Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 vs Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
44Performance43.7
23.3Display39.9
29.3Battery46.7
67.7Portability41.9
2 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 156 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 43.1 to 39.9, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+17) and display (+17). 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
- Stronger portability score: 68 vs 42
- 30% lower weight: 1.62 kg vs 2.3 kg
- 18% lower thickness: 17.9 mm vs 21.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $549 vs $1,399
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
- Stronger display score: 40 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 47 vs 29
- 254% higher charging: 230 W vs 65 W
- 175% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Display
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″ | 16 ″+3% |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS (WQXGA) |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz+175% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 350 nits+17% |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-1335U | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,600Top 52% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 12,300Top 69% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 47 Wh | 80 Wh+70% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 7 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 230 W+254% |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg+30% | 2.3 kg |
| Thickness | 17.9 mm+18% | 21.9 mm |
| Material | Polycarbonate | Aluminum lid, polycarbonate base |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (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 | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP, 140W PD), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p with E-shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader | None |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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