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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Powered by a 10th generation Intel Core i5 processor, it's capable of handling multiple tasks at once without slowing down. The bezels are not as thin as those on, say, the XPG Xenia 14, but they're still plenty modern-looking. The IdeaPad 3 comes with a compact 14-inch display running at a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, and it's a reasonably bright and crisp screen. The rubber grips found underneath the laptop actually give the laptop an ever-so-slight airflow boost, since they keep the bottom of the chassis from sitting flush against your desk. 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.

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The image looks noticeably darker from the sides, so you have to be close or directly in front of the screen to get the best accuracy. Upgrading to the AMD Ryzen 5 5500U or the Ryzen 7 5700U will give you better performance overall, but they still won't match the H-series CPUs found in mobile workstations and gaming laptops. Neither the CPU nor GPU gets hot under load, and although there's a little bit of throttling on the CPU, the average amount of performance loss is extremely minimal and isn't noticeable. As long as you understand what you are getting and what you aren't getting from the IdeaPad 3, it could be the right purchase for you. Its AMD Ryzen™ 5000 H-Series processors and workflow-improving smart features make it a perfect study buddy for remote learners.

Keep your privacy intact with a physical shutter for your webcam bringing you peace of mind when you need it. The first benchmark test we run is PCMark 10, a test that simulates a variety of Windows programs to give an overall performance score for office workflows. On the other hand, the HP is much larger and heavier, but it's equipped with powerful AMD Ryzen H-series CPUs and dedicated entry-level NVIDIA GPUs that are significantly better suited for heavy workloads like gaming, 3D design, and physics simulations.The IdeaPad provides a better user experience as its display is sharper and brighter, its keyboard is more comfortable to type on, and its touchpad is more responsive. Yes you can pay more for a laptop with a sharper, brighter screen, longer battery life and more powerful components, but when it comes to value for money and bang for your buck the IdeaPad 3 is difficult to better – that's why we've been happy to name it as a budget choice in our best laptops list. So, whether it’s a gaming session or a movie marathon, you’ll feel like you’re at the heart of the action. The keys have a good amount of travel and provide tactile feedback, but they require a lot of force to actuate, which might cause fatigue over an extended period.

The microphone sounds good overall; however, it's a bit quiet, and there's some static in the background. With super-clever features and cutting edge design, Lenovo are the ideal choice for everyone – from social media addicts to hard-core gamers. For the best viewing experience, it's best to get a model with an IPS panel because TN panels usually have worse viewing angles and color reproduction. Swap effortlessly between Max Mode, where your CPU takes charge and provides the quickest performance, and Stealth Mode for the quietest user-experience and longer battery life. Although there's some difference in graphical performance between the three GPUs, the difference is extremely minimal.The AMD Ryzen 5 5500U and Ryzen 7 5700U models will likely have shorter battery life due to their higher CPU core count and faster clock speeds. The typing and trackpad experience is definitely worth mentioning again, because it's one of the best aspects of the overall IdeaPad 3 package. If you come across a different configuration option not listed above, or you have a similar Lenovo IdeaPad 3 laptop that doesn't correspond to our review, let us know, and we'll update it. Argos Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority as a credit broker (713206), and works exclusively with the lender, Home Retail Group Card Services Limited trading as Argos Card and Argos Financial Services, who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority to provide credit (716148). mm headphone jack and an SD card slot mean that you're pretty well covered in terms of attaching peripherals and other gadgets up to your laptop too.

I’m an Analyst and ISF-certified TV calibrator focused on reviewing computer accessories, laptops, gaming monitors, and video games. It's available with a better IPS display, as it gets brighter to combat glare, and its wider viewing angle makes it easier to share the screen with someone else.To find out, we brought in the Asus VivoBook S14, the Dell Inspiron 15 (3511), 2021's HP Pavilion x360 15, the pricier Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13, and our previous Editors' Choice pick for best budget laptop, the MSI Modern 14. With a streamlined Chrome OS, quickly do all the things you need to do on your Chromebook using apps on Google Play or on the web. 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. It captures some fine details like the writing on the bottle or the cards, but the whole image is overexposed, making colors appear washed out.