Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Series
Processor: AMD Cezanne (Zen 3, Ryzen 5000) R3 7330U, AMD Cezanne (Zen 3, Ryzen 5000) R7 7730U, AMD Hawk Point (Zen 4/4c) R7 8840HS, AMD Picasso (Ryzen 3000 APU) Athlon 3050U, Intel Alder Lake-N i3-N305, Intel Alder Lake-P i5-12450H, Intel Ice Lake i5-1035G1, Intel Raptor Lake-H i5-13420H, Intel Raptor Lake-H i7-13620H, Intel Raptor Lake-U Core 5 120U, Intel Raptor Lake-U i3-1315U, Mediatek MediaTek Kompanio Kompanio 520, Qualcomm Snapdragon X SD X1-26-100Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon 780M, AMD Vega 2, AMD Vega 6, AMD Vega 8, ARM Mali-G52 MP2, Intel Iris Xe G7 80EUs, Intel UHD Graphics 32EUs, Intel UHD Graphics 64EUs, Intel UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU), Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs, Qualcomm Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS
Display: 14.00 inch, 15.30 inch, 15.60 inch, 16.00 inch
Weight: 1.3kg, 1.37kg, 1.452kg, 1.5kg, 1.55kg, 1.6kg, 1.604kg, 1.62kg, 1.74kg, 1.8kg, 1.9kg
Price: 250, 320, 550, 600, 649, 690, 900 euro
Average of 21 scores (from 47 reviews)
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3-81W100HKIN
Specifications
Notebook: Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3-81W100HKINProcessor: AMD Picasso (Ryzen 3000 APU) Athlon 3050U
Graphics Adapter: AMD Vega 2
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.9kg
Links: Lenovo homepage
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Foreign Reviews
Source: Jagat Review
ID→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Slim size; light weight; premium design; great built quality; decent processor.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/23/2020
Lenovo Ideapad Slim 3 14IIL05-81WD, i5-1035G1
Specifications
Notebook: Lenovo Ideapad Slim 3 14IIL05-81WD, i5-1035G1Processor: Intel Ice Lake i5-1035G1
Graphics Adapter: Intel UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)
Display: 14.00 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.6kg
Links: Lenovo homepage
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Foreign Reviews
Source: Pemmzchannel
ID→EN Archive.org versionPositive: High mobility; slim size; light weight; nice gaming performance; modern design; attractive price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/08/2021
Lenovo Ideapad Slim 3 Chromebook 14
Specifications
Notebook: Lenovo Ideapad Slim 3 Chromebook 14Processor: Mediatek MediaTek Kompanio Kompanio 520
Graphics Adapter: ARM Mali-G52 MP2
Display: 14.00 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.3kg
Price: 320 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage
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Reviews
Source: Expert Reviews
There’s much to like about Lenovo’s compact Chromebook. It’s easy to manage and solidly built, with fast wireless connectivity and a significantly brighter and more colourful screen than you’re going to find on most Chromebooks at this price. The Intel Core i3-N305 isn’t as speedy as a more conventional Core i3, but give it 8GB of RAM to work with and it’s not going to slow you down in everyday work. What’s more, it has stamina to spare. Were it not for the slightly chunky design, the less than stellar keyboard and the lack of extra USB-C ports, I’d pitch it as one of the best cost-conscious Chromebooks you can buy. As is, it’s still fantastic value, provided you can live with some minor issues here and there.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/08/2023
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Android Headlines
Reviews like these are tough to sum up. For the price of $319, you’re getting a computer with a pretty decent display, nice webcam, great battery life, pleasant keyboard, and nice speakers. It’s a nice computer in those respects with some aspects punching above the price tag. However, features like those mentioned above don’t mean much if the performance is bad. It doesn’t matter if the speakers are nice if navigating to the music player is a pain each time. Those features do well to enhance an already strong performance; they don’t make up for poor performance, however. I understand that the MediaTek processor is a more cost-effective offering and it lent to the battery performance, but the software experience was plagued from the start. I think that the performance of a brand-new computer shouldn’t be this bad, no matter how affordable it is. When you part with money for a new computer, no matter how economical it is, you’re still paying for a device that performs specific tasks. If it shows that it can’t perform those tasks, then what’s the point?
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/19/2023
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Android Central
Over the past couple of years, we've seen a lot of different changes come to the Chromebook market. With the Slim 3 Chromebook, Lenovo threw all of those to the side and just released a no-nonsense option that has a few hidden tricks. Instead of worrying about RGB or displays with fast refresh rates, the Slim 3 Chromebook is one of those devices that "just works."
