•  Date Published: 13 Dec 2022
  • AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
  • AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 (R4000/5000, 15W)
  • 14.0”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), TN
  • 1000GB SSD
  • 20GB DDR4
  • 1.41 kg (3.1 lbs)
4.9
Average
quality
7.7 Portability Very Good
4.5 Display Average
5.9 For Work Average
2.8 For Gaming Mediocre

Specs

  • HDD/SSD
  • 1TB SSD
  • RAM
  • 20GB DDR4
  • OS
  • Windows 11 Home
  • Body Material
  • Plastic / Polycarbonate
  • Dimensions
  • 324.2 x 215.7 x 19.9 mm (12.76" x 8.49" x 0.78")
  • Weight
  • 1.41 kg (3.1 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
  • Web camera
  • HD
  • Backlit keyboard
  • Microphone
  • Dual Array Microphone
  • Speakers
  • 2x 1.5W, Dolby Audio
  • Optical drive
  • Security Lock slot

Portability

Lenovo IdeaPad 3 (14″, 2021)
12.76" x 8.49" x 0.78" Dimensions
1.41 kg (3.1 lbs) Weight
Average 14.0-inch laptop
1.49 kg (3.3 lbs) +6% Weight

Review

Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14 in-depth review

Out of the popular manufacturers out there, Lenovo sits on the top in terms of sales. And this is mainly because of their huge budget-laptop market share. One of its main devices in this price range is undoubtedly the IdeaPad 3.Today, we are checking out the IdeaPad 3 Gen 6 (14"). Note that it is not an "i" model, which means that it is built on an AMD platform. Although the CPUs of choice bear the Ryzen 5000U name, they are part of the Zen 2 architecture. With that said, we can safely assume that AMD rebranded some of its Ryzen 4000U processors.Nevertheless, it is great to see that a budget-conscious device receives a powerful and efficient chipset.Additionally, the display options reveal two versions. Both have a 1080p resolution, but one of them has a TN panel, while the ot[...]

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Pros

  • 1x SODIMM, 1x M.2 PCIe x4, 1x 2.5-inch SATA
  • Optional fingerprint reader
  • No PWM (AUO B140HAN04.E (AUO408D))
  • SD card slot
  • Surprisingly good performance
  • Decent battery life thanks to great optimization

Cons

  • Plastic build with poor quality
  • 54% sRGB coverage (AUO B140HAN04.E (AUO408D))
  • Unstable hinges

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

This is one of the cost-conscious devices that may become a best seller because of numerous reasons. Upgradability is definitely amongst them.Check out all Lenovo Ideapad 3 Gen 6 (14") prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate To access this device's internals, you need to undo all 9 Phillips-head screws. Then, pry the bottom panel with a plastic tool, and you will be able to effortlessly remove it from the chassis.2. Battery Unfortunately, Lenovo was quite lenient with the battery, as it has a capacity of[...]

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