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| In The Box | Laptop, 65W Round Tip Adapter, Quick Start Guide, User Manual | MacBook Neo, 20W USB-C Power Adapter, USB-C Charge Cable (1.5 m), Warranty Card | Laptop, 45W AC Adapter, Battery, User Manual, Warranty Documents | Laptop, 65W AC adapter, user guide, warranty documents | Laptop, 65W AC Power Adapter, Power Cord, User Manual, Cleaning Cloth | Laptop, 180W AC Adapter, User Manual, Warranty Card | Laptop, Power Adaptor, User Guide, Warranty Documents | Laptop, 150W/135W AC Power Adapter, User Guide, Warranty Documents |
| Model Name | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15Q8X10 (83N3002QIN) | Apple MacBook Neo 2026 Laptop (Apple A18 Pro Chip/ 8GB/ 256GB SSD/ MacOS) | ASUS Vivobook 15 (X1504VA-NJ540WS/NJ546WS) | HP Pavilion 15-eg3027TU (Core i5 13th Gen 1340P / 16GB/ 512GB SSD) | Acer Aspire Lite, AL15-41 | ASUS TUF A15 FA506NCG-HN199W | Asus Vivobook 16 X1607QA-MB049WS | HP Victus 15-fa1227TX |
| Launch Date | 21/05/2025 | 04/03/2026 | 02/07/2024 | 01/01/2023 | 29/02/2024 | 01/12/2024 | 24/02/2025 | 18/05/2022 |
| Colors | Luna Grey | Silver, Blush, Citrus, Indigo | Cool Silver, Quiet Blue | Natural Silver | Steel Gray | Graphite Black | Quiet Blue | Performance Blue |
| Brand | Lenovo | Apple | ASUS | HP | Acer | ASUS | ASUS | HP |
| OTG Support | Yes | Yes | N/A | N/A | N/A | Yes | Not Specified | N/A |
| Display | ||||||||
| Display Size | 15.3, 38.86 | 13, 33.02 | 15.6, | 15.6, 39.6 | 15.6, 39.62 | 15.6, 39.62 | 16, 40.64 | 15.6, 39.62 |
| Resolution | 1920, 1200 pixels | 2408, 1506 pixels | 1920, 1080 pixels | 1920, 1080 pixels | 1920, 1080 pixels | 1920, 1080 pixels | 1920, 1200 pixels | 1920, 1080 pixels |
| Resolution Type | WUXGA | Liquid Retina Display | Full HD (FHD) | Full HD (1920 x 1080) | Full HD (FHD) | FHD (Full HD) | WUXGA | Full HD |
| Panel Type | IPS | LED-backlit display with IPS technology | IPS-level LED Backlit, Anti-glare, TÜV Rheinland-certified | 15.6 inch FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS, micro-edge, anti-glare, 250 nits, 45% NTSC | IPS TN LED-backlit TFT LCD | Value IPS-level | IPS-level Panel | IPS Anti-glare |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits brightness | 250 nits | 250 nits | 250 nits | 250 nits | 300 nits | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 45% NTSC | sRGB color gamut | 45% NTSC (~65% sRGB) | 45% NTSC | 45% NTSC | 45% NTSC, 62.5% sRGB, 47.34% Adobe | 45% NTSC | 45% NTSC |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | 144Hz | 60Hz | 144 Hz |
| Touchscreen Support | Non-Touch | No touchscreen support | No | Non-touch display | No | No touchscreen | No | Non-touch |
| Screen Protection | Anti-Glare Coating | Anti-reflective coating | Anti-glare coating with TÜV Rheinland certification | Not Specified | Anti-glare coating, Mercury-free | Anti-glare coating | Anti-glare display | Anti-glare Matte Coating |
| Body | ||||||||
| Dimensions | 343.4 x 239.5 x 17.9 mm | 29.75 x 20.64 x 1.27 cm (11.71 x 8.12 x 0.50 inches) | 35.97 × 23.25 × 1.79 cm (359.7 x 232.5 x 17.9 mm) | 36.02 x 23.4 x 1.79 cm | 360.4 x 239.3 x 19.7 mm | 35.9 x 25.6 x 2.28 ~ 2.45 cm (W x D x H) | 35.70 x 25.06 x 1.79 ~ 1.99 cm | 35.79 x 25.5 x 2.35 cm |
| Weight | 1.55 kg | 1.23 kg (2.7 lbs) | 1.70 kg | 1.74 kg | 1.59 kg | 2.3 kg | 1.88 kg | 2.3 Kg |
| Build Material | Aluminum (Top), PC-ABS (Bottom) | 100% recycled aluminum unibody enclosure | Plastic chassis back, Anti-glare coating front, Plastic frame | Not Specified | Metal chassis with aluminum frame | Plastic chassis with brushed finish texture, honeycomb grip design bottom | Plastic top and bottom chassis | Polycarbonate shell with internal metal frame |