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/18/2023
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Tech Advisor
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook is a solid, low-cost option for young professionals or students. While the lightweight design and battery life are impressive, there are caveats in the form of mediocre performance and a disappointing webcam.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/23/2023
Rating: Total score: 78%
Source: PC World
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 is a perfectly serviceable Chromebook. Although it’s not the most innovative laptop I’ve ever worked with, it’s still a good value buy, especially if you’re a student or young professional. It has enough power for light use and the battery will keep you going long after your workday ends. The inclusion of a 1080p touch display is a nice feature to have on a sub-$400 laptop. Performance could be a touch snappier, but that’s just my own personal nitpick. You’ll need to taper your expectations some, especially as this machine has only 4GB of RAM. If you need an inexpensive everyday machine, then the IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook is worth your hard-earned cash.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/14/2023
Rating: Total score: 77%
Source: Chrome Unboxed
Of course, with a budget Chromebook, some limitations are inevitable. The Slim 3 only comes with 4GB of RAM, and while the Kompanio 520 chip is a step up from its predecessor (the Kompanio 500 found in the original Chromebook Duet), you’ll start noticing lags if you’re pushing it too hard. If you keep your tasks limited and try to stick to one or two things at a time, it offers a nice, smooth experience. The big benefit is battery life, which looks to easily pace at the 13-hour mark Lenovo touts for this device. These types of caveats are fine in a $319 Chromebook, they are not even worrisome on a device that continues to be on sale for $169. At that sort of price, the Slim 3 is an absolute steal. If by the time you are reading this post you see it elevated back to the full MSRP and you are ready to get one, I’d tell you to hold off if possible: the track record on this one makes me think it will be on sale a lot.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/14/2023
Foreign Reviews
Source: PC Welt
DE→ENSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/05/2023
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: DGL.ru
RU→ENSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/28/2023
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Komputer for alle
DA→ENSingle Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/19/2023
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Komputer for alle
DA→ENSingle Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/13/2023
Rating: Total score: 80%
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 16ABR8
Specifications
Notebook: Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 16ABR8Processor: AMD Cezanne (Zen 3, Ryzen 5000) R3 7330U
Graphics Adapter: AMD Vega 6
Display: 16.00 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1200 pixels
Weight: 1.74kg
Price: 550 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage
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Reviews
Source: Laptop Media
Support, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/04/2023
Source: Laptop Media
The large affordable notebooks are still best sellers on the market. Although they don’t offer the cutting edge of technology, they can provide everything you will ever need for your daily computer needs. This is why the IdeaPad Slim 3 (16″, 2023) is such a good product. We are really impressed by its port selection. It includes only fast USBs and the USB Type-C port even offers Power Delivery and DisplayPort output functionality. The SD card reader is only here to sweeten the deal. Yes, there are some features that we don’t like. For example, the memory is soldered to the motherboard. On top of that, if you opt for 8GB, you will get it in single-channel mode, which will cripple the graphics performance. Speaking of which, even the Ryzen 3 7330U has enough power to get you through any load you throw at it.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/04/2023
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 14ABR8
Specifications
Notebook: Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 14ABR8Processor: AMD Cezanne (Zen 3, Ryzen 5000) R7 7730U
Graphics Adapter: AMD Vega 8
Display: 14.00 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.8kg
Links: Lenovo homepage
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Reviews
Source: Laptop Media
Support, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/11/2023
Source: Laptop Media
Alright, folks, it looks like the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 (14″ AMD, Gen 8) is a fair deal. Sure, its cooling isn’t the best of the best but that’s expected for the class. The plastic chassis is flexible but again, this is normal for an inexpensive 14-incher. On the other hand, the laptop is light and compact, so the portability is good. Let’s get back to the cooling once again – it has just one fan and one heat pipe, the fan is noisy when the CPU is under long heavy loads (and the temperatures are going above and beyond the 80°C mark), but the processor’s performance is definitely there. The chip can maintain close frequencies to the other two laptops with the same CPU that we have tested so far. In terms of raw power, the laptop is doing a fine job.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/10/2023
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IRH8
Specifications
Notebook: Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IRH8Processor: Intel Raptor Lake-H i5-13420H
Graphics Adapter: Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.62kg
Links: Lenovo homepage
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Average Score:
Reviews
Source: Gadgetbyte Nepal
