Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3vsLenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro

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Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3
ThinkPad L14 Gen 3

Quick Stats

The Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 delivers mixed results in terms of performance.
The Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 boasts a sturdy build with excellent protection against daily wear and tear.
The Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3's display is suitable for everyday use, but lacks color accuracy and creativity.
The Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 boasts a keyboard with long key travel and clicky feedback prominently.
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Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro
IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro

Quick Stats

The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro delivers solid performance, suitable for everyday tasks and casual gaming effortlessly.
Build quality is one of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro's strongest and most notable attributes overall.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro's display offers vibrant colors and smooth visuals with its high resolution QHD panel.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro boasts a slim design, touchscreen display with high refresh rate features.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3
Winner
#464
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro
#467
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3
#96
Winner
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro
#221
Display
Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3
#517
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro
#275
Winner
Performance
Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3
#570
Winner
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro
#573
Build
Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3
#320
Winner
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro
#760
Features
Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3
#536
Winner
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro
#576

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Lenovo Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3
Lenovo Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro
up to 64GB
up to 16GB
up to 1024GB SSD
up to 1000GB SSD
Intel Core i5-1235U
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (Laptop)

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3

Strengths

The company makes good devices at all price points
Most of their offerings have been great
The laptop excels at its job as a mid-range office device
The keyboard has Long Key travel, clicky feedback, backlight, and spill resistance
The touch pad is smooth and accurate
The device is an input/output champ with multiple ports
The battery life lasts for 11 hours and 15 minutes of web browsing or 10 hours and 18 minutes of video playback

Weaknesses

There have been some stumbles, looking at you IdeaPad gaming 3i
The display isn't suitable for professional work with colors
It has a relatively low brightness of 262 nits
The laptop performs significantly less compared to other laptops with the Core i5 1235u
The cooling is very simple and might not be sufficient in demanding situations
The laptop gets outperformed when put against its competitors
The display has a relatively low sRGB coverage of 53%

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro

Strengths

The display is pretty nice and because it's not 4k, I expect that to help out battery life in spite of the fact that it is high refresh rate.
It's not a gaming machine, it's not a workstation, it's somewhere in between, which makes it a one size fits all for students professionals who are not looking to break the bank.
The specs are solid at the price point, tough to beat
Build quality looks good
The display is qhd 16 inches, completely serviceable, with high res combined with high refresh rate, there's not a lot to dislike about that
It has touchscreen capabilities

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

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Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3

The Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 is a mid-range office device that excels at its job. With multiple configurations available, users can choose from aluminum or plastic lids and plastic or carbon fiber bases. The laptop's design is unremarkable but durable, weighing 1.39kg with a profile of 19.8mm. It features a keyboard, touchpad, and trackpoint, as well as an impressive array of ports, including USB Type-A, Thunderbolt 4, and HDMI 2.1.

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro

The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro is a sleek and modern laptop that aims to bridge the gap between productivity and gaming performance. With its slim design, high-resolution display, and powerful specs, it's an attractive option for students and professionals on a budget. The laptop boasts a QHD touchscreen, impressive battery life, and a robust CPU and GPU combo. Is this versatile device truly capable of doing "a little bit of everything"? Let's dive in to find out.

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