Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" (2023)
| Manufacturer | Lenovo |
|---|---|
| Product family | IdeaPad |
| Release date | January 2023 |
| Introductory price | EUR 500 |
| Discontinued | No |
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows 11 Home |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 3 5300U |
| Memory | 8 GB DDR4-3200 (4 GB soldered + 4 GB slotted, max. 36 GB) |
| Memory slots | 1 |
| Storage | 256 GB PCIe 3.0 SSD (M.2 2242) |
| Storage slots | 1 user accessible |
| Removable storage | SD card reader |
| Display | Screen size: 14 inch Panel type: IPS Resolution: 1920 x 1080 Aspect ratio: 16:9 Brightness: 313 nits sRGB: 54 % Screen-to-body ratio: |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon RX Vega 6 |
| Sound | 2x 1.5 W DolbyAudio speakers |
| Camera | 720p webcam with PrivacyShutter |
| Touchpad | Plastic surface |
| Connectivity | Realtek RTL8852AE (Wi-Fi 6E) and Bluetooth |
| Power brick | 65W charger |
| Battery | 38 Wh Lithium-Ion battery |
| Keyboard | Optional key illumination |
| Chassis | Color: Arctic Grey Materials: Plastic casing |
| Number pad | No |
| Fingerprint reader | No |
| Facial recognition | No |
| Special features | Spill-resistant keyboard |
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The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" (2023) is an affordable office laptop designed to offer essential features for everyday tasks. It is equipped with an AMD Ryzen processor, a bright IPS display, and good input devices, making it suitable for office use and internet tasks. The laptop is available in an Arctic Grey finish and features a plastic casing that mimics brushed aluminum.
Primary Hardware
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Processor
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" (2023) is powered by the AMD Ryzen 3 5300U processor. This processor features 4 cores with a base clock speed of 2.6 GHz and a boost clock speed of up to 3.8 GHz. It has a power limit of 29 W PL2 (Short Burst) and 25 W PL1 (Sustained), making it efficient for office tasks and internet use.[1]
Reviewers have noted that the processor is fast and maintains a clock speed of 3.4 GHz under load, making it suitable for office use and internet tasks. It is faster than an average Intel Core i5-1135G7 and an Intel Core i3-1115G4.[1]
Benchmarks:
- Cinebench R15:
- Multi-core: 906 points
- Single-core: 170 points
- Cinebench R20:
- Multi-core: 2138 points
- Single-core: 438 points
- Cinebench R23:
- Multi-core: 5522 points
- Single-core: 1129 points
- Blender v2.79 BMW27 CPU: 544 seconds
- 7-Zip 18.03: 24366 MIPS
Graphics
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" (2023) is equipped with the AMD Radeon RX Vega 6 integrated GPU. This GPU is designed for office tasks and can handle some newer games at low settings. It is not intended for gaming but can run older games decently at medium details.[1]
Reviewers have noted that the iGPU performs well for office tasks and can handle some newer games at low settings. It is not designed for gaming but can run older games decently at medium details.[1]
Benchmarks:
- 3DMark Fire Strike: 2442 points
- 3DMark Cloud Gate: 14351 points
- 3DMark Time Spy: 973 points
- Geekbench 5.5 OpenCL Score: 10968 points
Memory
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" (2023) comes with 8 GB of DDR4-3200 RAM, configured as 4 GB soldered and 4 GB slotted. The memory is dual-channel and can be upgraded to a maximum of 36 GB.[1]
Reviewers have noted that the memory configuration is sufficient for everyday tasks and multitasking, with the ability to upgrade to 36 GB.[1]
Benchmarks:
- AIDA64 Memory Copy: 32744 MB/s
- AIDA64 Memory Read: 35443 MB/s
- AIDA64 Memory Write: 39056 MB/s
- AIDA64 Memory Latency: 103.5 ns
Storage
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" (2023) is equipped with a 256 GB PCIe 3.0 SSD (M.2 2242). The storage is upgradeable to a larger M.2-2280 SSD or an additional 2.5-inch SSD or hard drive.[1]
Reviewers have noted that the SSD performs adequately but has lower 4K rates compared to similar SSDs.[1]
Benchmarks:
- AS SSD Score: 2740 points
- Seq Read: 1939 MB/s
- Seq Write: 1209 MB/s
- 4K Read: 63.4 MB/s
- 4K Write: 182.8 MB/s
Co-processors
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" (2023) does not include any co-processors.[1]
Input Devices
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Keyboard
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" (2023) features a 6-row full-size Chiclet keyboard with 1.5 mm key travel. The keyboard is spill-resistant and offers optional key illumination.[1]
Reviewers have noted that the keyboard offers a solid typing experience with a clearly defined pressure point, making typing enjoyable.[1]
Touchpad
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" (2023) features a plastic touchpad with good gliding properties.[1]
Reviewers have noted that the touchpad can be pressed down very far, which can become annoying in the long run, but it offers good gliding properties comparable to more expensive laptops.[1]
Webcam
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" (2023) comes with a 720p webcam with PrivacyShutter.[1]
Reviewers have noted that the webcam quality is adequate for video conferencing but lacks advanced features like Windows Hello.[1]
Microphone
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" (2023) does not include an integrated microphone.[1]
Output Devices
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Display
