 Xe3 Panther Lake iGPU (267 - 276, n=2) | |
| Asus ExpertBook PM3406 | |
| Average of class Office (104.2 - 313, n=77, last 2 years) | |
| HP EliteBook 8 G1a 14 AD3E9ET | |
| Dell Pro 14 Plus PB14255 GH77W | |
| Mozilla Kraken 1.1 / Total | |
| Asus ExpertBook PM3406 | |
| Average of class Office (391 - 1297, n=78, last 2 years) | |
| HP EliteBook 8 G1a 14 AD3E9ET | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 5 325, Intel Graphics 4 Xe3 Panther Lake iGPU (492 - 497, n=2) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 21WN00A0GE | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 21QG001VGE | |
| Dell Pro 14 Plus PB14255 GH77W | |
* ... smaller is better
| PCMark 10 Score | 7532 points | |
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| AIDA64 / Memory Copy | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 21QG001VGE | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 5 325 (89482 - 100226, n=2) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 21WN00A0GE | |
| Dell Pro 14 Plus PB14255 GH77W | |
| HP EliteBook 8 G1a 14 AD3E9ET | |
| Average of class Office (20075 - 110930, n=78, last 2 years) | |
| Asus ExpertBook PM3406 | |
| AIDA64 / Memory Read | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 21QG001VGE | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 5 325 (74747 - 86178, n=2) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 21WN00A0GE | |
| Average of class Office (10084 - 128030, n=79, last 2 years) | |
| Dell Pro 14 Plus PB14255 GH77W | |
| HP EliteBook 8 G1a 14 AD3E9ET | |
| Asus ExpertBook PM3406 | |
| AIDA64 / Memory Write | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 21QG001VGE | |
| Dell Pro 14 Plus PB14255 GH77W | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 5 325 (92966 - 107858, n=2) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 21WN00A0GE | |
| HP EliteBook 8 G1a 14 AD3E9ET | |
| Average of class Office (20073 - 119858, n=79, last 2 years) | |
| Asus ExpertBook PM3406 | |
| AIDA64 / Memory Latency | |
| Dell Pro 14 Plus PB14255 GH77W | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 21WN00A0GE | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 5 325 (102 - 108.4, n=2) | |
| Average of class Office (7.6 - 162.9, n=74, last 2 years) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 21QG001VGE | |
| HP EliteBook 8 G1a 14 AD3E9ET | |
| Asus ExpertBook PM3406 | |
* ... smaller is better
DPC Latency
| DPC Latencies / LatencyMon - interrupt to process latency (max), Web, Youtube, Prime95 | |
| Asus ExpertBook PM3406 | |
| Dell Pro 14 Plus PB14255 GH77W | |
| Average of class Office (365 - 98089, n=60, last 2 years) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 21QG001VGE | |
| HP EliteBook 8 G1a 14 AD3E9ET | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 21WN00A0GE | |
* ... smaller is better
Storage Devices
The PCIe 4.0 SSD from Samsung has a capacity of 512 GB. It is not the fastest drive in our testing, and also exhibits some throttling problems when tested under sustained load.
* ... smaller is better
Disk Throttling: DiskSpd Read Loop, Queue Depth 8
GPU Performance
The basic 4 Xe Intel Graphics of our review unit is nothing to write home about: Its performance is certainly serviceable for everyday use, especially in an office and web-browsing context. The GPU is about as fast as the AMD Radeon 860M, which AMD uses in comparable Ryzen CPUs. The Intel ARX 140V of Lunar Lake is around 30 to 50 percent faster; unsurprising, since it has double the amount of Xe units.
