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2023-03-17T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Linux Ubuntu, It just works.

The hardware is what you would expect from Lenovo. Beautiful design and runs great.. However, Windows 11 is the worst! Had the laptop out of the box for less than an hour before installing Ubuntu 22.04. This took a great laptop and made it better! This replaced a 12-year-old Lenovo that has been used almost everyday and traveled many thousands of miles.

Rich K.

2023-01-06T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

A very nice laptop with great functionality

This laptop is pretty slick and simple at the same time. It loads up nicely and processes all my applications smoothly without any hiccups. Gaming in 1080p has been a breeze and that's all I really needed. It is enjoyable to watch a video on this laptop with its crisp 120hz refresh rate. As it is this laptop does a lot of things great while upgradeable in the future if needs arise for more space or memory. I'm satisfied with this Lenovo IdeaPad 3 especially with the deal that I got.

Kamkazi

2022-12-07T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Rough start, great support! Very happy.

To be honest I was about ready to throw in the towel on Lenovo. Previously I have always built my machines but this time around I wanted a laptop, and this machine was exactly what I was looking for. The first unit arrived quickly and unfortunately was dead on arrival. The replacement unit also arrived fast and in the middle of upgrades provided me a blue screen of death that could not be repaired instantly. Within a click away of asking for a complete and total refund I contacted support and was provided a recovery disk and began restoring the machine to its original state. Whatever happened before, did not happen again and I have been using this for a few weeks now. Very happy customer and looking forward to building a relationship with Lenovo.

AdamB045

2022-12-04T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome

Awesome, everything I needed!! Has a features I wanted, at great price

Joser P.

2022-11-17T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Best laptop for the price

Really like it my new laptop no complaints and I didn't expect to get 3 months of game pass!

A s.

2022-10-19T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Pretty great

Exceeded expectations. Quick, efficient, and easy to use. Not bad looking, either.

Kelly 6.

2022-10-17T20:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Lemon with unresolved, permanent issues

I've sent this back twice because the machine losses wifi and bluetooth connectivity and options.

gmhbk

2022-10-03T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Works extremely fast.

I'm able to daily drive Linux with absolutely zero issues. I can make full use of my GPU, multiple displays and hardware features without and problem. I am even to stream using OBS and get everything I'd expect from streaming on Windows. I also dual boot Windows. The time it takes to reboot is roughly 10-15 seconds. I am able to play heavy games such as Valorant and Phasmophobia with no lag. Updating the computer and it's drivers did not prove to be an issue. Overall, 10/10 experience and am actively recommending it to friends in need.

Jakob C.

2022-09-24T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Good purchase

Excellent computer for streaming video and browsing

LLAMADA

2022-09-19T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Solid purchase

Computer works really well but seems to get a bit hot after an hour or so when playing games even with the fans running.

Trevor1

2022-09-13T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great value

Amazing gaming computer at a great price. Got it on sale but the hardware is state of the art.

Ben W.

2022-09-10T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great product

get it on time, and with great upgrade as well. so satisfied

Yi M.

2022-08-27T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Lovin' it!

Powerful laptop with great battery life . What more do you need.

Jared427

2022-08-21T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great gaming laptop

The Lenovo ideapad is a an over all wonderful experience. What is keeping me away from giving it a 5 star rating are the cons. Pros- 120 hz display, amazing keyboard, powerful gpu, quiet fans, and a backlit keyboard Cons- battery life not optimal, ram 8 gb, and 1080p display While the pros outweigh the cons some may be tempted to avoid a product like this but rest assured that you will be getting your moneys worth as it is an amazing laptop.

Luis A.

2022-01-04T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

As advertised

As advertised. This Lenovo does everything we wanted it to do!

User22

2021-12-31T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Portable and Perfect

Awesome machine!!! Does exactly what I wanted and allows flexibility and growth.

ECC94

2021-12-26T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great machine

Great laptop! Everything is running smoothly so far.

Lslade

2021-12-26T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

my laptop rating

it's really good laptop but the average battery life is very short however everything else is too good and I'm very exciting about it

Mohamed A.

2021-12-16T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Super quick, hassle free

Quick, had the computer orderd in under 5 mins. Highly recommend

Super q.

2021-12-15T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Skyrim On Point

A thing of beauty is a joy forever. Arrived in great condition with excellent packaging. Light and strong, and easily upgradable RAM. My only problem is naming it, which I do to all the things I love.

The B.

