Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5a Gen 11 (16AGP11) vs Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 3
54.9Performancespec-based55.5
52.5chipGraphics79.6
38.4Displayspec-based26.5
73.3Batteryspec-based86.7
65.2Portabilityspec-based42
5 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5a Gen 11 (16AGP11)2 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 3
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5a Gen 11 (16AGP11) scores 56.1 against 56.2 for Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 3. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 3 edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5a Gen 11 (16AGP11)
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 36% lower thickness: 16.9 mm vs 26.3 mm
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
- 17% lower weight: 1.75 kg vs 2.1 kg
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 3
- Stronger graphics score: 80 vs 53
- 13% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 80 Wh
Display
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5a Gen 11 (16AGP11) | Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5a Gen 11 (16AGP11) | Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 860M (integrated) | NVIDIA RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 | DDR5 (SODIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD (M.2 2242, PCIe Gen 4) | NVMe SSD (M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0 x4) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5a Gen 11 (16AGP11) | Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,991+2%Top 22% | 2,921Top 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,388Top 45% | 15,185+6%Top 36% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 9,204Bottom 14% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5a Gen 11 (16AGP11) | Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 80 Wh | 90 Wh+13% |
| Charging | — | 140 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5a Gen 11 (16AGP11) | Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.75 kg+17% | 2.1 kg |
| Thickness | 16.9 mm+36% | 26.3 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum top, PC-ABS bottom |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5a Gen 11 (16AGP11) | Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C (10Gbps, USB PD 65-100W, DisplayPort 1.4), 2x USB-A (5Gbps, one always-on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), microSD card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB PD 3.1), 2x USB-A (5Gbps, one always-on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 8K/60Hz), Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), SD Express 7.0 card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD 1080p IR camera with privacy shutter and ToF sensor | 5.0MP with privacy shutter (IR optional) |
| Biometrics | IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition | Fingerprint reader in power button; optional IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5a Gen 11 (16AGP11) | Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro |
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