Lenovo V15 (Gen 5) vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3
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 V15 has Ethernet, while only the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 has an SD card reader.
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Key differences
- Ports Depends on you
Only the Lenovo V15 has Ethernet, while only the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 has an SD card reader.
- Age Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 wins
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 is a year newer (2025 against 2024).
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Lenovo V15 if…
- You plug things in: it has Ethernet (for wired internet).
- You do demanding work: its Intel Core i5-13420H has the power for photo and video editing.
- You keep lots of tabs and apps open: it has 16 GB of memory.
Choose the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 if…
- You plug things in: it has an SD card reader (for camera cards).
- You prefer the newer model: it came out in 2025.
- You do demanding work: its AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS has the power for photo and video editing.
Full spec comparison
Add more laptopsOn the specs both makers publish, these two are closely matched. Highlighted values mark the better spec in each row, and you can hide the rows where they match.
Performance
Both laptops are very close on performance.
Their processors are in the same class: both are powerful enough for photo and video editing, and both have 16 GB of memory.
| Spec | Lenovo V15 (Gen 5) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-13420H | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics | AMD Radeon 680M |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory type | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-4800 |
| Maximum memory | 32 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Upgradeable (slots) | Upgradeable (slots) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage interface | PCIe NVMe M.2 2242 | PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2242 |
| Storage slots | 1 | 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 | Lenovo V15 (Gen 5) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6" | 15.3" |
| Resolution | Full HD (1920 x 1080) | Full HD+ (1920 x 1200) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:10 |
| Panel | — | IPS |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Variable refresh (VRR) | No | No |
| Brightness | — | 300 nits |
| Colour range | 45% NTSC | 45% NTSC |
| HDR | None | None |
| Finish | Matte | Matte |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
Battery and size
Both are much the same on battery and weight.
Neither will be noticeably easier to carry or last noticeably longer away from a plug.
| Spec | Lenovo V15 (Gen 5) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 11.2 hours | Up to 15 hours |
| Battery capacity | 47 Wh | 50 Wh |
| Charges via | round tip / USB-C PD | round tip / USB-C PD |
| Fast charging | 80% in 1 hour (Rapid Charge) | 2 hours runtime from 15-minute charge (Rapid Charge Boost) |
| Weight | 1.61 kg | 1.59 kg |
| Dimensions | 359.2 x 235.8 x 18.3 mm | 343.4 x 239.5 x 17.9-18.9 mm |
| Materials | PC-ABS lid and base | PC-ABS lid and base |
| Durability | MIL-STD-810H | MIL-STD-810H |
| Colour | Business Black | Luna Grey |
| Colours available | Business Black, Luna Grey | Cosmic Blue, Luna Grey |
Ports and wireless
On ports and wireless, it comes down to what you need.
The Lenovo V15 has Ethernet, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 has an SD card reader.
| Spec | Lenovo V15 (Gen 5) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-A 5Gbps, 1x USB-C 5Gbps (USB PD 45-65W, DisplayPort 1.2), 1x HDMI 1.4b, 1x 3.5 mm audio, 1x Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45, 1x round-tip power | 2x USB-A 5Gbps, 1x USB-C 5Gbps (USB PD 45-65W, DisplayPort 1.2), 1x HDMI 1.4, 1x 3.5 mm audio, 1x SD card reader, 1x round-tip power |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | None | None |
| External displays (max) | 2 | 2 |
| Card reader | None | SD |
| Ethernet | 1 GbE RJ-45 | None |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Wi-Fi card | Wi-Fi 6 802.11ax 2x2 M.2 card | Wi-Fi 6 802.11ax 2x2 M.2 card |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| 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 | Lenovo V15 (Gen 5) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 720p | 720p |
| Webcam privacy | physical shutter | physical shutter |
| Backlit keyboard | No | No |
| Keyboard | spill-resistant, numeric keypad, 1.3 mm travel, Copilot key, non-backlit | 6-row, numeric keypad, 1.3 mm travel, Copilot key, non-backlit |
| Number pad | Yes | Yes |
| Touchpad | 62 x 104 mm Mylar Precision touchpad | 75 x 120 mm Mylar Precision touchpad |
| Speakers | 2x 1.5W | 2x 2W, Dolby Audio |
| Microphones | dual-array | dual-array |
| Pen | No | No |
| Security | Kensington Nano lock | Firmware TPM 2.0 |
Software and model
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 is ahead on software and updates.
It is newer, and the Lenovo V15 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Lenovo V15 (Gen 5) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
| Model number | — | 83K700DCUK |
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |