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The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" is generally larger and may offer a more spacious screen for multitasking and entertainment, but it can be less portable due to its size. On the other hand, the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14" is likely more compact and lightweight, making it suitable for mobility, but may have a smaller screen which might not be as comfortable for extended viewing or multitasking. High performance tasks such as 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming will be better on the Slim Pro if it has more advanced hardware, but it may come with a higher price tag. The IdeaPad could be more cost-effective for general use, though with moderate performance. The battery life will vary, with the Slim Pro potentially offering better battery performance due to a more recent design, but this can depend on the specific configuration. Choose the IdeaPad for value and a larger display or the Slim Pro for higher performance, portability, and potentially longer battery life, acknowledging the higher cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17"
- The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has no clear advantages over the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14.
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14
- Very good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Very good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.3
8.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
307.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
334.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" is good.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 surpasses the IdeaPad 3 17" with a more powerful CPU, double the RAM, better screen resolution and quality, and superior portability due to its smaller size and lighter weight, alongside a longer battery life. While the IdeaPad 3 17" offers a larger screen and a full-size keyboard with a numpad which may be preferred for certain uses, its lower performance and shorter battery life make it less versatile than the Slim Pro 7 14 for a range of general tasks.
Gaming and AI
6.1
6.7
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
9.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is somewhat better.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has integrated graphics with the AMD Ryzen 5 Vega 7 and a standard screen refresh rate, making it just fair for gaming and 3D tasks, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14" includes a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate, which contribute to its suitability as good for such purposes.
Engineering and Design
6.6
7.7
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" is only fair.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is better suited for engineering and design tasks as it boasts a more powerful CPU, double the RAM, superior GPU, and a higher resolution screen compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17"; however, the IdeaPad, with a larger screen and dedicated number pad, still offers a fair experience but may be preferred for tasks that benefit from a larger display and doesn't require as much power or portability. The Slim Pro 7 14 also offers benefits in portability, keyboard, and speaker quality, and it operates more quietly, which might enhance the overall user experience for professionals.
Content Creation
7.4
8.0
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" 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
7.2
7.8
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" are both good for software development, though the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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
6.7
7.4
17.3in
SIZE
14.5in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
307.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
334.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, where tasks like browsing, watching videos, and document editing are common, both the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 and the Slim Pro 7 have screens that offer clear images and visibility, with sufficient resolution and brightness for comfortable use. In engineering and design work, accurate colors are crucial, and both laptops provide a good color range, ensuring that designs and models appear true to life. However, for gaming and 3D applications where fast motion is typical, the lower refresh rates on these laptops mean the visuals may not be as smooth, so they're less suited for those heavily reliant on high frame rates.
Battery
9.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has 9 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has 12 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
17.3in
SIZE
14.5in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has very good portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5
7.8
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$784
$1,200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has a price of $784 and the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 costs $1,200.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" | Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$784 | $1,200 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 10.8'' x 0.78'' | 12.9'' x 8.9'' x 0.61'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.49 lbs | 3.5 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.71" | 12.91" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.79" | 8.92" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 5625U | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 12 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 45 Wh | 73 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 14.5" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 90Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 307 nits | 334 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.2/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 9.5/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17"
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Alex Iliev | December 2022
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" defies expectations. Indeed, it is just a minor upgrade over last year. However, this doesn’t make the laptop any less terrific. It’s got a great performance, courtesy of the Ryzen 5x25U processors. In addition, you get a pretty good battery life. Perhaps, the 2-hour decrease in video playback, compared to last year is not great, but still, 10 hours of Web browsing and 7 hours of video playback is okay for 17-inch notebooks."
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Matthew S. Smith | May 2023
"The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 is an attractive, portable laptop that’s ideal if you need a combination of CPU and GPU performance. It also nails the fundamentals with solid connectivity, an enjoyable keyboard, a large touchpad, and top-notch webcam. Display quality is a weakness, but it’s an acceptable compromise for the laptop’s extremely competitive $1,199 MSRP. The Slim Pro 7 is a versatile, affordable laptop and hard to beat for the price."
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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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