IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 vs Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9
30.7Performance61.6
23.3Display55.5
29.3Battery48.5
67.7Portability26
2 spec wins — IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 117 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 wins this laptop face-off, 50.8 to 35.2, pulling ahead mainly in display (+32) and performance (+31). 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 26
- 38% lower weight: 1.62 kg vs 2.62 kg
- 33% lower thickness: 17.9 mm vs 26.6 mm
- Lower launch price: $549 vs $2,699
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9
- Stronger performance score: 62 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 49 vs 29
- 408% higher charging: 330 W vs 65 W
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
Display
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″ | 16 ″+3% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS (Legion PureSight) |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 240 Hz+300% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 3 100U | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop |
| RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB+300% |
| 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 Pro 7i Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,980Top 23% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 18,600Top 15% |
Battery
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 47 Wh | 100 Wh+113% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 5.5 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 330 W+408% |
Design
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg+38% | 2.62 kg |
| Thickness | 17.9 mm+33% | 26.6 mm |
| Material | Polycarbonate-ABS plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Thunderbolt 4 + USB 3.2, 140W PD), 4x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 2.5G, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with privacy shutter | 1080p with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader on power button | — |
Software
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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