IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 vs Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
30.7Performance44
23.3Display35.3
29.3Battery46.7
67.7Portability35.1
2 spec wins — IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 114 spec wins — Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 wins this laptop face-off, 40.8 to 35.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+17) and performance (+13). 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 35
- 32% lower weight: 1.62 kg vs 2.38 kg
- 29% lower thickness: 17.9 mm vs 25.2 mm
- Lower launch price: $549 vs $749
Reasons to pick the Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 35 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 47 vs 29
- 162% higher charging: 170 W vs 65 W
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
Display
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″ | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz+140% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 3 100U | Intel Core i5-13420H |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 47 Wh | 60 Wh+28% |
| Charging | 65 W | 170 W+162% |
Design
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg+32% | 2.38 kg |
| Thickness | 17.9 mm+29% | 25.2 mm |
| Material | Polycarbonate-ABS plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm combo audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with privacy shutter | 720p |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader on power button | — |
Software
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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