Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H vs Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential - Core i5-12450HX,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB
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Lenovo Legion 5, Core i7-13650HX, 24GB RAM, RTX 5050 8GBKSh 185,000.00
Lenovo Legion 5i Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD RTX 5060 8GBKSh 245,000.00
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i7-13420HKSh 85,000
Lenovo Yoga 7 16IML9, Core Ultra 7 155UKSh 140,000
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| Feature | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H |  Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential - Core i5-12450HX,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display Size | 14 inches | 15.6-inch |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-13420H | Intel Core i5-12450HX |
| GPU | Intel UHD Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 16GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 512GB | 512 GB |
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General
| Specification | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H | Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential - Core i5-12450HX,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Lenovo | Lenovo |
| Model | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H | Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9E Essential |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | Gaming laptop |
| Announced | — | 2024 |
| Color | — | Luna Grey |
Design
| Specification | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H | Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential - Core i5-12450HX,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | — | 359.3 × 236 × 19.9–22.95 mm |
| Weight | — | Starting at 1.77 kg |
| Build Materials | — | PC-ABS top and bottom |
Display
| Specification | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H | Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential - Core i5-12450HX,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display Size | 14 inches | 15.6-inch |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1200 | 1920 × 1080 (FHD) |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Display Type | — | IPS anti-glare |
| Refresh Rate | — | 144 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 300 nits |
| Display Features | — | 16:9, 100% sRGB, 1000:1 contrast, 88% active-area ratio |
Performance
| Specification | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H | Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential - Core i5-12450HX,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-13420H | Intel Core i5-12450HX |
| 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 4.4 GHz; 12 MB Intel Smart Cache |
| GPU | Intel UHD Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU |
| Graphics Memory | Shared system memory | 6 GB GDDR6 |
| RAM Type | DDR5 | DDR5-4800 SO-DIMM |
| Storage Type | — | M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H | Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential - Core i5-12450HX,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 16GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 512GB | 512 GB |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H | Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential - Core i5-12450HX,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | — | 3-cell 57 Wh |
| Battery Life | — | Up to 6 hours (Lenovo target; usage-dependent) |
| Charging | — | Rapid Charge Pro: up to 50% in 30 minutes |
| Power Adapter | — | 135 W Slim Tip AC adapter |
Software
| Specification | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H | Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential - Core i5-12450HX,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | — | Windows 11 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H | Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential - Core i5-12450HX,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax 2×2) |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Ethernet | — | Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) |
Keyboard & Input
| Specification | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H | Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential - Core i5-12450HX,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus Support | No | No |
| Keyboard | — | 6-row keyboard with numeric keypad |
| Keyboard Backlight | — | White backlight |
| Trackpad | — | Precision multi-touch touchpad |
Ports
| Specification | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H | Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential - Core i5-12450HX,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| USB-C | USB-C ports | 1 × USB-C with DisplayPort 1.4 and USB PD |
| HDMI | HDMI | HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | DisplayPort output over USB-C | DisplayPort via USB-C |
| USB-A | — | 3 × USB-A |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | — | No |
| Memory Card Reader | — | No |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | — | 3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo jack |
| Other Ports | — | Power connector |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H | Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential - Core i5-12450HX,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Laptop | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H | Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential – Core i5-12450HX,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB |
Camera & Audio
| Specification | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H | Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential - Core i5-12450HX,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | — | HD 720p webcam with electronic privacy shutter |
| Speakers | — | 2 × 2 W stereo speakers |
| Microphones | — | Dual-array microphones |
| Audio Features | — | Realtek HD Audio; Nahimic Audio |
Additional Features
| Specification | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H | Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential - Core i5-12450HX,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Security | — | Firmware TPM 2.0; electronic camera shutter |
| Cooling | — | Dual-fan gaming cooling |
| Special Features | — | NVIDIA DLSS; Dynamic Boost 2.0 |
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