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Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i
IdeaPad Gaming 3i

Quick Stats

The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i delivers respectable performance, especially with CPU-intensive games running smoothly at high settings.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i's build quality is decent, offering a sturdy laptop despite some design flaws.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i's display offers a smooth gaming experience with high refresh rate and respectable resolution.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i offers high-end ports, great keyboard, and decent battery life as key features.
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Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro
IdeaPad 5 Pro

Quick Stats

The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro delivers strong performance with occasional heat-related frame drops under demanding tasks.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro boasts exceptional build quality with a complete metallic exterior that exudes luxury.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro's standout feature is its impressive display with excellent color accuracy and versatility.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro offers an excellent display with touch capability and amazing color accuracy.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i
#420
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro
Winner
#416
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i
#550
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro
#543
Winner
Display
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i
#262
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro
#254
Winner
Performance
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i
#474
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro
#432
Winner
Build
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i
#714
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro
#693
Winner
Features
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i
#548
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro
#522
Winner

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Lenovo Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i
Lenovo Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro
up to 16GB
up to 32GB
up to 1000GB SSD
up to 2000GB SSD
Intel Core i7-12700H
AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti (Laptop, 85W)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (Laptop, 55W)
N/A
1x 2280 M.2 NVMe slot See photo

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i

Strengths

The laptop has a relatively cheap design, but Lenovo gives you maximum utility with the gaming 3i.
The keyboard is great and essential for a comfortable experience.
The display focuses on what gamers care about most, which is a high refresh rate (60Hz) and a respectable resolution (1920x1080).
The laptop's general performance and thermals are quite respectable.

Weaknesses

The design build is relatively cheap and finicky.
Color scaling on the display is very poor.
Battery life is pretty average.
The speakers are pretty underwhelming and sound flat.

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro

Strengths

Fantastic build quality with a complete metallic exterior
Great trackpad and keyboard
Display is its biggest highlight, providing healthy resolution and amazing color accuracy
Performance is on the upper side, capable of handling heavy tasks like video editing and gaming
Nimble design makes it perfect for business or productivity use cases with creative uses

Weaknesses

Priced at around $890 USD, making it on the upper side of a mid-range machine
Battery life could have been slightly better
Brightness could have been improved
No Lyse Thunderbolt 4 due to Ryzen configuration
Fan noise can be loud during short periods of intense activity
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Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i

The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i is an entry-level gaming laptop that aims to provide a comfortable gaming experience without breaking the bank. With a 12th generation i7 chip and up to 8GB RAM, it's capable of handling demanding games like Doom Eternal and Guild Wars 2 at high settings. However, compromises are made elsewhere, including poor color scaling and average battery life.

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro

The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is a formidable mid-range machine that checks all the right boxes for professionals and creatives on-the-go. With its sleek metallic design, nimble build, and impressive display featuring touch capabilities, this laptop exudes quality. Its powerful Ryzen 7 processor handles demanding tasks like video editing with ease, while the MX450 graphics card delivers smooth gaming experiences. Battery life may not be exceptional, but it's decent, making this machine a great value proposition for those seeking a reliable workhorse.

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