IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 vs MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio
30.7Performance47.8
23.3Display41.6
29.3Battery54.2
67.7Portability53.8
2 spec wins — IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 117 spec wins — MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio
InnoReviews verdict
MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio wins this laptop face-off, 48.8 to 35.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+25) and display (+18). 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 54
- 19% lower weight: 1.62 kg vs 1.99 kg
- 10% lower thickness: 17.9 mm vs 20 mm
- Lower launch price: $549 vs $2,399
Reasons to pick the MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio
- Stronger performance score: 48 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 54 vs 29
- 300% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 8 GB
- 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
Display
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″ | 16 ″+3% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | OLED (UHD+) |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2400 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 600 nits+100% |
Performance
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 3 100U | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| 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 | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,450Top 60% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 13,300Top 43% |
Battery
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 47 Wh | 100 Wh+113% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 7 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 240 W+269% |
Design
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg+19% | 1.99 kg |
| Thickness | 17.9 mm+10% | 20 mm |
| Material | Polycarbonate-ABS plastic | Magnesium-aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3.2, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| 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 | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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