| Keyboard Type | Backlit Keyboard | Magic Keyboard (Non-backlit) | Backlit Chiclet keyboard, Full-size with numeric keypad, 1.4 mm key travel, standard typing experience | Full-size backlit keyboard with numeric keypad | Backlit 100-/101-/104-key FineTip with numeric keypad | Backlit Chiclet Keyboard 1-Zone RGB | Backlit Chiclet Keyboard | Full-size membrane backlit keyboard |
| Keyboard Features | Backlit, 6-Row, Numeric Keypad, Copilot Key | 78 keys (ANSI) with full-height function keys and Lock Key | Backlit, standard typing, Function Keys | Function keys, backlit keys, numeric keypad | Multicolor backlit, numeric keypad, spill-resistant, independent keys | RGB Backlit, Overstroke Technology, Highlighted WASD keys, Anti-Ghosting, Spill Resistant, 20 Million Keystroke Lifespan | 1.7mm key travel, ErgoSense design, numeric keypad, backlit, Copilot key | Numeric Keypad, 26-key rollover anti-ghosting |
| Trackpad Surface | Mylar | Precision glass surface | Standard plastic precision surface | HP Imagepad with multi-touch gesture support | Smooth glass-like precision surface | Plastic surface | Precision touchpad with PVD anti-fingerprint coating | Mylar surface HP Imagepad |
| Trackpad Features | Buttonless Mylar surface multi-touch touchpad, supports Precision TouchPad (PTP) | Mechanical Multi-Touch trackpad with gesture support | Precision Touchpad, Multi-touch gestures | Clickpad with multi-touch gesture support | Multi-gesture touchpad with Microsoft Precision support | Multi-touch Precision Touchpad with gesture support | Smart Gesture support, larger size, multi-touch gestures | Precision Touchpad support, Multi-touch gestures |
| IP Rating | MIL-STD-810H | Not rated | None | Not Specified | Not specified | MIL-STD-810H Certified (Not water-proof, tested for drops, vibration, humidity, temperature) | US MIL-STD 810H military-grade standard | Not rated |
| Speaker Placement | Dual Stereo Speakers (Bottom-firing) | Two side-firing speakers | Built-in stereo speakers with SonicMaster | Dual stereo speakers tuned by B&O | Dual stereo speakers | Stereo Speakers (Bottom placement) | Built-in speakers | Dual bottom-firing speakers |
| Processor | ||||||||
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home (on ARM) | macOS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home 64-bit | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home 64-bit |
| Processor Brand | Qualcomm | Apple | Intel | Intel | AMD | AMD | Qualcomm | Intel |
| Processor Model | Snapdragon X X1-26-100 | Apple A18 Pro | Core i5-1335U | Intel Core i5-1340P | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U (7th Generation Ryzen 7000 Series) | Ryzen 7 7445HS | Qualcomm Snapdragon X (X1-26-100) | Core i5-12450H |
| Core Count | 8 Cores | 6-core CPU (2 performance and 4 efficiency) | 10 (2 P-cores + 8 E-cores) | 12 cores (4 Performance + 8 Efficient) | 8 cores | 6 Cores (2 Zen 4 + 4 Zen 4c) | 8 Cores | 8 Cores (4P + 4E) |
| Threads | 8 Threads | 6 threads | 12 threads | 16 threads | 16 threads | 12 Threads | 8 Threads | 12 Threads |
| Clock Speed | 3.0 GHz | 4.04 GHz peak clock speed | Base 1.3 GHz (P-cores), up to 4.6 GHz boost (P-cores), E-cores 0.9-3.4 GHz | P-cores base 1.9 GHz, boost up to 4.6 GHz | 2.0 GHz base, 4.5 GHz boost | 3.2 GHz Base / 4.7 GHz Boost | Up to 3.0 GHz | 4.40 GHz Max Turbo |
| Cache | 30 MB | 24 MB System Level Cache (SLC) | 12MB Smart Cache | 12 MB Intel Smart Cache | 16 MB L3 cache (shared) | 16MB L3 Cache (6MB L2) | 30 MB Total Cache | 12 MB L3 Cache |
| Graphics | ||||||||
| GPU Type | Integrated | Integrated | Integrated | Integrated | Integrated | Hybrid | Integrated | Dedicated |
| GPU Model | Qualcomm Adreno GPU | Apple A18 Pro 5-core GPU | Intel Iris Xᵉ Graphics (80 EU) | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | AMD Radeon Graphics (Vega 8 based) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (Dedicated) + AMD Radeon 740M (Integrated) | Qualcomm Adreno GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 (50W TGP) |
