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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 offers a dedicated Nvidia graphics card and a higher refresh rate screen, making it better suited for intensive tasks such as 3D rendering and gaming. Its larger screen and color coverage could benefit creative work as well, but it is heavier and thus less portable compared to the ThinkBook 13s. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s, on the other hand, is lighter and offers solid performance for general use with good battery life and portability. It doesn't have a dedicated graphics card, so it's not ideal for gaming or highly demanding graphics tasks. Both laptops are similarly priced and have touchscreen capabilities with high-resolution displays, but the choice ultimately comes down to whether you need a more powerful laptop for specialized tasks or a more portable one for everyday usage. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Slim 7 16
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s
- Excellent portability
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.3
7.2
16.0in
SIZE
13.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
500.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
336.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the Lenovo Slim 7 16 offers a vibrant display with high resolution and brightness, making it ideal for everyday tasks and media consumption. Its display has wide color coverage, which benefits engineering and design professionals who require accurate color representation for their work. However, the lower refresh rate hinders its performance for Gaming and 3D applications, where smooth motion and fast image updates are crucial.
Battery
9.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has 9.5 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.
Portability
Good
Excellent
16.0in
SIZE
13.3in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s has excellent portability, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,440
$1,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has a price of $1,440 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.8
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
500.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
336.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s and Lenovo Slim 7 16 are both good for general use.
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 is well-suited for general use due to its powerful AMD Ryzen CPU and ample RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking and fast performance, along with a high-quality IPS display providing crisp visuals and a large screen for comfortable viewing, but it is less portable and has a shorter battery life compared to the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s, which is also equipped for general use with a strong Intel i7 CPU, RAM capacity for effortless multitasking, and a highly portable design featuring a lighter weight and longer battery life that enhances its utility for on-the-go users. The ThinkBook's IPS display provides slightly better color accuracy and sharpness, albeit on a smaller screen, making it a balance between mobility and screen quality.
Gaming and AI
6.6
6.4
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.3/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and Lenovo ThinkBook 13s are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo Slim 7 16's suitability for gaming and 3D comes from its Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and a screen refresh rate of 165 Hz, which are ideal for these purposes, whereas the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s has an integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU and a lower refresh rate of 60 Hz, making it less optimal for such tasks despite having a high-quality screen and a capable CPU.
Engineering and Design
7.5
7.5
7.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s and Lenovo Slim 7 16 are both good for engineering and design.
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
7.6
7.8
7.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s and Lenovo Slim 7 16 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
7.6
7.7
7.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s and Lenovo Slim 7 16 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.
Build Quality
7.8
7.6
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 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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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo Slim 7 16 | Lenovo ThinkBook 13s |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,440 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.7'' x 0.69'' | 11.7'' x 8.3'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.6 lbs | 2.9 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.01" | 11.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.68" | 8.3" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9.5 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 75 Wh | 56 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 500 nits | 336 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.6/10 | 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 | 7/10 | 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 | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 0 | |
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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Lenovo Slim 7 16
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PCMag
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 ThinkBook 13s
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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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