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Updated June 22, 2024·
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro offers a balance of performance and portability at a lower midrange price, making it suitable for general use and light engineering tasks with its 16GB RAM and Iris Xe graphics. Its 14-inch high-resolution touchscreen with a 16:10 aspect ratio is great for everyday tasks, and the laptop is lightweight and slim, enhancing its portability. However, it may not excel in intensive gaming or advanced 3D rendering due to its integrated graphics. On the other hand, the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i, while pricier, delivers superior performance with its dedicated Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU, which is beneficial for gaming, 3D modeling, and machine learning tasks. The larger 16-inch Mini LED display with a high refresh rate and resolution is excellent for detailed visual work and smooth video playback. It's also well-suited for engineering tasks with its powerful processor and ample RAM. The Yoga Pro 9i is slightly heavier and larger, which might affect its portability, but it offers a premium build quality and a comprehensive set of ports, including Thunderbolt 4. Ultimately, if you prioritize portability, general productivity, and budget, the IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is a solid choice. However, if you're looking for a laptop that can handle more demanding tasks like gaming or intensive engineering work and you're willing to carry a bit more weight and spend more, the Yoga Pro 9i would be the better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro
- Very good portability
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo Yoga 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 speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.3
8.1
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
395.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i is very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is good.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
6.1
7.7
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
7.0
8.7
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is good.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.4
8.3
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro 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
7.3
8.1
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i is very good for software development, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro 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
7.7
9.8
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
395.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
PerfectRec’s screen quality scores take into account various important factors that are relevant for different use cases.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.9 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has very good portability, while the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$799
$1,450
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has a price of $799 and the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i costs $1,450.
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Key similarities
Battery
8.5 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has 8.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i has 9 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.
Build Quality
7.8
7.4
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro and Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 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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Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$799 | $1,450 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | April 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.7'' x 0.62'' | 14.3'' x 10'' x 0.71'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.04 lbs | 4.95 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.29" | 14.28" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.74" | 9.98" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-11300H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8.5 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 60.7 Wh | 84 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | Mini LED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 3200 x 2000 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 90Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 395 nits | 400 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Allen Ngo | October 2021
"The main selling point of the IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro versus a regular IdeaPad Slim 7 is its faster Core H-series CPU. In reality, the Core i7-11370H is only marginally faster than the U-series Core i7-1165G7 to the point where most users are not likely to notice the benefits. The slight performance uptick comes at the cost of slightly higher power consumption as well meaning owners will have to deal with potentially warmer temperatures or louder fans to compensate. Unless if you happen to be a power user, then the regular non-Pro model will be more than enough. Once you go 90 Hz, you can't go back."
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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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