| VRAM | Shared | Unified memory architecture | Shared system memory | Shared system memory | Shared system memory | 4GB GDDR6 (Dedicated) | Shared | 4 GB GDDR6 |
| Battery | ||||||||
| Capacity | 50 Wh | 36.5-watt-hour lithium-ion battery | 42 Wh 3-cell Li-ion Battery | 3-cell 41 Wh Li-ion battery | 36 Wh, 3-cell Li-Ion | 48Wh | 50WHrs, 3-cell Li-ion | 52.5 Wh 3-cell |
| Fast Charging Support | Rapid Charge Boost | 20W | 45W AC Adapter | 65 W Smart AC adapter with HP Fast Charge | Yes, 65W AC adapter | Yes (50% in ~30 mins) | 65W AC Adapter, 60% in 49 mins | Fast Charge supports ~50% in 30 minutes |
| Estimated Battery Life | Up to 18.5 Hours (Local Video Playback) | Up to 16 hours video streaming, 11 hours wireless web | Up to 6 hours | Up to 7 hours 15 minutes | Up to 10 hours | 8 hours video playback (Manufacturer) | Up to 27 hours (video playback); 14-15 hours real-world usage | 6 hours 30 minutes |
| Webcam | ||||||||
| Webcam Resolution | 5.0 MP | 1080p FaceTime HD camera | 720p HD | HP Wide Vision 720p HD camera | 720p HD | 720p HD | FHD 1080p camera | 720p HD |
| Webcam Features | Privacy Shutter, Fixed Focus, AI Studio Effects | Advanced image signal processor with computational video, Privacy Indicator LED, HDR Support | Physical privacy shutter | 720p HD, temporal noise reduction, dual array microphones | HD 720p with privacy shutter and dual microphones with noise cancellation | HD Camera with Array Microphone | IR camera for Windows Hello, Privacy Shutter | Temporal Noise Reduction (TNR), 88-degree wide vision |
| Memory | ||||||||
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | Unified Memory | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR5 | LPDDR5X | DDR4 |
| RAM Speed | 8448 MHz | 7500 MHz | 3200 MHz | 3200 MHz | 3200 MHz | 5600 MHz | 8448 MHz | 3200 MHz |
| Expandability | Memory soldered to systemboard, no slots, dual-channel | Memory is soldered and not upgradeable | Up to 24GB via one SO-DIMM slot | 16 GB DDR4-3200 MHz RAM (2 x 8 GB), maximum 16 GB | Expandable up to 32 GB with 2 SODIMM slots | Expandable up to 32GB via 2x SO-DIMM slots | 16GB LPDDR5X on board | Upgradable via two SODIMM slots |
| Storage | ||||||||
| Storage Type | SSD | Soldered SSD | M.2 NVMe SSD | 512 GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD | 512 GB NVMe PCIe Gen3 SSD (Upgradeable to 1 TB) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | 512GB M.2 NVMe™ PCIe® 4.0 SSD | PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD |
| Capacity | 512 GB | 256 GB | 512GB | 512 GB | 512 GB | 512GB | 512GB | 512 GB |
| Storage Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe | NVMe-based controller over PCIe | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe NVMe, M.2, microSD card reader | NVMe M.2 PCIe Gen3 | NVMe PCIe Gen 4.0 | M.2 NVMe™ PCIe® 4.0 | PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe |
| Expandability | Two M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 slots (One Available) | Soldered; not user upgradeable | No, Replace existing slot with higher storage | Single M.2 NVMe SSD slot (replaceable drive) | Supports up to 1 TB SSD upgrade via single NVMe M.2 slot | 1x Empty M.2 Slot for additional NVMe Gen 4 SSD | 1x M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0x4 (occupied) | Single M.2 slot; requires drive swap for expansion |
| Supported Memory Card Types | SD Card Reader | No SD card slot | N/A | No | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC | No SD Card Support | Not Available | Multi-format SD media card reader |
| Audio | ||||||||
| Speaker Configuration | Stereo Speakers (2W x2) | Dual-speaker sound system | Stereo built-in speakers | Dual speakers tuned by B&O, HP Audio Boost | Dual Stereo Speakers | 2-Speaker Stereo System | Stereo Speakers | Dual Speakers |
