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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 is often significantly less expensive, offering good performance for general use, moderate 3D and machine learning tasks, and some engineering applications. It's slightly heavier and larger, but has a high refresh rate screen and solid build quality. The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i, on the other hand, is often significantly more expensive but provides better performance for intensive 3D, machine learning, and engineering tasks, and has a superior Mini LED display. It's lighter and has longer battery life, making it more portable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Slim 7 16
- The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i.
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
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
500.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
618.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is very good for general use, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 is good.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i boasts a high-resolution Mini LED display, twice the storage, and double the memory compared to the Lenovo Slim 7 16, making it outstanding for demanding multitasking and vibrant screen quality. However, the Slim 7 16 offers slightly better portability due to its larger, heavier build, which could be a deciding factor for those prioritizing ease of carrying over enhanced screen details and multitasking capabilities.
Gaming and AI
6.6
7.6
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 is only fair.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i surpasses the Slim 7 16 in gaming and 3D tasks, largely thanks to its better GPU, the Nvidia RTX 4050, in comparison to the RTX 3050 found in the Slim 7 16, allowing for higher-quality graphics rendering and performance. Moreover, the Slim Pro 9i's Mini LED screen not only offers higher screen quality with vivid colors and sharpness but also the same high refresh rate as the Slim 7 16, making it well-suited for smooth and visually striking gaming experiences.
Engineering and Design
7.5
8.9
7.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
4.3/10
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 Slim 7 16 is good.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i boasts superior CPU, double the RAM, and a more powerful GPU than the Lenovo Slim 7 16, complemented by a higher resolution Mini LED display which outshines the latter's IPS screen in terms of brightness and color coverage, making it excellent for engineering and design work.
Content Creation
7.6
8.5
7.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
2560 x 1600
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 Slim 7 16 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
7.6
8.3
7.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
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 Slim 7 16 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
8.3
9.6
16.0in
SIZE
14.5in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
500.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
618.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has a better screen than the Lenovo Slim 7 16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize a vibrant and clear display for everyday tasks and professional design work, the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i excels due to its combination of superior resolution, panel technology, and higher brightness, ensuring sharp images and vivid colors. The Slim 7 16 still offers very good quality for these tasks with its admirable display but falls short of the Pro 9i's peak performance and color range. However, both laptops are not ideal for gaming or 3D applications as their screens have lower refresh rates, which means less fluid motion and slower response times compared to models designed specifically for these activities.
Battery
9.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has 9.5 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.
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Key similarities
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.5in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i and Lenovo Slim 7 16 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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 Slim 7 16 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,440
$1,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has a price of $1,440 and the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i costs $1,500.
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How the Lenovo Slim 7 16 and the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Slim 7 16 | Lenovo Slim Pro 9i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,440 | $1,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.7'' x 0.69'' | 12.9'' x 9.6'' x 0.85'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.6 lbs | 3.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.01" | 12.9" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.68" | 9.64" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS | Intel i7-13705H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9.5 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 75 Wh | 75 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14.5" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | Mini LED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 3072 x 1920 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 500 nits | 618 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.6/10 | 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 | 7/10 | 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 | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Lenovo Slim 7 16
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Eric Grevstad | March 2022
"At $1,011, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro is a real bargain among full-sized laptops, with a handsome 16-inch, 16:10 aspect ratio touch screen, a speedy CPU, a comfortable keyboard, ample memory, and a roomy solid-state drive. It's not a blazing gaming rig or mobile workstation, but it doesn't pretend to be. Its biggest negative is that it may be hard to find—during our review, it sold out and was marked "Temporarily Unavailable" on Lenovo's site."
Lenovo Slim Pro 9i
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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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