The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has a bigger screen, a larger battery capacity, and longer battery life which is ideal for general use and multitasking. However, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has a higher resolution display with better color coverage and a more portable design, making it suitable for tasks that require a high-quality display such as photo editing or design work. Despite having smaller screen size and battery, its performance for engineering and 3D tasks is comparable to the IdeaPad 1 due to its powerful processor and more RAM. Both are similarly priced and can handle general use and some engineering tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15"
Very good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro
Good for engineering and design
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good portability
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.4/10
7.7/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
395.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro excels with a high-resolution display and superior brightness, offering clearer and more vibrant visuals than the IdeaPad 1 15", which has a lower resolution and less brightness. In tasks like engineering and design, the Slim 7i Pro's wider color gamut ensures more accurate colors, essential for detail-oriented work, a feature where the IdeaPad 1 15" falls short. However, when it comes to Gaming and 3D applications, both models are less ideal due to their lack of high refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth motion and responsiveness in fast-paced visual environments.
Battery
10.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has 8.5 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has very good portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.0/10
7.8/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$741
$799
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has a price of $741 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro costs $799.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro are both good for general use.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is suitable for general use with its capable processor, ample RAM, and a decent full HD screen, making it a well-rounded choice for everyday tasks and its better battery life adds to its utility for longer usage periods.
Gaming and AI
6.1/10
6.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
9.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" are both only fair for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
6.6/10
7.0/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
12.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro to be good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is only fair.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro offers better performance for engineering and design due to its higher RAM and a more powerful Intel CPU with integrated graphics, which supports more demanding tasks and has a higher-quality display with better color accuracy and resolution. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has a decent AMD processor and RAM for less intensive engineering tasks, but falls short on GPU performance and screen quality, therefore it is only considered fair in comparison.
Content Creation
7.4/10
7.4/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
12.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" are both good for content creation.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.3/10
7.3/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
12.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" are both good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
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How the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro compare to other laptops
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is affordable and pretty efficient. At the end of the day, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 (15″, 2023) is one of the better affordable laptops money can buy right now. It has a decent performance, albeit coming from a CPU that is based on old architecture. Playing low-intensity games is possible but at low to medium settings. We are really happy with the cooling setup, but the main event here is the battery life. We got 9 hours of either Web browsing or video playback, which is a great result. Especially if you compare this device with the ASUS E410."
"The main selling point of the IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro versus a regular IdeaPad Slim 7 is its faster Core H-series CPU. In reality, the Core i7-11370H is only marginally faster than the U-series Core i7-1165G7 to the point where most users are not likely to notice the benefits. The slight performance uptick comes at the cost of slightly higher power consumption as well meaning owners will have to deal with potentially warmer temperatures or louder fans to compensate. Unless if you happen to be a power user, then the regular non-Pro model will be more than enough. Once you go 90 Hz, you can't go back."
Get a great deal on the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" or the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro
About Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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