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" (2023) features a 14-inch IPS display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. The display has a brightness of 313 cd/m² and a color space coverage of 54% sRGB.[1]
Reviewers have noted that the display is bright and offers good viewing angles, but has limited color space coverage. The subjective picture quality is very good, but the color accuracy is not ideal for demanding image editing.[1]
Benchmarks:
- Brightness Distribution: 87%
- Contrast: 991:1
- ΔE Color: 7.91
Audio
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" (2023) comes with 2x 1.5 W DolbyAudio speakers.[1]
Reviewers have noted that the speakers can get quite loud (up to 85 dB(A)) but deliver poor sound quality overall. They are sufficient for video conferencing and casual media consumption, but external sound systems or headphones are recommended for music or movies.[1]
Connectivity
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WiFi
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" (2023) is equipped with the Realtek RTL8852AE Wi-Fi 6E module.[1]
Reviewers have noted that the Wi-Fi performance is good with average speeds of ~900 MB/s, making it suitable for most internet tasks.[1]
Benchmarks:
- iperf3 transmit: 882 MBit/s
- iperf3 receive: 915 MBit/s
Bluetooth
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" (2023) includes Bluetooth connectivity.[1]
SD Card Reader
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" (2023) includes an SD card reader.[1]
Reviewers have noted that the SD card reader is slow, with transfer speeds of about 33 MB/s, and the card sticks out halfway, which may be inconvenient for some users.[1]
USB
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" (2023) is equipped with the following USB ports[1]:
- 1 x USB 2.0
- 2 x USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1
- 1 x HDMI
- Combined audio jack
Reviewers have noted that the USB ports are adequate but lack Power Delivery and DisplayPort support, which limits their functionality for some users.[1]
Display Outputs
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" (2023) includes one HDMI port for external display connections.[1]
Case
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The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" (2023) features a plastic casing in "Arctic Grey". The design mimics brushed aluminum but lacks sturdiness.[1]
Reviewers have noted that the casing can be easily twisted but does not lead to any problems in everyday use.[1]
Maintenance
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The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" (2023) is designed to be user-serviceable. The bottom panel is easy to open, allowing for upgrades to RAM and storage.[1]
Upgradeable components:[1]
- RAM (up to 36 GB)
- M.2 2280 PCIe SSD
- 2.5-inch SSD or hard drive
Cooling System
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The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" (2023) features a simple cooling system.[1]
Heat
The cooling system is effective, keeping the laptop cool under load with a maximum temperature of 41.9 °C on the underside.[1]
Noise
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" (2023) is mostly silent during light tasks but can get loud under load, reaching up to 48 dB(A) during intensive tasks.[1]
Benchmarks:
- Idle: 26 dB(A)
- Load: 33 / 48 dB(A)
Energy Management
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Power Consumption
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" (2023) ships with a 65W charger. The power consumption is efficient for an AMD system, with a maximum of 48 W under load.[1]
Benchmarks:
- Idle: 4 / 6.7 / 8.2 Watt
- Load: 29.5 / 48 Watt
Battery Life
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" (2023) comes with a 38 Wh Lithium-Ion battery. The battery life is decent, with around 8:22 hours in Wi-Fi tests, making it suitable for a full day of office work.[1]
Benchmarks:
- WiFi Websurfing: 8h 22min
- Load (maximum brightness): 1h 29min
Biometrics
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The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" (2023) does not include any biometric features.[1]
Software
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The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" (2023) ships with Microsoft Windows 11 Home. The laptop comes with several preinstalled software applications.[1]
Preinstalled Software
- McAfee Personal Security
- Lenovo Vantage
Linux Support
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" (2023) is compatible with Linux, but specific support may vary based on the distribution.[1]
Accessories & Warranty
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The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" (2023) comes with a 65W charger and paperwork. The laptop includes a one-year limited manufacturer warranty.[1]
Reviews Summary
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Overall Sentiment
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" (2023) is considered a solid budget office laptop. It is praised for its performance, display quality, and input devices. The laptop is suitable for everyday tasks and offers good value for its price. However, it has some drawbacks, such as limited color accuracy, poor speaker quality, and a slow SD card reader.[1]
Problems Summary
- Limited color accuracy
- Poor speaker quality
- Slow SD card reader
- Lack of advanced webcam features
- Plastic casing lacks sturdiness