Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 17-inch Gen 11 vs Primebook 3 Max
29.4chipPerformance20
23.3Display22.9
46.7Battery47.1
52.7Portability70.7
4 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 17-inch Gen 112 spec wins — Primebook 3 Max
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 17-inch Gen 11 scores 35.8 against 35.8 for Primebook 3 Max. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 17-inch Gen 11 edges ahead in performance and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 17-inch Gen 11
- Stronger performance score: 29 vs 20
- 100% higher storage: 256 GB vs 128 GB
- 81% higher charging: 65 W vs 36 W
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 300 nits vs 250 nits
- 11% higher Screen size: 17.3 ″ vs 15.6 ″
Reasons to pick the Primebook 3 Max
- Stronger portability score: 71 vs 53
- 21% lower weight: 1.6 kg vs 2.03 kg
Display
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 17-inch Gen 11 | Primebook 3 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 17.3 ″+11% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS (anti-glare) |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits+20% | 250 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 17-inch Gen 11 | Primebook 3 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 5 320 | MediaTek Genio 720 (8-core) |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated) | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Storage | 256 GB+100% | 128 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD (M.2 2242) | UFS |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 17-inch Gen 11 | Primebook 3 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 60 Wh | 60 Wh |
| Charging | 65 W+81% | 36 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 17-inch Gen 11 | Primebook 3 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.03 kg | 1.6 kg+21% |
| Thickness | 19.9 mm | — |
| Material | Plastic (PC-ABS) | Metal lid |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 17-inch Gen 11 | Primebook 3 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-A (5Gbps), USB-C (5Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort 1.2), HDMI 1.4, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack | USB-C 3.2, USB-C 2.0, USB-A 3.2, USB-A 2.0, microSD slot, 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Webcam | 720p HD with privacy shutter | 5 MP, 1440p at 30 fps |
| Biometrics | None | — |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 17-inch Gen 11 | Primebook 3 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | PrimeOS 3.0 (Android-based) |
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