Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 vs Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
44Performance44
23.3Display38.3
29.3Battery46.7
67.7Portability43.5
3 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 153 spec wins — Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 wins this laptop face-off, 43.1 to 39.9, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+17) and display (+15). 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 44
- 29% lower thickness: 17.9 mm vs 25.2 mm
- 23% lower weight: 1.62 kg vs 2.1 kg
- Lower launch price: $549 vs $980
Reasons to pick the Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 47 vs 29
- 175% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 108% higher charging: 135 W vs 65 W
- 28% higher capacity: 60 Wh vs 47 Wh
Display
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″+2% | 15.3 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz+175% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-1335U | Up to Intel Core 7 230H |
| Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | DDR5-5200 |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 47 Wh | 60 Wh+28% |
| Charging | 65 W | 135 W+108% |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg+23% | 2.1 kg |
| Thickness | 17.9 mm+29% | 25.2 mm |
| Material | Polycarbonate | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x USB-C, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm combo audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p | 720p |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader | — |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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