IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 vs Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9)
30.7Performance38.8
23.3Display38.4
29.3Battery60
67.7Portability75.8
1 spec wins — IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 116 spec wins — Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) wins this laptop face-off, 50 to 35.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+31) and display (+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
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9)
- Stronger performance score: 39 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 60 vs 29
- Stronger portability score: 76 vs 68
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
Display
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″+2% | 15.3 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS (multitouch) |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 3 100U | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V (integrated) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,531Bottom 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 10,711Bottom 13% |
Battery
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 47 Wh | 70 Wh+49% |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg | 1.53 kg+6% |
| Thickness | 17.9 mm | 13.9 mm+22% |
| Material | Polycarbonate-ABS plastic | Aluminum (top and bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 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 Thunderbolt 4 (power delivery, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with privacy shutter | 1080p + IR with e-shutter and ToF sensor |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader on power button | IR face recognition (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home / Pro |
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