Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14

LaptopMedia.com Laptop Specs Lenovo IdeaPad 3 (14″, 2021) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14

Date Published: 27 Apr 2022

AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 (R4000/5000, 15W)
14.0”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), TN
1000GB SSD
36GB DDR4
1.41 kg (3.1 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

7.6 Portability Very Good

4.5 Display Average

6.3 For Work Good

3.0 For Gaming Mediocre

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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[...]