IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 vs Razer Blade 18 (2025)
30.7Performance65.6
23.3Display55.5
29.3Battery98.7
67.7Portability20
2 spec wins — IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 117 spec wins — Razer Blade 18 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
Razer Blade 18 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 62.2 to 35.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+69) and performance (+35). 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 20
- 48% lower weight: 1.62 kg vs 3.1 kg
- 36% lower thickness: 17.9 mm vs 27.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $549 vs $3,500
Reasons to pick the Razer Blade 18 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 99 vs 29
- 515% higher charging: 400 W vs 65 W
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
Display
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″ | 18 ″+15% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2400 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 240 Hz+300% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 3 100U | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop |
| RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB+300% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2 slots) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,127Top 15% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 20,220Top 11% |
Battery
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 47 Wh | 99 Wh+111% |
| Charging | 65 W | 400 W+515% |
Design
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg+48% | 3.1 kg |
| Thickness | 17.9 mm+36% | 27.9 mm |
| Material | Polycarbonate-ABS plastic | CNC aluminum (recycled) |
Connectivity
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5, 1x Thunderbolt 4, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, SD (UHS-II), 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with privacy shutter | 5MP + IR |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader on power button | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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