Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 14Q7X11 vs Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL)
23.2chipPerformancechip35.9
26.5Display23.3
33.3Battery26.7
78.7Portability65.9
4 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 14Q7X112 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 14Q7X11 scores 36.3 against 36.1 for Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 14Q7X11 edges ahead in portability and battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 14Q7X11
- Stronger display score: 27 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 33 vs 27
- Stronger portability score: 79 vs 66
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
- 24% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 1.7 kg
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL)
- Stronger performance score: 36 vs 23
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
Display
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 14Q7X11 | Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS (anti-glare) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+33% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 14Q7X11 | Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon C (C1-10-100) | Intel Core 5 210H |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno (integrated) | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6393 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (2x 8GB SODIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD (M.2 2242, PCIe 3.0 x2 slot) | NVMe SSD (M.2 2242, PCIe 4.0 x4) |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 14Q7X11 | Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 50 Wh+11% | 45 Wh |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 14Q7X11 | Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+24% | 1.7 kg |
| Thickness | 16.9 mm+3% | 17.5 mm |
| Material | Aluminum or PC-ABS (top), PC-ABS (bottom) | Aluminum (top), PC-ABS plastic (bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 14Q7X11 | Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-A (5Gbps), 2x USB-C (5Gbps, PD 45-65W, DP1.2), 1x HDMI 1.4, microSD reader, 3.5mm audio | 1x 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), Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), SD card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 720p HD with privacy shutter | 1080p IR camera with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | None | Fingerprint reader (power button) and IR camera for Windows Hello |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 14Q7X11 | Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home (on ARM) | Windows 11 Pro |
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