Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15
49.2Performance44
26.5Display23.3
70.7Battery29.3
70.8Portability67.7
5 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)1 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) wins this laptop face-off, 52.1 to 39.9, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+41) and performance (+5). Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 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 44
- Stronger display score: 27 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 29
- Stronger portability score: 71 vs 68
- 95% higher storage: 1,000 GB vs 512 GB
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15
- 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) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 15.6 ″+11% |
| Panel type | IPS (OLED optional) | IPS |
| 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) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 355 | Intel Core i5-1335U |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (Xe3) | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 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) | NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x HDMI 1.4, 1x SD card reader, 1x 3.5mm combo audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.1 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p |
| Biometrics | IR camera (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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