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IdeaPad Slim 5x Gen 11 15 (Snapdragon X2 Plus X2P-42-100) vs ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel Core Ultra 7 255H)

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Quick verdict

  • IdeaPad Slim 5x Gen 11 15 (Snapdragon X2 Plus X2P-42-100) is better for good screen.
  • IdeaPad Slim 5x Gen 11 15 (Snapdragon X2 Plus X2P-42-100) leads on display.
  • IdeaPad Slim 5x Gen 11 15 (Snapdragon X2 Plus X2P-42-100) leads on battery and build.
  • IdeaPad Slim 5x Gen 11 15 (Snapdragon X2 Plus X2P-42-100) is the cheaper option at ₹1,27,163.

Computed from stored specifications, the published laptops scoring rules and recorded prices. Not an opinion.

Winners by area

Display IdeaPad Slim 5x Gen 11 15 (Snapdragon X2 Plus X2P-42-100)
Battery and build IdeaPad Slim 5x Gen 11 15 (Snapdragon X2 Plus X2P-42-100)

Specifications side by side

Spec
IdeaPad Slim 5x Gen 11 15 (Snapdragon X2 Plus X2P-42-100)
ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel Core Ultra 7 255H)
Overview
Type
Thin and light
Business
Operating system
Windows
Windows
OS edition
Windows 11 Home
Windows 11 Home
Model number
15Q8Y11 (83RL)
E16 Gen 3 (21SS)
Performance
Processor
Snapdragon X2 Plus X2P-42-100
Intel Core Ultra 7 255H
Processor brand
Qualcomm
Intel
CPU cores
6
—
Copilot+ PC
Yes
—
Graphics
Integrated graphics
Integrated graphics
Dedicated graphics
No
No
Memory and storage
RAM
16 GB
16 GB
RAM type
LPDDR5X-9523
DDR5-5600
RAM upgradeable
—
Yes
Storage
512 GB
512 GB
Storage type
SSD M.2 2242 PCIe Gen4 QLC
SSD M.2 2242 PCIe Gen4 TLC Opal
Display
Display size
15.3"
16"
Resolution
1920 x 1200
1920 x 1200
Display panel
IPS
IPS
Refresh rate
120 Hz (better)
60 Hz
Peak brightness
400 nits (better)
300 nits
Touchscreen
Yes
—
Battery and build
Charger
65 W
65 W
Weight
1.41 kg (better)
1.63 kg
Thickness
15.6 mm (better)
17.05 mm
Backlit keyboard
Yes
—
Colours
Cloud Grey
Eclipse Black
Connectivity and warranty
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 6
Ports
Right Side:; 2 x USB-A (USB 10Gbps), 1 always on; Power Button; Micro SD Card Reader; Left Side:; 2 x USB-C (USB 10Gbps) with Power Delivery 3.0 & DisplayPort 1.4; HDMI 2.1 (supports resolution up to 4K@60Hz); Headphone / mic combo; Novo button
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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IdeaPad Slim 5x Gen 11 15 (Snapdragon X2 Plus X2P-42-100)

₹1,27,163

ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel Core Ultra 7 255H)

₹1,65,962

Pros and cons

IdeaPad Slim 5x Gen 11 15 (Snapdragon X2 Plus X2P-42-100)

No stated figure stands out against similar models on Comparezi, either way.

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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