Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 vs Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
44Performance46.1
23.3Display35.1
29.3Battery52
67.7Portability71.9
2 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 155 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 wins this laptop face-off, 49.3 to 39.9, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+23) and display (+12). 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 ″
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
- Stronger display score: 35 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 52 vs 29
- Stronger portability score: 72 vs 68
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Display
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″+11% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS (anti-glare, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits+33% |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-1335U | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
| Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Intel Arc 140T Graphics (integrated) |
| 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 (2x M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,894Top 34% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 11,979Bottom 26% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 47 Wh | 64 Wh+36% |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg | 1.4 kg+14% |
| Thickness | 17.9 mm+9% | 19.7 mm |
| Material | Polycarbonate | Aluminum lid and bottom, PC-ABS keyboard deck (aluminum deck optional) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 1x USB-C 20Gbps (PD, DP 1.4), 1x USB-A 10Gbps (always on), 1x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 on some configurations) |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter (720p or 5MP on some configurations) |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader in power button and IR face unlock (both optional) |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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