Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15.6" Laptop

The IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 is the stronger machine: 16 GB of RAM, a 512 GB SSD, a 16:10 WUXGA IPS panel and a Core Ultra 5 put it a clear step above the Slim 3. The Slim 3 pairs a Ryzen 5 with only 8 GB of RAM and a 256 GB drive on a dimmer 16:9 TN screen, so it suits light web and document work. Owners rate the Slim 3i well at 4.7 from 53 ratings; the Slim 3 has no comparable owner feedback here. Buy the 3i unless the budget is tight and the workload is basic.

• Choose the IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 if you want 16 GB of RAM, a 512 GB SSD and a sharper 16:10 IPS screen for real multitasking.
• Choose the IdeaPad Slim 3 if your work is browsing, email and documents and you want a simple AMD-based Windows laptop.