Lenovo Slim Pro 9ivsLenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7

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Lenovo
Lenovo Slim Pro 9i
Slim Pro 9i

Quick Stats

The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i delivers exceptional performance, making it ideal for creators and demanding tasks smoothly.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i boasts a solid build with a premium feel overall.
The display boasts exceptional smooth visuals, although the warm tone can be a concern for some users.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i boasts a range of impressive features for seamless performance and connectivity.
Lenovo
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
ThinkPad P1 Gen 7

Quick Stats

The Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 delivers impressive performance with smooth content creation and swift video editing capabilities overall.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7's build quality exudes a sense of premium engineering, setting it apart.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7's OLED display option offers more accurate workflows with a higher resolution.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 boasts an excellent keyboard and three USB-C ports as notable features.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Lenovo Slim Pro 9i
Winner
#132
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
#135
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Lenovo Slim Pro 9i
#204
Winner
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
#555
Display
Lenovo Slim Pro 9i
#259
Winner
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
#266
Performance
Lenovo Slim Pro 9i
#141
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
#55
Winner
Build
Lenovo Slim Pro 9i
#705
Winner
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
#730
Features
Lenovo Slim Pro 9i
#539
Winner
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
#555

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Lenovo Lenovo Slim Pro 9i
Lenovo Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
up to 32GB
up to 64GB
up to 4000GB SSD
up to 8000GB SSD
Intel Core i9-13905H
Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (Laptop)
NVIDIA RTX 3000 Ada Generation (60W)

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Lenovo Slim Pro 9i

Strengths

The laptop has a great design with rounded edges, metallic gray color, and a camera bar that makes it easy to open single-handedly.
The display is a 14.5 in 3K resolution at 16:10 aspect ratio with 165 HZ refresh rate, making everything look smoother.
The laptop has several ports for connectivity, including HDMI, USB-C, and an SD card reader, which is great for video editors.
The keyboard is great, with good key travel, spacing, and layout, and the function keys are well-chosen and useful.
The speakers on this laptop are some of the best I've heard on a laptop, with loud and clear sound.

Weaknesses

The laptop has some heft to it, making it less portable than others in its class.
There is only one Thunderbolt 4 port, which might be limiting for some users.
The right side of the touchpad sounds a little hollow compared to the left side.
The battery life is around 5 hours, which is not great but not too bad either.
The display has a slightly yellow tint, especially on web pages and documents, although this might be an issue specific to my review unit.

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7

Strengths

No specific pros listed for this device

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

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Lenovo Slim Pro 9i

The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is an incredibly close-to-perfect laptop for creators. Its rounded edges and metallic great color are a refreshing change from traditional ThinkPad designs. The high-resolution webcam and spacious touchpad add to its appeal. However, one major flaw holds it back: the display's slightly yellow tint on the white color setting. A minor calibration issue or isolated problem?

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7

The Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 is a powerful and portable workstation that seamlessly blends performance with portability. Its modern design, featuring a larger touchpad and reconfigured function keys, addresses long-standing user feedback. With impressive battery life and customizable hardware options, this laptop excels for content creation and casual gaming, making it an excellent choice for professionals. But does its power come at the cost of noise?

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