| 3DMark 11 Performance | 7740 points | |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Score | 6110 points | |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 3179 points | |
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| Cyberpunk 2077 - 1920x1080 Ultra Preset (FSR off) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 21QG001VGE | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 21WN00A0GE | |
| HP EliteBook 8 G1a 14 AD3E9ET | |
| Average of class Office (3.1 - 61.5, n=67, last 2 years) | |
| Dell Pro 14 Plus PB14255 GH77W | |
| Asus ExpertBook PM3406 | |
| GTA V - 1920x1080 Highest AA:4xMSAA + FX AF:16x | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 21QG001VGE | |
| HP EliteBook 8 G1a 14 AD3E9ET | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 21WN00A0GE | |
| Average of class Office (5.77 - 45.3, n=66, last 2 years) | |
| Asus ExpertBook PM3406 | |
| Final Fantasy XV Benchmark - 1920x1080 High Quality | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 21QG001VGE | |
| HP EliteBook 8 G1a 14 AD3E9ET | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 21WN00A0GE | |
| Dell Pro 14 Plus PB14255 GH77W | |
| Average of class Office (8.09 - 79.5, n=69, last 2 years) | |
| Asus ExpertBook PM3406 | |
| Dota 2 Reborn - 1920x1080 ultra (3/3) best looking | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 21QG001VGE | |
| Dell Pro 14 Plus PB14255 GH77W | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 21WN00A0GE | |
| Average of class Office (14.6 - 135, n=75, last 2 years) | |
| Asus ExpertBook PM3406 | |
| HP EliteBook 8 G1a 14 AD3E9ET | |
Cyberpunk 2077 ultra FPS Chart
| low | med. | high | ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTA V (2015) | 153.6 | 154.6 | 48.3 | 19.8 |
| Dota 2 Reborn (2015) | 103.9 | 70.2 | 73.5 | 70.7 |
| Final Fantasy XV Benchmark (2018) | 58 | 34.5 | 24.8 | |
| X-Plane 11.11 (2018) | 37 | 29.6 | 26.6 | |
| Baldur's Gate 3 (2023) | 28.7 | 21 | 18 | 17.7 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 (2023) | 35.1 | 26.9 | 20.7 | 19.9 |
Emissions: ThinkPad T14 remains cool and quiet
System Noise
The single fan of the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 barely turns on. If it does, it runs between 33 and 38 dB(a), audible, but far from being loud or annoying.
We did not detect any coil whine.
Noise level
| Idle |
| 24.7 / 24.7 / 24.7 dB(A) |
| Load |
| 33.7 / 37.9 dB(A) |
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| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 21WN00A0GE Ultra 5 325, Intel Graphics 4 Xe3 PTL | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 21QG001VGE Core Ultra 7 258V, Arc 140V | HP EliteBook 8 G1a 14 AD3E9ET R7 250, Radeon 780M | Dell Pro 14 Plus PB14255 GH77W Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350, Radeon 860M | Asus ExpertBook PM3406 Ryzen AI 7 350, Radeon 860M | |
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| Noise | -3% | -3% | 0% | -3% | |
| off / environment * (dB) | 24.7 | 25.1 -2% | 23.7 4% | 24.9 -1% | 25.7 -4% |
| Idle Minimum * (dB) | 24.7 | 25.1 -2% | 23.7 4% | 24.9 -1% | 25.7 -4% |
| Idle Average * (dB) | 24.7 | 25.1 -2% | 23.7 4% | 24.9 -1% | 25.7 -4% |
| Idle Maximum * (dB) | 24.7 | 27.1 -10% | 23.7 4% | 27.6 -12% | 25.7 -4% |
| Load Average * (dB) | 33.7 | 34.8 -3% | 39.1 -16% | 29.3 13% | 33.6 -0% |
| Cyberpunk 2077 ultra * (dB) | 38.8 | 38.3 1% | 42.4 -9% | 37.5 3% | 39.1 -1% |
| Load Maximum * (dB) | 37.9 | 38.5 -2% | 42.3 -12% | 37.5 1% | 39.1 -3% |
* ... smaller is better
Temperature
While the device runs slightly warmer than the 2025 model ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 with Lunar Lake, the difference is small. Overall, this is a very cool running laptop.
There was no thermal throttling during the one hour run of the stress test.
(+) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 38.3 °C / 101 F, compared to the average of 34.3 °C / 94 F, ranging from 21.2 to 62.5 °C for the class Office.
(+) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 38.6 °C / 101 F, compared to the average of 36.9 °C / 98 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 26.9 °C / 80 F, compared to the device average of 29.5 °C / 85 F.
(±) 3: The average temperature for the upper side is 33.7 °C / 93 F, compared to the average of 29.5 °C / 85 F for the class Office.
(+) The palmrests and touchpad are cooler than skin temperature with a maximum of 30.8 °C / 87.4 F and are therefore cool to the touch.
(-) The average temperature of the palmrest area of similar devices was 27.5 °C / 81.5 F (-3.3 °C / -5.9 F).
