Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Gen 9 (2024)

Gifng scores
Gifng score40
Performance42
Battery26
Display31
Portability & build61
Graphics16
Memory & storage60
Features54
Price
Best price today₹73,985
Usual price—
Launch price₹64,990
Starting version
ProcessorIntel Core 5 120U
GraphicsIntel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs
Memory (RAM)16 GB
Storage512 GB
Screen
Size15.6"
PanelIPS, 1920x1080
Refresh rate60 Hz
Brightness300 nits
Battery
Battery47 Wh
Battery test6.2 h (TechRadar web surfing (Battery Informant), UK Core 5 120U touchscreen version)
Charger65 W
Build
Weight1.62 kg
Thickness17.9 mm
Versions sold4
Materialplastic
Keyboard & more
KeyboardBacklit
Webcam1080p with privacy shutter (India 83E6001JIN; US review units had 720p)
Fingerprint / face unlockNo
Speakersdual 1.5 W, Dolby Audio
Connections
Ports1× USB-C, 2× USB-A, HDMI 1.4, SD card, 3.5 mm audio
Wi-Fi / BluetoothWi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2
Other
CoolingRuns cool in daily use (Laptop Mag); under long full load the Core 5 120U drops to about 20 W and loses multi-core speed (Notebookcheck).
Warranty1 year
ColoursArctic Grey
What reviewers say
Pros
  • Snappy in single-core tasks for the money
  • Quick SSD and SD reader
  • Slim for a budget 15-inch
  • Good Wi-Fi and a useful set of ports
Cons
  • Washed-out colours even on the IPS panel; avoid the TN version
  • Slows down under long heavy loads
  • Memory can't be upgraded
  • Soft keyboard and small, shallow touchpad

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