Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3

The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 looks, feels and sounds like a great budget gaming laptop, with sleek styling and solid speakers. But the entry-level hardware loadout is too compromised.

-- As reviewed by Tom's Hardware
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Product details

  • Boost your gaming performance with the latest generation AMD Ryzen 6000 Series processors and a 15.6" FHD IPS screen with 120Hz refresh rate
  • GeForce RTX 30 Series GPUs deliver the ultimate performance for gamers and creators, powered by Ampere - NVIDIA’s 2nd gen RTX architecture - with new RT Cores, Tensor Cores, and streaming multiprocessors for realistic ray-traced graphics and cutting-edge AI features
  • The signature Lenovo gaming keyboard comes with all the best media control and number pad features stocked out of the box
  • Excellent battery life lets you take this gaming laptop with you; use Rapid Charge to boost your battery by 40% in just 15 minutes
  • Stay connected: this Windows gaming laptop offers built-in WiFi and Bluetooth, two USB-A ports, one USB-C (DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery 3.0), HDMI 2.0, RJ45, and an audio jack

PROS

+ Eye-catching price
+ Sleek, modern styling
+ Excellent speakers

CONS

- Single-channel RAM and 256GB SSD in base model
- 1080p gaming performance near the back of pack

Expert reviews and ratings

By Tom's Hardware on October 26, 2022
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 looks, feels and sounds like a great budget gaming laptop, with sleek styling and solid speakers. But the entry-level hardware loadout is too compromised.
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By The Verge on June 19, 2020
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 has a capable 10th Gen Intel Core i7 processor, a fast PCIe SSD, and a great screen, but its Nvidia GTX 1650 graphics chip holds this one back from being a good $1,000 gaming laptop.
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