IdeaPad Slim 5 14ARP10 vs Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel)
44Performancespec-based36.7
50.4chipGraphicschip46.2
26.5Displayspec-based35.1
46.7Batteryspec-based62.7
76Portabilityspec-based62.5
2 spec wins — IdeaPad Slim 5 14ARP104 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: IdeaPad Slim 5 14ARP10 scores 46.6 against 46.6 for Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel). Pick by the categories that matter to you — IdeaPad Slim 5 14ARP10 edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the IdeaPad Slim 5 14ARP10
- Stronger graphics score: 50 vs 46
- 20% lower thickness: 16.9 mm vs 21.2 mm
- 16% lower weight: 1.39 kg vs 1.65 kg
- Lower launch price: $749 vs $923
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel)
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
Display
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 5 14ARP10 | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS (anti-glare, non-touch, VRR) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 5 14ARP10 | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | Intel Core Ultra 5 225U |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 680M | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5x | DDR5-5600 (SO-DIMM, 2 slots) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242, second M.2 2280 slot) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 5 14ARP10 | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,390Bottom 12% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 9,276Bottom 6% |
Battery
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 5 14ARP10 | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 60 Wh | 64 Wh+7% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 12.8 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 5 14ARP10 | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.39 kg+16% | 1.65 kg |
| Thickness | 16.9 mm+20% | 21.2 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum top and bottom (PC-ABS bottom on some configurations) |
Connectivity
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 5 14ARP10 | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (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 Thunderbolt 4 (USB4 40Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-C 20Gbps (PD, DP 1.4, optional), 1x USB-A 10Gbps (always-on), 1x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 on some configurations) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter (5MP or 720p on some configurations) |
| Biometrics | IR facial recognition | Fingerprint reader in power button and IR face unlock (both optional) |
Software
| Spec | IdeaPad Slim 5 14ARP10 | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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