| Audio Enhancements | Optimized with Dolby Audio, High Definition (HD) Audio | Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos support | SonicMaster | Audio by B&O, HP Audio Boost | Nahimic audio enhancement with noise cancellation | DTS:X, DTS Audio Processing, AI Noise-Cancelling, Hi-Res Certification | SonicMaster, Smart Amp Technology, Dolby Atmos | Audio by Bang & Olufsen, HP Audio Boost |
| Microphone Quality | Dual-Microphone Array | Dual-mic array with directional beamforming | Built-in array microphone | Integrated dual array digital microphones with noise reduction | Dual microphone array with noise cancellation | Built-in Array Microphone | Built-in array microphone | Dual Array Digital Microphone |
| Microphone Features | Noise Cancellation, AI Noise Suppression, Beamforming | Noise Cancellation, Beamforming, Voice Enhancement / Clarity Mode | AI Noise Cancellation, Voice Recognition Support | Noise Cancellation | Noise Cancellation, Beamforming | Noise Cancellation, AI Noise Cancellation | Noise Cancellation, AI Noise Cancellation | Noise Cancellation |
| Security | ||||||||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Touch Style, on Palm Rest | No Touch ID on 256GB base model (Lock Key only) | No | Fingerprint reader | No fingerprint scanner | No fingerprint scanner | No | Not available |
| TPM | Microsoft Pluton TPM 2.0 | Secure Enclave (Apple Silicon) | Trusted Platform Module (Firmware TPM 2.0) | Firmware TPM for Windows 11 security | Yes, Firmware TPM 2.0 | Firmware TPM (fTPM) | Trusted Platform Module (Firmware TPM) | TPM 2.0 support |
| Secure Boot | Secure Boot Supported | Yes | BIOS Booting User Password Protection | Secure Boot supported (Windows 11 requirement) | Yes, available in BIOS | Yes | Yes | Enabled |
| Encryption Features | Microsoft Pluton, Firmware TPM 2.0 | FileVault and hardware-accelerated encryption | Windows BitLocker support (via TPM) | Not Specified | BIOS password, Supervisor password, HDD password support | BIOS Administrator Password, User Password Protection | Microsoft Pluton security processor | Hardware encryption, TPM binding |
| Webcam Privacy Shutter | Physical Privacy Shutter | Privacy Indicator LED | Physical Privacy Shutter | Physical Privacy Shutter | Physical Privacy Shutter | No | Physical Privacy Shutter | No |
| Connectivity | ||||||||
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) Triple band 1×1 | Wi-Fi 6 (2x2) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax, 2x2 MIMO) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) 2x2 | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) Triple band 2*2 | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet Support | No Onboard Ethernet | No Ethernet port | None | No built-in RJ-45 Ethernet port | Yes, Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 | Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps) | No (requires adapter) | Integrated 10/100/1000 GbE LAN |
| Cellular Support | — | — | No | No cellular / WWAN support | No cellular/modem support | No cellular support | No | No cellular support |
| Other Connectivity | SD Card Reader, HDMI Output, DisplayPort Alt Mode (USB-C), USB-C Charging | DisplayPort Alt Mode (USB-C), USB-C Charging | MyASUS WiFi SmartConnect | SD Card Reader, HDMI Output, DisplayPort Alt Mode (USB-C), USB 3.2, USB-C Charging | SD Card Reader | Not Specified | HDMI Output, DisplayPort Alt Mode (USB-C), USB4, USB-C Charging | SD Card Reader, HDMI Output, DisplayPort Alt Mode (USB-C), USB-C Charging |
| Ports | ||||||||
| USB Ports | 2 x USB-A (USB 5Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 1), 1 x USB-C (USB 5Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 1) | Two USB-C ports on the left side |
1× USB 2.0 Type-A (480 Mbps) 2× USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (5 Gbps) 1× USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C (5 Gbps) |