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 21WN00A0GE Ultra 5 325, Intel Graphics 4 Xe3 PTL | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 21QG001VGE Core Ultra 7 258V, Arc 140V | HP EliteBook 8 G1a 14 AD3E9ET R7 250, Radeon 780M | Dell Pro 14 Plus PB14255 GH77W Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350, Radeon 860M | Asus ExpertBook PM3406 Ryzen AI 7 350, Radeon 860M | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heat | 7% | 1% | 2% | 5% | |
| Maximum Upper Side * (°C) | 38.3 | 39.7 -4% | 41.3 -8% | 38.1 1% | 39.8 -4% |
| Maximum Bottom * (°C) | 38.6 | 38.1 1% | 40.5 -5% | 40.1 -4% | 40.8 -6% |
| Idle Upper Side * (°C) | 30.3 | 24.3 20% | 27.4 10% | 28.9 5% | 26 14% |
| Idle Bottom * (°C) | 31 | 27.7 11% | 28.6 8% | 29.6 5% | 26.3 15% |
* ... smaller is better
Speakers
Lenovo keeps the upward firing speaker design of the predecessor. The Stereo speakers deliver a loud, clear sound and even provide some bass, noticeably more than the outgoing generation.
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 21WN00A0GE audio analysis
(±) | speaker loudness is average but good (81.8 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(±) | reduced bass - on average 9.1% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (11.8% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(±) | higher mids - on average 10.1% higher than median
(+) | mids are linear (3.3% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 2.8% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (4.5% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (16.6% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 21% of all tested devices in this class were better, 7% similar, 72% worse
» The best had a delta of 7%, average was 21%, worst was 53%
Compared to all devices tested
» 29% of all tested devices were better, 6% similar, 66% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 24%, worst was 134%
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 21QG001VGE audio analysis
(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (85.7 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 16.7% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (11.4% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(±) | higher mids - on average 6% higher than median
(+) | mids are linear (4.9% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 3.4% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (6.1% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (16.2% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 18% of all tested devices in this class were better, 6% similar, 75% worse
» The best had a delta of 7%, average was 21%, worst was 53%
Compared to all devices tested
» 26% of all tested devices were better, 6% similar, 68% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 24%, worst was 134%
Energy Management: Strong battery life with Panther Lake
Power Consumption
This ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 runs almost as efficient as the T14 Gen 6 Intel - almost. The AMD-based competitors are all less efficient.
The 65 W charger is adequately sized for the maximum power consumption of the system.
| Off / Standby | 0.2 / 0.6 Watt |
| Idle | 2.6 / 5.9 / 6.9 Watt |
| Load |
41.4 / 64.7 Watt |
   
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| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 21WN00A0GE Ultra 5 325, Intel Graphics 4 Xe3 PTL, Samsung PM9C1b MZVL8512HFLU-00BLL, IPS LED, 1920x1200, 14" | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 21QG001VGE Core Ultra 7 258V, Arc 140V, Samsung PM9E1 1 TB MZVLC1T0HFLU, IPS LED, 1920x1200, 14" | HP EliteBook 8 G1a 14 AD3E9ET R7 250, Radeon 780M, Samsung PM9C1 MZVL81T0HELB-00BTW, IPS LED, 1920x1200, 14" | Dell Pro 14 Plus PB14255 GH77W Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350, Radeon 860M, Micron 2500 1TB MTFDKBA1T0QGN, IPS LED, 1920x1200, 14" | Asus ExpertBook PM3406 Ryzen AI 7 350, Radeon 860M, Western Digital PC SN5000S SDEQNSJ-512G-1002, IPS, 1920x1200, 14" | Average Intel Graphics 4 Xe3 Panther Lake iGPU | Average of class Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Consumption | 1% | -7% | -18% | -35% | 8% | -23% | |
| Idle Minimum * (Watt) | 2.6 | 2.6 -0% | 3.2 -23% | 3.7 -42% | 3.2 -23% | 2.24 ? 14% | 4.34 ? -67% |
| Idle Average * (Watt) | 5.9 | 5.2 12% | 5.2 12% | 7.3 -24% | 6.1 -3% | 4.44 ? 25% | 7.32 ? -24% |
| Idle Maximum * (Watt) | 6.9 | 6.2 10% | 6.1 12% | 8.5 -23% | 6.9 -0% | 6.46 ? 6% | 8.56 ? -24% |
| Load Average * (Watt) | 41.4 | 40.1 3% | 41.8 -1% | 37.4 10% | 56.4 -36% | 38.5 ? 7% | 42.2 ? -2% |
| Cyberpunk 2077 ultra * (Watt) | 26.3 | 27.4 -4% | 42.1 -60% | 35.9 -37% | 64.9 -147% | ||
| Cyberpunk 2077 ultra external monitor * (Watt) | 37.8 | 45.2 -20% | 41.6 -10% | 40.3 -7% | 45.3 -20% | ||
| Load Maximum * (Watt) | 64.7 | 60.3 7% | 50.5 22% | 64.6 -0% | 76.1 -18% | 73.5 ? -14% | 64.3 ? 1% |
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Power Consumption Cyberpunk / Stress Test
Power Consumption external Monitor
Battery Life
Lenovo ships the ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 with two different internal batteries, either with 60 Wh or 75 Wh of capacity. Our review unit, as the base model, contains the smaller battery, which is still three Wh bigger than the battery of the T14 Gen 6. That older model with Lunar Lake remains the king of efficiency, but the T14 Gen 7 almost can match it, with around 18 hrs of battery life in the Wi-Fi/websurfing test (150 cd/m² brightness). With the big battery, this device would be a battery life champion.
