Lenovo 15-inch IdeaPad Slim 3 review | 15.5-inches 1.536kg Laptop - Which? (2024)

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  • 1.536kg

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The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 82XB0094UK is the definition of an entry-level big- screen laptop – you have to compromise on specs to buy at this price. Some cheap laptops do punch above their weight, though, and previous versions of the IdeaPad Slim 3 have impressed us. Read our full review to find out if this one joins them.

What's included?

  • What is it?
  • How fast is it and what’s it like to use?
  • What are the keyboard and touchpad like?
  • How good are the screen and webcam?
  • How are the speakers and audio quality?
  • How long does the battery last?
  • Should I buy it?

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KEY TEST RESULTS
Screen performance
Sound quality
Portability
  • Nov 2024First reviewed by Which?
  • Jul 2024Released

The overall Which? test score is made up of the following star ratings, all determined by our rigorous lab tests.

How we test laptops25 Sept 2024

Ease of use

Overall
Touchpad
Keyboard
Connections

How we test ease of use

A large variety of tests make up this score, including how easy the laptop is to use while on your lap, how easy the lid is to open, and how well the keyboard and touchpad are to handle.

Performance

Overall
Start up from off
Wi-fi

How we test performance

A combination of USB speed tests, industry-standard benchmark software and wi-fi speed tests create this overall speed score. We also let you know how good a laptop is for gaming, although this does not impact our overall percentage score.

Windows 11 tasks

Overall
Office software
Web browsing
Photo editing

How we test windows 11 tasks

We use industry-standard office, web browsing and photo-editing benchmarks to come up with a speed score to let you know how suited a laptop is to a given task.

Battery life

Overall
Web browsing battery life
Video playback battery life

How we test battery life

A laptop that manages more than eight hours in our test will normally score five stars, while one that lasts under three hours will normally get one star.

Screen performance

Overall
Colours and brightness
Reflection reduction
Viewing angles

How we test screen performance

We look at how clear and bright the screen is, and perform scientific measurements to check colour accuracy. We also assess how wide the viewing angles are and whether reflections cause a problem.

Sound quality

Overall
Speakers - Music and movies
Headphones

How we test sound quality

The quality of the sound that comes from the built-in speakers, and how well the sound card handles audio delivered to high-quality headphones through the headphone jack.

Practicality

Overall
Portability
Build quality
Quiet operation

How we test practicality

These scores let you know what a laptop will be like to take out and about. Lighter laptops made from premium materials do better here, as do those that manage their heat efficiently and quietly.

Processor
Processor modelIntel N100
Total number of processor cores4
Number of performance cores4
Number of efficiency cores0
Minimum processor speed0.8GHz
Maximum processor speed3.4GHz
GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics
Memory and storage
Ram4GB
Main storage typeUFS
Total storage capacity128GB
Usable storage capacity75GB
General
Height20mm
Width359mm
Depth236mm
Weight1.536kg
Available newYes
Display
Screen size15.5-inches
Resolution1920x1080
FinishMatte
TouchscreenNo
Features
Operating systemWindows 11 Home 23H2 in S Mode
CD/DVD driveNo
Backlit keyboardNo
Separate numeric keypadYes
TypeWindows
Connections
USB 2.00
USB 32
USB-C1
Charge laptop via USB
USB-C usable as display output
HDMI outYes
Ethernet portNo
SD card readerFull Size SD card slot

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How this product's score compares with other laptops we've tested

43%Lowest score

71%Average score

%This product

94%Highest score

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