All in all, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i is a pretty powerful device but fails to make a definite mark. It has a powerful chipset that can handle heavy loads but is held back by its UHD graphics. On the other hand, that same powerful chipset limits its battery life which is a very important resource for a general user. Therefore, this product is in this weird limbo state where it is neither powerful enough for heavy users nor efficient enough for ultrabook enthusiasts. That being said, the powerful processor is a good bet for future-proofing your machine. So, if you want a long-lasting laptop that won’t slow down any time soon, this might be a good choice. In conclusion, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i ticks a lot of the boxes for a value-for-money budget notebook. With a powerful processor and a decent build quality, it is a recommendation for those seeking for a long-term companion.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/02/2023
Rating: Total score: 74% price: 70% performance: 80% display: 50% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 CB 14M868
Specifications
Notebook: Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 CB 14M868Processor: Mediatek MediaTek Kompanio Kompanio 520
Graphics Adapter: ARM Mali-G52 MP2
Display: 14.00 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.3kg
Price: 250 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage
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Reviews
In this review, we will be taking a look at the current cheapest new laptop on the market. A Full-HD display, 8-core CPU as well as a slim and appealing case all sounds rather alluring. However, its ChromeOS, 4 GB RAM and 64 GB eMMC storage, as stated in the laptop's specs, may well unveil how costs have been cut.
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IRU8
Specifications
Notebook: Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IRU8Processor: Intel Raptor Lake-U i3-1315U
Graphics Adapter: Intel UHD Graphics 64EUs
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.62kg
Price: 900 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage
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Average Score:
Reviews
Source: PC Mag
In the budget-friendly laptop category, some systems provide surprising value; others cut too close to the bone, leaving the buyer feeling let down. Which one the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 is depends entirely on what price point you buy it at. With our review unit selling at some retailers for right around $300, it's a decent little machine for web browsing and day-to-day productivity. Sure, it has a lackluster display, and the performance won't wow anybody, but for the price of a cheap Chromebook, it's a surprisingly capable Windows laptop that throws in a fine port selection. But, if you're considering this system at list price or above for this same configuration, we urge you to pass on it. That dim display and plodding performance may be acceptable for under $400, but at midrange prices, you should get something with more pep and more robust construction. It's an acceptable deal if you can find a deal, but if not, this laptop's a pass.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/29/2024
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Techradar
I suggest grabbing the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i when there's a sale, as it’s quite reasonably priced and comes with a decent amount of power for the cost. There are a few premium features like a touchscreen, privacy shutter and fingerprint reader. Of course, being a budget computer, there are some compromises like mediocre sound quality and weak color coverage.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/16/2024
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 90% mobility: 80% workmanship: 70%
Source: USA Today
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 is an effective, utilitarian machine, and there’s plenty to get out of it in that respect. It has enough pep to coast through light, everyday computing tasks. It’s a pleasure to type on and is easy on the eyes thanks to a bright, anti-glare screen. But it doesn’t have much performance headroom, and it won’t be up to the task for more demanding applications. So don’t consider this machine if you’re looking for an affordable workstation. And, even though the display gets plenty bright, it produces drab and dull colors. Even a bump to 100% sRGB color coverage would benefit it dramatically. Last year’s Asus ZenBook 14 OLED showed just what a lower-cost laptop display could look like. By contrast, Lenovo’s machine is a slab of somewhat cheap-feeling plastic. Its battery life could also be better. At $660, it’s just $100 shy of a frequently discounted Apple MacBook Air M1, which is a battery-life behemoth and has the edge on portability and build quality.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/25/2023
Source: Lon.TV
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/24/2023
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IAH8
Specifications
Notebook: Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IAH8Processor: Intel Alder Lake-P i5-12450H
Graphics Adapter: Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.62kg
Price: 600 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage
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Foreign Reviews
Source: Tweakers
NL→ENUser Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/21/2024
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: The Gioididong
VN→ENPositive: Simple design; great built quality; powerful processor; long battery life; big screen; good cooling system.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/20/2023
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15ABR8
Specifications
Notebook: Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15ABR8Processor: AMD Cezanne (Zen 3, Ryzen 5000) R7 7730U
