Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IWC11 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel)
36.2Performancespec-based33
41.1chipGraphicschip46.8
35.1Displayspec-based26.5
33.3Batteryspec-based36.7
67.3Portabilityspec-based75.2
3 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IWC114 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IWC11 scores 40.9 against 40.7 for Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel). Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IWC11
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 17% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,691 vs 2,306
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel)
- Stronger graphics score: 47 vs 41
- 13% lower weight: 1.38 kg vs 1.59 kg
Display
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IWC11 | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.3 ″+9% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (multitouch) | IPS (WUXGA, anti-glare) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IWC11 | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 7 350 | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U (Meteor Lake) |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (2 Xe3 cores, integrated) | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (SODIMM) | DDR5-5600 (SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD (M.2 2242, PCIe 4.0) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IWC11 | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,691+17%Bottom 34% | 2,306Bottom 6% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,029Bottom 3% | 8,460+5%Bottom 5% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IWC11 | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 50 Wh | 53 Wh+5% |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IWC11 | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.59 kg | 1.38 kg+13% |
| Thickness | 18.9 mm | 17.7 mm+6% |
| Material | PC-ABS plastic | Carbon-fiber-reinforced polycarbonate (aluminum lid on grey models) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IWC11 | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Thunderbolt 4 (USB4 40Gbps), 2x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack; optional Nano-SIM and smart card reader |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 optional) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 720p HD with privacy shutter | 5MP with privacy shutter (5MP + IR optional) |
| Biometrics | No fingerprint reader (IR camera for face unlock optional on other configurations) | Fingerprint reader (standard on grey, optional on black), optional IR camera for Windows Hello |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IWC11 | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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