Lenovo IdeaPad 3 11 Series
Processor: Intel Gemini Lake Celeron N4020Graphics Adapter: Intel UHD Graphics 600
Display: 11.60 inch
Weight: 1.12kg
Average of 4 scores (from 7 reviews)
Lenovo IdeaPad 3 11IGL05 (Chromebook 3 11)
Specifications
Notebook: Lenovo IdeaPad 3 11IGL05 (Chromebook 3 11)Processor: Intel Gemini Lake Celeron N4020
Graphics Adapter: Intel UHD Graphics 600
Display: 11.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.12kg
Links: Lenovo homepage
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Reviews
Source: Expert Reviews
We’re not going to tell you that this is the perfect budget Chromebook. It feels cheap, the screen really isn’t up to scratch and you don’t have to spend much more to get a better device. If it had the lightweight design and better screen of the Asus C223 it might nudge closer to budget brilliance. If you can live with the compromises, however – or find it on a spectacular deal – the IdeaPad 3 Chromebook remains a genuinely usable laptop. For example, it could make a cheap, lightweight option for kids doing homework or a little sofa-based surfing. As it is, it’s not the full package, but it’s still worth considering – and especially if the price is right.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/10/2023
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Expert Reviews
If there’s one good reason to get excited about the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 Chromebook, it’s that it’s astonishingly cheap. £180 is a tiny amount to pay for a fully featured laptop, even one with a basic specification and an 11.6in screen. What’s more, Lenovo knows how to put a cost-conscious Chromebook together. The old 11.6in Chromebook 500e was a fantastic little ruggedized convertible and came from a fairly long line of great value Lenovo-branded Chromebooks.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/05/2021
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Phandroid Archive.org version
If Lenovo had included even a glossy display over the matte-finished version, then this would be a near-perfect Chromebook. The keyboard is fantastic, the design looks good despite the plastic build, and the IdeaPad 3 just chugs along throughout almost any tasks you can throw at it. But that display. That darned display is what keeps me from making it a de-facto suggestion for anyone wanting a cheap laptop/Chromebook.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/31/2020
Rating: Total score: 75%
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version
If you've got less than $200 to spend on a laptop for a child or as a secondary machine, Lenovo's Chromebook 3 is an acceptable option, though its small, low-quality display leaves much to be desired.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/25/2020
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Chrome Unboxed Archive.org version
When I unboxed this Chromebook, the question was “can a $169 device actually be worth buying?” Well, to make a long story short, YES. Does that mean this Chromebook is for everyone? Absolutely not. Many users want or need better internals or a nicer display. A lot of consumers want a 2-in-1 or perhaps a tablet and that’s okay. What I am saying is, for $169, this Chromebook will serve you well and is worth every penny and then some. While it may not be for everyone, it is definitely a great choice for many. If you need a cheap device, quickly that will actually put in work, this Chromebook is for you. Maybe you just want an inexpensive second device for the kids or simply to have as a backup around the house. The Lenovo Chromebook 3 is worth a look.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/01/2020
Source: Lon.TV Archive.org version
Walmart is currently offering a decent Chromebook for only $169! I found it to be a very capable device for the price point with decent performance out of its fanless N4020 processor.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/28/2020
Foreign Reviews
Source: Ofertaman ES→EN
Positive: Very compact size; ultra lightweight; low price; suitable for studying.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/15/2021
Comment
Lenovo: Lenovo ("Le" from English legend, novo (Latin) for new) was founded in 1984 as a Chinese computer trading company. As of 2004, the company was the largest laptop manufacturer in China and, after acquiring IBM's PC division in 2005, the fourth largest in the world. In addition to desktops and notebooks, the company manufactures monitors, projectors, servers, etc, and specializes in developing, manufacturing and marketing consumer electronics, personal computers, software, enterprise solutions and related services.
In 2016, the company ranked first in the world in computer sales. It still held it in 2023 with about 23% global market share. Important product lines are Thinkpad, Legion and Ideapad.
In 2011, it acquired a majority stake in Medion AG, a European computer hardware manufacturer. In 2014, Motorola Mobility was purchased, which gave Lenovo a boost in the smartphone market.
Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.
Intel UHD Graphics 600: Integrated low-end graphics adapter with DirectX 12 support, which can be found in some ULV SoCs from the Gemini Lake series. Compared to the HD Graphics 500, the 600 offers improved display outputs. Compared to the faster UHD Graphics 605, the 600 offers less shaders at lower clock speeds.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
Intel Gemini Lake:
Celeron N4020: A slow dual-core processor (SoC) of the Gemini Lake refresh product family. The Celeron runs at 1.1 GHz to 2.8 GHz and features a DirectX 12 capable UHD Graphics 600 integrated graphics adapter. An undeniably low-end product, this CPU is designed for use in laptops and mini-PCs of the most affordable kind.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.
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66.25%: This rating is poor. More than three quarters of the models are rated better. That is rather not a purchase recommendation. Even if verbal ratings in this area do not sound that bad ("sufficient" or "satisfactory"), they are usually euphemisms that disguise a classification as a below-average laptop.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.