– New IdeaPad Slim 3 16IPH11 starts at €1,009 with Core Ultra 5/7 processors
– Offers optional 1200p OLED (100% DCI-P3) but dimmer at 300 nits vs. 400 nits IPS
– Configurable with 60 Wh battery claiming 27.3 hours of 1080p video playback
– Supports user-upgradeable RAM and dual M.2 2280 storage slots
– Save £90/€100 by buying without an OS license
New 16-Inch Laptop Hits European Shelves
Lenovo have broadened their IdeaPad Slim range across Europe with a fresh 16-inch model. For context, the company released the IdeaPad Slim 5 16 Gen 11 in March with AMD Gorgon Point and Intel Panther Lake processors. Replacing Gen 10 models we reviewed in 2025 (curr. $799 on Amazon), these Gen 11 models now cost around £1,100 in the UK and €1,129-€1,300 in the Eurozone.
Pricing and Core Specifications
By contrast, the IdeaPad Slim 3 16IPH11 can be picked up for as little as €1,009 in the Eurozone. Currently, the 16-inch laptop starts with the Core Ultra 5 322, a 6-core processor that can be swapped for the 8-core Core Ultra 7 355 as needed. The IdeaPad Slim 3 16IPH11 ships with 16 GB of RAM, 256 GB of storage and a 50 Wh battery too, as well as Wi-Fi 6 connectivity and a 1200p IPS display.
Display Choices and Battery Life
Alternatively, Lenovo sells a 1200p OLED panel with superior colour accuracy (100% DCI-P3). This panel maintains a 60 Hz refresh rate and is dimmer than its IPS counterpart at 300 nits vs. 400 nits. Moreover, the IdeaPad Slim 3 16IPH11 can be configured with a 60 Wh battery, which Lenovo claims will last 27.3 hours when playing 1080p local videos at 150 nits.
Upgrade Options and Regional Offers
Also, the laptop supports user-upgradeable RAM and has dual M.2 2280 slots like its smaller 14-inch sibling. At the time of writing, Lenovo is selling the same starting configuration for £949 in the UK, including VAT. However, one can save £90 and €100 if they are willing to obtain an operating system licence separately. Please see Lenovo’s website for more details.
- Starting price: €1,009 (Eurozone) / £949 (UK, with VAT)
- Processor options: Core Ultra 5 322 (6-core) or Core Ultra 7 355 (8-core)
- Standard memory: 16 GB RAM, 256 GB storage
- Battery: 50 Wh standard, 60 Wh option available
- Display: 1200p IPS (400 nits) or 1200p OLED (300 nits, 100% DCI-P3)
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6
- Design: Dual M.2 2280 slots, user-upgradeable RAM