IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 vs Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
30.7Performance43.7
23.3Display39.9
29.3Battery46.7
67.7Portability41.9
2 spec wins — IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 117 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 43.1 to 35.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+17) and display (+17). 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 42
- 30% lower weight: 1.62 kg vs 2.3 kg
- 18% lower thickness: 17.9 mm vs 21.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $549 vs $1,399
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 40 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 47 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 Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″ | 16 ″+3% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS (WQXGA) |
| 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 Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 3 100U | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| 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 Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,600Top 52% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 12,300Top 69% |
Battery
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 47 Wh | 80 Wh+70% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 7 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 230 W+254% |
Design
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg+30% | 2.3 kg |
| Thickness | 17.9 mm+18% | 21.9 mm |
| Material | Polycarbonate-ABS plastic | Aluminum lid, polycarbonate base |
Connectivity
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3.2 Gen 2 (DP, 140W PD), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm |
| 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 Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
Related comparisons
IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11vs Asus Vivobook 14VSIdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11vs MSI Katana 15VSIdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11vs Chuwi GTBook XVSIdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11vs Asus Vivobook 15VSLenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)vs Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2VSLenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)vs IdeaPad Slim 5 14ARP10VSLenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)vs Framework Laptop 12VSLenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)vs Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)VS