Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H vs Lenovo Thinkbook 14 Gen 9 - Ultra 5 210H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD
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| Feature |  Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H |  Lenovo Thinkbook 14 Gen 9 - Ultra 5 210H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 75,000 | KSh 93,000.00 |
| Display Size | 14 inches | 14-inch |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-13420H | Intel Core 5 210H |
| GPU | Intel UHD Graphics | Integrated Intel Graphics |
| RAM | 16GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 512GB | 512 GB |
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General
| Specification | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H | Lenovo Thinkbook 14 Gen 9 - Ultra 5 210H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Lenovo | Lenovo |
| Model | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H | ThinkBook 14 Gen 9 IRL |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | Clamshell laptop |
| Announced | — | 2025 |
| Color | — | Arctic Grey |
Design
| Specification | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H | Lenovo Thinkbook 14 Gen 9 - Ultra 5 210H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | — | 313.5 × 224 × 16.9 mm |
| Weight | — | Starting at 1.36 kg |
| Build Materials | — | Aluminium top and bottom |
Display
| Specification | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H | Lenovo Thinkbook 14 Gen 9 - Ultra 5 210H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Display Size | 14 inches | 14-inch |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1200 | 1920 × 1200 (WUXGA) |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Display Type | — | IPS anti-glare |
| Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 400 nits |
| Display Features | — | 16:10, 100% sRGB, TÜV Low Blue Light |
Performance
| Specification | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H | Lenovo Thinkbook 14 Gen 9 - Ultra 5 210H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-13420H | Intel Core 5 210H |
| CPU | 8 cores (4 performance + 4 efficiency), 12 threads, up to 4.6GHz | 8 cores (4 P-cores + 4 E-cores), 12 threads; up to 4.8 GHz; 12 MB Intel Smart Cache |
| GPU | Intel UHD Graphics | Integrated Intel Graphics |
| Graphics Memory | Shared system memory | Shared system memory |
| RAM Type | DDR5 | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM |
| Storage Type | — | M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H | Lenovo Thinkbook 14 Gen 9 - Ultra 5 210H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 16GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 512GB | 512 GB |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H | Lenovo Thinkbook 14 Gen 9 - Ultra 5 210H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | — | 48 Wh |
| Battery Life | — | Varies by workload and configuration |
| Charging | — | Rapid Charge supported |
| Power Adapter | — | 65 W USB-C AC adapter |
Software
| Specification | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H | Lenovo Thinkbook 14 Gen 9 - Ultra 5 210H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | — | Windows 11 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H | Lenovo Thinkbook 14 Gen 9 - Ultra 5 210H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax 2×2) |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | — | Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) |
Keyboard & Input
| Specification | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H | Lenovo Thinkbook 14 Gen 9 - Ultra 5 210H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus Support | No | — |
| Keyboard | — | 6-row keyboard |
| Keyboard Backlight | — | Backlit keyboard |
| Trackpad | — | Precision multi-touch touchpad |
| Fingerprint Reader | — | Fingerprint reader integrated with power button |
Ports
| Specification | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H | Lenovo Thinkbook 14 Gen 9 - Ultra 5 210H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| USB-C | USB-C ports | 1 × USB-C 10 Gbps plus 1 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 |
| HDMI | HDMI | HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | DisplayPort output over USB-C | DisplayPort via USB-C / Thunderbolt |
| USB-A | — | 2 × USB-A 5 Gbps |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | — | 1 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 |
| Memory Card Reader | — | SD card reader |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | — | 3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo jack |
| Other Ports | — | RJ-45 Ethernet; Kensington Nano security slot |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H | Lenovo Thinkbook 14 Gen 9 - Ultra 5 210H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Laptop | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H | Lenovo Thinkbook 14 Gen 9 – Ultra 5 210H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
Camera & Audio
| Specification | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H | Lenovo Thinkbook 14 Gen 9 - Ultra 5 210H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | — | FHD 1080p webcam with privacy shutter |
| Speakers | — | 2 × 2 W stereo speakers |
| Microphones | — | Dual-array microphones |
| Audio Features | — | Dolby Audio |
Additional Features
| Specification | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H | Lenovo Thinkbook 14 Gen 9 - Ultra 5 210H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Security | — | Firmware TPM 2.0; fingerprint reader; webcam privacy shutter |
| Cooling | — | Active fan cooling |
| Special Features | — | Dual SSD support |