Laptops · head to head
IdeaPad Slim 3 Gen 8 15 (AMD Ryzen 5 7520U) vs ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel Core Ultra 7 255H)
Quick verdict
- ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel Core Ultra 7 255H) leads on display.
- IdeaPad Slim 3 Gen 8 15 (AMD Ryzen 5 7520U) leads on battery and build.
- IdeaPad Slim 3 Gen 8 15 (AMD Ryzen 5 7520U) is the cheaper option at ₹70,490.
Computed from stored specifications, the published laptops scoring rules and recorded prices. Not an opinion.
Winners by area
Display
ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel Core Ultra 7 255H)
Battery and build
IdeaPad Slim 3 Gen 8 15 (AMD Ryzen 5 7520U)
Specifications side by side
Spec
IdeaPad Slim 3 Gen 8 15 (AMD Ryzen 5 7520U)
ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel Core Ultra 7 255H)
Overview
Type
Everyday
Business
Operating system
Windows
Windows
OS edition
Windows 11 Home
Windows 11 Home
Office included
Microsoft Office Home 2024
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Model number
15AMN8 (82XQ)
E16 Gen 3 (21SS)
Performance
Processor
AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
Intel Core Ultra 7 255H
Processor brand
AMD
Intel
CPU cores
4
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Graphics
AMD Radeon 610M
Integrated graphics
Dedicated graphics
No
No
Memory and storage
RAM
16 GB
16 GB
RAM type
LPDDR5-5500
DDR5-5600
RAM upgradeable
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Yes
Storage
512 GB
512 GB
Storage type
SSD M.2 2242 PCIe QLC
SSD M.2 2242 PCIe Gen4 TLC Opal
Display
Display size
15.6"
16"
Resolution
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1200
Display panel
TN
IPS
Refresh rate
60 Hz
60 Hz
Peak brightness
250 nits
300 nits (better)
Battery and build
Battery
47 Wh
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Charger
65 W
65 W
Weight
1.6 kg (better)
1.63 kg
Thickness
17.7 mm
17.05 mm (better)
Backlit keyboard
Yes
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Colours
Arctic Grey
Eclipse Black
Connectivity and warranty
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6
Wi-Fi 6
Ports
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (full function); 2 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1; HDMI 1.4; SD card reader; Headphone / mic combo; DC-in
USB C (Thunderbolt 4, USB 40Gbps) with power delivery 3.1 & DisplayPort 2.1; USB-C (USB 20Gbps) with power delivery 3.1 & DisplayPort 1.4; USB-A (USB 10Gbps); USB-A (USB 5Gbps); Ethernet (RJ45); HDMI 2.1 (supports resolution up to 4K@60Hz); Headphone / mic combo
Warranty
1 year
1 year
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Price and availability
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Pros and cons
IdeaPad Slim 3 Gen 8 15 (AMD Ryzen 5 7520U)
- Con: Dimmer screen than 80% of the 35 everyday laptops on Comparezi that state it (250 nits)
ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel Core Ultra 7 255H)
- Pro: RAM can be upgraded later
- Con: Heavier than 81% of the 11 business laptops on Comparezi that state it (1.63 kg)
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