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HONOR MagicBook Pro 14 2025 vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x (13-inch or 15-inch)

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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 5x (13-inch or 15-inch) at 5.9/10.

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

The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x (13-inch or 15-inch) leads on ports.

They score the same on battery life and keyboard and build.

The biggest difference is performance, where the HONOR MagicBook Pro 14 2025 scores 9/10 to the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x (13-inch or 15-inch)'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 5x (13-inch or 15-inch)

5.9/10verdict: good, not the best

The IdeaPad Slim 5x is for people who want a light Windows laptop that lasts a long time away from a socket. It suits everyday work, browsing, documents and remote sessions better than sustained heavy loads. Buyers who need Linux, upgradeable memory or USB4 should look at the limits before choosing it.

Typically about £999 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 5x (13-inch or 15-inch)
Performance25%9/105/10
Memory and storage20%8/105/10
Display15%9/107/10
Battery life15%9/109/10
Keyboard and build10%6/106/10
Ports10%5/106/10
Linux support5%4/102/10
Overall7.9/105.9/10

Specifications

SpecHONOR MagicBook Pro 14 2025Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x (13-inch or 15-inch)
CPUIntel Core Ultra 9 285H, 16 cores, up to 5.4 GHz (Ultra 5 225H option also listed)Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus X2P-42-100, 6 cores, max turbo up to 4.0GHz, 23W TDP
Memory32GB LPDDR5x, soldered16 GB or 32 GB LPDDR5X, soldered, not upgradable
Storage1TB SSD, PCIe 4.0512 GB or 1 TB M.2 2242 PCIe Gen4 QLC SSD
Display14.6-inch 3120 x 2080 OLED, 3:2, 60/120Hz, touchscreen on Ultra 9 configuration13-inch: 13.3-inch WUXGA 1920x1200 LCD, 400 nits, 60Hz, touch. 15-inch: 15.3-inch 2.5K OLED 500 nits 165Hz, or WUXGA LCD 400 nits 120Hz
Battery92Wh (manufacturer rated), 12 hours real-world battery life claimed13-inch 54.7Wh; 15-inch 70Wh or 54.7Wh; rated up to 21.4 hours video playback (MobileMark 2030 basis)
PortsDual USB-C, two USB-A, HDMI 2.1 output, 3.5mm combo jackRight: 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (always-on), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, microSD, power button. Left: 1x HDMI 2.1, 2x USB-C (DP 1.4 and PD 3.0, 10Gb/s), audio jack. No Ethernet or USB4 listed
Weight1.39 kg; 320 x 232 x 17 mm13-inch from about 1.19 kg; 15-inch OLED about 1.41 kg; 15-inch LCD about 1.49 kg
Operating systemWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 (ARM), 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 5x (13-inch or 15-inch)

  • + Battery life is excellent, with a 27h50 measured video result
  • + 15-inch OLED option is 2.5K, 500 nits and 165Hz
  • + Light: the 13-inch starts at about 1.19 kg
  • − Memory is soldered and cannot be upgraded
  • − Owners report weak performance under heavy load and graphics
  • − No USB4 or Ethernet listed

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need Linux on the laptop itself
  • People who compile heavily or need strong graphics performance
  • Anyone who wants upgradeable memory or USB4
Read the full Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x (13-inch or 15-inch) review ›

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