Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14"
Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14"
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GENERAL USE: Good—7.4/10
GAMING/AI: Fair—6.1/10
ENG/DESIGN: Fair—6.4/10
SOFTWARE DEV: Good—7.2/10
CONTENT CREATION: Good—7.4/10
PORTABILITY: Good—7.9/10
BATTERY: Good—7.3/10
OVERALL SCREEN QUALITY: Poor—5.4/10
OVERALL PERFORMANCE: Fair—6.9/10
SIZE: 14"
Evaluation
Pros
- Large storage capacity
- Ample RAM
- Good battery life
- Decent general use performance
- Lightweight for portability
Cons
- Basic processor
- Integrated GPU limits gaming
- No USB-C or Thunderbolt ports
- Subpar engineering performance
Ratings by Category
Operating Noise:4.9
PerfectRec’s Operating Noise Score is based on fan noise measurements. Laptops with a fanless design, such as Macbooks, receive the maximum score.
Portability:4.4
PerfectRec’s portability rating takes into account the volume and thickness of the laptop as well as its weight.
General Use:4.2
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" employs an Intel i3 processor and has substantial RAM, ensuring smooth operation for routine tasks, while its Full HD screen offers respectable visual clarity for daily use. With a lightweight design and a battery life designed for typical usage, this laptop balances portability and sufficient power for general users.
Content Creation:4.2
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, and video editing work.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
Software Development:4.1
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software development.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
Battery Life:4.1
PerfectRec’s Battery Life rating is based on hours of battery life in typical usage scenarios.
Engineering & Design:3.5
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design, CAD and 3D work.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
Build Quality:3.5
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, chassis rigidity, and overall reliability.
Our assessment of build quality includes many details that are difficult to quantify.
Our laptop experts use their best judgment to produce the final score.
Keyboard Quality:3.5
The Keyboard Quality score is based on the PerfectRec experts’ assessment of tactile feedback, typing comfort, keyboard reliability and typing noise.
Gaming & AI:3.2
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" offers modest capabilities for gaming and 3D with its Intel UHD Xe G4 graphics which may not handle demanding games well, and a standard screen refresh rate of 60Hz which is less fluid than higher refresh rates favored in gaming.
Full Specs
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Price | $462 | ||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | ||
Overall Dimensions | 12.9'' x 9.5'' x 0.78'' | ||
Weight | 3.3 lbs | ||
Width | 12.88" | ||
Depth | 9.49" | ||
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | Intel i3-1115G4 | ||
RAM | 20 GB | ||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | ||
RAM Slots | 1 | ||
Storage | 1024 GB | ||
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | 7 Hours | ||
Battery Capacity | 38 Wh | ||
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | 14" | ||
Display Technology | TN | ||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | ||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | ||
Display Brightness | 220 nits | ||
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score  | 6.5/10 | ||
Portability Score | 8/10 | ||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | ||
Premium Business Laptop | No | ||
Fan Noise Score | 9.5/10 | ||
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.5/10 | ||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | ||
Webcam | 720p | ||
Fingerprint Reader | No | ||
Backlit Keyboard | No | ||
Number Pad | No | ||
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | 3 | ||
USB-C ports | 0 | ||
USB-C Charging | No | ||
Display Outputs | 1 | ||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | ||
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Marvin Gollor | February 2023
"The low-priced IdeaPad 3 14 delivers on core functionality. Lenovo's IdeaPad 3 14 meets all the basic requirements for an inexpensive office laptop. The matte IPS display is bright enough, the performance is high for the class, and the input devices are rock solid. In addition, the mostly quiet operation including the useful performance modes, cool surface temperatures, easy maintainability as well as expandable working and mass storage all contribute to the IdeaPad 3 14's value proposition."
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