Graphics Adapter: AMD Vega 8
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.62kg
Links: Lenovo homepage
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Reviews
Source: Laptop Media
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 (15″, Gen 8) is a good laptop for daily tasks or normal office usage if you pick a device with the optional IPS display (LEN156FHD (LEN9052)). It has wide viewing angles and a good contrast ratio of 1410:1. The panel is also PWM-free which is great. The sRGB coverage is low but that’s okay given the end price of the notebook. The build quality isn’t that good. Both lid and base can be flexed badly and you can spot a lot of bends even while typing. However, the notebook is thin and light for a 15-incher. It has a profile of 17.9 mm and the starting weight is 1.62 kg. The I/O is fine for such a device – three USB’s and an SD card reader. Sadly, all ports are rated at 5 Gbps. The memory is soldered and the maximum possible amount of 16GB DDR4-3200MHz RAM should be enough for most users, at least for now. Keep in mind that the RAM of the 8GB iterations works in single-channel mode.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/09/2024
Source: Laptop Media
Support, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/09/2024
Foreign Reviews
Source: Cell Phones
VN→ENPositive: Good price; elegant design; rich set of ports; decent display; nice performance. Negative: Mediocre upgradeability; slow SSD storage.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/20/2024
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim Chrome 14IAN8 (Slim 3i Chromebook Plus)
Specifications
Notebook: Lenovo IdeaPad Slim Chrome 14IAN8 (Slim 3i Chromebook Plus)Processor: Intel Alder Lake-N i3-N305
Graphics Adapter: Intel UHD Graphics 32EUs
Display: 14.00 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.5kg
Links: Lenovo homepage
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Reviews
Source: Chrome Unboxed
So you can see pretty quickly why this device is so likeable. It does nothing to get in its own way. I love the chassis, build quality, screen and keyboard. The trackpad is good (not great), the internals are all I really need, and even the speakers are pretty good. Unless you need a convertible or would rather get a 16:10 screen, there’s nothing this Chromebook misses on. And you feel that each time you pick it up. We made a video before Chromebook Plus was launched and wondered if the non-Chromebook Plus-branded version of this device was a sign of things to come. Of course, we were right in saying this model would get a branded Chromebook Plus sibling, but I didn’t realize at the time just how right the Slim 3i got the whole Chromebook Plus equation. If you are looking for a Plus model that isn’t just good, but seriously great, this is the one you want.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/20/2024
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: It Pro
The IdeaPad Slim 3i Chromebook 14 is going to make a lot of sense for some cost-conscious buyers. It's small, light, and very portable, and the screen, wireless connectivity, audio, and battery life are all way beyond most Chromebooks you will find for this kind of money. The ergonomics aren't top-notch, but not in any way that seriously hampers usability, and performance will be good enough for most practical scenarios. If you're looking for a primary device for a small business or specific user, then you might want something with a bigger screen, a better keyboard, and more horsepower on tap – something like the Acer Chromebook Plus 515, the Chromebook Vibe CX3401 Flex or if budgets permit, the Acer Chromebook Spin 714, but as a secondary device for use while out and about, the IdeaPad Slim 3i Chromebook 14 offers plenty of value.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/06/2024
Rating: Total score: 80%
Foreign Reviews
Source: Komputer for alle
DA→ENSingle Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/15/2025
Rating: Total score: 82%
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IAN8
Specifications
Notebook: Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IAN8Processor: Intel Alder Lake-N i3-N305
Graphics Adapter: Intel UHD Graphics 32EUs
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.55kg
Links: Lenovo homepage
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Reviews
Source: Laptop Media
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15″ Gen 8 positions itself as a budget-friendly laptop aimed at students and everyday users who need a portable machine for general tasks. From our time with it, the “Slim” in its name certainly rings true. Its standout feature is undoubtedly its portability – it’s remarkably thin and light, making it a great option if you’re constantly on the move. The design is clean and understated, and the fingerprint-resistant finish is a welcome touch for keeping it looking tidy. While the build is primarily plastic, it feels reasonably solid for its class, though the hinge could be a bit smoother. In terms of usability, the keyboard is generally comfortable for typing, although the number pad feels a little squeezed in, and some might find the arrow keys a bit fiddly.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/14/2025
Foreign Reviews
Source: Ixbt
RU→ENPositive: Very long battery life; quick charging. Negative: 8GB RAM; no backlit keys; poor display; relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/20/2024
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IRH8, i7-13620H
Specifications
Notebook: Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IRH8, i7-13620HProcessor: Intel Raptor Lake-H i7-13620H
Graphics Adapter: Intel UHD Graphics 64EUs
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.62kg
Links: Lenovo homepage
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Foreign Reviews
Source: The Gioididong
VN→ENPositive: Beautiful design; great built quality; rich set of ports; beautiful display; powerful processor; high performance.
