The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 (2023) is a budget Windows laptop. It's available with various Intel 13th Gen CPUs, up to a Core i7-1355U. You can configure it with 8GB or 16GB of RAM and up to 1TB of storage. There are also multiple FHD (1920 x 1080) display options, including a TN panel and an IPS touchscreen display. Keyboard backlighting and the fingerprint sensor are optional features. Ports include two USB-As, one USB-C (no Thunderbolt support), an HDMI 1.4, an SD card reader, and a 3.5 mm headphone jack. Although our model has a 720p webcam, you can also get this laptop with a 1080p webcam.
See our unit's specifications and the available configuration options in the Differences Between Variants section below.
Our Verdict
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3i is only okay for general productivity. While it has a sturdy build, with a thin and light design that's easy to carry around, unfortunately, the battery only lasts around six hours of light use. Its Intel CPU can handle basic productivity tasks like text processing, video playback, and presentations; however, 8GB of RAM is very limiting, and you'll likely notice some hang-ups at times. On the plus side, the display provides plenty of room for multitasking, the keyboard feels comfortable to type on, and while the touchpad is small, it tracks all movements and gestures well.
- Easy to carry around.
- Sturdy build.
- Screen provides enough room for multitasking.
- Comfortable keyboard.
- Battery lasts only six to seven hours of light use.
- CPU and GPU can't handle demanding tasks.
- Small touchpad.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3i is decent for media consumption. It's a very portable laptop, and its battery lasts around six hours of video playback, giving you enough time to get through a couple of full-length movies. Its 1080p display looks decently sharp, but it produces washed-out colors due to its narrow color gamut, and its low contrast ratio makes blacks look gray in dim settings. Unfortunately, while the speakers get very loud, they sound tinny and unnatural, with no bass.
- Easy to carry around.
- Battery lasts around six hours of video playback.
- Speakers get very loud.
- Display looks washed out.
- Blacks look gray in dim settings.
- Speakers sound tinny and unnatural, with no bass at all.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3i is bad for gaming. It's only available with low-power CPUs and integrated graphics, which aren't powerful enough to handle graphically intensive games. It also has a slow 60Hz display with no VRR support to reduce screen tearing. You can play some lighter, casual games on the Core i5 and i7 models, but you'll have to play with low settings to get playable frame rates. It has a fast SSD, though, and it doesn't get hot or loud under load.
- Fast SSD.
- Doesn't get hot or loud under load.
- CPU and GPU can't handle demanding tasks.
- 60Hz display with slow response time.
- No VRR to reduce screen tearing.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3i is disappointing for use as a workstation. Its Intel CPU and integrated graphics can only handle light productivity tasks, not demanding workloads like video editing or 3D graphics. You also can't do any color-critical work because the available displays have a narrow color gamut. It has a good port selection, but its USB-C lacks Thunderbolt 4 support. On the upside, it has a comfortable keyboard and doesn't get hot or loud under load.
- Fast SSD.
- Doesn't get hot or loud under load.
- Good port selection.
- CPU and GPU can't handle demanding tasks.
- No Thunderbolt 4 support.
- Display isn't suitable for color-critical work.
Changelog
- Updated Apr 14, 2026: We've updated this review to Test Bench 0.9.1! This update changes the way we score the 'Out-Of-The-Box Color Accuracy' box. Read the changelog for more info.
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Updated Nov 11, 2025:
Added mention of the Dell 16 Plus (2025) as an alternative with sharper display options in the Screen Specs section.
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Updated Oct 30, 2025:
We've updated text throughout the review after converting to Test Bench 0.9.
- Updated Oct 30, 2025: We've updated the review to Test Bench 0.9, which adds several test boxes in the performance section, including CPU/RAM Performance, Low Tier Graphics, High Tier Graphics, Professional 3D (GPU accelerated), CPU-Intensive Game Performance, GPU-Intensive Game Performance, and Ray Tracing Performance. See the 0.9 changelog here.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We tested the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15IRU8 (model 82X7000CUS) with an FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS touchscreen display, an Intel Core i3-1315U CPU, 8GB of memory, and 512GB of storage. The screen, CPU, memory, and storage are configurable; you can see the available options in the table below. Our review only applies to variants with a model number starting with '82X7.'
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See our unit's label here.
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The Lenovo IdeaPad 3i is a decent budget laptop. Its build quality, keyboard, and performance are better than most laptops in its class; however, its battery life isn't as good.
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The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 (2023) is better than the Acer Aspire 3 15 (2023) for most uses. The IdeaPad Slim 3i has a sturdier build, a brighter display, a more comfortable keyboard, and a more responsive touchpad. It also has a fingerprint sensor and is available with faster CPUs.
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 (2024) is better than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 (2023) mainly because it has better CPU performance and a longer battery life. In terms of the user experience, they trade blows, so choosing the right laptop will depend on what you care about most. The Samsung has brighter display, so it's a better choice if you regularly work in brightly lit environments. Also, its touchpad is larger and more responsive, making it easier to use. On the other hand, the Lenovo has a more tactile keyboard—the Samsung's keyboard feels mushy, so it's hard to know when you've actuated a key.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i (2023) is better than the Dell Inspiron 15 3000 (2020) for most uses. The IdeaPad Slim 3i has a brighter display, a more comfortable keyboard, and a better webcam. Additionally, it's available with faster CPUs and doesn't get as hot or loud under load.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 (2023) and the ASUS Vivobook 16 M1605 (2023) are both budget Windows ultraportables that offer a similar user experience. The ASUS comes out slightly ahead, as its keyboard feels more comfortable to type on, and its touchpad is larger and more responsive. However, the Lenovo has a wider port selection that includes a full-size SD card reader and support for video output via USB-C. Performance-wise, you can get more performance out of the Lenovo if you get a higher-end configuration with a Core i5 or i7. However, you likely won't notice much difference between these two laptops if you only perform light, general productivity tasks like web browsing and text processing.
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