IdeaPad Slim 5 14ARP10 vs Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel)
44Performance55.2
26.5Display23.3
46.7Battery34.5
76Portability76.1
3 spec wins — IdeaPad Slim 5 14ARP103 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: IdeaPad Slim 5 14ARP10 scores 46 against 46.4 for Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel) edges ahead in performance and portability, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the IdeaPad Slim 5 14ARP10
- Stronger display score: 27 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 47 vs 35
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
- 33% higher capacity: 60 Wh vs 45 Wh
- Lower launch price: $749 vs $984
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel)
- Stronger performance score: 55 vs 44
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Display
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 5 14ARP10 | Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS (WUXGA, anti-glare) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+33% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 5 14ARP10 | Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 680M | Intel Arc 140T Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5x | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | SSD | NVMe SSD (M.2 2242, PCIe 4.0 x4; second M.2 2280 slot free) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 5 14ARP10 | Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,925Top 27% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 14,990Top 33% |
Battery
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 5 14ARP10 | Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 60 Wh+33% | 45 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 7.3 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 5 14ARP10 | Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.39 kg | 1.36 kg+2% |
| Thickness | 16.9 mm+3% | 17.5 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum (top), PC-ABS (bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 5 14ARP10 | Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x microSD card reader, 1x 3.5mm audio combo jack | 1x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-C (10Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort 1.4), 2x USB-A (5Gbps, one always-on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD | 1080p + IR with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR facial recognition | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR camera for Windows Hello |
Software
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 5 14ARP10 | Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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