Are there any alternatives?

The MSI Creator Z16 is a laptop that’s also fast and well-built, and its display has better colors while being less bright and offering inferior contrast. It’s also more expensive.

　　The MSI Summit E16 Flip is another interesting option. It has its own excellent 16-inch 16:10 IPS display, although it doesn’t quite stack up to the IdeaPad’s. It’s also not as fast and it’s battery life falls slightly behind.

　　If you’re willing to step down just a tiny bit in display size, then the Dell XPS 15 OLED is a solid alternative. It has similar if not better build quality, an even better display, and its performance is better for creative workflows using Adobe software. It’s also more expensive, especially when heavily configured.

　　

How long will it last?

The IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro is robust and should last for years of service. Its components might be eclipsed this year, but for now, it’s state-of-the-art and will run Windows 11 well for years. As always, we’d love to see a warranty longer than one year.

　　

Should you buy it?

Yes. For the money, the IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro is a great 16-inch alternative that will meet most people’s performance needs.