Hands-On, online available, Medium, Date: 04/30/2024
Source: The Gioididong
VN→ENPositive: Elegant design; powerful processor; high performance; beautiful display; good price.
Hands-On, online available, Long, Date: 04/22/2024
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IRU9
Specifications
Notebook: Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IRU9Processor: Intel Raptor Lake-U Core 5 120U
Graphics Adapter: Intel Iris Xe G7 80EUs
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.62kg
Links: Lenovo homepage
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Reviews
Source: Ricks Tech
Support, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/26/2025
Source: Techradar
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 is not going to set anyone’s world on fire. It comes with bloatware, the audio is lackluster, and most of its aspects could best be described as “fine.” However, it’s fairly portable for its size, is attractive enough, and has enough performance for most people’s day-to-day needs. With its low price, it’s a great value for those that just need a Windows computer.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/12/2025
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 90% performance: 80% mobility: 70% workmanship: 80%
Source: Laptop Mag
Just because the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i is a budget laptop doesn’t mean it needs to be a cheap laptop. I’d be OK with the performance and the display — I wouldn’t be thrilled with it, and neither should you — but one has to make some sacrifices with an affordable laptop. If the battery life lasted more than eight hours, that would have raised the Slim 3i to another level, but at just over 6 hours, it’s one of the shortest-lived non-gaming laptops we’ve tested in recent memory. Do yourself a favor and opt for the Acer Swift Go 14 (2024). For $100 more, you get longer battery life, a bright and colorful display, and much more powerful performance. That’s a steal when comparing the two and worth saving up for. Even at a steep discount, you could find something better than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/10/2024
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Laptop Media
If you need an unpretentious device for standard home or office tasks, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 9 (15, Intel) is a good choice when it’s combined with an SSD and dual-channel memory. Yep, don’t forget that the base configurations come with a TN panel, UFS storage, and just 8GB of soldered RAM in single-channel mode. These ones should be avoided unless your budget is extremely tight. The overall performance of our laptop with Core 5 120U, dual-channel RAM, and an NVMe is good. The only con is the slow write speeds of the SSDs which cause slow app installations.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/14/2024
Source: Laptop Media
Support, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/14/2024
Foreign Reviews
Source: Laptopmedia CN
zh-CN→ENPositive: Slim size; light weight; good cooling and silent system; decent fingerprint reader; long battery life; quick charging. Negative: Non-expandable RAM; mediocre design.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/14/2024
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15IRU9
Specifications
Notebook: Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15IRU9Processor: Intel Raptor Lake-U Core 5 120U
Graphics Adapter: Intel Iris Xe G7 80EUs
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.604kg
Price: 690 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage
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It's one of the cheaper 15.6-inch laptops you can find without resorting to used systems running on outdated processors. It's a decent barebones experience so long as you keep your expectations in check.
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 14IAH8
Specifications
Notebook: Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 14IAH8Processor: Intel Alder Lake-P i5-12450H
Graphics Adapter: Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs
Display: 14.00 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.37kg
Links: Lenovo homepage
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Reviews
Source: Ricks Tech
Support, online available, Medium, Date: 10/30/2024
Foreign Reviews
Source: Cell Phones
VN→ENPositive: Beautiful design; high performance; great display; nice ergonomics; long battery life.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/12/2024
Source: Cell Phones
VN→ENPositive: Beautiful design; nice performance; stylish design; slim size; light weight; powerful hardware.
Hands-On, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/08/2024
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 16IRU9
Specifications
Notebook: Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 16IRU9Processor: Intel Raptor Lake-U Core 5 120U
Graphics Adapter: Intel Iris Xe G7 80EUs
Display: 16.00 inch, 16:10, 1920 x 1200 pixels
Weight: 1.74kg
Links: Lenovo homepage
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Reviews
Source: Laptop Media
If you don’t want to spend a whole fortune on a new device for general usage, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 16″ Gen 9 has enough horsepower for things like Web browsing or editing MS Office documents. If money isn’t a problem, you can avoid the Intel Core 3 100U because of the 6+2 E and P cores which could be too low in some scenarios. You can also try to dodge the 8GB configurations which work in single-channel mode. A laptop with 16GB DDR5 and an Intel Core 7 150U or Core 5 120U should be optimal for most users who want to get a notebook on a budget. Speaking of which, the 150U processor can maintain high clocks in short loads and acceptable frequencies in longer stress which leads to adequate performance.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/08/2024
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 14 AHP G10
Specifications
Notebook: Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 14 AHP G10Processor: AMD Hawk Point (Zen 4/4c) R7 8840HS
Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon 780M
Display: 14.00 inch, 16:10, 1920 x 1200 pixels
Weight: 1.452kg
Price: 649 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage
Price comparison
Reviews
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 14 is an affordable multimedia laptop with a fast AMD processor and good battery life. However, its matte IPS panel is only half as good.
