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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize performance for engineering work or activities involving 3D rendering or machine learning, the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i would be the better choice due to its more powerful processor and dedicated graphics card. However, keep in mind it's more expensive and less portable compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i. On the flip side, if you need a laptop with longer battery life for general use and prefer something more lightweight and cost-effective, the IdeaPad Slim 7i might suit you better even though it's less capable for highly demanding tasks. Both have high-quality keyboards and displays, but the Slim Pro 9i's screen is superior in color accuracy and has a touchscreen feature. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Best in class overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.7
8.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
340.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
618.0 nits
11.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i is good.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i stands out for general use with its more powerful processor, doubled RAM capacity, and superior screen with higher resolution and mini LED technology, allowing for better image quality and performance in a variety of tasks. While the IdeaPad Slim 7i maintains commendable portability with lighter weight and longer battery life, the Slim Pro 9i's advanced features, such as improved keyboard and speaker quality, make it more versatile and capable for demanding applications despite being less portable and having shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
6.2
7.6
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
9.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i is only fair.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i with its integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate is less suited for gaming and 3D applications compared to the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i, which features a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and a higher refresh rate of 165Hz for smoother visuals.
Engineering and Design
7.1
8.9
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i is good.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i outshines the IdeaPad Slim 7i for engineering and design due to its more advanced CPU and GPU, doubled RAM, and superior screen quality, offering higher resolution and brightness which are ideal for detailed work. While both have good portability and respectable keyboards, the Slim Pro 9i's increased power and enhanced display come at the cost of reduced battery life and higher operating noise, which are trade-offs for its excellent performance.
Content Creation
7.7
8.5
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i 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
7.5
8.3
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is very good for software development, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i is good.
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
6.9
9.6
14.0in
SIZE
14.5in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
340.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
618.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i's display, with its high resolution and brightness, provides clear and vibrant visuals for everyday tasks and detailed work required in engineering and design, but its lower refresh rate doesn't suit the fast-paced action in gaming and 3D applications. On the other hand, the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i elevates the visual experience even further with superior brightness and color accuracy, contributing to precise, true-to-life images essential for professional design work, though it still falls short for gaming due to a refresh rate that's not optimized for that purpose. Neither laptop is ideal for gaming and 3D modeling where a high refresh rate is crucial for smooth motion and gameplay.
Battery
11.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i has 11.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i 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
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.5in
2.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i has very good portability, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$899
$1,500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i has a price of $899 and the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i costs $1,500.
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Build Quality
7.8
8.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Slim Pro 9i to have very good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i and the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i | Lenovo Slim Pro 9i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$899 | $1,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2020 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.6'' x 8.2'' x 0.59'' | 12.9'' x 9.6'' x 0.85'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.99 lbs | 3.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.62" | 12.9" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.2" | 9.64" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1165G7 | Intel i7-13705H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 11.5 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 60.7 Wh | 75 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14.5" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | Mini LED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3072 x 1920 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 340 nits | 618 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.9/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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PCMag
Ted Needleman
| January 2022
"Among Lenovo's multiple laptop brands, the IdeaPad family is decidedly the one designed for consumers: people who want decent performance at a reasonable price. Consider, then, this laptop a paragon for the pickier members of that crowd. With a 14-inch touch-enabled display, a comfortable keyboard, an Evo-certified Intel Core i7 11th Generation CPU, and the latest Windows 11 operating system, the IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro ultraportable ($1,199 as tested) is a slick mainstream machine at a bit of a premium price, and quite capable for everyday tasks."
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PCWorld
Matthew S. Smith | August 2023
"The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is an impressive laptop with a brilliant Mini-LED display, a powerful 100-watt version of Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics, and excellent connectivity. Having run the Cinebench benchmark again, we were impressed with the CPU performance. That makes the Slim Pro 9i is an easy recommendation, especially for those who care about GPU and CPU performance. It’s also a fantastic choice if you frequently view HDR movies and games on your laptop."
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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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