Dell 15 (DC15250) vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15
26.6Performance44
30.2Display23.3
21.3Battery29.3
66.3Portability67.7
1 spec wins — Dell 15 (DC15250)4 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 wins this laptop face-off, 39.9 to 33.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+17) and battery (+8). Dell 15 (DC15250) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell 15 (DC15250)
- Stronger display score: 30 vs 23
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 29 vs 21
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 300 nits vs 250 nits
- 15% higher capacity: 47 Wh vs 41 Wh
Display
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″ | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 250 nits | 300 nits+20% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-1334U | Intel Core i5-1335U |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR4 or DDR5 (varies by configuration) | LPDDR5 |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,139Bottom 3% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,278Bottom 2% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 41 Wh | 47 Wh+15% |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg | 1.62 kg |
| Thickness | 19 mm | 17.9 mm+6% |
| Material | Plastic (aluminum optional) | Polycarbonate |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, USB-A 2.0, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (data only on plastic models), HDMI 1.4, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x HDMI 1.4, 1x SD card reader, 1x 3.5mm combo audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| Webcam | 720p HD (1080p on aluminum chassis) | 1080p |
| Biometrics | None (fingerprint reader optional) | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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