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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 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.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Lenovo Legion Slim 7i
#513
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3
Winner
#510
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Lenovo Legion Slim 7i
#210
Winner
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3
#652
Display
Lenovo Legion Slim 7i
#526
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3
#115
Winner
Performance
Lenovo Legion Slim 7i
#655
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3
#653
Winner
Build
Lenovo Legion Slim 7i
#723
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3
#699
Winner
Features
Lenovo Legion Slim 7i
#113
Winner
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3
#534

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Lenovo Lenovo Legion Slim 7i
Lenovo Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3
up to 16GB
up to 16GB
up to 1000GB SSD
up to 1000GB SSD
Intel Core i5-10300H
Intel Core i7-1355U
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q
Intel UHD Graphics (Alder Lake, 64EU)
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 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 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.
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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 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?

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