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Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i (15", Gen 11) 15IWC11 vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5a (16", Gen 11) 16AGP11
Product A: Lenovo
IdeaPad Slim 3i (15", Gen 11) 15IWC11
92 of 179 known
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Lenovo Pro 9i Aura Edition (16", Gen 11) 16IPH11
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Lenovo LOQ Essential 15ARP10E 83S000CRIN
Samsung Galaxy Book6 Ultra (Core Ultra 7 356H, RTX 5060)
Dell 16S DS16260 Core Ultra 7 355 QHD+
Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Pro, 2026)
Razer Blade 16 (2026) RTX 5080, 32 GB
ASUS Vivobook S16 S3607NA
Dell XPS 16 (2026) DA16260
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GEEKOM GeekBook M16Product B: Lenovo
IdeaPad Slim 5a (16", Gen 11) 16AGP11
90 of 179 known
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition, X2 Plus)
Dell 14S DS14260 Core Ultra 7 355 OLED
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Dell 14S DS14260 Core Ultra 7 355 OLED
Dell 16S DS16260 Core Ultra 7 355 QHD+
ASUS Vivobook S16 S3607NA
HP OmniBook 3 14-hy0017nr
HP OmniBook 7 14 (14t-hg000)
HP OmniBook 3 14-hz0099nr
HP OmniBook 3 Laptop 16-by0142nr
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition, X2 Plus)
Lenovo IdeaPad 5a 2-in-1 (14", Gen 11) 14AGP11
Samsung Galaxy Book6 (14-inch, Core Ultra 5 325)53 of 171 fields differ
- 39 different values
- 14 known for one only
- 41 the same
- 77 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 220 laptops.
- BatteryA: 50WhB: 60WhIdeaPad Slim 5a (16", Gen 11) 16AGP11 is 10 Wh higher.
Weight
0 to 3 kg
Weight (published)
A1.59kg
B1.85kg
All 179 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
3 of 9 differ
Series
Model numbers
83S20007US1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11Read 5 October 2026Exact US 83S20007US. Ryzen AI 5 430, two 8 GB SODIMMs, 1 TB, 16-inch WUXGA IPS touch at 120 Hz, 60 Wh, Luna Grey and Windows 11 Home. Other processor, panel, memory, battery and color options are excluded.6Retailer pagepcnation.com/lenovo-83s20007us-pna10zwkoRead 5 October 2026Current factory SKU identity repeats Ryzen AI 5 430, 2x 8 GB, 1 TB, Luna Grey, Windows Home and touch WUXGA 120. Erroneous 60-lb shipping weight and generic January release metadata are excluded.
GTIN / EAN
Not available
Announced
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Status
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
Not available
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Markets
Colours
Segment
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Form factor
Chassis
4 of 6 differ
Dimensions
Width343.4Depth239.5Thickness (min)17.9Thickness (max)18.9mm(13.5 × 9.4 × 0.7 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/IdeaPad/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15IWC11/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15IWC11_Spec.pdfRead 13 October 2026Models with PC-ABS top cover: 343.4 x 239.5 x 17.9-18.9 mm. The depth is 241.5 mm with the camera bump. Stored minimum and maximum are the front and rear heights. The aluminium top cover models are thinner and are not this model.
Width356.5Depth250.6Thickness (min)16.9Thickness (max)17.9mm(14 × 9.9 × 0.7 in)1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11Read 5 October 2026PSREF width 356.5 and depth 250.6 mm agree with guide. PSREF height 16.9 is the guide explicitly named thinnest figure. Guide also explicitly names thickest 17.9 mm, retained as maximum.3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/2/d/e/354b202c8949500deaa9d46f332bb6f29a96.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 14 explicitly thinnest 16.9 mm and thickest 17.9 mm, not undefined T2/T4 labels.
