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The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is somewhat less expensive, has an AMD Ryzen processor and an Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, which is capable but not the latest in terms of performance. Its screen is an IPS panel with good color accuracy and a moderately high resolution. On the other hand, the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i costs more, boasts a higher amount of RAM, an Intel processor, and a newer Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU for better performance, especially in engineering and 3D tasks. It has a Mini LED display with a higher resolution and brightness, making it superior for visual work but will be slightly less portable due to its weight. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Best in class overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7
7.6
4.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is only fair.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is suited for gaming and 3D due to its capable Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and high-refresh-rate screen, although its screen quality and CPU are less impressive than the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i, which boasts a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and superior Mini LED display, along with a faster screen refresh rate which enhances its gaming and 3D performance even further.
Engineering and Design
7.7
8.9
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
4.8/10
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 Pro 7 14 is good.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is excellent for engineering and design due to its more powerful CPU and GPU as well as double the RAM, which greatly boosts performance for demanding tasks. In contrast, the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14, while still good, has a less capable CPU, GPU, and half the RAM which means it may be slower in intensive applications but might be slightly more portable due to its lower weight.
Software Development
7.8
8.3
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is very good for software development, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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
7.4
9.6
14.5in
SIZE
14.5in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
334.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
618.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has a better screen than the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 offers a balance of resolution and brightness for daily tasks, but lacks the high refresh rates desired by gamers. The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i stands out with exceptional resolution, brightness, and color accuracy, making it ideal for professionals in engineering and design. However, neither model meets the gaming and 3D requirement for high refresh rates, which is crucial for smooth motion and gameplay.
Battery
12.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has 12 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.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.5in
SIZE
14.5in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has very good portability, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,200
$1,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has a price of $1,200 and the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i costs $1,500.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.0
8.5
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
334.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
618.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i and Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 are both very good for general use.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 garners its suitability for general use from a balanced mix of CPU and RAM that can handle everyday tasks, a high-quality IPS screen, and a combination of portability with good battery life. Conversely, the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i elevates the experience with a more powerful CPU, double the RAM for more demanding applications, and an exceptionally vibrant Mini LED screen, albeit with a slight tradeoff in battery life and weight.
Content Creation
8.0
8.5
7.9/10
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 and Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 are both very 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.
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 Pro 7 14 has 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 Slim Pro 7 14 and the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 | Lenovo Slim Pro 9i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,200 | $1,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.9'' x 8.9'' x 0.61'' | 12.9'' x 9.6'' x 0.85'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.5 lbs | 3.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.91" | 12.9" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.92" | 9.64" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | 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 | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 12 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 73 Wh | 75 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.5" | 14.5" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | Mini LED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 3072 x 1920 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 90Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 334 nits | 618 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.4/10 | 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 | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
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 | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Matthew S. Smith | May 2023
"The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 is an attractive, portable laptop that’s ideal if you need a combination of CPU and GPU performance. It also nails the fundamentals with solid connectivity, an enjoyable keyboard, a large touchpad, and top-notch webcam. Display quality is a weakness, but it’s an acceptable compromise for the laptop’s extremely competitive $1,199 MSRP. The Slim Pro 7 is a versatile, affordable laptop and hard to beat for the price."
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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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