Lenovo Slim Pro 9ivsLenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3

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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 X13 Gen 3
ThinkPad X13 Gen 3

Quick Stats

The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 delivers impressive performance with Core i7-1260P processor, outperforming AMD's Ryzen 76800U.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 has a relatively light yet somewhat flexible aluminum and mixed-material construction overall.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 boasts an excellent FHD+ IPS display with impressive color accuracy and coverage.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 boasts high-end features including facial recognition and Intel's P-series processing power.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Lenovo Slim Pro 9i
#132
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3
Winner
#127
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Lenovo Slim Pro 9i
#204
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3
#84
Winner
Display
Lenovo Slim Pro 9i
#259
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3
#89
Winner
Performance
Lenovo Slim Pro 9i
#141
Winner
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3
#423
Build
Lenovo Slim Pro 9i
#705
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3
#273
Winner
Features
Lenovo Slim Pro 9i
#539
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3
#481
Winner

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Lenovo Lenovo Slim Pro 9i
Lenovo Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3
up to 32GB
up to 32GB
up to 4000GB SSD
up to 4000GB SSD
Intel Core i9-13905H
Intel Core i7-1280P
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (Laptop)
Intel UHD Graphics (Alder Lake, 64EU)
N/A
1x 2280 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4 See photo

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 X13 Gen 3

Strengths

The high-end ThinkPad x13 Generation 3 which backs up its price with a wide array of features, a great display, and as much processing power as you'd like.
The FHD webcam can be paired with an IR sensor for facial recognition which vastly improves security.
The keyboard is simply great offering spill resistance, a backlight, long key travel, and clicky feedback so you know typing is excellent.
The touchpad is responsive and accurate, and Lenovo is plenty generous with the input/output options.
The FHD plus IPS panel delivers excellent results in our tests, with good brightness, 100% sRGB coverage, and amazing accuracy.

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 X13 Gen 3

The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 is a high-end laptop that justifies its premium price with an impressive array of features, including a great display and robust processing power from Intel's P series and U-series chips. The device boasts a durable aluminum chassis, excellent keyboard, and responsive touchpad, making it ideal for creators and professionals. With a range of security features, including facial recognition and fingerprint reader, this laptop is well-suited for those who demand both performance and protection.

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