HP OmniBook 7 16 vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 16 (Intel 13th gen)
The HP OmniBook 7 16 is the better laptop on paper: it lasts longer on a charge, has more storage and has Thunderbolt or USB4. Pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 16 only if it matters to you that it has more memory and has an SD card reader.
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Key differences
- Battery life HP OmniBook 7 16 wins
The HP OmniBook 7 16 should last longer on a charge: it has a 70 Wh battery against 50 Wh.
- Storage HP OmniBook 7 16 wins
The HP OmniBook 7 16 has twice the storage: 1 TB against 512 GB.
- Memory Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 16 wins
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 16 has 24 GB of memory against 16 GB, so it has more room for big projects and heavy multitasking.
- Ports Depends on you
Only the HP OmniBook 7 16 has Thunderbolt or USB4, while only the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 16 has an SD card reader.
- Extras HP OmniBook 7 16 wins
Only the HP OmniBook 7 16 has a backlit keyboard.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP OmniBook 7 16 if…
- You work away from a plug: it should last longer on a charge (its maker claims up to 21.75 hours).
- You store lots of photos, videos or games: it has 1 TB of storage.
- You plug things in: it has Thunderbolt or USB4 (for fast docks and drives).
- You want a backlit keyboard, handy for typing in dim rooms.
Choose the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 16 if…
- You keep lots of tabs and apps open: 24 GB of memory gives it more room.
- You plug things in: it has an SD card reader (for camera cards).
- You carry your laptop a lot: it's the lighter of the two at 1.68 kg.
Full spec comparison
Add more laptopsThe HP OmniBook 7 16 leads on battery and weight and extras; elsewhere the two are closely matched. Highlighted values mark the better spec in each row, and you can hide the rows where they match.
Performance
Each laptop has its strengths on performance.
The HP OmniBook 7 16 has more storage, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 16 has more memory.
| Spec | HP OmniBook 7 16 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 16 (Intel 13th gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 5 225H | Intel Core i7-13620H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc 130T | Intel UHD Graphics |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 24 GB |
| Memory type | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-4800 |
| Maximum memory | 16 GB | 24 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Soldered (not upgradeable) | Partly upgradeable |
| Storage | 1 TB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage interface | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280 | PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2242 |
| Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
Screen
Both screens are closely matched.
Size, sharpness and smoothness are near enough the same, so neither has a real edge to look at.
| Spec | HP OmniBook 7 16 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 16 (Intel 13th gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16" | 16" |
| Resolution | Full HD+ (1920 x 1200) | Full HD+ (1920 x 1200) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Variable refresh (VRR) | No | — |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
| Colour range | 62.5% sRGB | 45% NTSC |
| HDR | None | None |
| Finish | Matte | Matte |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
Battery and size
Each laptop has its strengths on battery and weight.
The HP OmniBook 7 16 lasts longer on a charge and charges over USB-C, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 16 is a little lighter.
| Spec | HP OmniBook 7 16 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 16 (Intel 13th gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 21.75 hours | Up to 14 hours |
| Battery capacity | 70 Wh | 50 Wh |
| Charger | 100 W | 65 W |
| Charges via | USB-C | round tip |
| Fast charging | approximately 50% in 30 minutes | Rapid Charge Boost: 2 hours runtime from 15 minutes |
| Weight | 1.91 kg | 1.68 kg |
| Dimensions | 357.8 x 254.8 x 15 mm | 360 x 251 x 16.9-17.9 mm |
| Materials | Glacier silver aluminum, sandblasted anodized finish | aluminium top, PC-ABS bottom |
| Durability | US military-grade standard testing | MIL-STD-810H (21 tests) |
| Colour | Glacier silver | Luna Grey |
| Colours available | Glacier silver, Meteor silver | Luna Grey |
Ports and wireless
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 16 is ahead on ports and wireless.
The HP OmniBook 7 16 has Thunderbolt or USB4, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 16 has an SD card reader and has Wi-Fi 7.
| Spec | HP OmniBook 7 16 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 16 (Intel 13th gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-A 10 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 2), 1x USB-A 5 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1), 1x USB-C 10 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 2; charging, DisplayPort 1.4a, Sleep and Charge), 1x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C 40 Gbps; charging, DisplayPort 2.1, Sleep and Charge), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x 3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo | 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (USB PD 45-65W, DisplayPort 1.2), 1x HDMI 1.4, 1x 3.5 mm audio, 1x SD card reader, 1x round-tip power connector |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | None |
| External displays (max) | 2 | 2 |
| Card reader | None | SD |
| Ethernet | None | None |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Wi-Fi card | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (2x2) | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Mobile data | None | None |
Features
The HP OmniBook 7 16 is ahead on extras.
It has a backlit keyboard and has a sharper webcam, and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 16 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | HP OmniBook 7 16 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 16 (Intel 13th gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 5 MP + IR | 1080p + IR |
| Webcam privacy | physical shutter | physical shutter |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | No |
| Keyboard | Full-size, backlit, soft gray, numeric keypad | UK English, non-backlit, numeric keypad |
| Login | Face | Face |
| Number pad | Yes | Yes |
| Touchpad | HP Imagepad, Precision touchpad with multitouch gestures | Mylar, 75 x 120 mm |
| Speakers | Dual speakers, DTS:X Ultra, HP Audio Boost, Poly Studio | 2x 2 W, Dolby Audio |
| Microphones | dual-array digital microphones | dual-array |
| Pen | No | No |
| Security | TPM 2.0 (firmware), camera privacy shutter, mic mute key | firmware TPM 2.0, face recognition |
Software and model
Both run Windows.
So the same apps work on both, and they get the same kind of updates.
| Spec | HP OmniBook 7 16 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 16 (Intel 13th gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Model number | BG3G9EA | 83K2005DUK |
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |