– Lenovo expands Wildcat Lake offerings with the IdeaPad Slim 5i 15IWC11 (plus 13IWC11) and other Slim 3 series models.
– Key specs: 15.3″ IPS display (1920×1200, 400 nits, 120 Hz), sandblasted aluminum chassis, configurable with up to 70 Wh battery, Core 7 350 or Core 5 320, up to 32 GB LPDDR5X RAM, and M.2 2280 with factory M.2 2242 SSD.
– Connectivity and I/O: dual USB-A and USB-C (65 W PD on both Type-C), microSD reader, full-size HDMI.
– Port and charging detail: charging only available from the right side.
– Weight and dimensions: 1.49 kg, 339 x 236 x 15.6 mm; availability and pricing not confirmed yet.
Lenovo quietly expands Wildcat Lake lineup with new IdeaPad Slim 5i 15IWC11
Lenovo is gradually expanding its Wildcat Lake offering globally. Earlier this month, the company unveiled four Wildcat Lake-powered laptops under its IdeaPad Slim 3 series. The IdeaPad Slim 5i 15IWC11 has now joined these four laptops, as has the smaller 13IWC11 that we have covered separately.
Ports, design, and build notes
As the image below shows, Lenovo equips the Slim 5i 15IWC11 with dual USB Type-A and Type-C ports. It is only possible to charge the laptop from its right-hand side, yet both Type-C ports support up to 65 W Power Delivery. Also, Lenovo has included a microSD card reader, a full-sized HDMI port and an M.2 2280 slot occupied by an M.2 2242 SSD from the factory.
Weight, dimensions, and internal specs
Nonetheless, the Slim 5i 15IWC11 is lighter than a MacBook Air 15 (curr. $1,149 on Amazon) at 1.49 kg. For reference, the laptop is also relatively compact at 339 x 236 x 15.6 mm. Lenovo cases the laptop in a sandblasted aluminium housing too, within which sits a touchpad measuring 80 x 135 mm. Moreover, the Slim 5i 15IWC11 will be configurable with 54.7 or 70 Wh batteries.
Performance options and display
Lenovo adds that these batteries power either the Core 5 320 or Core 7 350, as well as up to 32 GB of LPDDR5X-7467 RAM. A 15.3-inch IPS display rounds off the 15IWC11, which combines a 1,920 x 1,200-pixel native resolution with 400 nits peak brightness, a 1,200:1 contrast ratio and a 120 Hz refresh rate. The company has not confirmed pricing or availability yet. Please see Lenovo’s website for more details.
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