IdeaPad Slim 5a (16" AMD) vs Vector 16 HX AI Gaming Laptop
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IdeaPad Slim 5a (16" AMD) is $1,509.01 cheaper; Vector 16 HX AI Gaming Laptop has more RAM (32 GB vs 16 GB); Vector 16 HX AI Gaming Laptop has more storage (2 TB vs 512 GB).
| Specification | IdeaPad Slim 5a (16" AMD) | Vector 16 HX AI Gaming Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,289.99 | $2,799 |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| RAM | 16 GB DDR5-5600 | 32 GB DDR5-5600 |
| Storage | 512 GB NVMe PCIe 4.0 | 2 TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 840M | NVIDIA RTX 5080 Laptop · 16 GB GDDR7 |
| NPU | 50 TOPS | — |
| Display | 16″ WUXGA | 16″ QHD+ |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
| Weight | 3.7 lb | 6.0 lb |
| Battery | 60 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Wi-Fi | 7 | 7 |
| Ethernet | — | 2.5 GbE |
| Ports | 2×USB-C · 2×USB-A · HDMI 2.1 · SD · Audio | 2×TB5 · HDMI 2.1 · Audio |
| Rating | ★ 4.5 | — |