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Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i • 15.6" FHD Laptop vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 3

Two of the most-reviewed laptops on Amazon.com, compared on our score, owner ratings and the specs that actually differ. Prices are not printed because they change daily; the buttons open the live listings.

Our verdict: the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i • 15.6" FHD Laptop

  • Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i • 15.6" FHD Laptop scores higher in our testing (9.2 vs 9.0 out of 10).
  • Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i • 15.6" FHD Laptop has far more owner reviews (713 vs 443), so its rating is the more reliable one.

Scores are ours (out of 10); ratings and review counts are pulled from Amazon.com at import time.

Specs side by side

SpecLenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i • 15.6" FHD LaptopMicrosoft Surface Laptop 3
Our score9.2 / 109.0 / 10
Amazon rating4.6 (713)4.5 (443)
BrandLenovoMicrosoft
Hard-Drive Size128 GB256 GB
Operating SystemWindows 11Windows 10 Home
Graphics CoprocessorIntel UHD GraphicsIntel Iris Plus
Graphics Ram TypeDDR5 SDRAMDDR4 SDRAM
Video OutputHDMIUSB-C with DisplayPort Alt Mode
Graphics DescriptionIntegratedIntegrated
Hard Disk DescriptionSSDSSD
Video ProcessorIntelIntel
Hard Disk InterfaceSolid StateSolid State

Highlighted rows are where the two differ.

Choose the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i • 15.6" FHD Laptop if…

  • you want the higher overall score in our testing
  • owner satisfaction matters most (4.6 stars)
  • hard-drive size of "128 GB" fits your setup
  • operating system of "Windows 11" fits your setup
  • graphics coprocessor of "Intel UHD Graphics" fits your setup

Choose the Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 if…

  • hard-drive size of "256 GB" fits your setup
  • operating system of "Windows 10 Home" fits your setup
  • graphics coprocessor of "Intel Iris Plus" fits your setup

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i • 15.6" FHD Laptop

What we like
  • Everyday Performance for Work and Study: Built with an Intel Processor N100 and LPDDR5 4 GB RAM, this laptop delivers smooth responsiveness for daily tasks like web browsing, documents, video calls, and light multitasking—ideal for students, remote work, and home use.
  • Large 15.6” FHD Display With Eye Comfort: The 15.6-inch Full HD LCD display features a 16:10 aspect ratio and up to 88% active area ratio, offering more vertical viewing space for work and study, while TÜV-certified Low Blue Light helps reduce eye strain during long sessions.
  • Lightweight Design With Military-Grade Durability: Designed to be up to 10% slimmer than the previous generation, this IdeaPad Slim 3i combines a thin, portable profile with MIL-STD-810H military-grade durability to handle daily travel, commutes, and mobile use with confidence.
  • Fast Charging and All-Day Mobility: Stay productive on the move with a larger battery and Rapid Charge Boost, delivering up to 2 hours of use from a 15-minute charge—ideal for busy schedules, travel days, and working away from outlets.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 3

What we like
  • Clean, Elegant Design: Thin and light, starting at just 2.79 pounds, Surface Laptop 3 is easy to carry
  • Choose from rich tone-on-tone color combinations: new Sandstone, plus Matte Black, Cobalt Blue, and Platinum
  • Improved speed and performance to do what you want, with the latest processors: Surface Laptop 3 is up to 2 times faster than Surface Laptop 2
  • More ways to connect, with USB-C and USB-A ports for connecting to displays, docking stations and more, as well as accessory charging

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