Weight (published)
1.85kg(4.1 lb)1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11Read 5 October 2026Exact starting 1.85 kg agrees with platform weight table for 60 Wh and IPS models. Approximate maker laboratory mass, not a weighed retail unit. Lighter OLED or other battery groups are excluded.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/IdeaPad/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Lid material
Bottom material
Max hinge angle
Not available
Not available
MIL-STD-810 testing (claimed)
Display
3 of 25 differ
Screen size
Native resolution
Pixel density
148ppi
141.5ppi
Panel type
Backlight
Not available
Not available
Dimming zones
Not available
Not available
Panel part number
Not available
Not available
Screen surface
Touchscreen
Stylus
Refresh rate modes
ALenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i (15", Gen 11) 15IWC11
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Maximum operating refresh (Hz) |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1200 | 120 |
BLenovo IdeaPad Slim 5a (16", Gen 11) 16AGP11
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Maximum operating refresh (Hz) |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1200 | 120 |
Max refresh rate
120Hz
120Hz
Adaptive sync
Not available
Not available
Gray-to-gray response time (claimed)
Not available
Not available
Native panel colour depth
Not available
Not available
Brightness (SDR, claimed)
Not available
Peak brightness (SDR outdoors, claimed)
Not available
Not available
Sustained brightness (HDR, claimed)
Not available
Not available
Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)
Not available
Not available
sRGB coverage (claimed)
DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)
Not available
Not available
Adobe RGB coverage (claimed)
Not available
Not available
HDR certification
Not available
Not available
Factory calibrated
Not available
Not available
Second display
Not available
Not available
Processor
11 of 14 differ
Processor
Processor brand
Core configuration
ALenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i (15", Gen 11) 15IWC11
| Core type | Count | Base clock (GHz) | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | 2 | 1.5 | 4.8 |
| Low-power efficiency | 4 | 1.4 | 3.6 |
BLenovo IdeaPad Slim 5a (16", Gen 11) 16AGP11
| Core type | Count | Base clock (GHz) | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zen 5 | 1 | 2 | 4.5 |
| Zen 5c | 3 | 2 | 3.4 |
CPU cores
6
4
Cores labelled performance
2
0
Cores labelled efficiency
4
0
Threads
Max boost clock
4.8GHz
4.5GHz
L3 cache
Sustained CPU power (configured)
Not available
Not available
Peak CPU power (configured)
Not available
Not available
Combined CPU and GPU power
Not available
Not available
NPU performance
Graphics
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Discrete GPU
GPU
Not available
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GPU brand
Not available
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VRAM
Not available
Not available
Max GPU power (TGP)
Not available
Not available
Dynamic Boost
Not available
Not available
GPU boost clock
Not available
Not available
GPU switching
Not available
Not available
Memory
2 of 9 differ
Installed RAM
RAM type
RAM speed
Memory channels
Not available
Not available
RAM upgrade
Memory slots
ALenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i (15", Gen 11) 15IWC11
| Slot | Count | Occupied | Module size (GB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SO-DIMM | 1 | Yes | 16 |
BLenovo IdeaPad Slim 5a (16", Gen 11) 16AGP11
| Slot | Count | Occupied | Module size (GB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SO-DIMM | 2 | Yes | 8 |
RAM slots
1
2
Free RAM slots
0
0
Maximum supported RAM
Storage
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Installed storage
Storage type
Installed drive PCIe generation
Storage slots
ALenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i (15", Gen 11) 15IWC11
| Form factor | Interface | PCIe generation | PCIe lanes | Count | Occupied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.2 2242 | PCIe NVMe | 4 | 4 | 1 | Yes |
BLenovo IdeaPad Slim 5a (16", Gen 11) 16AGP11
| Form factor | Interface | PCIe generation | PCIe lanes | Count | Occupied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.2 2242 | PCIe NVMe | 4 | 4 | 1 | Yes |
| M.2 2280 | PCIe NVMe | 4 | 2 | 1 | No |
