Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3ivsLenovo Yoga Slim 7 Aura Edition

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Lenovo
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 Yoga Slim 7 Aura Edition
Yoga Slim 7 Aura Edition

Quick Stats

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Aura Edition offers impressive performance at its price point overall.
The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Aura Edition boasts exceptional build quality, merging form and function perfectly.
The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Aura Edition's impressive display is its standout feature and major selling point overall.
The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Aura Edition boasts an impressive array of AI-driven features prominently.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i
#420
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Aura Edition
Winner
#418
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i
#550
Winner
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Aura Edition
#780
Display
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i
#262
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Aura Edition
#122
Winner
Performance
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i
#474
Winner
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Aura Edition
#625
Build
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i
#714
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Aura Edition
#327
Winner
Features
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i
#548
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Aura Edition
#544
Winner

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Lenovo Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i
Lenovo Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Aura Edition
up to 16GB
up to 32GB
up to 1000GB SSD
up to 2000GB SSD
Intel Core i7-12700H
Intel Core Ultra 7 258V
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti (Laptop, 85W)
Intel Arc Graphics 140V
N/A
1x 2242 M.2 NVMe 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 Yoga Slim 7 Aura Edition

Strengths

Starting at under $1300, it's a good choice for those who want to use it for office work, but also for entertainment, like movies, browsing, social media, even casual games from the e-sports area.
It has excellent autonomy, solid and light, fitting well into the current trend of laptops with decent performance.
The processor offers increased autonomy, which is comparable to that of laptops with Snapdragon processors.
You can run other titles such as League of Legends or Valorant in decent conditions, and enjoy similar performance, making it good even for casual gaming sessions.
The laptop has a dedicated button on the keyboard for Copilot+, and a decent option as the one from AMD in terms of AI capabilities.
The average FPS was at around 110 in Counter-Strike 2, and the FPS did not drop below 80 in Fortnite, except in very demanding moments.

Weaknesses

The Multi-Core score is quite low, it should be taken into account that this processor is not focused on raw power, but on intelligent use of resources.
The Cinebench 2024 score was lower than the one obtained by Asus Zenbook S14 with the same processor, although still better than the score I got on the Asus Zenbook S14.
The UL Procyon AI Computer Vision test results were less than that of Ryzen AI 9 365 processor, but the Intel processor has other benefits such as increased autonomy.
The laptop's AI-related novelties didn't make a significant difference in real-world use, according to the reviewer's personal experience.
The reviewer found it unnecessary to have an AI telling them to turn off notifications or get up from the desk when they want to focus on work or take a break.
It has some software features that sound good in theory but don't make much of a difference in real-world use.
Read Full Reviews

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 Yoga Slim 7 Aura Edition

In a world where laptops are increasingly versatile, the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Aura Edition stands out as a reliable workhorse for office tasks and entertainment alike. With its impressive autonomy, decent performance, and lightweight design, this laptop is perfect for those who want a solid machine that can handle everyday tasks with ease. But does it truly excel in the areas where it promises to shine? Let's dive into the review to find out.

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