•  Date Published: 21 May 2021
    • AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
    • AMD Radeon RX Vega 6 (R4000/5000, 15W)
    • 17.3”, HD+ (1600 x 900), TN
    • 512GB SSD
    • 2x 4GB DDR4, 3200 MHz
    • 2.10 kg (4.6 lbs)
    3.8
    TOTAL SCORE
    8.2 Portability Excellent
    1.5 Display Bad
    5.2 For Work Average
    2.3 For Gaming Mediocre

    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 512GB SSD
    • RAM
    • 2x 4GB DDR4, 3200 MHz
    • OS
    • Windows 10 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
    2.86 kg (6.3 lbs) +36% 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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