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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare IdeaPad Slim 3 vs IdeaPad Y900-17ISK⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models IdeaPad Slim 3 and IdeaPad Y900-17ISK within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3⁩

⁦IdeaPad Slim 3⁩

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Reference model ⁦Lenovo IdeaPad Y900-17ISK⁩

⁦IdeaPad Y900-17ISK⁩

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦IdeaPad Slim 3⁩ ⁦IdeaPad Y900-17ISK⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
General
Brand Lenovo Lenovo
Product Family IdeaPad IdeaPad
Model ⁦IdeaPad Slim 3⁩ ⁦IdeaPad Y900-17ISK⁩
Model Number ⁦IdeaPad Y900-17ISK⁩
Launch Year ⁦2025 year⁩ ⁦2016 year⁩
Form Factor Clamshell Clamshell
Laptop Category Budget Gaming
Operating System ⁦Windows 10⁩
Operating System Architecture ⁦64-bit⁩ ⁦64-bit⁩
Processor
Processor Manufacturer AMD Intel
Processor Family ⁦AMD Ryzen 5⁩ ⁦Intel Core i7⁩
Processor Model ⁦Ryzen 5⁩ ⁦Intel Core i7 6700HQ 2.6GHz⁩
Processor Generation ⁦6th Gen⁩
CPU Architecture ⁦x86-64⁩ ⁦x86-64⁩
CPU Process Node ⁦14 nm⁩
CPU Cores ⁦4 cores⁩
Efficiency Cores ⁦0 cores⁩
CPU Threads ⁦8 threads⁩
CPU Base Clock ⁦2.6 GHz⁩
CPU Max Boost Clock ⁦3.5 GHz⁩
L3 Cache ⁦6 MB⁩
Processor Base Power ⁦45 W⁩
Graphics
Graphics Type Integrated Discrete
GPU Manufacturer AMD NVIDIA
GPU Model ⁦Nvidia GeForce GTX 980M⁩
GPU Architecture Maxwell
VRAM Capacity ⁦0 GB⁩
VRAM Type Shared system memory
Maximum External Displays ⁦1 displays⁩
Maximum External Resolution ⁦3840 x 2160 at 60 Hz via DisplayPort⁩
Memory
Installed Memory ⁦8 GB⁩ ⁦16 GB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦64 GB⁩
Memory Type ⁦DDR4⁩
Memory Speed ⁦2133 MT/s⁩
Memory Form Factor SO-DIMM
Memory Slots ⁦4 slots⁩
Memory Upgradeable Yes
Memory Channels Dual
Storage
Primary Storage Type SSD SSD
Storage Capacity ⁦256 GB⁩ ⁦128 GB⁩
Storage Interface PCIe NVMe + SATA
Storage PCIe Generation ⁦PCIe 3.0⁩
Storage Form Factor ⁦2 x M.2 + 2.5-inch⁩
Installed Storage Drives ⁦1 drives⁩ ⁦2 drives⁩
Maximum Storage Drives ⁦3 drives⁩
M.2 Storage Slots ⁦2 slots⁩
2.5-inch Drive Bay Yes
RAID Support
Card Reader Yes
Card Reader Formats MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Display
Display Size ⁦17.3 inch⁩
Display Resolution ⁦1920 x 1080⁩
Resolution Class FHD
Display Technology IPS LCD
Panel Type IPS
Display Brightness ⁦300 nits⁩
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Display Finish Anti-glare
Adaptive Sync Technology
Camera & Biometrics
Webcam Resolution ⁦720p⁩
Audio
Speaker Configuration ⁦2 JBL speakers + subwoofer⁩
Speaker Power ⁦2 x 2 + 3 W⁩
Audio Technology JBL; Dolby Audio Premium
Microphone Configuration Dual-array microphone
Audio Jack Yes
Keyboard & Input
Keyboard Type ⁦6-row keyboard with macro keys⁩
Keyboard Backlight Yes
Keyboard RGB Yes
Keyboard RGB Zones ⁦4-zone⁩
Numeric Keypad Yes
Touchpad Type Buttonless Mylar touchpad
Touchpad Material Mylar
Wireless & Networking
Wi-Fi Standard ⁦Wi-Fi 5⁩
Wi-Fi IEEE Standard ⁦802.11ac⁩
Wi-Fi Bands Dual-band
Wi-Fi Spatial Streams ⁦2x2⁩
Wi-Fi Module ⁦Killer Wireless-AC 1535⁩
Bluetooth Version 4.1
Ethernet Yes
Ethernet Speed ⁦1 GbE⁩
WWAN No
SIM Slot
Ports & Expansion
USB Type-A Port Count ⁦4 ports⁩
USB Type-A Specifications ⁦3x USB 3.0; 1x powered USB 2.0⁩
USB Type-C Port Count ⁦1 ports⁩
USB Type-C Specifications ⁦1x USB-C / Thunderbolt 3 / DisplayPort⁩
USB4 Port Count ⁦0 ports⁩
Thunderbolt Port Count ⁦1 ports⁩
Thunderbolt Version ⁦Thunderbolt 3⁩
HDMI Port Count ⁦1 ports⁩
HDMI Version HDMI
DisplayPort Output Dedicated DisplayPort + DisplayPort via USB-C
RJ-45 Port Count ⁦1 ports⁩
3.5 mm Audio Combo Port Count ⁦0 ports⁩
SD Card Slot Count ⁦1 ports⁩
microSD Card Slot Count ⁦0 ports⁩
Smart Card Reader No
Security Lock Slot Yes
Internal PCIe Slots ⁦2x M.2 storage slots⁩
Battery & Power
Battery Capacity ⁦90 Wh⁩
Battery Cells ⁦6 cells⁩
Battery Chemistry Li-polymer
Battery Life ⁦3.5 hours⁩
Battery Life Test Method Lenovo internal battery-life test
Power Adapter ⁦230 W⁩
Power Connector Barrel (round-tip)
Dimensions & Build
Width ⁦425.4 mm⁩
Depth ⁦318.2 mm⁩
Thickness ⁦36.2 mm⁩
Weight ⁦4.6 kg⁩
Chassis Material Aluminum
Lid Material Aluminum
Base Material Aluminum
Security & Manageability
TPM
BIOS / UEFI Password Support Yes
Drive Password Support Yes
Enterprise Manageability
Smart Card Support No
BIOS Recovery / Self-Healing
Certifications & Sustainability
ENERGY STAR ⁦ENERGY STAR 6.1⁩
EPEAT Silver
RoHS Compliance Yes

