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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.
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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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- 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.
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 model | Intel N100 |
| Total number of processor cores | 4 |
| Number of performance cores | 4 |
| Number of efficiency cores | 0 |
| Minimum processor speed | 0.8GHz |
| Maximum processor speed | 3.4GHz |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics |
| Memory and storage | |
|---|---|
| Ram | 4GB |
| Main storage type | UFS |
| Total storage capacity | 128GB |
| Usable storage capacity | 75GB |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Height | 20mm |
| Width | 359mm |
| Depth | 236mm |
| Weight | 1.536kg |
| Available new | Yes |
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.5-inches |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 |
| Finish | Matte |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Features | |
|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home 23H2 in S Mode |
| CD/DVD drive | No |
| Backlit keyboard | No |
| Separate numeric keypad | Yes |
| Type | Windows |
| Connections | |
|---|---|
| USB 2.0 | 0 |
| USB 3 | 2 |
| USB-C | 1 |
| Charge laptop via USB | |
| USB-C usable as display output | |
| HDMI out | Yes |
| Ethernet port | No |
| SD card reader | Full Size SD card slot |
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