Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IWC11 vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 Gen 10 (16AKP10)
36.2Performance35
35.1Display23.3
33.3Battery52.4
67.3Portability62.2
5 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IWC113 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 Gen 10 (16AKP10)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IWC11 scores 40.9 against 40.8 for Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 Gen 10 (16AKP10). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IWC11 edges ahead in display and portability, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IWC11
- Stronger display score: 35 vs 23
- Stronger portability score: 67 vs 62
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
- 14% lower weight: 1.59 kg vs 1.85 kg
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 Gen 10 (16AKP10)
- Stronger battery score: 52 vs 33
- 20% higher capacity: 60 Wh vs 50 Wh
- 11% lower thickness: 16.9 mm vs 18.9 mm
Display
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IWC11 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 Gen 10 (16AKP10) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.3 ″ | 16 ″+5% |
| Panel type | IPS (multitouch) | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+33% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IWC11 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 Gen 10 (16AKP10) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 7 350 | AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (2 Xe3 cores, integrated) | AMD Radeon 820M (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (SODIMM) | DDR5-5600 |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD (M.2 2242, PCIe 4.0) | NVMe SSD (M.2 2242, PCIe 4.0 x4) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IWC11 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 Gen 10 (16AKP10) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,691+4%Bottom 35% | 2,576Bottom 27% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,029+3%Bottom 3% | 7,814Bottom 2% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IWC11 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 Gen 10 (16AKP10) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 50 Wh | 60 Wh+20% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 10.5 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IWC11 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 Gen 10 (16AKP10) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.59 kg+14% | 1.85 kg |
| Thickness | 18.9 mm | 16.9 mm+11% |
| Material | PC-ABS plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IWC11 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 Gen 10 (16AKP10) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-C (5Gbps, DisplayPort 1.2, USB PD 45-65W), 2x USB-A (5Gbps), HDMI 1.4, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack, round-tip power connector | 2x USB-C (USB 10Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort 1.4), 2x USB-A (5Gbps, one always-on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), microSD card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p HD with privacy shutter | Camera with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | No fingerprint reader (IR camera for face unlock optional on other configurations) | No fingerprint reader (IR camera for Windows Hello on some models) |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IWC11 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 Gen 10 (16AKP10) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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