Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 17-inch Gen 11 vs Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL)
29.4chipPerformancechip35.9
23.3Display23.3
46.7Battery26.7
52.7Portability65.9
2 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 17-inch Gen 114 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 17-inch Gen 11 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 portability and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 17-inch Gen 11
- Stronger battery score: 47 vs 27
- 33% higher capacity: 60 Wh vs 45 Wh
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL)
- Stronger performance score: 36 vs 29
- Stronger portability score: 66 vs 53
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 100% higher storage: 512 GB vs 256 GB
- 16% lower weight: 1.7 kg vs 2.03 kg
Display
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 17-inch Gen 11 | Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 17.3 ″+8% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS (anti-glare) |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 17-inch Gen 11 | Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 5 320 | Intel Core 5 210H |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated) | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5-5600 (2x 8GB SODIMM) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB+100% |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD (M.2 2242) | NVMe SSD (M.2 2242, PCIe 4.0 x4) |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 17-inch Gen 11 | Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 60 Wh+33% | 45 Wh |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 17-inch Gen 11 | Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.03 kg | 1.7 kg+16% |
| Thickness | 19.9 mm | 17.5 mm+12% |
| Material | Plastic (PC-ABS) | Aluminum (top), PC-ABS plastic (bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 17-inch Gen 11 | Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-A (5Gbps), USB-C (5Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort 1.2), HDMI 1.4, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack | 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 | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 720p HD with privacy shutter | 1080p IR camera with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | None | Fingerprint reader (power button) and IR camera for Windows Hello |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 17-inch Gen 11 | Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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