Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5a Gen 11 (16AGP11) vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 11 Aura Edition
VS
54.9Performance45.3
38.4Display29.8
73.3Battery84
65.2Portability82.2
7 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5a Gen 11 (16AGP11)1 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 11 Aura Edition
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5a Gen 11 (16AGP11) scores 56.7 against 56.6 for Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 11 Aura Edition. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5a Gen 11 (16AGP11) edges ahead in performance and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5a Gen 11 (16AGP11)
- Stronger performance score: 55 vs 45
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 30
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 38% higher capacity: 80 Wh vs 58 Wh
- Lower launch price: $850 vs $2,400
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 11 Aura Edition
- Stronger battery score: 84 vs 73
- Stronger portability score: 82 vs 65
- 35% lower weight: 1.14 kg vs 1.75 kg
Display
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5a Gen 11 (16AGP11) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 11 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS (WUXGA, multi-touch) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5a Gen 11 (16AGP11) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 11 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 | Intel Core Ultra 7 355 |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 860M (integrated) | Intel Graphics (integrated, 4 Xe3 cores) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 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 X1 2-in-1 Gen 11 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,991+10%Top 22% | 2,722Bottom 39% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,388+30%Top 44% | 11,036Bottom 19% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5a Gen 11 (16AGP11) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 11 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 80 Wh+38% | 58 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 21.9 h |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5a Gen 11 (16AGP11) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 11 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.75 kg | 1.14 kg+35% |
| Thickness | 16.9 mm+6% | 17.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum (top and bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5a Gen 11 (16AGP11) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 11 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB PD 15-65W, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A (5Gbps, always-on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), 3.5mm combo audio jack; optional nano-SIM slot (WWAN models) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD 1080p IR camera with privacy shutter and ToF sensor | 5MP + IR with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR camera for Windows Hello |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5a Gen 11 (16AGP11) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 11 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro |
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