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x Snapdragon
Specifications
Notebook: Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x SnapdragonProcessor: Qualcomm Snapdragon X SD X1-26-100
Graphics Adapter: Qualcomm Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS
Display: 15.30 inch, 16:10, 1920 x 1200 pixels
Weight: 1.6kg
Links: Lenovo homepage
Price comparison
Reviews
Source: Tom's Guide
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x has all the makings to become my new favorite low-cost laptop — decent power for your day-to-day, a nice-sized battery, AI capabilities and a versatile range of ports all packed into a slim, sleek chassis. The display’s a bit dim, but that didn’t deter me from my confidence in this.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/03/2025
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.
AMD Vega 2: Integrated graphics card of the Ryzen APUs based on the Vega architecture with 2 CUs (= 128 shaders) and a clock of up to 1100 MHz.
ARM Mali-G52 MP2: Integrated mid range graphics card with 2 clusters. ARM states that the G52 series is 30% faster and 15% more efficient compared to the G51 series on the same process node.
Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.
Intel UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU): Integrated graphics card in Intel Ice-Lake G1 SoCs based on the new Gen. 11 architecture with 32 of the 64 EUs (Execution Units / Shader Cluster). The clock rate depends on the processor model ranging from 300 MHz base to 1050 - 1100 MHz boost. The Ice-Lake chips are produced in the modern 10nm process at Intel produced.
AMD Vega 6: Integrated graphics adapter of the Ryzen APUs based on the Vega architecture with 6 CUs (= 384 shaders) and a clock of up to 1,500 MHz.
AMD Vega 8: Integrated graphics card of the Ryzen APUs based on the Vega architecture with 8 CUs (= 512 shaders) and a clock of up to 2.100 MHz.
Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs: Integrated graphics card in Intel Tiger Lake G4 SoCs based on the new Gen. 12 architecture with 48 EUs (Execution Units / Shader Cluster). The clock rate depends on the processor model. The Tiger Lake chips are produced in the modern 10nm+ process at Intel.
Intel UHD Graphics 64EUs: Integrated graphics card in Intel Alder Lake SoCs based on the new Gen. 12 architecture (Xe) with 64 EUs (Execution Units / Shader Cluster). The clock rate depends on the processor model.
Intel UHD Graphics 32EUs:
Intel Iris Xe G7 80EUs: Integrated graphics card in Intel Tiger Lake G7 SoCs based on the new Gen. 12 architecture with 80 EUs (Execution Units / Shader Cluster). The clock rate depends on the processor model. The Tiger Lake chips are produced in the modern 10nm+ process at Intel.
AMD Radeon 780M: Integrated graphics card in the Ryzen 7040 mobile series APUs based on the RDNA3 architecture with 12 CUs (= 768 shaders) and a clock speed of up to 3 GHz.
Qualcomm Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS: An integrated graphics adapter that the Snapdragon X Plus 8-core X1P-42-100 SoC features. Compared to the faster 3.8 TFLOPS and 4.6 TFLOPS X1-85 iGPUs, this one does not just run at lower clock speeds but also has fewer unified shaders at its disposal, with 768 being the most likely number. The underlying architecture is reportedly not much different from what was used in the Adreno 730. As for its gaming performance, it's only just sufficient for pre-2020 games at resolutions such as HD 720p on low graphics settings.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
AMD Picasso (Ryzen 3000 APU):
Athlon 3050U: Mobile APU that integrates two Zen cores (without SMT) clocked at 2.3 to 3.2 GHz. The TDP is configurable between 12 to 25 Watt (15 W nominal) and the integrated Radeon RX Vega 2 is clocked at up to 1100 MHz. Stems from the Picasso series of APUs (e.g. Ryzen 3000U series).
