Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 17-inch Gen 11
32.4chipPerformancechip29.4
23.3Display23.3
29.3Battery46.7
67.7Portability52.7
4 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 152 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 17-inch Gen 11
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 scores 35.8 against 35.8 for Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 17-inch Gen 11. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 edges ahead in portability and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15
- Stronger performance score: 32 vs 29
- Stronger portability score: 68 vs 53
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 100% higher storage: 512 GB vs 256 GB
- 20% lower weight: 1.62 kg vs 2.03 kg
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 17-inch Gen 11
- Stronger battery score: 47 vs 29
- 28% higher capacity: 60 Wh vs 47 Wh
- 11% higher Screen size: 17.3 ″ vs 15.6 ″
Display
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 17-inch Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″ | 17.3 ″+11% |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 17-inch Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-1335U | Intel Core 5 320 |
| Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage | 512 GB+100% | 256 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD (M.2 2242) |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 17-inch Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 47 Wh | 60 Wh+28% |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 17-inch Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg+20% | 2.03 kg |
| Thickness | 17.9 mm+10% | 19.9 mm |
| Material | Polycarbonate | Plastic (PC-ABS) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 17-inch Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x HDMI 1.4, 1x SD card reader, 1x 3.5mm combo audio | 2x USB-A (5Gbps), USB-C (5Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort 1.2), HDMI 1.4, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p | 720p HD with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader | None |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 17-inch Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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