2021-12-15T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Lenovo ideapad

This is a fantastic laptop for the price. It is fast, quiet, and has a great display. Very well made. Don?t expect a $1500+ setup or you?ll be disappointed, but if you are in the $800-$1000 range this laptop is spot on.

Bloomsdayfan

2021-12-15T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great performance

Great device. Works pretty well. it has a very comfortable keyboard

Abdelrahman

2021-12-15T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Lenovo Ideapad Gaming 3i

Overall, I say this laptop is a solid pick whether you go the AMD or Intel route. Pros: Decent performing graphics and processor for a fairly good price given the high refresh rate of the panel. Cons: The battery can be drained extremely quickly as gaming laptops are essentially just desktop replacements for mobility. If you are looking for a laptop for working then I would recommend looking at other options. Tips: If you are planning to commit to the 3i, I recommend using the rapid charge feature to past 80% and then switch to the conservative and use the ac adapter to power your laptop as you game so you can use the remaining charge without the ac adapter for work. When working, I recommend turning on power saver mode to extend battery backup. Remember, the more power full the processing power and graphics, the faster it will eat charge.

Andrew404

2021-12-14T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Impressive quality at a modest price!

For the price, I really feel this laptop is hard to beat. Lenovo did a great job balancing price to performance and quality. This is a mid range laptop that punches above it's weight in regards to quality. Yes, it plays various modern games at high settings and can push 60+ fps on a lot of titles. However, I really can't stress enough the quality of the build. Sturdy, GREAT keyboard, overall a pleasure to use. If you are in the market for a budget laptop, I can't recommend this one (or the AMD version enough. Based on quality alone, I'm sold on Lenovo laptops and plan on sticking with this brand I'm the future.

MrModest39

2021-10-30T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Gaming greatness

This is an amazing laptop! I use it for gaming and so far so awesome! It runs smooth as butter and is such a contrast to my 9 year old laptop it replaced.

Idyn

2021-09-30T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect for my needs, arrived quickly, priced well

So far, so good! I really like this computer a lot. It does the basics really well, and runs the games I play nicely. I haven't given it a big test yet, but it's been super solid and well priced. Also, it arrived in about 4 days. Perfect. Additionally, Lenovo was kind enough to extend a veterans discount to me. I'll certainly be back!

Paul M.

2021-09-25T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Lenovo IdeaPad 3i Gaming Laptop

Excellent purchase. Very satisfied with my laptop. It is extremely fast and efficient. The graphics are wonderful. Love how everything in it is customizable.

Ringo S.

2021-09-24T20:00:00

Rated 2 out of 5

No battery life

When using it while not plugged in, (which is why I bought a laptop) the battery goes from 100 percent to the middle 30 percents in less than two hours. I definitely should have done more research before buying this thing.

Eddie25

2021-09-21T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

IdeaPad 3i Gaming - Why buy anything else??

Amazing product. Quick and what a great price! The style and feel along with the illuminated keyboard makes this a gaming laptop with luxury feel.

Vince E.

2021-09-15T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Amazing

I love this laptop it does everything I need I use it to edit my videos with only problem is the volume button stopped working but other than that great laptop

Cheyenne P.

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Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 Specifications

Processor & Chipset

Processor & Chipset

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  • Processor Manufacturer

    Intel

  • Processor Type

    Core i5

  • Processor Model

    i5-11300H

  • Processor Generation

    11th Gen

  • Processor Speed

    3.10 GHz

  • TDP-Up Frequency

    3.10 GHz

  • Maximum Turbo Speed

    4.40 GHz

  • Processor Core

    Quad-core (4 Core)

  • Chipset Manufacturer

    Intel

  • Standard Memory

    8 GB

  • Memory Technology

    DDR4 SDRAM

  • Memory Speed

    3200 MHz

Storage

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  • Total Solid State Drive Capacity

    256 GB

  • Drive Type

    SSD

  • SSD Form Factor

    NVMe M.2 PCI Express

  • Optical Drive Type

    No

Display & Graphics

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  • Screen Size

    15.6"

  • Display Screen Technology

    In-plane Switching (IPS) Technology

  • Screen Mode

    Full HD

  • Screen Resolution

    1920 x 1080

  • Touchscreen

    No

  • Graphics Controller Manufacturer

    NVIDIA

  • Graphics Controller Model

    GeForce RTX 3050

  • Graphics Memory Capacity

    Up to 4 GB

  • Graphics Memory Technology

    GDDR6

  • Graphics Memory Accessibility

    Dedicated

Network & Communication

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  • Wireless LAN

    Yes

  • Wireless LAN Standard

    IEEE 802.11ax

  • Ethernet Technology

    Gigabit Ethernet

  • Bluetooth

    Yes

Built-In Devices

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  • Front Camera/Webcam

    Yes

  • Finger Print Reader

    No

Interfaces/Ports

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  • HDMI

    Yes

  • Total Number of USB Ports

    3x

  • Network (RJ-45)

