Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15.6" N150 vs Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4

The ThinkBook 14 G4 is the stronger machine: a 10-core 13th Gen Core i7, 16 GB DDR4 and a 256 GB SSD handle real multitasking, and the 14-inch body weighs about 3.15 lb with a rated 8.2 hours of battery. The IdeaPad Slim 3 15ITN9 runs Intel's low-end N150 with 8 GB RAM and 128 GB of eMMC-class storage, so it suits light browsing, email and schoolwork on a bigger 15.6-inch screen with a numpad. Owners rate the IdeaPad slightly higher (4.6 vs 4.3), but the ThinkBook's business security (TPM 2.0, privacy shutter, Kensington lock) and faster CPU make it the better long-term buy for work.

• Choose the IdeaPad Slim 3 if you want a larger 15.6-inch screen with a number pad for basic everyday tasks and don't need heavy multitasking.
• Choose the ThinkBook 14 G4 if you need real processing power, more memory and storage, and business security features in a lighter 14-inch chassis.