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 21WN00A0GE Ultra 5 325, Intel Graphics 4 Xe3 PTL, 60 Wh | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 21QG001VGE Core Ultra 7 258V, Arc 140V, 57 Wh | HP EliteBook 8 G1a 14 AD3E9ET R7 250, Radeon 780M, 62 Wh | Dell Pro 14 Plus PB14255 GH77W Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350, Radeon 860M, 55 Wh | Asus ExpertBook PM3406 Ryzen AI 7 350, Radeon 860M, 70 Wh | Average of class Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery runtime | -7% | -16% | -23% | -23% | -20% | |
| WiFi v1.3 (h) | 18.1 | 19.4 7% | 14.2 -22% | 11.8 -35% | 14 -23% | 12.9 ? -29% |
| Load (h) | 2 | 1.6 -20% | 1.8 -10% | 1.8 -10% | 1.795 ? -10% |
Notebookcheck Rating
Lenovo has crafted a great continuation of the ThinkPad T14 line with the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7, especially due to the improved repairability, but the high pricing due to the RAM crisis hurts its appeal.
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 21WN00A0GE
- 05/25/2026 v8
Benjamin Herzig
Total Sustainability Score: Potential Competitors in Comparison
Image | Model / Review | Price | Weight | Height | Display |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. 88.2%  | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 21WN00A0GE Intel Core Ultra 5 325 ⎘ Intel Graphics 4 Xe3 Panther Lake iGPU ⎘ 16 GB Memory, 512 GB SSD | Amazon: 1. $879.99 Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 Bu... 2. $1,189.99 Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 La... 3. $1,649.01 Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 21... List Price: 1760 Euro | 1.4 kg | 23.5 mm | 14.00" 1920x1200 162 PPI IPS LED |
2. 88.9%  | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 21QG001VGE Intel Core Ultra 7 258V ⎘ Intel Arc Graphics 140V ⎘ 32 GB Memory, 1024 GB SSD | Amazon: List Price: 1960 Euro | 1.5 kg | 22 mm | 14.00" 1920x1200 162 PPI IPS LED |
3. 87.3%  | HP EliteBook 8 G1a 14 AD3E9ET AMD Ryzen 7 250 ⎘ AMD Radeon 780M ⎘ 32 GB Memory, 1024 GB SSD | Amazon: List Price: 1695 Euro | 1.4 kg | 19.1 mm | 14.00" 1920x1200 162 PPI IPS LED |
4. 84.5%  | Dell Pro 14 Plus PB14255 GH77W AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 ⎘ AMD Radeon 860M ⎘ 32 GB Memory, 1024 GB SSD | Amazon: List Price: 1630 Euro | 1.6 kg | 22 mm | 14.00" 1920x1200 162 PPI IPS LED |
5. 84.7%  | Asus ExpertBook PM3406 AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 ⎘ AMD Radeon 860M ⎘ 16 GB Memory, 512 GB SSD | Amazon: List Price: 979€ | 1.4 kg | 17.9 mm | 14.00" 1920x1200 162 PPI IPS |
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