2 x USB-A 3.2 Gen1 (5 Gbps), 1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen2 (10 Gbps, Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4, HP Sleep and Charge) | 3 USB ports (2x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C) | 4 USB Ports (3x Type-A, 1x Type-C) | 2x USB 4.0 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Type-A | 1x USB-C (DisplayPort, Charge), 2x USB-A |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 1.4 | None | 1× HDMI 1.4 | 1 x HDMI 2.1 | Yes, 1x HDMI 1.4b with HDCP support | HDMI 2.1 TMDS (4K @ 60Hz support) | 1x HDMI 2.1 TMDS | HDMI 2.1 |
| Audio Jack | 3.5mm Headphone / Microphone Combo Jack | 3.5 mm headphone jack with high-impedance support | 1× 3.5mm combo audio jack | 3.5mm headphone/microphone combo jack | Yes, 1x 3.5mm combo headphone/microphone jack | 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack | 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack | 3.5mm Headphone/Microphone Combo |
| Card Reader | SD Card | None | None | None | microSD Card | — | None | Multi-Format Card Reader |
| Ethernet Port | None | None | None | No Ethernet port | Yes, RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet | 1x RJ45 LAN Port | None | RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Other Ports | Power connector, Novo button | No MagSafe port | 1× DC-in (4.5mm) | AC power connector, Kensington Nano Security lock slot | Kensington Security Lock slot, DC-in power jack | 1x Kensington Security Lock Slot | None | AC Smart Pin, Kensington Nano Security Slot |
| Cooling | ||||||||
| Cooling System Type | Single Fan Cooling System | Passive fanless cooling | Standard laptop cooling with heat pipes | Not Specified | Dual fan cooling system with heat pipes | Dual Fan with 3-4 Heatpipes | Enhanced heat pipe technology and taller fan design | Dual fans with crossover heat pipes |
| Noise Level | Low (30-35 dB) | Silent (<30 dB) | Low (30-35 dB) | Not Specified | Low (30-35 dB) | Moderate (35-40 dB) | Low (30-35 dB) | Low (30-35 dB) |
| Thermal Performance | Designed for silent and efficient thermal management under mixed loads. | Aluminum chassis acts as a passive heat sink; operates silently under load. | Quiet operation with standard thermal management | Not Specified | Standard thermal management with dual fans; operates quietly under normal workload | Idle: 35-45°C (Silent) / Load: 85-92°C (45-48dB fans audible) | Designed for up to 35W TDP operation | Dual induction fans push air through side-by-side radiators |
| Software | ||||||||
| Pre-installed Software | Lenovo Vantage, Lenovo AI Engine+ | Safari, Photos, Messages, FaceTime, Music, Podcasts, TV, Games, Journal, Maps, Notes, Reminders | MyASUS, ScreenXpert, GlideX, Microsoft Office Home 2024 + Microsoft 365 Basic (1 year) | Windows 11 Home, Microsoft Office Home & Student 2021, HP utilities | Microsoft Office Home & Student 2021, Windows 11 utilities, standard bloatware | Armoury Crate, MyASUS, Xbox Game Pass for PC (3 months) | MyASUS, ScreenXpert, GlideX, StoryCube | OMEN Gaming Hub, HP Support Assistant, HP PC Hardware Diagnostics |
| OS Version | Windows 11 Home Single Language | macOS Tahoe 26.4 | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home (64-bit) | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home 64-bit |
| Microsoft Office | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Trial Software | McAfee LiveSafe (30-day trial) | None | N/A | May include trial antivirus and HP bundled apps (not specified) | Standard Windows 11 pre-installed apps, Acer Care Center, Acer Quick Access | Microsoft 365 Basic (1-month trial for new customers), McAfee Antivirus (30-day trial), Office Home 2024 | Microsoft 365 Basic (1-year), McAfee (1-year) | McAfee LiveSafe (30-day trial), HP JumpStarts |
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