•  Date Published: 05 Feb 2024
  • 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)

Specs

  • HDD/SSD
  • 512GB SSD
  • 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

Lenovo IdeaPad 3 (17″, 2021)
15.71" x 10.79" x 0.78" Dimensions
2.10 kg (4.6 lbs) Weight
Average 17.3-inch laptop
2.87 kg (6.3 lbs) +37% Weight

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[...]

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Pros

  • 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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