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HONOR MagicBook Pro 14 2025 vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x (15", 10)

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all judged against laptops at a similar price

The HONOR MagicBook Pro 14 2025 scores 7.9/10 overall, ahead of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x (15", 10) at 5.9/10.

The HONOR MagicBook Pro 14 2025 leads on performance, memory and storage, display, battery life and linux support.

They score the same on keyboard and build and ports.

The biggest difference is display, where the HONOR MagicBook Pro 14 2025 scores 9/10 to the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x (15", 10)'s 5/10.

HONOR MagicBook Pro 14 2025

HONOR MagicBook Pro 14 2025

7.9/10verdict: buy

The HONOR MagicBook Pro 14 2025 is for buyers who want a portable Windows laptop with a 16-core Core Ultra 9, 32GB of memory and a sharp OLED screen. It suits people who work away from a desk and value long battery life. It is a weaker fit for anyone who needs Thunderbolt or USB4, or wants to upgrade memory later.

Typically about £699.99 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 Pro 14 2025Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x (15", 10)
Performance25%9/106/10
Memory and storage20%8/107/10
Display15%9/105/10
Battery life15%9/107/10
Keyboard and build10%6/106/10
Ports10%5/105/10
Linux support5%4/102/10
Overall7.9/105.9/10

Specifications

SpecHONOR MagicBook Pro 14 2025Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x (15", 10)
CPUIntel Core Ultra 9 285H, 16 cores, up to 5.4 GHz (Ultra 5 225H option also listed)Qualcomm Snapdragon X X1-26-100, 8 cores, up to 3.0 GHz, 30MB cache, Hexagon NPU up to 45 TOPS
Memory32GB LPDDR5x, soldered16 GB or 24 GB LPDDR5x, 8448 MHz, soldered to the system board
Storage1TB SSD, PCIe 4.0256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB PCIe M.2 2242 Gen4 SSD, plus a second 2242 slot supporting 512 GB or 1 TB
Display14.6-inch 3120 x 2080 OLED, 3:2, 60/120Hz, touchscreen on Ultra 9 configuration15.1-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
Battery92Wh (manufacturer rated), 12 hours real-world battery life claimed50 Wh or 60 Wh; Rapid Charge gives 2 hours in 15 minutes
PortsDual USB-C, two USB-A, HDMI 2.1 output, 3.5mm combo jackRight: 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
Weight1.39 kg; 320 x 232 x 17 mm1.5 kg (3.31 lb) starting, OLED with 60 Wh battery
Operating systemWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 Home or Pro

Strengths and weaknesses

HONOR MagicBook Pro 14 2025

  • + 16-core Core Ultra 9 with 32GB LPDDR5x
  • + 14.6-inch 3120 x 2080 OLED at up to 120Hz
  • + Reviewer measured over 16 hours of battery runtime
  • − RAM is soldered with no extra slots
  • − No Thunderbolt 4 or USB4 support
  • − No Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 7

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want to upgrade RAM later
  • Anyone relying on Thunderbolt or USB4 docks and external drives
  • Buyers who need Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 7
Read the full HONOR MagicBook Pro 14 2025 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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