Source1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11Read 5 October 2026Exact Ryzen AI 5 430 branch: occupied 2242 PCIe 4 x 4 and empty 2280 PCIe 4 x 2. The 450 processor second-slot x 4 capability is excluded. Guide also permits a 2242 drive in the second slot, but it remains one physical 2280-length socket.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/IdeaPad/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026
M.2 slots
1
2
Free storage slots
0
1
Maximum slot PCIe generation
4
4
Ports
4 of 7 differ
Ports
ALenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i (15", Gen 11) 15IWC11
| Type | Version | Count | Maximum data rate (Gbps) | DP Alt Mode | Maximum charging input (W) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB-A | USB 5Gbps | 2 | 5 | Not available | Not available |
| USB-C | USB 5Gbps | 1 | 5 | Yes | 65 |
| HDMI | HDMI 1.4 | 1 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| 3.5 mm audio | Not available | 1 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| SD card | Not available | 1 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| DC in | Round tip power connector | 1 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
BLenovo IdeaPad Slim 5a (16", Gen 11) 16AGP11
| Type | Version | Count | Side | Maximum data rate (Gbps) | DP Alt Mode | Maximum charging input (W) | Maximum peripheral power (W) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C | USB 10Gbps / DisplayPort 1.4 | 2 | Left | 10 | Yes | 100 | 15 |
| USB-A | USB 5Gbps | 1 | Right | 5 | Not available | Not available | 4.5 |
| USB-A | USB 5Gbps, Always On | 1 | Right | 5 | Not available | Not available | 10 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | 1 | Left | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| 3.5 mm audio | Not available | 1 | Left | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| microSD card | Not available | 1 | Right | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Source1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11Read 5 October 2026Two USB-C 10Gbps PD 65-100 W/DP 1.4, two USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1 and audio. Original guide establishes sides and output budgets. No USB4 or Thunderbolt inferred from CPU capability. HDMI guide specifies TMDS 4K60, with no unverified higher timings stored. One physical microSD reader. Original guide also supports microSDHC and microSDXC in that same slot.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/IdeaPad/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 20263Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/2/d/e/354b202c8949500deaa9d46f332bb6f29a96.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed Left/Right views pages 6 and 8 and 16-inch connector table pages 16-17. Both USB-C left, both USB-A right, left HDMI/audio, right microSD. USB-C output 5 V 3 A = 15 W, accepted PD 65-100 W. Normal USB-A output 5 V 0.9 A = 4.5 W, right Always On USB-A output 5 V 2 A = 10 W. No peripheral output budget is treated as laptop charging input.
USB-C ports
1
2
Thunderbolt
Not available
Not available
Highest HDMI version
HDMI 1.4
HDMI 2.1
Card reader
Yes
Yes
Ethernet speed
Not available
Not available
Maximum USB-C charging input
65W
100W
Wireless
3 of 5 differ
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
Not available
Wi-Fi module
Not available
Not available
Bluetooth
Keyboard and touchpad
3 of 8 differ
Keyboard layouts
Key switches
Not available
Not available
Keyboard backlight
Numpad
Key travel
Touchpad size
Width120Height75mm(4.7 × 3 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/IdeaPad/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15IWC11/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15IWC11_Spec.pdfRead 13 October 2026Buttonless Mylar surface multi-touch touchpad, 75 x 120 mm. Precision TouchPad.
Width120Height75mm(4.7 × 3 in)1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11Read 5 October 2026
Camera and audio
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Webcam
IR face login
Webcam privacy
Physical shutter2Retailer pagekelaptop.com/en/lenovo-ideapad-slim-3-15iwc11-83rr0000usRead 13 October 2026Privacy camera: privacy shutter.
Physical shutter1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11Read 5 October 20263Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/2/d/e/354b202c8949500deaa9d46f332bb6f29a96.pdfRead 5 October 2026Guide camera shutter physically covers the camera lens. This is distinct from an electronic kill switch.
