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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 355 reviews

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    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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91%would recommend to a friend

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Customers appreciate the Ideapad 3 15 for its budget-friendly price, fast performance, and lightweight design. Many users find the large screen and storage capacity to be adequate for their needs. While some users have concerns about battery life and memory, overall, customers are generally satisfied with the laptop's performance and value for the price.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Light weight

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good but horrible power cord

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I just picked this up and everything was easy to set up. The computer is light and quiet and I really like the feel of the soft textured keys. One thing that is horrible (and really unacceptable these days) is the power cord. The plug is ridiculously HUGE, see photo. There is no reason for this to be this big. And the cord is really, really short. Almost 1/3 shorter than my previous HP cord. Other than that, so far so good.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Thank you for choosing the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15 Laptop, model number 81W1018XUS. This model ships with a Dual Voltage AC adapter/charger. The power converter is in the wall plug side of the AC adapter/charger and is smaller than traditional brick type power converters. Power cord length is approximately 3 feet. Lenovo

  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Weird battery.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good computer. The battery is really weird, it says 10 hours of time when fully charger. Unplug it then it drops to 6 hours, start using it and it drops to 9 hours. Keep working it will say 4 hours. I havent had any issues using it, the battery performance estimates are just way off.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Try checking your power management settings, you may have a power management profile that will manage your power usage differently if the computer is plugged in or running on battery. Here is a link to information about accessing your Power Management Settings:  https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/how-to-adjust-power-and-sleep-settings-in-windows-26f623b5-4fcc-4194-863d-b824e5ea7679. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15 laptop, model number 81W1018XUS, ships with a 2CELL_35WH_INTERNAL, Lithium Polymer Battery, which within this configuration, has a battery life of up to 6 hours, depending on the work the device is performing so if you are showing a potential battery life of 10 hours, your power management settings are set for conservative power usage. Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance, Price

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Get this Laptop

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This laptop is a perfect mid tier PC for the money. My wife has had a great boost in the performance of her most used tasks and programs. The SSD makes windows nice and snappy and when a 2nd monitor is attached it doesn't skip a beat. isn't great with some game titles but the ones we play the most have been great.. (halo MCC was one of them). Get this PC.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    It’s amazing

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Other than the charger being huge af this laptop is amazing for for normal needs and gaming needs it runs Roblox on 60+ fps and fortnite 50+ I really recommend this :).

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Thank you for choosing the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15 Laptop, model number 81W1018XUS. We are pleased to hear that the IdeaPad 3 15 meets your computing needs so well. We always recommend you check the requirements and compatibility of any software/games you will be installing on your new computer, before you invest in any computer. Be sure your new computer can support the software/games you will need to use. Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Fast

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My baby

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Is an excellent computer, fast and the video quality is of the hook

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Thank you for choosing the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15 Laptop, model number 81W1018XUS. We are pleased to hear that the performance of the IdeaPad 3 15 meets your computing needs so well. Lenovo

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Value exceeds cost

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love this laptop, great at multi tasking and haven't had any problems with lag. Definitely glad I bought.I even made a custom skin for it ❤️

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Thank you for choosing the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15 Laptop. We are pleased to hear that the features and performance of the Ideapad 3 15 meets your computing needs so well. Lenovo

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    MID

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Literally lasted a bit more than a year. Based on the price I would have expected a bit longer but cest la vie

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Buyer beware

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Purchased July 29, 2021 and by September 24, 2022 laptop shut down screen black and what sounds like a fan running while plugged to power source! But my fault for not buying a protection plan longer than a year, live and learn! Thx Lenovo

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Large screen

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice computer that almost met all my expectations

