Hey, I've been debating on a laptop to get, but I can't decide. I want a new laptop that doesn't have to be specifically for gaming, as I don't game nearly as much. If I do, it won't be a AAA game with max graphics...maybe just like League of Legends or some Steam game with average graphics.

I mainly just want a good performing laptop with good battery life, since my Surface Pro is on life support. If there is any information I can provide to help with recommendations, please let me know.

Costco has the Slim 7i (Intel Arc GPU) at $899 and the Legion Pro 5 (4060 GPU) at $999 currently. Buying from them because of the return policy and warranty seems amazing.

Thanks.

USA : https://www.costco.com/lenovo-ideapad-ultraslim-7i-intel-evo-platform-14%22-touchscreen-laptop---13th-gen-intel-core-i7-1360p---2.8k-2880-x-1800---windows-11.product.4000218747.html

Canada: https://www.costco.ca/lenovo-slim-7i-83a40007cf-intel-evo-laptop%2c-i7-1360p.product.4000195093.html

The pictures aren't accurate. The laptop IRL is silver and has the split shift/key on the left and the miniature up and down arrows.

Specs seem good (Though the screen is overkill) but I can't help but wonder what the catch is.

I'm coming from a Thinkpad background, worried I won't like it.

The Slim 7i is $1,200 right now and the Slim 7 Pro is $1,300, both at Costco.

I can't decide between the two...leaning towards the Slim 7i because the number pad would be very helpful when I'm working in spreadsheets, but I also know it has the Intel Arc which is new and untested.

What are your thoughts between the two?