HP Laptop 15-fd1010nax vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 (15ABR8)
Both laptops are very similar and suit the same kind of buyer: both have equally quick processors, 16 GB of memory and 15-inch screens, and both run Windows. The main difference: only the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 has a touchscreen.
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Key differences
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Performance
Evenly matched
Both stay smooth with lots of apps open, with 16 GB of memory each.
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Gaming
Evenly matched
Neither is made for modern games.
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Display
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 wins
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 has the better screen: 15.6" Full HD against 15.6" HD 250 nits.
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Battery life
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 wins
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 should last longer: up to 12 hours against up to 10.75 hours.
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Connectivity
Evenly matched
Much the same, except that only the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 has a card reader.
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Portability
Evenly matched
About the same to carry: 1.65 kg and 1.62 kg.
Other differences
- Touchscreen Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 wins
Only the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 has a touchscreen.
- Upgrades HP Laptop 15-fd1010nax wins
The HP Laptop 15-fd1010nax's memory can be upgraded later; the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3's is fixed.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP Laptop 15-fd1010nax if…
- You might want more memory later: you can add it yourself.
- You multitask a lot: its Intel Core 5 120U stays smooth with lots of apps and tabs open.
- You keep lots of tabs and apps open: it has 16 GB of memory.
Choose the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 if…
- You like to tap, scroll and sign things on screen: it has a touchscreen.
- You plug things in: it has an SD card reader (for camera cards).
- You're often away from a plug: it has the bigger battery (47 Wh).
Full spec comparison
On the specs both makers publish, these two are closely matched.
Green cells with a ✓ mark the better spec in that row. Tick "Show differences only" to hide the rows where they match.
Performance
The HP Laptop 15-fd1010nax is ahead on performance.
It can be upgraded, and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | HP Laptop 15-fd1010nax | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 (15ABR8) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 5 120U | Ryzen 7 7730U |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics | AMD Radeon Graphics |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory type | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Maximum memory | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Upgradeable (slots) | Soldered (not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage interface | PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD | — |
| Storage slots | — | 1 |
Screen
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 is ahead on the screen.
It has a touchscreen, and the HP Laptop 15-fd1010nax doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | HP Laptop 15-fd1010nax | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 (15ABR8) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | HD (1366 x 768) | Full HD (1920 x 1080) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Panel | LCD | IPS |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Variable refresh (VRR) | No | — |
| Brightness | 250 nits | — |
| Colour range | 45% NTSC | 45% NTSC |
| HDR | None | — |
| Finish | Matte | Matte |
| Touchscreen | No | Yes |
Battery and size
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 is ahead on battery and weight.
It has a bigger battery, and the HP Laptop 15-fd1010nax doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | HP Laptop 15-fd1010nax | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 (15ABR8) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 10.75 hours | Up to 12 hours |
| Battery capacity | 41 Wh | 47 Wh |
| Charger | 45 W | — |
| Charges via | AC smart pin (barrel) and USB-C (Power Delivery) | round-tip barrel and USB-C |
| Fast charging | 50% in 45 min | 2 hours of runtime from a 15-minute charge |
| Weight | 1.65 kg | 1.62 kg |
| Dimensions | 359.8 x 236 x 18.6 mm | 359.3 x 235 x 17.9 mm |
| Materials | Roundstooth texture matte cover and keyboard frame finish, textured base | PC-ABS lid and base |
| Durability | — | MIL-STD-810H |
| Colour | Jet black | Gray |
| Colours available | — | Abyss blue, Arctic grey, Frost blue |
Ports and wireless
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 is ahead on ports and wireless.
It has an SD card reader, and the HP Laptop 15-fd1010nax doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | HP Laptop 15-fd1010nax | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 (15ABR8) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-A 5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1), 1x USB-C 10Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 2; Power Delivery charging, DisplayPort 1.4b, Sleep and Charge), 1x HDMI 1.4b, 1x 3.5 mm headphone/mic combo, 1x AC smart pin (power) | 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (charging USB PD 45-65W, DisplayPort 1.2), 1x HDMI 1.4, 1x 3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo, 1x SD card reader, 1x round-tip power connector |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | None | None |
| External displays (max) | — | 2 |
| Card reader | None | SD |
| Ethernet | None | None |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Wi-Fi card | Realtek Wi-Fi 6 (2x2) | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | — |
| Mobile data | None | None |
Features
Both have much the same extras.
From the keyboard to the webcam and login, there is little between them.
| Spec | HP Laptop 15-fd1010nax | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 (15ABR8) |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 720p | 720p |
| Webcam privacy | physical shutter | physical shutter |
| Backlit keyboard | No | — |
| Keyboard | Full-size jet black keyboard with numeric keypad; mic mute key | 6-row keyboard, multimedia Fn keys, numeric keypad |
| Number pad | Yes | Yes |
| Touchpad | HP Imagepad | Mylar surface Precision TouchPad, 69 x 104 mm |
| Speakers | Dual speakers | 2x 1.5 W user-facing stereo speakers, Dolby Audio |
| Microphones | dual-array digital microphones | dual-microphone array |
| Pen | No | No |
| Security | Firmware TPM, Camera privacy shutter, Mic mute key | Firmware TPM 2.0, Administrator password, Power-on password, Hard disk password |
Software and model
Both run Windows.
So the same apps work on both, and they get the same kind of updates.
| Spec | HP Laptop 15-fd1010nax | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 (15ABR8) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
| Model number | D8WB0EA | — |
| Released | — | 2023 |