Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14 Inch FHD Laptop - (AMD Athlon Gold, 4 GB RAM, 128 GB SSD, Windows 10 S Mode) - Abyss Blue

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The IdeaPad 5's Intel 11th Gen processors perform better than the IdeaPad 3's AMD Ryzen 5000-series CPUs, but they aren't as power-efficient, meaning battery life is better on the IdeaPad 3, especially for video playback. Our IdeaPad 3 review unit came running a 10th-gen Intel Core i3-1005G1 processor – by no means the latest or greatest Intel chipset, but definitely enough to get you through some everyday computing tasks. Lastly, Lenovo's specifications indicate there's a Windows Hello-compatible IR camera to log in via facial recognition, but the feature isn't available when we tried activating it in Windows.

Budget laptops can often feel and look cheap, with flimsy, plastic parts that make the devices feel more akin to Leapfrogs than a sophisticated laptop. Added mention of the ASUS Vivobook 16 M1605 (2023) as an alternative with a better touchpad in the Touchpad section. The IdeaPad 3 enables you to livestream with ease while keeping your world private with a physical privacy shutter to hide your webcam whenever you want to. The Acer has better-sounding speakers, a wider port selection that includes a USB-C with Thunderbolt 4 support, and longer battery life.It's a thin and light device that's easy to carry around, with enough battery life to get you through a couple of movies and TV show episodes. We didn't have enough data to add PCMark 10's Full System Drive storage subtest, which measures the program load time and the throughput of the laptop's boot drive.

The USB-C enables you to have fast data transfers, multimedia streaming, and batter charging - all on a single port. For example, plastic is very cheap (there are a lot of different plastic substances though), but it is more prone to flex. Also, the IdeaPad 5's USB-C port supports charging and video output, whereas the IdeaPad 3's USB-C can only transfer data. Full HD display is a real standout feature, offering vibrant colours and crystal clear images that will elevate your viewing experience, whether you're working, streaming, or browsing.You can also configure it with only a 5400 RPM 1TB hard drive or in combination with an SSD; however, it's best to avoid these models as the physical drive is significantly slower, and to make space for the drive, these models have a smaller 38Wh battery. In addition, it has a very smooth finish, which is the reason for the good feeling but has the unfortunate disadvantage of showing every single fingerprint. So when you come across a standout inexpensive laptop like the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14, it’s a welcome reprieve. Read more about the condition Opened – never used: An item in excellent, new condition with no wear. Lenovo has been in the laptop game for a long time now of course, and that's reflected in the solid build quality and reassuring feel of the IdeaPad 3.

The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15 (2021) and the Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 15 (2019) are both thin and light Windows laptops. The Slim 3i has a better keyboard and a more responsive touchpad, and its USB-C supports video output and charging. While offering the speed, simplicity and security of Chromebooks, the IdeaPad 3 Chromebook 14" zips through all your apps with the reliable AMD 3015C Mobile Processor. Windows 10 continues to get better and better too, whether you stick with S Mode on this laptop or not, and can run capably on slower components too. There aren't any obvious gaps in the construction, and it feels fairly solid overall, although the display flexes a lot.The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15 (2021) and the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M1, 2020) are both thin and light laptops; however, the IdeaPad 3 runs Windows, while the MacBook Air runs macOS. But it's worth noting that savvy laptop users can swap one of the two unsoldered 4GB RAM sticks for an 8GB RAM stick and bump the total RAM to 12GB. The item was listed as refurbished, when opened in original packaging their was not a fingerprint on the screen or casing. If you've got a lot of essays, reports or spreadsheets to get through then you'll find the Lenovo laptop is very much up to the task – it might not use the most premium of materials, but it feels durable and solid, and ready for extended work sessions.