Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 vs Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
44Performance44
23.3Display35.3
29.3Battery46.7
67.7Portability35.1
2 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 153 spec wins — Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 scores 39.9 against 40.8 for Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 edges ahead in battery and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15
- Stronger portability score: 68 vs 35
- 32% lower weight: 1.62 kg vs 2.38 kg
- 29% lower thickness: 17.9 mm vs 25.2 mm
- Lower launch price: $549 vs $749
Reasons to pick the Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
- Stronger display score: 35 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 47 vs 29
- 162% higher charging: 170 W vs 65 W
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 28% higher capacity: 60 Wh vs 47 Wh
Display
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″ | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz+140% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-1335U | Intel Core i5-13420H |
| Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
| 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 | 170 W+162% |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg+32% | 2.38 kg |
| Thickness | 17.9 mm+29% | 25.2 mm |
| Material | Polycarbonate | Plastic |
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 | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm combo audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.2 |
| 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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