Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17
- AMD Ryzen 3 3250U
- AMD Radeon RX Vega 3
- 17.3”, HD+ (1600 x 900), TN
- 512GB SSD
- 8GB DDR4
- 2.10 kg (4.6 lbs)
Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17
Specs
- Display
- HDD/SSD
- 512GB SSD
- M.2 Slot
- 1x M.2 NVMe slot See photo
- RAM
- 8GB DDR4
- OS
- Windows 11 Home
- Body Material
- Plastic / Polycarbonate
- Dimensions
- 399 x 274 x 19.9 mm (15.71" x 10.79" x 0.78")
- Weight
- 2.10 kg (4.6 lbs)
- Ports and connectivity
- 1x USB Type-A
- 2.0
- 1x USB Type-A
- 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
- 1x USB Type-C
- 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
- HDMI
- 1.4b
- Card Reader
- SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC
- Ethernet LAN
- Wi-Fi
- 802.11ax
- Bluetooth
- 5.1
- Audio jack
- 3.5mm Combo Jack
- Features
- Fingerprint reader
- Web camera
- HD
- Backlit keyboard
- Microphone
- Dual Array Microphone
- Speakers
- 2x 1.5W, Dolby Audio
- Optical drive
- Security Lock slot
Portability
Review
Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17 in-depth review
Since last year, work and learn from home notebooks were basically brought out of stock from all the people in need. And in the midst of a global crisis, these notebooks are still super important for the well-being of both users and manufacturers. This is why the IdeaPad 3 (17", 2021) is more than just a budget-conscious 17-incher.Looking at the specs sheet we see the presence of the Ryzen 5 5500U, and the Ryzen 7 5700U, which indicate a good potential in terms of performance. Screen-wise, there are two options - a 1600x900 TN panel, and a 1920x1080 IPS one.Without wasting more time, let's take a dive into the full specs sheet of this machine, and then check out its exterior. After that, we are going to disassemble it, before moving to the synthetic and real-world benchmarks.Y[...]
Read the full reviewPros
- 1x SODIMM, 1x M.2 PCIe x4, 1x 2.5-inch SATA (optional)
- Optional fingerprint reader
- 97% sRGB coverage and accurate color representation with our Gaming and Web design profile (AUO B173HAN04.3 (AUO439D))
- No PWM (AUO B173HAN04.3 (AUO439D))
- SD card slot
- Surprisingly good performance
- Good battery life
Cons
- Plastic build with mediocre quality
- Unstable hinges
Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options
The IdeaPad 3 (17", 2021) is one of the most impressive budget laptops of the year. It combines a great screen with decent upgrade options and an absurdly low price.Check out all Lenovo IdeaPad 3 (17", 2021) prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate To get inside of this laptop, you need to undo all 10 Phillips-head screws.2. Battery This device is sold with either a 38 or 45Wh battery pack.3. Мemory and storage There is one SODIMM slot that works in conjunction with the soldered 4GB of RAM. Additio[...]
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