Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3vsLenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2

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Lenovo
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3
IdeaPad Slim 3

Quick Stats

The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 delivers decent performance for its price point overall.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 has decent but not exceptional build quality for its price point overall.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 boasts an impressive full HD OLED display with vibrant colors and brightness.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 features a full HD OLED panel and multiple USB ports with an SD slot.
Lenovo
Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2
ThinkBook 13x Gen 2

Quick Stats

The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2 delivers strong and stable performance, outperforming some competitors with ease.
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2 has exceptional build quality, with a sturdy aluminum chassis and Gorilla Glass display.
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2 boasts an incredibly crisp and accurate QHD+ IPS display.
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2 features wireless charging, QHD+ display, and Harman Kardon speakers with Thunderbolt 4 ports.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3
#510
Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2
Winner
#506
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3
#652
Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2
#533
Winner
Display
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3
#115
Winner
Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2
#245
Performance
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3
#653
Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2
#529
Winner
Build
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3
#699
Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2
#284
Winner
Features
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3
#534
Winner
Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2
#770

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Lenovo Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3
Lenovo Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2
up to 16GB
up to 32GB
up to 1000GB SSD
up to 4000GB SSD
Intel Core i7-1355U
Intel Core i7-1255U
Intel UHD Graphics (Alder Lake, 64EU)
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
1x 2242 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo
1x 2280 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4 See photo

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3

Strengths

A decent laptop with a clean, sleek design that looks similar to the MacBook Pro 14.
The color is quite similar to the MacBook Pro 14, and the rounded corner look kind of alike.
The overall build quality is just okay, but for a $700 US laptop, it's not bad at all.
The lid cover is made of aluminum, and the edges are nicely rounded, which is a great job by Lenovo.
The OLED panel has more vibrant colors, good clarity, and up to 400 nits of brightness.
Typing experience on this laptop feels good, with large key caps and a slight curve.
Multitasking is very comfortable, thanks to the Intel Core i5 13420H processor and 16 GB of memory.

Weaknesses

The chassis is made of plastic, which can feel cheap and flimsy.
There are leftover plastic bits along the edges, which detract from the overall build quality.
The keyboard doesn't feel solid like the aluminum one on higher-end models.
None of the connections support high-speed data transfer, as both USB-A and USB-C ports are limited to 5 GB/s.
The speaker volume is kind of low, even at full volume, making it difficult to hear in a small room.
The audio quality is average and sounds flat compared to other laptops.
Battery life is just about 4 hours and 30 minutes, which may not be sufficient for long trips or extended use.

Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2

Strengths

The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Generation 2 is clearly designed to be light enough and bring performance that can outlast any competitor in the incredibly fierce business market.
It has a Qi wireless charging map, which provides an additional surface for charging another device while also providing metal squares that make contact with the bottom of the laptop.
The laptop's build quality is excellent, with a sleek aluminum chassis and a 12.9mm profile, weighing only 1.2kg.
The keyboard has spill resistance and clicky feedback, which compensates for the lack of key travel, making it easy to type on.
The touchpad is responsive and accurate, even if it's not the biggest.
The webcam has an IR sensor for facial recognition, a proximity sensor that locks the laptop when you move away from it, and an ambient light sensor for auto brightness adjustment.
It has a QHD+ IPS display with 424 nits of peak brightness, which fully covers the sRGB color gamut and has accurate colors thanks to its Delta E value of 0.8.

Weaknesses

The battery life is lacking, lasting only 6 hours and 33 minutes of web browsing or 8 hours and 58 minutes of video playback.
The cooling system can't keep up with competitors, causing the laptop to falter in performance tests.
The port selection is limited, with only two Thunderbolt 4 ports and no USB-A ports on the sides.
The speaker setup is decent but not impressive, despite being Harman Kardon branded.
The maximum boost of the Core i7 processor is lower than most competitors, at up to 30 watts and 2.9 GHz.
The laptop heats up slightly when under heavy use, with a hot spot of 41.4°C.
The soldered memory means that upgrading the RAM is not possible, which may be a concern for some users.
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Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3

The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 is a budget-friendly laptop that's hard to ignore, especially with its sleek design resembling the MacBook Pro 14. Priced around $700, this laptop boasts a consistent thickness, smooth curves, and premium build quality for an entry-level price point. With a full HD OLED panel, decent performance CPU, and comfortable typing experience, it's clear why this is one of Lenovo's bestselling models. But does its affordability come at the cost of compromises in other areas?

Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2

The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2 is a laptop that embodies its intentions: to be light and deliver performance that outshines the competition in the fiercely competitive business market. With a slim aluminum chassis, wireless charging capabilities, and robust specs, this device is designed for productivity on-the-go. But does it truly excel? Our review will delve into its features, performance, and battery life, helping you determine if it's the ultimate portable champion.

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