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Lenovo
Lenovo Legion Slim 7i
Legion Slim 7i

Quick Stats

The Lenovo Legion Slim 7i delivers impressive performance results in various applications with its powerful processor and graphics.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7i boasts exceptional build quality with a premium feel overall.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7i boasts an incredibly vibrant and color-accurate display with almost 500 nits brightness.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7i offers a robust feature set with an Intel Core i9 processor.
Lenovo
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3
IdeaPad Gaming 3

Quick Stats

The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 delivers impressive performance, despite being a budget laptop, consistently running demanding games smoothly.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 boasts a sturdy build with plenty of ports available.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3's display is decent but lacks brightness, making it hard to use in well-lit areas.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 boasts a 120Hz refresh rate screen, awesome keyboard, and numerous ports.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Lenovo Legion Slim 7i
#513
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3
Winner
#512
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Lenovo Legion Slim 7i
#210
Winner
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3
#551
Display
Lenovo Legion Slim 7i
#526
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3
#263
Winner
Performance
Lenovo Legion Slim 7i
#655
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3
#572
Winner
Build
Lenovo Legion Slim 7i
#723
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3
#721
Winner
Features
Lenovo Legion Slim 7i
#113
Winner
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3
#551

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Lenovo Lenovo Legion Slim 7i
Lenovo Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3
up to 16GB
up to 24GB
up to 1000GB SSD
up to 1000GB SSD
Intel Core i5-10300H
Intel Core i5-12450H
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti (Laptop, 85W)

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Lenovo Legion Slim 7i

Strengths

This laptop has everything I could want in a laptop
The I9 13900H RTX 4070 provides great performance and battery life
Quiet mode with iGPU mode for great battery life
Color accurate and very bright display (almost 500 nits of screen brightness)
SD card reader, two USB type-c ports, a headphone jack, power adapter, three USB type A's, and an HDMI port
Fantastic aluminum chassis, assembled very well
Slim design that is not necessarily super light but still slim
Upgrade path available with 16 GB RAM (additional 16 GB stick can be added to the open slot)

Weaknesses

The 16 GB RAM bottlenecked system in Premiere Pro playback
Not impressive export times in Premiere Pro (2 minute and 29 second for 4K clip)
Export times for 6K were not satisfactory (368 drop frames)
Not ideal for heavy video editors requiring fast export times
No top-tier performance in Premiere Pro playback with just 16 GB RAM
Some components such as Photoshop and after effects require more RAM to reach their full potential
The laptop is not ideal for 6K video editing due to slow export times
The build quality, while excellent, has some plastic on the laptop's design

Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3

Strengths

It's fast
It's powerful
It's portable
The laptop can run anything you could throw at it, even intense games with lowered settings
My Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is still no slouch and literally runs everything I throw at it
Upgrading the RAM gave me a great performance boost
I'm thoroughly impressed with this laptop

Weaknesses

The brightness of the laptop screen is just not that bright, can't be used in a sunny day
Battery life doesn't last longer than 4 hours
512 GB storage for a gaming laptop is not enough, quickly gets filled up by downloading games
Occasionally experiences slow boot-up times due to age
Not having matching RAM sticks caused uneven performance and safety issues
Can get hot if not properly ventilated
Suffers from scratches, bumps, and bruises after 2 years of use
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Lenovo Legion Slim 7i

The Lenovo Legion Slim 7i is an exceptional laptop for creators, boasting an impressive array of features. Powered by the I9-13900H processor and RTX 4070 graphics, it offers seamless performance and stunning visuals. The laptop's slim design, aluminum build quality, and vibrant display make it a standout in its class. With great battery life, quiet mode, and color accuracy, this laptop has everything you could want in a portable workstation.

Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3

The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 - a budget-friendly laptop that punches above its weight. Priced to impress, this gaming machine delivers a powerful performance, despite being on the older side. With a 120Hz refresh rate screen and an impressive keyboard, it's hard not to be excited about its specs. But how well does it hold up two years down the line? This review delves into its performance, pros, and cons to give you a comprehensive picture.

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