ASUS CM1402CM2A-M8186
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 14" Gen 7 Eclipse Black 2024
What Buyers Say
ASUS CM1402CM2A-M8186
Users find this ASUS Chromebook to be a solid, affordable option for basic tasks like web browsing, streaming, schoolwork, and light productivity. While many praise its long battery life, lightweight design, and excellent value for the price, common complaints include a poor, washed-out screen, limited performance with heavy workloads, and confusion over its ARM processor and ChromeOS restrictions. A significant number of negative reviews focus on poor customer service and defective units, which drags down the overall sentiment.
Pros
- Long battery life
- Lightweight and portable design
- Great value for the price
- Good for basic tasks and schoolwork
- Fast and responsive for everyday use
Cons
- Poor washed-out screen quality
- Limited performance for heavy tasks
- Confusion over ARM processor compatibility
- ChromeOS restrictions and lack of Windows
- Insufficient RAM (4 GB) for multitasking
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 14" Gen 7 Eclipse Black 2024
The Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 is widely praised for its solid build, fast performance, and excellent keyboard, making it a popular choice for work and everyday use. However, a few users reported issues with slow startup, Bluetooth connectivity, and defects like broken screens or stuck pixels out of the box. Overall, it delivers good value for the price, especially for professional tasks, but some wish for more RAM and better quality control.
Pros
- Solid build quality
- Fast performance
- Excellent keyboard
- Good battery life
- Touch screen option
Cons
- Slow startup and occasional lag
- Bluetooth connectivity issues
- Screen defects like dead pixels or cracks
- Keyboard freezes on boot
- Trackpoint drifting
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS CM1402CM2A-M8186 | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 14" Gen 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | — | Intel Core 7 240H★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 8 | 10★ |
| Frequency | 2.0 GHz | 4.0 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 24 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | MediaTek Integrated Graphics | Intel Integrated Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 48 GB | 48 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR4X | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 64 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | eMMC | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 14" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 1920 px |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 250 nits | 300 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 45% NTSC | 45% NTSC |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 x 2 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | — | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | — | RJ45 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.34 kg | 1.34 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 48 Wh★ |
| OS | ChromeOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
ASUS CM1402CM2A-M8186
- Strong gpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong cpu (74th percentile)
- Below average ram (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average storage (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (21st percentile)
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 14" Gen 7 Eclipse Black 2024
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong port selection (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong ram (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong portability (85th percentile)85th %ile
Verdict
Scores 77 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 30 specs.