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Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) vs Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL)

WINNER
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10)
35.6Inno Score
VS
32.2chipPerformancechip35.9
29.6chipGraphicschip29.6
23.3Displayspec-based23.3
33.3Batteryspec-based26.7
67.3Portabilityspec-based65.9
2 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10)2 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL)

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) scores 35.6 against 35.3 for Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL). Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10)

  • 11% higher capacity: 50 Wh vs 45 Wh

Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL)

  • Stronger performance score: 36 vs 32

Display

Display comparison: Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) versus Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL)
SpecLenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10)Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL)
Screen size15.3 ″16 ″+5%
Panel typeIPS (anti-glare, non-touch)IPS (anti-glare)
Resolution1920x12001920x1200
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Peak brightness300 nits300 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) versus Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL)
SpecLenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10)Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL)
ProcessorIntel Core i5-13420HIntel Core 5 210H
GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics (integrated)Intel Graphics (integrated)
RAM16 GB16 GB
RAM typeDDR5-4800 (soldered + 1x SODIMM slot)DDR5-5600 (2x 8GB SODIMM)
Storage512 GB512 GB
Storage typePCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 2242 slots)NVMe SSD (M.2 2242, PCIe 4.0 x4)

Battery

Battery comparison: Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) versus Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL)
SpecLenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10)Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL)
Capacity50 Wh+11%45 Wh
Charging65 W65 W

Design

Design comparison: Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) versus Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL)
SpecLenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10)Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL)
Weight1.59 kg+6%1.7 kg
Thickness18.9 mm17.5 mm+7%
MaterialAluminum or PC-ABS (top), PC-ABS (bottom)Aluminum (top), PC-ABS plastic (bottom)

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) versus Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL)
SpecLenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10)Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL)
Ports2x 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 connector1x 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-FiWi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 7 (by configuration)Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.2 or 5.4 (by configuration)5.3
WebcamHD 720p or FHD 1080p with privacy shutter (IR on some configurations)1080p IR camera with privacy shutter
BiometricsOptional IR camera for Windows Hello; no fingerprint readerFingerprint reader (power button) and IR camera for Windows Hello

Software

Software comparison: Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) versus Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL)
SpecLenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10)Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL)
Operating systemWindows 11 (Home or Pro)Windows 11 Pro

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