Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i

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Date Published: 04 Jul 2025

Intel Core i5-12500H
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (Laptop, 105W)
16.0″, WUXGA (1920 x 1200), 165 Hz, IPS
512GB SSD
16GB RAM
2.60 kg (5.7 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

4.3 Portability Average

7.0 Display Very Good

6.7 For Work Good

7.1 For Gaming Very Good

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Review

Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i in-depth review

Ever since it was released to the market, the IdeaPad Gaming 3 stormed out to the top ranks of the gaming market. Why? Because money rules and affordability will always beat sheer power.However, this doesn't mean you need to spend a lot of money to get a powerful device. The IdeaPad Gaming 3i (16", 2022) is here to prove that. If you are not new to our website, you will know that we already tested two versions of the IdeaPad Gaming - one Intel-based, and one from AMD. However, today, we have something conceptually different - it has a 16-inch screen with a 16:10 aspect ratio.More often than not, the display proves crucial for the overall experience (especially when gaming). Weirdly, this aspect is also often overlooked by users when making a purchase decision, because many retaile[...]

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Pros

Pretty good gaming performance
2x M.2 PCIe x4 Gen 4 slots, 2x DDR4 RAM SODIMM slots in dual channel
Covers 96% of sRGB and accurate colors (LEN156WUXGA (LEN9153))
165Hz refresh rate (LEN156WUXGA (LEN9153))
No PWM (LEN156WUXGA (LEN9153))
Affordable price tag
Great keyboard

Cons

No SD card
No Thunderbolt 4

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

Budget gaming laptops are no longer super affordable, but their feature pack is greater than ever. This includes the upgrade options situation too.Check out all Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i (16", 2022) prices and configurations in our Specs System, or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate Getting inside this laptop is a bit weird. First, you need to undo four Phillips-head screws, holding the plastic shroud. After that, undo all 8 Phillips-head screws from the bottom panel, and pry it with a plastic tool. Start from the back and work your way to the front of th[...]

DISPLAY: 16.0-inch, 1920x1200, IPS

Name
LEN156WUXGA (LEN9153)

Diagonal
16.0"

Pixel density
141.51 ppi

Brightness
363 cd/m²

sRGB
96%

PWM frequency
No PWM (Flicker-Free)

Panel Type
IPS

Resolution
1920x1200

Becomes "Retina" from
24 inches (62 cm)

Contrast
1310:1

dE Color Checker
2.8 1.1

PWM Rating
10.0: (safe)

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