Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 vs Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL)
32.4chipPerformancechip35.9
23.3Display23.3
29.3Battery26.7
67.7Portability65.9
2 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 152 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 scores 35.8 against 36.1 for Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL) edges ahead in performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL)
- Stronger performance score: 36 vs 32
Display
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 | Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″ | 16 ″+3% |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS (anti-glare) |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 | Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-1335U | Intel Core 5 210H |
| Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | DDR5-5600 (2x 8GB SODIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD (M.2 2242, PCIe 4.0 x4) |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 | Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 47 Wh+4% | 45 Wh |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 | Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg+5% | 1.7 kg |
| Thickness | 17.9 mm | 17.5 mm+2% |
| Material | Polycarbonate | Aluminum (top), PC-ABS plastic (bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 | Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 (40Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-C (10Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort 1.4), 2x USB-A (5Gbps, one always-on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), SD card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p IR camera with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader (power button) and IR camera for Windows Hello |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 | Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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