Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) vs IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11
49.2Performance30.7
26.5Display23.3
70.7Battery29.3
70.8Portability67.7
6 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)1 spec wins — IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) wins this laptop face-off, 52.1 to 35.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+41) and performance (+19). 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 Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)
- Stronger performance score: 49 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 27 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 29
- Stronger portability score: 71 vs 68
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
Reasons to pick the IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11
- 11% higher Screen size: 15.6 ″ vs 14 ″
- Lower launch price: $549 vs $1,000
Display
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 15.6 ″+11% |
| Panel type | IPS (OLED optional) | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+33% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 355 | Intel Core 3 100U |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (Xe3) | Intel Graphics |
| RAM | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (dual-channel, 2x SODIMM) | LPDDR5 |
| Storage | 1,000 GB+95% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 60 Wh+28% | 47 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 15.3 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.54 kg+5% | 1.62 kg |
| Thickness | 17.4 mm+3% | 17.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum (top), PC-ABS + 40% glass fiber (bottom) | Polycarbonate-ABS plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-A (always-on), 1x USB-A, 2x USB-C (PD 45-65W, DP1.2), 1x HDMI 1.4b, microSD reader, 3.5mm audio | 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 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p FHD with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR camera (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader on power button |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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