Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) vs Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9
44Performance44
23.3Display35.3
33.3Battery46.7
67.3Portability36.8
2 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10)3 spec wins — Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) scores 40.7 against 41.1 for Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 edges ahead in battery and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10)
- Stronger portability score: 67 vs 37
- 33% lower weight: 1.59 kg vs 2.38 kg
- 21% lower thickness: 18.9 mm vs 23.9 mm
Reasons to pick the Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9
- Stronger display score: 35 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 47 vs 33
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 20% higher capacity: 60 Wh vs 50 Wh
Display
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) | Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.3 ″ | 15.6 ″+2% |
| Panel type | IPS (anti-glare, non-touch) | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz+140% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) | Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-13420H | Intel Core i5-12450HX |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (6GB, 105W) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-4800 (soldered + 1x SODIMM slot) | DDR5-4800 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 2242 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) | Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 50 Wh | 60 Wh+20% |
| Charging | 65 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) | Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.59 kg+33% | 2.38 kg |
| Thickness | 18.9 mm+21% | 23.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum or PC-ABS (top), PC-ABS (bottom) | PC-ABS plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) | Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-A 5Gbps, 1x USB-C 5Gbps (PD 45-65W, DP 1.2), HDMI 1.4, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack, round-tip power connector | 3x USB-A 5Gbps, USB-C 10Gbps (DisplayPort 1.4, power delivery), HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 7 (by configuration) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 or 5.4 (by configuration) | 5.2 |
| Webcam | HD 720p or FHD 1080p with privacy shutter (IR on some configurations) | 720p with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | Optional IR camera for Windows Hello; no fingerprint reader | None |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) | Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) | Windows 11 Home |
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