The Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 (2022) is a budget 2-in-1 Chrome OS tablet with a detachable keyboard. It replaces the Lenovo Chromebook Duet (2020). It has an IPS display with a resolution of 2000 x 1200 and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen. 2 SoC (System on Chip). It's available with 4GB or 8GB of memory and up to 128GB of storage. It has two USB-C ports, a front-facing and back-facing camera, and a 29Wh battery.
Our Verdict
The Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 is decent for school use. It's easy to carry around due to its compact size, and its battery lasts easily through a full day of light use. However, its small screen makes multitasking hard, the keyboard feels uncomfortable to type on, and the touchpad isn't very responsive. Also, its ARM-based SoC can only handle general productivity tasks like web browsing and text processing, so it isn't ideal for students in technical fields like 3D animation.
- Compact and lightweight.
- Battery lasts through a full day of light use.
- Sharp, bright display.
- Great 1080p webcam.
- ARM-based SoC can't handle demanding workloads.
- Cramped keyboard, poor touchpad tracking.
- ARM-based SoC doesn't support x86 applications.
- Screen is too small for multitasking.
The Lenovo Duet 3 is bad for gaming. Its ARM-based SoC can't handle demanding tasks and doesn't support DirectX games, so you're limited to Android-based mobile games from the Google Play Store. It also has a 60Hz display with a slow response time, causing noticeable ghosting in fast-moving scenes. On the upside, it doesn't get hot or loud under load and provides smooth gameplay in most mobile games.
- No fan noise.
- ARM-based SoC can't handle demanding workloads.
- No user-upgradeable parts.
- Can only run Android-based games from Google Play Store.
- 60Hz display with slow response time.
- Slow eMMC storage.
- Can only get up to 8GB of memory.
The Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 is decent for media consumption. It's very portable, and since it's a tablet with a detachable keyboard, you can take the keyboard off to save space, which is handy in tight spaces like on an airplane or bus. The display looks sharp and gets bright enough for use in most indoor settings; however, it isn't very color-accurate out of the box, and blacks look gray in dim settings due to its low contrast. Unfortunately, the speakers sound unnatural, and the battery lasts less than five hours of video playback.
- Compact and lightweight.
- Sharp, bright display.
- Can detach keyboard to save space.
- Short battery for video playback.
- Blacks look gray in dim settings.
- Speakers sound unnatural.
The Lenovo Duet 3 is bad for use as a workstation. It's only available with a low-power ARM-based SoC, which isn't powerful enough to handle demanding workloads and doesn't support x86 applications. Also, you can only get up to 8GB of memory and 128GB of storage. The keyboard feels uncomfortable to type on, and there are only two USB-C ports.
- No fan noise.
- ARM-based SoC can't handle demanding workloads.
- No user-upgradeable parts.
- ARM-based SoC doesn't support x86 applications.
- Slow eMMC storage.
- Can only get up to 8GB of memory.
- Limited port selection.
The Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 is inadequate for business use. It's a very compact and portable device, and its battery lasts a full day of light use. However, its small screen makes multitasking hard, and the keyboard feels tiring to type on for long periods. Also, its low-power ARM-based SoC can only handle light tasks and doesn't support x86 Windows programs, which isn't ideal if your company requires specialized software.
- Compact and lightweight.
- Battery lasts through a full day of light use.
- Sharp, bright display.
- Great 1080p webcam.
- ARM-based SoC can't handle demanding workloads.
- Cramped keyboard, poor touchpad tracking.
- ARM-based SoC doesn't support x86 applications.
- Screen is too small for multitasking.
- Limited port selection.
Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We tested the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 (model 82T6000FUS) with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen. 2 SoC, 8GB of memory, and 64GB of storage. The memory and storage are configurable; you can see the available options in the table below. This review applies to all models with a model number starting with '82T6'.
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The Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 is a decent budget Chromebook. It's among the most portable laptops, but its small size also makes it less ideal for productivity because you don't get a lot of screen space, and the keyboard feels cramped.
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The Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 (2022) is a newer version of the Lenovo Chromebook Duet (2020). The 2022 model is slightly better. It has a faster SoC, a much better webcam, and a second USB-C port. The screen is a little bigger and brighter, but it isn't as accurate out of the box and doesn't handle reflections as well as the 2020 model.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 8 (2021) is much better than the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 (2022) for most uses. The Surface Pro 8's display is larger, sharper, and brighter, and it has a 120Hz that improves responsiveness, especially when writing or drawing with a stylus. It also has better-sounding speakers, a better webcam, and a wider port selection. On the other hand, the Duet 3 is more portable, and its battery lasts much longer. The Surface Pro 8 has a better keyboard and touchpad; the downside is that you have to buy it the type cover separately, while the Lenovo's is included in the box.
The Microsoft Surface Go 3 (2021) is marginally better than the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 (2022) for most uses. The Surface Go 3 is slightly more compact, making it easier to carry around, and it has a significantly better keyboard, touchpad, and webcam. However, its display doesn't get as bright as the Duet 3's, and its battery life is much shorter. Also, you need to buy the Surface Go 3's keyboard separately, while the Duet 3 comes with the keyboard.
The Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 (2021) is essentially a larger version of the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 (2022) with an OLED display. The Duet 5 is better for media consumption because its OLED screen displays deeper blacks and more vibrant colors; however, it doesn't get as bright as the Duet 3, so you may have more problems with visibility in well-lit rooms. The only other notable difference is the battery life; the Duet 3 lasts longer if you only perform light tasks like web browsing, but the Duet 5 lasts longer for video playback.
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