IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
30.7Performance39.3
23.3Display41.6
29.3Battery45.9
67.7Portability51.4
3 spec wins — IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 115 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
InnoReviews verdict
Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 wins this laptop face-off, 43.5 to 35.2, pulling ahead mainly in display (+18) and battery (+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 51
- 19% lower thickness: 17.9 mm vs 22 mm
- 18% lower weight: 1.62 kg vs 1.98 kg
- Lower launch price: $549 vs $2,399
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- Stronger performance score: 39 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 46 vs 29
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 300 nits
Display
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″+8% | 14.4 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS (PixelSense Flow, touch) |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 2400x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 600 nits+100% |
Performance
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 3 100U | Intel Core i7-13700H |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (user-replaceable) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,450Top 60% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 11,500Top 83% |
Battery
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 47 Wh | 58 Wh+23% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 9 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 120 W+85% |
Design
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg+18% | 1.98 kg |
| Thickness | 17.9 mm+19% | 22 mm |
| Material | Polycarbonate-ABS plastic | Magnesium and aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 1x USB-A 3.1, microSDXC, Surface Connect, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with privacy shutter | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader on power button | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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