The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14-inch laptop is an Amazon bestselling budget laptop that has received positive reviews for its great price, its surprisingly powerful performance thanks to the Ryzen 5 5500U processor and onboard AMD Radeon 7 graphics, both of which are supported by a decent 8GB of RAM. The general performance is said to be snappy thanks to the 256GB NVMe SSD Storage. Users were critical of its poor display however, with many suggesting that it is dim, and the build quality felt cheap. The keyboard also had some flex and felt quite cheap. Additionally, it can run hot under load, and the speaker quality isn’t great. All-in-all, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14 is an affordable option for users looking for a machine that packs plenty of power under the hood.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Lightweight design
- Great day-to-day task handling
- Snappy
- Good battery life
Cons
- Dim display
- All-plastic design feels cheap
- Runs hot
- Flimsy feeling keyboard
Bottom Line
Despite its shortcomings, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14-inch laptop is a reliable budget machine which has exceeded many users’ expectations with its, excellent value, snappy performance and solid battery life.
- Weight: 3.11 lbs
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
- Display Size: 14 inch
- RAM: 8GB DDR4
- Operating System: Windows 10 Home
- Graphics: Amd Radeon R7
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Full Specifications
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U [View Benchmarks] |
|---|---|
| Graphics | Amd Radeon R7 [View Benchmarks] |
| Graphics Type | Integrated |
| RAM | 8GB DDR4 |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows Windows 10 Home |
| Weight | 3.11 lbs |
| Battery Life | 8 hours |
| Hard Drive 1 | 256 SSD |
| Display Size | 14 inch |
| Display Type | IPS |
| Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