Built-in speaker drivers
Total speaker power
Audio features
Battery and power
3 of 5 differ
Battery energy
Claimed battery life
ALenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i (15", Gen 11) 15IWC11
| Use case | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Video playback | 18.5 |
BLenovo IdeaPad Slim 5a (16", Gen 11) 16AGP11
Not availableAdapter rated output
Laptop charging connector
Charge 0 to 50 % (claimed)
Not available
Not available
Cooling
None of 4 known
Fans
Not available
Not available
Vapor chamber
Not available
Not available
Liquid metal
Not available
Not available
Power modes
Not available
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Security
1 of 4 differ
Fingerprint
TPM
Remote management
Not available
Not available
Software
0 of 3 differ
Operating system
OS family
Security updates until
Not available
Not available
Measured display
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Brightness (measured, centre)
Not available
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Brightness (measured, average)
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Contrast ratio (measured)
Not available
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HDR peak brightness (measured)
Not available
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sRGB coverage (measured)
Not available
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DCI-P3 coverage (measured)
Not available
Not available
Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
Not available
PWM flicker found
Not available
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PWM frequency (measured)
Not available
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PWM at or below brightness
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Response black to white (measured)
Not available
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Response grey to grey (measured)
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Measured performance
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Cinebench 2024 single-core
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Cinebench 2024 multi-core
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Geekbench 6 single-core
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Geekbench 6 multi-core
Not available
3DMark Time Spy graphics
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3DMark Steel Nomad
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SSD sequential read (measured)
Not available
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Game frame rates
Not available
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Measured noise and temperature
None of 9 known
Fan noise per mode
Not available
Not available
Max fan noise
Not available
Not available
Fan noise while gaming
Not available
Not available
Top surface under load
Not available
Not available
Bottom surface under load
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Palm rest under load
Not available
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CPU temperature in stress test
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CPU clock in stress test
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GPU temperature while gaming
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Measured battery and power
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Battery runtime per test
ALenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i (15", Gen 11) 15IWC11
| Test | Brightness (nits) | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| Mixed use | 150 | 10.56 |
BLenovo IdeaPad Slim 5a (16", Gen 11) 16AGP11
Not availableWi-Fi browsing runtime
Not available
Not available
Video runtime
Not available
Not available
Full charge time (measured)
Not available
Not available
Power draw idle
Not available
Not available
Power draw gaming
Not available
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Power draw max
Not available
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Sustained CPU power (measured)
Not available
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GPU power while gaming (measured)
Not available
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Weight (measured)
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Certifications
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Intel Evo
Not available
Not available
Copilot+ PC
Colour certifications
Not available
Not available
ENERGY STAR
EPEAT
Other certifications
TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution), ErP Lot 6/26, RoHS compliant1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/IdeaPad/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15IWC11/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15IWC11_Spec.pdfRead 13 October 2026Green certifications: ErP Lot 6/26, RoHS compliant. Display key features of the 120Hz touch panel: TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software).
ErP Lot 6/26, RoHS compliant, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution), TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11Read 5 October 2026
In the box
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In the box
Power adapter included
Warranty
2 of 2 differ
Manufacturer warranty (source market)
Not available
Warranty service
Not available
Links
Not compared
Product page
psref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15IWC111Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/IdeaPad/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15IWC11/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15IWC11_Spec.pdfRead 13 October 2026PSREF model page for this model number. The page is rendered by script, so the family PDF was read instead.
www.lenovo.com/us/en/p/laptops/ideapad/ideapad-slim-series/lenovo-ideapad-slim-5a-gen-11-16-inch-amd-laptop/len101i01405Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/laptops/ideapad/ideapad-slim-series/lenovo-ideapad-slim-5a-gen-11-16-inch-amd-laptop/len101i0140Read 5 October 2026Observed current original-generation manufacturer family page. Exact SKU-specific path redirects here, so current sale is instead verified by exact retailer offer.
Spec sheet
psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/IdeaPad/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15IWC11/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15IWC11_Spec.pdf1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/IdeaPad/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15IWC11/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15IWC11_Spec.pdfRead 13 October 2026
psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/IdeaPad/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11_Spec.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/IdeaPad/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026Current September 18, 2026 manufacturer PDF opened and read. Exact CPU and WUXGA touch panel row used. Unscoped family battery runtimes and other option values are excluded.
Manual
Not available
support.lenovo.com/docs/ideapad_slim_5_14163Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/2/d/e/354b202c8949500deaa9d46f332bb6f29a96.pdfRead 5 October 2026Complete original Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5a/i 14/16 Gen 11 guide, first edition December 2025. Machine-type table explicitly binds 16AGP11 to 83S2. Official PSREF Documentation links support.lenovo.com/docs/ideapad_slim_5_1416, but support route is inaccessible. Public producer PDF mirror was read.
EPREL registration number
Not available
Not available
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