Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 vs MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio
44Performance47.8
23.3Display41.6
29.3Battery54.2
67.7Portability53.8
2 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 157 spec wins — MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio
InnoReviews verdict
MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio wins this laptop face-off, 48.8 to 39.9, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+25) and display (+18). 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 54
- 19% lower weight: 1.62 kg vs 1.99 kg
- 10% lower thickness: 17.9 mm vs 20 mm
- Lower launch price: $549 vs $2,399
Reasons to pick the MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio
- Stronger performance score: 48 vs 44
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 54 vs 29
- 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
- 113% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 47 Wh
Display
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″ | 16 ″+3% |
| Panel type | IPS | OLED (UHD+) |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2400 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 600 nits+100% |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-1335U | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
| Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,450Top 60% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 13,300Top 43% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 47 Wh | 100 Wh+113% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 7 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 240 W+269% |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg+19% | 1.99 kg |
| Thickness | 17.9 mm+10% | 20 mm |
| Material | Polycarbonate | Magnesium-aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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