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ThinkBook 14 Gen 9 (Intel Core 5 210H) vs ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 (Intel Core Ultra 5 225U)

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Quick verdict

  • ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 (Intel Core Ultra 5 225U) leads on memory and storage.
  • ThinkBook 14 Gen 9 (Intel Core 5 210H) 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.
  • ThinkBook 14 Gen 9 (Intel Core 5 210H) is the cheaper option at ₹1,05,339.

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

Winners by area

Memory and storage ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 (Intel Core Ultra 5 225U)
Display ThinkBook 14 Gen 9 (Intel Core 5 210H)
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
ThinkBook 14 Gen 9 (Intel Core 5 210H)
ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 (Intel Core Ultra 5 225U)
Overview
Type
Business
Business
Operating system
—
Windows
OS edition
—
Windows 11 Pro
Model number
14 G9 IRL (21UY)
E14 Gen 7 (21SX / 21SY)
Performance
Processor
Intel Core 5 210H
Intel Core Ultra 5 225U
Processor brand
Intel
Intel
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
256 GB
512 GB (better)
Storage type
SSD M.2 2242 PCIe Gen4 TLC
SSD M.2 2242 PCIe Gen4 TLC Opal
Memory options
16GB RAM, 256GB SSD (CTO, no OS); 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD (Win 11 Pro, 3yr Premier)
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
IPS
IPS
Refresh rate
60 Hz
60 Hz
Peak brightness
400 nits (better)
300 nits
Battery and build
Charger
65 W
65 W
Weight
1.36 kg
1.34 kg (better)
Thickness
18.9 mm
15.25 mm (better)
Backlit keyboard
Yes
Yes
Colours
Arctic Grey
Eclipse Black
Connectivity and warranty
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6
Wi-Fi 6E
Ports
USB-C (Thunderbolt 4, USB 40Gbps); USB-C (USB 10Gbps) with Power Delivery 3.0 & DisplayPort 2.1; 2 x USB-A (USB 5Gbps); HDMI 2.1 (supports resolution up to 4K@60Hz); Headphone / mic combo; Ethernet (RJ45); SD card reader (4-in-1: SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC)
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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ThinkBook 14 Gen 9 (Intel Core 5 210H)

₹1,05,339

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

₹1,33,990

Pros and cons

ThinkBook 14 Gen 9 (Intel Core 5 210H)

  • Pro: RAM can be upgraded later
  • Con: Thicker than 90% of the 11 business laptops on Comparezi that state it (18.9 mm)

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

  • Pro: RAM can be upgraded later

Which should you buy?

ThinkBook 14 Gen 9 (Intel Core 5 210H) if price matters most: it is the cheaper option at ₹1,05,339.

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