•  Date Published: 13 Nov 2024
    • Intel Processor N100
    • Intel UHD Graphics Xe (24EU)
    • 11.5", 2K (2000 x 1200), IPS
    • 128GB SSD
    • 4GB RAM
    • 1.15 kg (2.5 lbs)

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    Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 3 11 in-depth review

    Nowadays, the not-so-expensive 2-in-1 machines are not a rare find. The Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 3 (11", Gen 8) is a compact transformer that is offered with a detachable Folio keyboard with a touchpad (option). This means you can use the laptop as a full-blown Windows tablet or as a regular notebook. Given the low price of this little fella, its hardware isn't high-end. You can rely on Alder Lake-N processors that lack P cores and Hyper-Threading technology.The display is the main event here. It has an unorthodox aspect ratio of 5:3 which is pretty comfortable for browsing the Web or editing MS documents. The 11.5" IPS panel has a 2K resolution and it supports touch function. This reminds us that you can get the optional Lenovo Digital Pen 3 and there is a dedicated socket for it in the Fo[...]

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    Pros

    • Long battery life
    • Strong chassis
    • No PWM above 100 nits of brightness (LEN819D)
    • Good viewing angles and contrast ratio (LEN819D)
    • 98% sRGB and 92% DCI-P3 coverage (LEN819D)
    • Two Type-C ports
    • Optional Folio keyboard for laptop mode
    • Has a fingerprint reader
    • The optional stylus works well
    • 5MP + 8MP camera
    • Good CPU clocks and power limits during short loads
    • Well-priced
    • Can be ordered with an NVMe

    Cons

    • Just 4-core CPU options
    • The max amount of 8GB soldered LPDDR5 memory isn't future-proof
    • PWM usage (but with a high frequency) up until 100 nits (LEN819D)
    • Small touchpad

    DISPLAY: 11.5-inch, 2000x1200, IPS

    • Name
    • LEN819D
    • Diagonal
    • 11.5"
    • Pixel density
    • 202.82 ppi
    • Brightness
    • 359 cd/m2
    • sRGB
    • 98%
    • PWM frequency
    • 14900 Hz
    • Panel Type
    • IPS
    • Resolution
    • 2000x1200
    • Becomes "Retina" from
    • 17 inches (43 cm)
    • Contrast
    • 1340:1
    • dE Color Checker
    • 4.5 2.6
    • PWM Rating
    • 8.4: (acceptable)

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