HP OmniBook 7 16 vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 (16IRH10)
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 only if it matters to you that it has more memory and has an SD card reader.
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Key differences
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Performance
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 wins
Same class of processor, but the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 has more memory (24 GB against 16 GB).
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Gaming
HP OmniBook 7 16 wins
The HP OmniBook 7 16's built-in graphics manages light and older games, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3's built-in graphics isn't made for games.
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Display
Evenly matched
Closely matched screens: 16" Full HD 300 nits against 16" Full HD 300 nits.
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Battery life
HP OmniBook 7 16 wins
The HP OmniBook 7 16 should last longer: up to 21.75 hours against up to 14 hours.
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Connectivity
HP OmniBook 7 16 wins
The HP OmniBook 7 16 is better connected. Only it has Thunderbolt/USB4.
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Portability
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 wins
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 is easier to carry at 1.68 kg, against 1.91 kg.
Other differences
- 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 wins
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 has 24 GB of memory against 16 GB, so it has more room for big projects and heavy multitasking.
- 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 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
The HP OmniBook 7 16 leads on battery and weight and extras; elsewhere the two are closely matched.
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Performance
Each laptop has its strengths on performance.
The HP OmniBook 7 16 has more storage, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 has more memory.
| Spec | HP OmniBook 7 16 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 (16IRH10) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (16IRH10) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 is a little lighter.
| Spec | HP OmniBook 7 16 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 (16IRH10) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 is ahead on ports and wireless.
The HP OmniBook 7 16 has Thunderbolt or USB4, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 has an SD card reader and has Wi-Fi 7.
| Spec | HP OmniBook 7 16 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 (16IRH10) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | HP OmniBook 7 16 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 (16IRH10) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (16IRH10) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Model number | BG3G9EA | 83K2005DUK |
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |