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The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i offers better performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming thanks to its higher-end processor and dedicated graphics card, making it a good choice for intensive engineering tasks and gaming. However, it's heavier and has a shorter battery life than the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga, which might not be as suitable if portability is a priority. The ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga, on the other hand, is lighter, has a longer battery life, and is generally more portable, but it's less powerful due to its integrated graphics and lower-tier processor, which might limit performance for demanding applications. The ThinkPad might be a better choice for general use, including office work and media consumption, where portability and battery life are more critical than raw performance. Give Feedback
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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 speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga
- Excellent portability
Key differences
General Use
8.5
7.2
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
618.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
451.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is very good for general use, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is good.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i boasts superior CPU and RAM, a Mini LED screen with higher resolution and brightness, and enhanced GPU which makes it better suited for more demanding tasks, but has a shorter battery life and is less portable than the ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga, which offers a decent performance with very good battery life and excellent portability, making it a great option for on-the-go use.
Gaming and AI
7.6
6.0
6.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.1/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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
6.7
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
6.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is only fair.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is excellent for engineering and design due, in part, to its powerful Intel i7 CPU, ample 32GB RAM, and a high-performing Nvidia GPU which are all crucial for resource-intensive tasks, complemented by a premium Mini LED screen with impressive resolution and color accuracy.
Content Creation
8.5
7.3
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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
8.3
7.3
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is very good for software development, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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
9.6
7.3
14.5in
SIZE
13.5in
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
618.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
451.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i excels in screen quality for general use and engineering due to its high resolution and brightness, complemented by wide color gamuts, which ensure vibrant and accurate color reproduction. This makes it excellent for visual clarity and detail-oriented tasks like photo editing or CAD work. However, for gaming and 3D, despite its resolution and panel quality, it falls short as its refresh rate isn't high enough to deliver the smooth motion that gamers often seek. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga, while still offering good resolution and brightness for general tasks and sufficient color accuracy for engineering, doesn't match the superior display of the Slim Pro 9i. Nonetheless, it also lacks the high refresh rate needed for optimal gaming and 3D applications.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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
14.5in
SIZE
13.5in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.4in
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has excellent portability, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,500
$725
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has a price of $1,500 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga costs $725.
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Build Quality
8.0
8.0
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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 X1 Titanium Yoga compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Slim Pro 9i | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,500 | $725 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.9'' x 9.6'' x 0.85'' | 11.7'' x 9.2'' x 0.45'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.7 lbs | 2.54 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.9" | 11.71" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.64" | 9.16" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13705H | Intel i5-1130G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 75 Wh | 44.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.5" | 13.5" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | Mini LED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3072 x 1920 | 2256 x 1504 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 618 nits | 451 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 9.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 9.1/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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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."
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga
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Tom Brant | April 2021
"The ThinkPad X1 Titanium is a showcase of what Lenovo thinks business computing will look like in the near future. People want thinner, lighter laptops with high-quality screens and enough computing power to get their work done. The X1 Titanium achieves these goals with some controversial but innovative design choices, including a redesigned keyboard and a pared-down port selection."
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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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