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose IdeaPad Slim 3 if you need:

  • Processor Model at ⁦Ryzen 5⁩ (vs ⁦Intel Core i7 6700HQ 2.6GHz⁩)
  • Installed Memory at ⁦8 GB⁩ (vs ⁦16 GB⁩)
  • Storage Capacity at ⁦256 GB⁩ (vs ⁦128 GB⁩)

Choose IdeaPad Y900-17ISK if you need:

  • Processor Model at ⁦Intel Core i7 6700HQ 2.6GHz⁩ (vs ⁦Ryzen 5⁩)
  • Installed Memory at ⁦16 GB⁩ (vs ⁦8 GB⁩)
  • Storage Capacity at ⁦128 GB⁩ (vs ⁦256 GB⁩)

Overall, choosing between IdeaPad Slim 3 and IdeaPad Y900-17ISK depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Brand (Lenovo) and Product Family (IdeaPad). They differ mainly on Processor Model. Review the differences above, choose by your priorities, and confirm availability before buying.

What is the difference between IdeaPad Slim 3 and IdeaPad Y900-17ISK?

IdeaPad Slim 3 and IdeaPad Y900-17ISK share specifications such as Brand (Lenovo), Product Family (IdeaPad), Form Factor (Clamshell), Operating System Architecture (⁦64-bit⁩).

The main differences: Processor Model (IdeaPad Slim 3: ⁦Ryzen 5⁩, IdeaPad Y900-17ISK: ⁦Intel Core i7 6700HQ 2.6GHz⁩); Installed Memory (IdeaPad Slim 3: ⁦8 GB⁩, IdeaPad Y900-17ISK: ⁦16 GB⁩); Storage Capacity (IdeaPad Slim 3: ⁦256 GB⁩, IdeaPad Y900-17ISK: ⁦128 GB⁩).

IdeaPad Slim 3 may suit users who need its differing values, while IdeaPad Y900-17ISK benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.