Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 vs HP OmniBook 7 16
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 is the better laptop on paper: it has an OLED screen, is lighter and has a sharper screen. Pick the HP OmniBook 7 16 only if it matters to you that it has more storage.
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Key differences
- Storage HP OmniBook 7 16 wins
The HP OmniBook 7 16 has twice the storage: 1 TB against 512 GB.
- OLED screen Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 wins
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 has an OLED screen, with true blacks and richer colour than the HP OmniBook 7 16's LCD.
- Weight Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 wins
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 is 0.3 kg lighter: 1.58 kg against 1.91 kg.
- Sharpness Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 wins
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3's screen is sharper: 3K against Full HD.
- Colour Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 wins
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3's screen shows a wider range of colour (100% DCI-P3 against 62.5% sRGB), so photos and films look richer and truer.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 if…
- You watch a lot of films and video, or edit photos: its OLED screen has true blacks and rich colour.
- You'll move it around the house or office: it's 0.3 kg lighter.
- You read, write or edit photos a lot: its 3K screen makes text and images crisper.
- You edit photos or care about colour: its screen covers 100% DCI-P3.
Choose the HP OmniBook 7 16 if…
- You store lots of photos, videos or games: it has 1 TB of storage.
- You're often away from a plug: it has the bigger battery (70 Wh).
- You plug things in: it has Thunderbolt or USB4 (for fast docks and drives).
Full spec comparison
Add more laptopsThe Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 leads on the screen, while the HP OmniBook 7 16 leads on performance and extras. Highlighted values mark the better spec in each row, and you can hide the rows where they match.
Performance
The HP OmniBook 7 16 is ahead on performance.
It has more storage, and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 | HP OmniBook 7 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | Intel Core Ultra 5 225H |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 680M Graphics | Intel Arc 130T |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory type | DDR5-4800 | DDR5-5600 |
| Maximum memory | 24 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Partly upgradeable | Soldered (not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1 TB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2242 | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280 |
| Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
Screen
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 is ahead on the screen.
It has an OLED screen, has a sharper screen and has more accurate colour, and the HP OmniBook 7 16 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 | HP OmniBook 7 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16" | 16" |
| Resolution | 3K (2880 x 1800) | Full HD+ (1920 x 1200) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Panel | OLED | IPS |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Variable refresh (VRR) | — | No |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 300 nits |
| Colour range | 100% DCI-P3 | 62.5% sRGB |
| HDR | DisplayHDR True Black 600 | None |
| Finish | Glossy | Matte |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
Battery and size
Each laptop has its strengths on battery and weight.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 is lighter, while the HP OmniBook 7 16 has a bigger battery and charges over USB-C.
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 | HP OmniBook 7 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 16.5 hours | Up to 21.75 hours |
| Battery capacity | 60 Wh | 70 Wh |
| Charger | 65 W | 100 W |
| Charges via | round tip | USB-C |
| Fast charging | Rapid Charge Boost: 2 hours runtime from 15 minutes | approximately 50% in 30 minutes |
| Weight | 1.58 kg | 1.91 kg |
| Dimensions | 360 x 251 x 16.9-17.9 mm | 357.8 x 254.8 x 15 mm |
| Materials | aluminium top, PC-ABS bottom | Glacier silver aluminum, sandblasted anodized finish |
| Durability | MIL-STD-810H (21 tests) | US military-grade standard testing |
| Colour | Luna Grey | Glacier silver |
| Colours available | Luna Grey | Glacier silver, Meteor silver |
Ports and wireless
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 is ahead on ports and wireless.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 has an SD card reader and has Wi-Fi 7, while the HP OmniBook 7 16 has Thunderbolt or USB4.
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 | HP OmniBook 7 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 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 | 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 |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | None | Thunderbolt 4 |
| External displays (max) | 2 | 2 |
| Card reader | SD | None |
| Ethernet | None | None |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Wi-Fi card | — | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (2x2) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| 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 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 | HP OmniBook 7 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 5 MP + IR |
| Webcam privacy | physical shutter | physical shutter |
| Backlit keyboard | No | Yes |
| Keyboard | UK English, non-backlit, numeric keypad | Full-size, backlit, soft gray, numeric keypad |
| Login | Face | Face |
| Number pad | Yes | Yes |
| Touchpad | Mylar, 75 x 120 mm | HP Imagepad, Precision touchpad with multitouch gestures |
| Speakers | 2x 2 W, Dolby Audio | Dual speakers, DTS:X Ultra, HP Audio Boost, Poly Studio |
| Microphones | dual-array | dual-array digital microphones |
| Pen | No | No |
| Security | firmware TPM 2.0, face recognition | TPM 2.0 (firmware), camera privacy shutter, mic mute key |
Software and model
Both run Windows.
So the same apps work on both, and they get the same kind of updates.
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 | HP OmniBook 7 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Model number | 83K80050UK | BG3G9EA |
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |