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Updated January 10, 2024·
For general use such as web browsing, document editing, and media consumption, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 is suitable with its lower price and adequate performance. However, the Lenovo LOQ 16, while more expensive, offers significantly better performance for demanding tasks including 3D rendering, engineering applications, and gaming, thanks to its more powerful processor and GPU. The LOQ 16 also has a higher-quality screen and more RAM, boosting multitasking and professional work. Conversely, the IdeaPad Slim 3 has longer battery life and is lighter, making it more portable. If battery life and cost are pivotal for you, consider the Slim 3; but for superior performance and screen quality, the LOQ 16 is preferable, although it has a shorter battery life and is heavier. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3
- Good portability
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo LOQ 16
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.0
7.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
281.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.3/10
The Lenovo LOQ 16 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 are both good for general use, though the Lenovo LOQ 16 is somewhat better.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 has an entry-level Ryzen 3 CPU and 8GB of RAM, which together with its standard screen quality and lower battery capacity, makes it just fair for general use. In contrast, the Lenovo LOQ 16 boasts a stronger Ryzen 7 CPU and double the RAM, plus a higher resolution screen and a more robust battery, making it better suited for general use despite its slightly lesser portability.
Gaming and AI
5.9
7.5
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
9.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo LOQ 16 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 is poor.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 has a less powerful integrated Vega 6 GPU and a lower screen refresh rate of 60Hz, making it fair for gaming and 3D applications. In contrast, the Lenovo LOQ 16 comes with a superior Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and a higher 144Hz refresh rate, providing smoother visuals and better performance, thus earning a good rating for gaming and 3D uses.
Engineering and Design
6.1
7.9
3.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo LOQ 16 is good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 is only fair.
The Lenovo LOQ 16 stands out for engineering and design use with its higher-end processor, double the RAM, and a powerful dedicated GPU compared to the IdeaPad Slim 3's more modest performance specs, which are suitable but not optimized for demanding tasks. Additionally, the LOQ 16 features a superior screen with better resolution and refresh rate, enhancing visual precision for detailed work; however, the IdeaPad Slim 3 offers greater portability with a lighter build and significantly longer battery life.
Screen Quality
6.4
7.2
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
281.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The Lenovo LOQ 16 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 has a screen that offers adequate resolution and brightness for daily tasks and some professional applications but doesn't cover ample color gamut for high-end engineering and design work, and its refresh rate is too low for smooth gaming and 3D rendering. On the other hand, the Lenovo LOQ 16 boasts better color accuracy and range, fitting for detailed engineering and design projects, coupled with suitable resolution and brightness for general use, yet still falls short for gaming due to its modest refresh rate. While both laptops' screens are appropriate for general computing and professional tasks, serious gamers and 3D designers should look for a display with a higher refresh rate to ensure fluid motion and responsive gameplay.
Battery
10.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo LOQ 16 has 6 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
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 has good portability, while the Lenovo LOQ 16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5
7.4
The Lenovo LOQ 16 has good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$390
$740
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 has a price of $390 and the Lenovo LOQ 16 costs $740.
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Key similarities
Content Creation
7.2
7.6
3.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo LOQ 16 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 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
7.1
7.5
3.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo LOQ 16 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 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 Slim 3 and the Lenovo LOQ 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 | Lenovo LOQ 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$390 | $740 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.3'' x 0.7'' | 14.2'' x 10.9'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.52 lbs | 5.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.15" | 14.16" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.25" | 10.92" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 3 7330U | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 47 Wh | 60 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 281 nits | 329 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 9.5/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, and John Peroramas | May 2023
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 3i is decent for use as a workstation. Its Intel CPU and integrated graphics can only handle light productivity tasks, not demanding workloads like video editing or 3D graphics. You also can't do any color-critical work because the available displays have a narrow color gamut. It has a good port selection, but its USB-C lacks Thunderbolt 4 support. On the upside, it has a comfortable keyboard and doesn't get hot or loud under load."
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Christian Hintze | September 2023
"Gaming laptops with an RTX 4060 are available starting from about 1,000 Euros (~$1,060), even in 16-inch format. For the supposedly affordable Lenovo LOQ 16 (1,500 Euros, ~$1,591), the manufacturer particularly saves in the equipment and materials compared to the more expensive Legion series. In addition, the LOQ is slightly heavier and more bulky. What remains is anything but a laptop full of difficult compromises. Instead, this is a more than solid gaming laptop that focusses on the 3D performance.Q is slightly heavier and more bulky."
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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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