Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)
44Performance42.1
23.3Display26.5
29.3Battery49.3
67.7Portability73.9
1 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 154 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 45.5 to 39.9, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+20) and portability (+6). Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15
- 11% higher Screen size: 15.6 ″ vs 14 ″
- Lower launch price: $549 vs $799
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)
- Stronger display score: 27 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 49 vs 29
- Stronger portability score: 74 vs 68
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
- 21% higher capacity: 57 Wh vs 47 Wh
Display
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″+11% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | OLED |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits+33% |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-1335U | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | AMD Radeon 780M (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,600Top 52% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 12,300Top 69% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 47 Wh | 57 Wh+21% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 10 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg | 1.46 kg+10% |
| Thickness | 17.9 mm | 16.9 mm+6% |
| Material | Polycarbonate | Aluminum top, composite base |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1x USB4 Type-C, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (PD), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 1.4b, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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