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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i costs a bit more, but it has a larger battery, potentially longer battery life, and a larger screen. However, it's slightly heavier and comes with Windows 10 Home instead of the newer Windows 11 Pro on the ThinkBook 13s. The ThinkBook 13s has a higher resolution touch screen with a better aspect ratio, making it more suitable for productivity tasks. Both have the same amount of RAM and storage, but the ThinkBook has a newer processor that could offer better performance, especially for engineering tasks. If portability and a modern OS are important, consider the ThinkBook 13s; for possibly a bit longer battery life and larger screen, go for the IdeaPad Slim 7i. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i
- Very good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s
- Good overall display quality
- Excellent portability
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.9
7.2
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
340.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
336.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i for general use, and engineering and design.
For general use, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i and ThinkBook 13s both offer screens with clear resolution and high brightness, which makes for comfortable viewing and sharp text and images. When it comes to engineering and design, their displays cover a wide range of colors, ensuring that designers see accurate and vibrant hues. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their screens fall short because the refresh rates are lower than what's ideal for smooth motion and fast-paced visuals.
Battery
11.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i has 11.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s 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.
Cost
$899
$1,000
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i has a price of $899 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.8
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
340.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
336.0 nits
11.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i are both good for general use.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i and Lenovo ThinkBook 13s are both equipped with solid processors, ample RAM, and high-quality IPS screens, making them suitable for a range of general use tasks. While the IdeaPad Slim 7i offers slightly better battery life and larger screen size for comfortable viewing, the ThinkBook 13s provides a higher-resolution touchscreen display for crisper visuals, is slightly more portable due to its smaller physical size and being lighter, and it comes with a more recent operating system right out of the box.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.4
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
9.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.3/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s both have integrated graphics (Intel Iris Xe) which are decent for light gaming and entry-level 3D applications but may struggle with more intensive tasks, and their screens have a standard refresh rate of 60Hz which is adequate for casual gaming but might not be as smooth for fast-paced games that benefit from higher refresh rates. Additionally, while both laptops have capable CPUs and good screen quality, demanding games and 3D applications typically require more powerful discrete graphics cards and faster screen refresh rates for optimal performance.
Engineering and Design
7.1
7.5
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i are both good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i is equipped with a potent processor and a high-quality integrated GPU, and it has a 14-inch screen that offers good color coverage and brightness, making it suitable for engineering and design pursuits. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s steps up with a stronger processor and superior screen resolution and color coverage in a slightly smaller and more portable 13.3-inch form factor, plus it also includes a touchscreen for those who prefer direct interaction with their designs.
Content Creation
7.7
7.8
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i 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
7.7
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i 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
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
2.9 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.5in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkBook 13s to have excellent portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
7.6
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i and Lenovo ThinkBook 13s 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 ThinkBook 13s compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i | Lenovo ThinkBook 13s |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$899 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2020 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.6'' x 8.2'' x 0.59'' | 11.7'' x 8.3'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.99 lbs | 2.9 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.62" | 11.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.2" | 8.3" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1165G7 | Intel i7-1260P | |
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 | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 60.7 Wh | 56 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 340 nits | 336 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.9/10 | 9.1/10 | |
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 | 8.4/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
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 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i
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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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The Verge
Monica Chin | July 2021
"The best thing about the ThinkBook 13S is that it’s a good deal. Business buyers looking for ThinkPad-level performance and software without ThinkPad pricing will probably find the ThinkBook a solid option. While nothing about it is really spectacular, it’s certainly unusual to see the ThinkBook’s screen resolution at a sub-$1,000 price, and its performance will be more than adequate for most office tasks. The generous port selection, 16:10 aspect ratio, physical webcam shutter, and clear audio are certainly icing on the cake."
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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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