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Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x Gen 10 (15-inch Snapdragon) vs Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 (Intel)

32.8Performancespec-basedchip35.7
32.4chipGraphicschip41.1
23.3Displayspec-based26.5
46.7Batteryspec-based30.7
69.8Portabilityspec-based71.9
3 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x Gen 10 (15-inch Snapdragon)3 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 (Intel)

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x Gen 10 (15-inch Snapdragon) scores 39.1 against 39.1 for Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 (Intel). Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x Gen 10 (15-inch Snapdragon)

  • 25% higher capacity: 60 Wh vs 48 Wh
  • Lower launch price: $649 vs $1,399

Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 (Intel)

  • Stronger graphics score: 41 vs 32
  • 100% higher storage: 512 GB vs 256 GB
  • 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
  • 10% lower weight: 1.4 kg vs 1.55 kg

Display

Display comparison: Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x Gen 10 (15-inch Snapdragon) versus Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 (Intel)
SpecLenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x Gen 10 (15-inch Snapdragon)Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 (Intel)
Screen size15.3 ″+9%14 ″
Panel typeIPSIPS (anti-glare, in-cell touch)
Resolution1920x12001920x1200
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Peak brightness300 nits400 nits+33%

Performance

Performance comparison: Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x Gen 10 (15-inch Snapdragon) versus Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 (Intel)
SpecLenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x Gen 10 (15-inch Snapdragon)Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 (Intel)
ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon X X1-26-100Intel Core 7 350
GraphicsQualcomm Adreno X1-45 (integrated)Intel Graphics (integrated, 2 Xe3 cores)
RAM16 GB16 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5X-8448DDR5-5600 (1x SO-DIMM, single-channel)
Storage256 GB512 GB+100%
Storage typeNVMe SSD (M.2 2242, PCIe 4.0 x4)PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242)

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x Gen 10 (15-inch Snapdragon) versus Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 (Intel)
SpecLenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x Gen 10 (15-inch Snapdragon)Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 (Intel)
Geekbench 6 (single)2,124Bottom 2%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)10,505Bottom 12%—

Battery

Battery comparison: Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x Gen 10 (15-inch Snapdragon) versus Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 (Intel)
SpecLenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x Gen 10 (15-inch Snapdragon)Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 (Intel)
Capacity60 Wh+25%48 Wh
Charging65 W65 W

Design

Design comparison: Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x Gen 10 (15-inch Snapdragon) versus Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 (Intel)
SpecLenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x Gen 10 (15-inch Snapdragon)Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 (Intel)
Weight1.55 kg1.4 kg+10%
Thickness17.9 mm+9%19.7 mm
MaterialAluminum lid, plastic baseAluminum top, aluminum or PC-ABS bottom (varies by configuration)

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x Gen 10 (15-inch Snapdragon) versus Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 (Intel)
SpecLenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x Gen 10 (15-inch Snapdragon)Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 (Intel)
Ports2x USB-A (5Gbps), 1x USB-C (5Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort 1.2), HDMI 1.4, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB PD, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A (10Gbps, always on), 1x USB-A (5Gbps), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), 3.5mm combo jack
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 on some configurations)
Bluetooth5.45.3
Webcam720p camera with privacy shutter1080p with IR and privacy shutter (720p or 5MP on some configurations)
BiometricsFingerprint readerFingerprint reader in power button and IR face unlock (both optional)

Software

Software comparison: Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x Gen 10 (15-inch Snapdragon) versus Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 (Intel)
SpecLenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x Gen 10 (15-inch Snapdragon)Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 (Intel)
Operating systemWindows 11 Home (Arm)Windows 11 (Home or Pro)

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