    Yes

  • Number of USB 3.2 Gen 1 Ports

    2x

  • Number of USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C Ports

    1x

  • Operating System

    Windows 11 Home

  • Operating System Platform

    Windows

  • Operating System Architecture

    64-bit

Input Devices

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  • Keyboard Backlight

    Yes

Battery

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  • Number of Cells

    3-cell

  • Maximum Battery Run Time

    8 Hour

  • Battery Info

    Required, included

  • Battery Material

    Lithium-ion

  • Battery Quantity

    1

  • Battery Type

    Non universal

Miscellaneous

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  • Features

    Anti-glare Screen

  • Green Compliant

    Yes

  • Green Compliance Certificate

    ErP Lot 3
    RoHS

Physical

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  • Color

    Shadow Black

  • Dimensions (H x W x D)

    0.95 x 14.2 x 9.9" (2.41 x 36 x 25.14cm)

  • Weight

    4.96 lbs (2.24kg)

  • UPC Code

    196118027043

About Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3

FEATURED REVIEWS

Gaming Laptop Done Right!

By Kevan K.

This laptop is a definite step in the right direction from the previous generation. RAM can be easily paired with an additional 8GB for a total of 16GB Dual Channel. The i5 10th Generation makes easy work of most modern titles and works well when paired with the 1650ti. Also comes with the hard drive upgrade kit incase you want to add in some more storage. The build quality is great, despite it being plastic. It can even pass for a professional business laptop, I really appreciate this aesthe...

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Outstanding versatility and value

By Kenn P.

My first foray into Lenovo laptops and I must say I am impressed. Quite a lot of power, performance, and expandability is packed into this machine. The overall form factor is a little larger and heavier than expected, but is still highly toteable in a smart, campus-style backpack. I was able to up the RAM to 16 GB, add an additional 500 GB SATA SSD, and still have a port available for an additional M2-type SSD. The nVidia GPU does not disappoint and there's enough supporting utilities to all...

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Are you ready to level-up?
Run your favorite AAA titles smoothly, the way they were meant to be enjoyed with Intel Core i5-11300H processors, NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics, DDR4 memory, and M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD storage options. These powerful features ensure that you can run games on high settings so that you will always have the advantage of seeing every detail in your gaming environment.

Views from the top
The IdeaPad Gaming 3 laptop delivers victory with a display that accommodates quick reflexes. A 15.6" FHD display keeps visuals crisp and tear-free so you can acquire multiple in-game targets and rack up killstreaks like a legend. And with an HDMI 2.0 port, you can easily plug in to an extra monitor or TV to get the full experience.

Victory is in your hands
Jump in the cockpit with controls that set you up for glorious victory. The IdeaPad Gaming 3's spacious keyboard was designed for gamers, with 1.5mm key-travel for ultimate control, and blue backlighting to aid in key visibility in any lighting situation.

Going the distance
Enjoy the freedom of gaming wherever you want with a long-lasting battery that recharges in a snap with Rapid Charge technology. One hour of charging brings you back up to 80% battery life.

Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 Features

  • 15.6" FHD display keeps visuals crisp and tear-free so you can acquire multiple in-game targets
  • HDMI 2.0 port can easily plug in to an extra monitor or TV to get the full experience
  • Spacious keyboard was designed for gamers, with 1.5mm key-travel for ultimate control
  • Blue backlighting to aid in key visibility in any lighting situation
  • One hour of charging brings you back up to 80% battery life
  • Long-lasting battery that recharges in a snap with Rapid Charge technology

Key Features

  • 15.6" FHD display keeps visuals crisp and tear-free so you can acquire multiple in-game targets
  • HDMI 2.0 port can easily plug in to an extra monitor or TV to get the full experience
  • Spacious keyboard was designed for gamers, with 1.5mm key-travel for ultimate control
  • Blue backlighting to aid in key visibility in any lighting situation
  • One hour of charging brings you back up to 80% battery life
  • Long-lasting battery that recharges in a snap with Rapid Charge technology

What's in the box:

  • Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15.6" Full HD Gaming Notebook Computer (Shadow Black)
  • AC Adapter
  • Lenovo 1 Year Limited Warranty