When choosing between the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, consider that the IdeaPad is more budget-friendly but may have less processing power and a bulkier design, which could be less ideal for tasks that require high performance or frequent travel. On the other hand, the ThinkBook 13x, while more expensive, generally offers better performance, a sleeker build, and may have superior features such as a higher quality display and better battery life, making it more suitable for professional use and on-the-go activities. Select the ThinkBook 13x for demanding applications or the IdeaPad for casual use and if cost is a major concern. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15"
Very good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x
Good for engineering and design
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.3/10
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" are both good for general use, though the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is somewhat better.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" offers a balance of adequate processing power and memory for everyday tasks, with a decent screen size for comfortable viewing, and with portability and battery life that support on-the-go use. Whereas the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, with a stronger CPU and more RAM, excels in handling more demanding applications with ease, features a high-quality screen, and maintains a compact form factor for even greater mobility, albeit with possibly a slightly shorter battery life.
Engineering and Design
6.6/10
7.9/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
12.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is only fair.
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has a more powerful CPU, more RAM, and a higher quality GPU, which significantly enhance its capability to handle demanding engineering and design tasks compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15". Additionally, the ThinkBook's superior screen quality offers clearer and more accurate visuals, although the IdeaPad 1 15" may be slightly more portable due to its size and weight, albeit with a tradeoff in performance.
Content Creation
7.4/10
8.0/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
12.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is good.
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
7.9/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
12.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" are both good for software development, though the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
6.4/10
8.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
13.5in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the ThinkBook 13x stands out because of its higher resolution and brighter display, providing sharper images and better visibility in various lighting conditions, compared to the IdeaPad 1's adequate yet less impressive display. When it comes to engineering and design, the ThinkBook's superior color accuracy, with coverage of broader color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, ensures that colors are represented more accurately and vibrantly than on the IdeaPad 1. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short due to their lower refresh rates, though the ThinkBook's slightly better resolution and panel quality provide a marginally improved experience over the IdeaPad 1.
Battery
10.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has 8 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
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
13.5in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has excellent portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.0/10
7.6/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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
$1,399
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has a price of $741 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x costs $1,399.
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, with their integrated graphics, can handle light gaming and basic 3D tasks but may struggle with high-end games and complex 3D applications, and while their screens are of good quality, they don't have the fast refresh rates preferred for gaming. The IdeaPad may have a slight edge with a bigger screen for an immersive experience, but the ThinkBook's stronger CPU provides a bit more power for gaming and 3D work within the fair performance range they both occupy.
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How the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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."
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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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