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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i, with its Mini LED touchscreen and higher screen refresh rate, offers a better visual experience and is more suitable for tasks that benefit from a high-quality display, such as creative work. It also has a more powerful graphics card, making it better for gaming and 3D tasks. However, it's more expensive and has shorter battery life. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 provides longer battery life and a more durable build, making it ideal for long-lasting use and professional environments. It's also less expensive, but it has a less powerful GPU and a non-touchscreen display, which may be less appealing for creative tasks. Consider the Slim Pro 9i for premium display quality and gaming, and the ThinkPad P16 for professional durability and value. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i
- Good for gaming and AI
- Best in class overall display quality
- Good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad P16
- Very good battery life
- Excellent speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.6
6.9
6.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.9
8.3
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
6.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i and Lenovo ThinkPad P16 are both very good for engineering and design, though the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is somewhat better.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i stands out for engineering and design with its higher RAM and advanced GPU, beneficial for intensive tasks, and its Mini LED screen that offers exceptional color accuracy and brightness, while the larger and heavier Lenovo ThinkPad P16 also offers a powerful CPU and GPU combo but distinguishes itself with a larger, high-resolution IPS display for detailed work, albeit with reduced portability and a more muted screen quality compared to the Slim Pro 9i.
Screen Quality
9.6
8.2
14.5in
SIZE
16.0in
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
618.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
569.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i excels in screen quality for general use and engineering with its high-resolution and bright display, providing sharp images and vibrant colors, which are further enhanced by its wide color gamuts ensuring accurate color reproduction crucial for design work. However, its lower refresh rate may not be ideal for gaming or 3D applications where smoother motion is essential. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 also offers a very good display for everyday and professional design tasks, yet falls short for gaming and 3D work due to a similar limitation in refresh rate.
Battery
6.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has 6 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.
Portability
Good
Poor
14.5in
SIZE
16.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
6.5 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
1.2in
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has good portability, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,600
$1,449
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has a price of $1,600 and the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 costs $1,449.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.5
8.0
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
618.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
569.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i and Lenovo ThinkPad P16 are both very good for general use.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i stands out for general use due to its lighter weight and higher portability, coupled with a strong CPU and ample RAM that ensure smooth performance for typical tasks; additionally, it features a high-quality Mini LED display which is conducive to a vibrant viewing experience. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkPad P16, while it offers a larger screen with excellent resolution and more robust build quality, is less portable and has a bulkier design, making it a better fit for users who prioritize screen real estate and build over the ease of carrying their device around.
Content Creation
8.5
8.2
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i and Lenovo ThinkPad P16 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.
Software Development
8.3
8.4
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and Lenovo Slim Pro 9i are both very 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
8.0
8.5
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and Lenovo Slim Pro 9i both have very 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 9i and the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Slim Pro 9i | Lenovo ThinkPad P16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,600 | $1,449 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | July 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.9'' x 9.6'' x 0.85'' | 14.3'' x 10.5'' x 1.2'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.7 lbs | 6.5 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.9" | 14.3" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.64" | 10.5" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13705H | Intel i7-12800HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 4 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 75 Wh | 94 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.5" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | Mini LED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3072 x 1920 | 3840 x 2400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 618 nits | 569 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 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 | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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PCWorld
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."
Lenovo ThinkPad P16
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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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