Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) vs Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9)
VS
49.2Performance38.8
26.5Display38.4
70.7Battery60
70.8Portability75.8
1 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)6 spec wins — Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) wins this laptop face-off, 52.1 to 50, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+11) and performance (+10). Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) 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 39
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 60
- 95% higher storage: 1,000 GB vs 512 GB
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9)
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 27
- Stronger portability score: 76 vs 71
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
- 20% lower thickness: 13.9 mm vs 17.4 mm
Display
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 15.3 ″+9% |
| Panel type | IPS (OLED optional) | IPS (multitouch) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits+25% |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 355 | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (Xe3) | Intel Arc Graphics 140V (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (dual-channel, 2x SODIMM) | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,000 GB+95% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,531Bottom 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 10,711Bottom 13% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 60 Wh | 70 Wh+17% |
| Web browsing endurance | 15.3 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.54 kg | 1.53 kg+1% |
| Thickness | 17.4 mm | 13.9 mm+20% |
| Material | Aluminum (top), PC-ABS + 40% glass fiber (bottom) | Aluminum (top and bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (power delivery, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p + IR with e-shutter and ToF sensor |
| Biometrics | IR camera (Windows Hello) | IR face recognition (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home / Pro |
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