Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14 Inch FHD Laptop - (AMD Athlon Gold, 4 GB RAM, 128 GB SSD, Windows 10 S Mode) - Abyss Blue

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To access the internals, you have to remove ten Philips screws and pry open the panel with a pick or prying tool.

And talking of lists, be sure to take a look at T3's best lightweight laptops guide if you want a portable PC that doesn't weigh much. On the bright side, there's very little thermal throttling over time, and it doesn't get hot under load.

If you come across a different configuration option not listed above, or you have a similar Lenovo IdeaPad 3 laptop that doesn't correspond to our review, let us know, and we'll update it. If you perform heavy multitasking, you can upgrade to the Ryzen 5 5500U or the Ryzen 7 5700U for better multi-thread performance. A portal to the latest Chromebook features, the Lenovo Chromebook 3 14 inch performs smoothly and effortlessly.

Added mention of the ASUS Vivobook 16 M1605 (2023) as an alternative with a better touchpad in the Touchpad section. Also, the IdeaPad 5's USB-C port supports charging and video output, whereas the IdeaPad 3's USB-C can only transfer data. If the kids manage to get hold of it, for example, you won't have to worry about it snapping in half.So much for the IdeaPad 3 14's features; how does it do in a direct comparison with other laptops in its class? Dolby Audio™ delivers crystal-clear sound whether you’re streaming music, video chatting, or watching a video. The IdeaPad 3 Gen 6 (15" AMD) stays cool and quiet with mechanical airflow enhancements and intelligent thermals that ensure air flows out without crossing over intake vents.