Intel Ice Lake:
i5-1035G1: A low-power, Ice Lake family processor (SoC) featuring 4 cores, 8 threads, 6 MB of L3 cache and the UHD G1 (32 EUs) iGPU. This Core i5 saw the light of day in H2 2019; it is designed for use in highly portable consumer laptops. The CPU cores run at 1.0 GHz to 3.6 GHz. The Sunny Cove microarchitecture that is in use here is notable for several improvements over Skylake including support for new technologies, new instruction sets and fast LPDDR4-3733 RAM. There is no PCIe 4 support here, however.
Mediatek MediaTek Kompanio:
Kompanio 520: ARM-based octa-core SoC (2x Cortex-A76, 6x Cortex-A55) with 64-bit support and up to 2 GHz clock rate for ChromeBooks.
AMD Cezanne (Zen 3, Ryzen 5000):
R3 7330U: Mobile quad core APU using Zen 3 cores clocked at 2.3 to 4.3 GHz and a Vega graphics card with 6 CUs clocked at up to 1800 MHz.
R7 7730U: A Zen 3-based octa-core APU for laptops running at 2 GHz to 4.5 GHz and featuring the Vega 8 iGPU (8 CUs clocked at up to 2,000 MHz). Refresh of the 2022 Ryzen 7 5825U with the same specifications.
Intel Raptor Lake-H:
i5-13420H: On Alder-Lake based mobile CPU with 4 performance cores and 4 efficient cores. The performance cores offer hyper threading, leading to 12 threads that can be processed. The CPU clocks up to 4.6 GHz.
i7-13620H: Alder Lake based mobile CPU with 6 performance cores and 4 efficient cores. The performance cores offer hyper threading, leading to 16 threads that can be processed. The CPU clocks from 1.8 to 4.9 GHz and supports vPro.
Intel Raptor Lake-U:
i3-1315U: Raptor Lake-U based mobile CPU with 2 performance cores and 4 efficient cores. The performance cores offer hyper threading, leading to 8 threads that can be processed. The CPU clocks from 0.9 to 4.5 GHz. The TDP is specified at 15 Watt.
Core 5 120U: High-end mobile processor based on the Alder Lake architecture. Offers 2 performance cores and 8 efficiency cores and can process 12 threads simultaneously. The maximum turbo clock of the P cores is 5 GHz.
Intel Alder Lake-P:
i5-12450H: Alde Lake based mobile CPU with 4 performance cores and 4 efficient cores. The performance cores offer hyper threading, leading to 12 threads that can be processed. The CPU clocks from 1.5 to 4.4 GHz and supports vPro.
Intel Alder Lake-N:
i3-N305: Alder Lake-N based mobile CPU with 8 efficient cores (Gracemont) with up to 3.8 GHz. The TDP is specified at 15 Watt.
AMD Hawk Point (Zen 4/4c):
R7 8840HS: A high-end, Hawk Point family processor that was unveiled in Q4 2023. The 8840HS isn't actually a new chip; instead, it's similar to the Ryzen 7 7840U but with a 5 W higher minimum TDP as well as higher clock speeds on the Ryzen AI NPU. The 8840HS has 8 SMT-enabled cores (16 threads) running at 3.3 GHz to 5.1 GHz. Those Zen 4 architecture cores are mated to the Radeon 780M integrated graphics adapter.
Qualcomm Snapdragon X:
SD X1-26-100: An affordable ARM architecture processor (SoC) for use in Windows laptops. The 8-core Snapdragon X chip features 8 Oryon CPU cores running at up to 2.98 GHz, along with the 1.7 TFLOPS X1-45 Adreno iGPU and the 45 TOPS Hexagon NPU. The super-fast LPDDR5x-8448 memory controller known to us from other Snapdragon X chips, USB 4.0 support, TB 4 support and PCIe 4 support are all onboard as well.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
14.00:
14 inch display size represents a middle ground between the small subnotebook formats and the screens of the standard 15 inch laptops.
The reason for the popularity of mid-sized displays is that this size is reasonably easy on the eyes, provides good resolutions with usable detail sizes, yet does not consume too much power and the devices can still be reasonably compact.
In the past, 14-inch devices were very rare, but now they are the standard for laptops after the 15-inchers.
16.00:
This range for display formats was and is a rarity. It is larger than the general standard of 15 inches, but not yet in the range of large workstations. One usually has higher screen resolutions available, but portability suffers from that.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.
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75.11%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.
