Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3ivsLenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2

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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.
Lenovo
Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2
ThinkPad P14s Gen 2

Quick Stats

The Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 delivers acceptable performance suitable for light to medium usage purposes.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2's impressive build quality makes it a durable and premium mobile workstation experience.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 features a stunning 4K display with impressive brightness and vibrant colors.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 boasts an impressive array of features, including a Quadro T500 graphics and Thunderbolt ports.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i
#420
Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2
Winner
#417
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i
#550
Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2
#353
Winner
Display
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i
#262
Winner
Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2
#511
Performance
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i
#474
Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2
#433
Winner
Build
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i
#714
Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2
#310
Winner
Features
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i
#548
Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2
#523
Winner

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Lenovo Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i
Lenovo Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2
up to 16GB
up to 48GB
up to 1000GB SSD
up to 4000GB SSD
Intel Core i7-12700H
Intel Core i7-1185G7
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti (Laptop, 85W)
NVIDIA T500
N/A
1x M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 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 ThinkPad P14s Gen 2

Strengths

The laptop has a nice and tactile keyboard with reasonable key travel, perfect for programmers and those who need to show CAD designs.
It features a sharp 4k display option that's not found on Lenovo's T series of laptops, making it stand out from the crowd.
The ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 has a lot of ports, including USB-C, which is great for productivity and connectivity.
The laptop's battery life is decent, with up to 9-10 hours of use in business light mode, thanks to its 51Wh battery.
It comes with a 65W fast charger that plugs into the USB-C port, making it easy to top up the battery quickly.

Weaknesses

The laptop's performance is not exactly stellar, with the Nvidia T500 card not being enough for serious CAD or architectural work.
The fans can get a bit loud when pushing the laptop hard, although they're well-tuned and not roaringly loud.
Surface temperatures can get hot on the underside if you push the laptop to its limits, but it's not usually an issue in normal use.
Replacing the RAM or Wi-Fi card is difficult due to their soldered-down nature, which may be a problem for some users.
The laptop's design, while nice to touch, can feel a bit cheap compared to other ultrabooks on the market.
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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 ThinkPad P14s Gen 2

The Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 is a mobile workstation that diverges from the company's traditional bulkier designs. This Intel-based model boasts a slim and lightweight profile, with a 4K display option that sets it apart from the T-series laptops. With AMD Ryzen counterparts offering similar specifications, the P14s aims to cater to programmers and designers who require a portable yet capable machine for their tasks.

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