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Updated January 10, 2024·
For general use and portability, the Lenovo Slim 7 16 is less expensive, lighter, has a higher refresh rate display for smoother visuals, offers better battery life, and good overall performance. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkPad P16, although more expensive and heavier, provides superior build quality, keyboard experience, and advanced GPU capabilities suitable for engineering tasks, 3D rendering, and machine learning. The ThinkPad P16 also has a higher-resolution display, but lacks a touchscreen and comes with a lower refresh rate. Evaluate the importance of touchscreen and display smoothness versus professional-grade graphics and build quality for your specific needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Slim 7 16
- Good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad P16
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good battery life
- Excellent speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.5
8.3
7.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 is good.
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 offers a balanced combination for engineering and design with its AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, along with a high-resolution IPS touchscreen display, but it's more portable and has a quieter operating noise, making it suitable for mobile work environments. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 stands out with a more powerful Intel CPU and Nvidia RTX A1000 GPU, a superior screen with higher resolution and color accuracy, which are crucial for demanding engineering tasks, but it's heavier and less portable, with a focus on performance over mobility.
Content Creation
7.6
8.2
7.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 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
8.4
7.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 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
8.2
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
500.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
569.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Lenovo Slim 7 16 and ThinkPad P16 offer clear, crisp visuals with ample resolution and brightness, ensuring that whether you're browsing the web, watching videos, or working with documents, the display provides an enjoyable experience. These models are also well-suited for engineering and design, featuring displays with wide color gamuts that accurately reproduce a broad spectrum of colors, essential for tasks requiring precise color work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, they fall short due to lower refresh rates, which means less fluid motion and responsiveness compared to displays optimized for these activities.
Portability
Good
Poor
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
6.5 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.2in
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has good portability, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
8.5
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has 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
$591
$1,449
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has a price of $591 and the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 costs $1,449.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
8.0
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
500.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
569.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad P16 to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 is good.
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 offers a balance for general use with its powerful AMD processor, ample RAM for multitasking, and quality IPS screen with high brightness, making it portable with decent battery life. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkPad P16, with a potent Intel processor and higher-resolution screen, excels in tasks that demand more processing power and detailed visuals, yet it is less portable due to its weight and size, although it compensates with longer battery life.
Gaming and AI
6.6
6.9
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and Lenovo Slim 7 16 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 is equipped with an Nvidia RTX 3050 and a higher screen refresh rate of 165, making it serviceable for gaming and 3D applications, but the Lenovo ThinkPad P16's Nvidia RTX A1000 GPU and superior screen quality give it an edge for more demanding gaming and 3D work, despite its lower screen refresh rate of 60.
Battery
9.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has 10 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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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo Slim 7 16 | Lenovo ThinkPad P16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$591 | $1,449 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | July 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.7'' x 0.69'' | 14.3'' x 10.5'' x 1.2'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.6 lbs | 6.5 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.01" | 14.3" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.68" | 10.5" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS | Intel i7-12800HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 4 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9.5 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 75 Wh | 94 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 3840 x 2400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 500 nits | 569 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.6/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 3 | |
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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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."
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Eric Grevstad | February 2023
"It's only a few months since we gave the MSI CreatorPro X17 one of our rare 4.5-star ratings and our top mobile workstation honor, but the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 matches that achievement in a more premium overall build. Ultimately, its build quality, screen, and keyboard give our latest Editors' Choice nod to the Lenovo—it's enough of a monster on almost all fronts that it simply cannot be ignored."
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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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