IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5
30.7Performance38.3
23.3Display26.5
29.3Battery61.1
67.7Portability80.5
1 spec wins — IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 116 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 wins this laptop face-off, 48 to 35.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+32) and portability (+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
- 11% higher Screen size: 15.6 ″ vs 14 ″
- Lower launch price: $549 vs $1,549
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5
- Stronger performance score: 38 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 27 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 61 vs 29
- Stronger portability score: 81 vs 68
- 300% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 8 GB
Display
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″+11% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS (WUXGA low-power) |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits+33% |
Performance
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 3 100U | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB+300% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,250Top 100% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 8,600Top 100% |
Battery
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 47 Wh | 58 Wh+23% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 13 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg | 1.24 kg+23% |
| Thickness | 17.9 mm | 16.9 mm+6% |
| Material | Polycarbonate-ABS plastic | Recycled aluminum and magnesium |
Connectivity
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with privacy shutter | 1080p + IR with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader on power button | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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