IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
30.7Performance54.1
23.3Display39.9
29.3Battery73.3
67.7Portability35.7
2 spec wins — IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 117 spec wins — Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) wins this laptop face-off, 51.5 to 35.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+44) and performance (+23). 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 IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11
- Stronger portability score: 68 vs 36
- 31% lower weight: 1.62 kg vs 2.36 kg
- 29% lower thickness: 17.9 mm vs 25.2 mm
- Lower launch price: $549 vs $1,399
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
- Stronger performance score: 54 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 40 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 73 vs 29
- 254% higher charging: 230 W vs 65 W
- 175% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 60 Hz
Display
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″ | 16 ″+3% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz+175% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 350 nits+17% |
Performance
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 3 100U | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB, 140W) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,856Bottom 51% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 17,201Top 34% |
Battery
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 47 Wh | 80 Wh+70% |
| Charging | 65 W | 230 W+254% |
Design
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg+31% | 2.36 kg |
| Thickness | 17.9 mm+29% | 25.2 mm |
| Material | Polycarbonate-ABS plastic | Aluminum lid, PC-ABS base |
Connectivity
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 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 | 2x USB-C 10Gbps (both with DisplayPort 1.4, one with 140W power input), 3x USB-A 5Gbps (one always-on), HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, microSD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with privacy shutter | 1080p with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader on power button | None |
Software
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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