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Updated March 14, 2024·
When choosing between the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, consider your needs. If saving money is a priority and you're engaging in everyday tasks like web browsing, the IdeaPad may serve you well, while also offering a decent performance. However, if you're looking for a more premium build, possibly lighter weight, and potentially better business features, the ThinkBook could justify the higher cost. For activities such as video editing or running complex software, the ThinkBook might provide better performance. Always compare battery life and portability if you're often on the move. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Excellent portability
- Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.3
7.9
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
395.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro are both good for general use, though the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is somewhat better.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro, with its high-quality CPU and ample RAM, offers a smooth experience for everyday tasks and multimedia usage, complemented by its sharp screen, while its battery life ensures it can go for hours without a charge, making it ideal for users needing a balance between performance and mobility. The ThinkBook 13x's lightweight design and solid build quality, along with reliable CPU and sufficient RAM, make it a good choice for professionals on the go who require durability, good screen quality, and battery life without sacrificing too much computing power.
Engineering and Design
7.0
7.9
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro are both good for engineering and design, though the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is somewhat better.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro, with a robust CPU, ample RAM, high-quality GPU, and a superior screen, excels in handling the demanding software used in engineering and design. Meanwhile, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, while slightly less powerful, is more portable and has a high-quality keyboard, making it suitable for engineers and designers who value mobility and comfortable typing above raw power.
Content Creation
7.4
8.0
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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
7.9
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro are both good for software development, though the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is somewhat better.
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
8.2
14.0in
SIZE
13.5in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
395.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro and Lenovo ThinkBook 13x likely have high resolution and brightness with panels that render colors vividly, making them excellent for general use and detailed work in engineering and design. Both probably cover a wide range of color gamuts, ensuring that designers see accurate colors. However, for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is crucial, their screens probably have lower refresh rates, which can result in less fluid visuals.
Portability
Very Good
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
13.5in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has excellent portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$799
$1,399
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has a price of $799 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x costs $1,399.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.1
6.6
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.3/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro, with a superior GPU and higher screen refresh rate, offers a smoother and more visually appealing gaming and 3D experience compared to the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, which, while still capable, may deliver less graphic performance and a less responsive display due to its more modest GPU and lower refresh rate. Although both have quality CPUs and screens, these factors are secondary to the fluidity and detail in gaming and 3D tasks rendered by the GPU and refresh rate.
Battery
8.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has 8.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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.
Build Quality
7.8
7.6
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro and Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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 Pro and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro | Lenovo ThinkBook 13x |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$799 | $1,399 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | January 30, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.7'' x 0.62'' | 11.6'' x 8.1'' x 0.5'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.04 lbs | 2.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.29" | 11.6" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.74" | 8.1" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-11300H | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H | |
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 | 8.5 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 60.7 Wh | 74 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 13.5" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 2880 x 1920 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 90Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 395 nits | 500 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.8/10 | 9.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 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 | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
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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