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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i is better for performance in both general use and intensive tasks, like engineering, due to its Intel processor, which typically offers strong performance. However, the Lenovo Yoga 6 stands out with its touchscreen and more modern features like a higher screen resolution and the fact that it comes with Windows 11. Despite the Yoga 6 having a slightly better battery life, the IdeaPad Slim 7i also has good battery life. While both are portable, the IdeaPad is slightly lighter. The choice depends on whether you prioritize performance or newer features and a touchscreen. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo Yoga 6
- Excellent battery life
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.9
6.7
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
340.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i has a better screen than the Lenovo Yoga 6 for general use.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i offers a vivid display and higher resolution which benefits tasks like browsing and video streaming, making it suitable for general use. For engineering and design, while both laptops have screens that show a wide range of colors, the Slim 7i stands out for precise color work due to its better color coverage. For gaming and 3D applications, however, both laptops fall short as they have lower refresh rates, which may result in less fluid visuals during fast-paced scenes.
Battery
11.5 Hours
12.5 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i has 11.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Yoga 6 has 12.5 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.
Cost
$899
$1,045
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i has a price of $899 and the Lenovo Yoga 6 costs $1,045.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
340.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
11.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
8.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i and Lenovo Yoga 6 are both good for general use.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i is a suitable choice for general use with its efficient Intel i7 processor and 16 GB of RAM ensuring snappy performance, coupled with good screen quality and a battery life supporting typical usage. On the other hand, the Lenovo Yoga 6 stands out with its versatile 2-in-1 design, a slightly better screen with touch capabilities thanks to its higher resolution and aspect ratio, and a comparable battery life and portability, but offers a fair keyboard quality as opposed to the very good rating of the IdeaPad.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.1
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
9.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i and Lenovo Yoga 6 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i is equipped with an Intel Iris Xe GPU and a standard screen refresh rate, which provide an acceptable but not optimal gaming and 3D experience; similarly, the Lenovo Yoga 6 has an AMD Ryzen Vega 8 GPU and the same standard refresh rate, allowing for fair gaming and 3D performance, but both laptops are limited by their GPUs and refresh rates, which are crucial for intensive gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.1
7.0
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i and Lenovo Yoga 6 are both good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i, with an Intel i7 processor and Iris Xe graphics, is suited for engineering and design thanks to its robust processing power and capable integrated graphics, along with a high-quality IPS screen and good build features.
Content Creation
7.7
7.6
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i and Lenovo Yoga 6 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
7.5
7.4
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i and Lenovo Yoga 6 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.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
2.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i and Lenovo Yoga 6 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
7.4
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i and Lenovo Yoga 6 both have 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 Yoga 6 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i | Lenovo Yoga 6 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$899 | $1,045 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2020 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.6'' x 8.2'' x 0.59'' | 12'' x 8.6'' x 0.72'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.99 lbs | 3.01 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.62" | 11.97" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.2" | 8.58" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1165G7 | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 11.5 Hours | 12.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 60.7 Wh | 59 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 340 nits | 271 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.9/10 | 8.6/10 | |
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 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
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 | N/A | |
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Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i
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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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Mario Petzold | March 2023
"The AMD R7-7730U in the Lenovo Yoga 6 13 provides a suitable answer to the limited cooling capabilities of a convertible - especially in tablet mode. It draws high computing power from a comparatively limited power supply so that less heat has to be dissipated at the same time."
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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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