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HONOR MagicBook 16 2026 vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x (15", 10)

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all judged against laptops at a similar price

The HONOR MagicBook 16 2026 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x (15", 10) both score 5.9/10 overall.

The HONOR MagicBook 16 2026 leads on battery life, keyboard and build and linux support.

The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x (15", 10) leads on memory and storage and display.

They score the same on performance and ports.

HONOR MagicBook 16 2026

HONOR MagicBook 16 2026

5.9/10verdict: good, not the best

The HONOR MagicBook 16 2026 is for people who want a large, light 16-inch laptop for office work, browsing and light development. It suits someone who values battery life and a metal chassis over display quality or graphics power. It is less suited to colour-critical work, gaming or anyone planning to run Linux on it.

Typically about £749.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x (15", 10)

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x (15", 10)

5.9/10verdict: good, not the best

The IdeaPad Slim 3x suits people who want a large-screen, long-running Windows laptop for office work, browser-based admin and light development. It also suits anyone who wants an optional OLED panel and a second SSD slot in a 15-inch body. It is a weaker fit if you need Thunderbolt-class ports or upgradeable memory.

Typically about £595 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightHONOR MagicBook 16 2026Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x (15", 10)
Performance25%6/106/10
Memory and storage20%6/107/10
Display15%4/105/10
Battery life15%8/107/10
Keyboard and build10%7/106/10
Ports10%5/105/10
Linux support5%3/102/10
Overall5.9/105.9/10

Specifications

SpecHONOR MagicBook 16 2026Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x (15", 10)
CPUIntel Core Ultra 5 Processor 325 (Panther Lake, 8 cores, 4 P-cores up to 4.5 GHz and 4 E-cores at 3.4 GHz)Qualcomm Snapdragon X X1-26-100, 8 cores, up to 3.0 GHz, 30MB cache, Hexagon NPU up to 45 TOPS
Memory16GB DDR516 GB or 24 GB LPDDR5x, 8448 MHz, soldered to the system board
Storage512GB SSD, expandable to a maximum of 1TB with single-sided 2280 expansion256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB PCIe M.2 2242 Gen4 SSD, plus a second 2242 slot supporting 512 GB or 1 TB
Display16-inch LCD, 1920x1200, 16:10, 45% NTSC, 300 nits peak15.1-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) OLED, 16:10, 60 Hz, or 15.3-inch WUXGA (1920 x 1200) IPS, 16:10, 60 Hz, 300 nits; IPS also offered with on-cell touch
Battery80Wh50 Wh or 60 Wh; Rapid Charge gives 2 hours in 15 minutes
PortsMultiple USB ports, USB-C Power Delivery, HDMI, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, NFCRight: 1x USB 3.2 Type-A Gen 1, 1x SD card reader, power button, One Key Recovery. Left: round DC port, 1x USB 3.2 Type-A Gen 1, 1x HDMI 1.4, 1x USB 3.2 Type-C Gen 1 (DP 1.2, PD 3.0), combo audio jack
Weight1.64 kg, 15.9 mm thick1.5 kg (3.31 lb) starting, OLED with 60 Wh battery
Operating systemWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 Home or Pro

Strengths and weaknesses

HONOR MagicBook 16 2026

  • + Over 14 hours claimed, with reviewers praising battery life
  • + Metal chassis at 1.64 kg and 15.9 mm thick
  • + 16GB DDR5 with storage expandable to 1TB
  • − 1920x1200 panel, 300 nits, 45% NTSC, called colourless
  • − 720p webcam criticised by reviewers
  • − Integrated graphics limit gaming

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need a bright, colour-accurate or high-resolution display
  • Anyone wanting a discrete GPU for gaming or rendering
  • Linux users who want a certified or vendor-supported machine
Read the full HONOR MagicBook 16 2026 review ›

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x (15", 10)

  • + Owners praise the battery life
  • + Second M.2 2242 slot for extra storage
  • + Optional 2560 x 1600 OLED panel
  • − Owners complain about the display and speakers
  • − Memory is soldered to the board
  • − No Ethernet and only USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB-C

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want upgradeable memory or many VMs
  • People who need Ethernet or fast USB-C or Thunderbolt-class ports
Read the full Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x (15", 10) review ›

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