ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) vs IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11
68Performance30.7
55Display23.3
50.7Battery29.3
38.2Portability67.7
6 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026)2 spec wins — IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 55.6 to 35.2, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+37) and display (+32). IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 68 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 51 vs 29
- 300% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 8 GB
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
Reasons to pick the IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11
- Stronger portability score: 68 vs 38
- 33% lower thickness: 17.9 mm vs 26.9 mm
- 26% lower weight: 1.62 kg vs 2.2 kg
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+3% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level, anti-glare, 100% sRGB | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+175% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-14650HX (up to 5.2GHz, 16C/24T) | Intel Core 3 100U |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, 85W (8GB GDDR7) | Intel Graphics |
| RAM | 32 GB+300% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2 slots, upgradeable to 64GB) | LPDDR5 |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 63 Wh+34% | 47 Wh |
| Charging | 150 W+131% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 1.62 kg+26% |
| Thickness | 26.9 mm | 17.9 mm+33% |
| Material | All-black chassis with an anti-fingerprint coating, MIL-STD-810H tested | Polycarbonate-ABS plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort / Power Delivery), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ45 LAN, 3.5mm combo audio jack | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (Power Delivery, DisplayPort), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x HDMI 1.4b, 1x SD card reader, 1x 3.5mm combo audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 720p HD camera | 1080p FHD with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | — | Fingerprint reader on power button |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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