IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 vs Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
30.7Performance46.1
23.3Display35.1
29.3Battery52
67.7Portability71.9
2 spec wins — IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 116 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 wins this laptop face-off, 49.3 to 35.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+23) and performance (+15). 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
- 11% higher Screen size: 15.6 ″ vs 14 ″
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
- Stronger performance score: 46 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 35 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 52 vs 29
- Stronger portability score: 72 vs 68
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
Display
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″+11% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS (anti-glare, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits+33% |
Performance
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 3 100U | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics | Intel Arc 140T Graphics (integrated) |
| 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 (2x M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,894Top 34% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 11,979Bottom 26% |
Battery
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 47 Wh | 64 Wh+36% |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg | 1.4 kg+14% |
| Thickness | 17.9 mm+9% | 19.7 mm |
| Material | Polycarbonate-ABS plastic | Aluminum lid and bottom, PC-ABS keyboard deck (aluminum deck optional) |
Connectivity
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 20Gbps (PD, DP 1.4), 1x USB-A 10Gbps (always on), 1x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 on some configurations) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with privacy shutter | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter (720p or 5MP on some configurations) |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader on power button | Fingerprint reader in power button and IR face unlock (both optional) |
Software
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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