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Needed a Windows machine for some automotive diagnostic software. On paper this one looked to do the trick and so far its performing as anticipated. The large screen and number pad are awesome, and as a plus it runs SketchUp Free without a problem, so now I have a decent computer to use in the garage for design work. It lost a star because the Specs say it has an Aluminum Casing and that is NOT the case, its plastic. Minorly disappointed with that fact since it was a deciding factor, but hopefully the plastic will hold up.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15 Laptop, model number 81W1018XUS, has a casing that is: PC + ABS Plastic (Top), PC + ABS Plastic (Bottom). Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great laptop.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So far this is a great laptop at the price of $319.00. I bought it on sale at bestbuy just in time before the sale ended. My first choice was the Lenovo Amd Ryzen 5 with 1tb storage and 256gb ssd. The price had changed before I could get it. Overall, there are some things to note with this laptop. One was the laptop has an SSSTC SSD. I don’t know how ugradable in the future those will be. The other was a bunch of apps on the computer like Tic-tock and other crappy apps installed. I did not find anything on this computers battey or type wish Lenovo would have bestbuy put that information on the listing instead of 6-7hrs batter life. Not much help there when you don’t know the capacity. Those are my only complaints for this laptop. My plans for this laptop in the future are upgrading the harddrive and the ram. Seeing If I can upgrade it to 16gb or find better 8gb ram sticks. This is a great bare bone starting computer for those looking to get into laptops. The games I play on this are low quality games. I play Rimworld and Doorkickers on this laptop. Steam wallpaper engine looks great on this laptop. I run stargate animated theme in the background. I don’t push my luck on gaming heavy on this laptop as it is mainly for watching hulu and amazon prime or watching anime. Most of the time its online with music. It has a Bluetooth feature which is great but I wouldn’t use it unless you have a house or out somewhere away from people. Cause Bluetooth can be easily accessed. It is a nice feature but be careful on using Bluetooth on the computer. Overall, for the price of $319.00 I say it is very worth it. Any higher and I would pass on this laptop. Just the SSSTC storage and the ram are things I personally am gonna upgrade.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Thank you for choosing the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15 Laptop, model number 81W1018XUS. This configuration ships with a 128GB M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0x2 NVMe solid state hard drive. The maximum storage support for this configuration is: up to two drives, 1x 2.5 inch HDD + 1x M.2 SSD. 2.5 inch HDD up to 1TB + M.2 2242 SSD up to 512GB or M.2 2280 SSD up to 512GB. This model ships with 8GB DDR4-2400MHz RAM (4GB Soldered DDR4-2400 + 4GB SO-DIMM DDR4-2400MHz), one memory soldered to systemboard, one DDR4 SO-DIMM slot, dual-channel capable. The maximum RAM supported by this configuration is: Up to 12GB (4GB soldered + 8GB SO-DIMM) DDR4-2400MHz RAM). This model is not user upgradable. A certified technician must do all of the work, so as to not void the warranty. We recommend you consult with your certified technician about your upgrade options. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15 ships with just two adware programs, a 30-day trial of Microsoft Office 365 (as part of Windows 10 operating system) and a 30-day trial of McAfee virus protection. Lenovo computers ship with one of the cleanest factory software installs within the consumer computer industry. Lenovo

  • Cons mentioned:
    Operating system

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good value for the money

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Does everything I needed to do and then some. I did a clean install with Windows 11. The version of windows that it came with. I can only download stuff from the Microsoft store. Wouldn't buy it if you want the ability to install whatever you want.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Light weight
    Cons mentioned:
    Memory

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice Laptop for the Price

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This laptop is perfect for those who just need an adequate laptop to check email, browse the internet, and use Microsoft Office. It's not the fastest (but it's still plenty quick), nor does it have the best graphics or most memory, and it surely won't impress anyone, but it turns on quick and is easy to use which are characteristics I appreciate. Also, while the casing is plastic, it has a nice look overall and is light so it's easy to carry. Big selling points for me were that it was not a Chromebook, it was not touchscreen, and it has a full number pad.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Fast

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect!

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This laptop has been absolutely amazing. I am getting ready to purchase another one for my son. Speed is great and so is quality.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Large screen

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Dependable Laptop

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought this for my mother in law. It's a little bigger than I wanted but she needed a bigger screen so she could see easier. and also she will use this for a long time so I wanted to have it be as updated as possible. So far, very easy for her to use, it loads up pretty quickly. Like having the extra numeric key pad on the right side of the keyboard. More than enough storage and memory for her. It's been a little over a month, but hoping this lasts her several years without any problems.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Laptop

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    Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Awesome product! Still works like new til this day!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Perfect for basic tasks.

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    Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great laptop for the price. Perfect for basic tasks.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing laptop. Buy it.

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    For the price, this is a steal. If you need a laptop to do everyday taskings, this is the perfect laptop. Never had a glitch while using this laptop. My 1000+ dollars hp failed and this has been fulfilling every task i need it to. I would highly recommend

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Thank you for choosing the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15 laptop. We are pleased to hear that the value and performance of the IdeaPad 3 15 meets your computing needs so well. Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Pleased with Lenovo

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This unit is awesome. Purchased it for my girlfriend, and she loves it - a big step-up from the iPad she was using for personal use previously. Now she can continue optimally with the online courses she’s taking, enjoying exploring internet and learning new IT options every day. Wonderful unit for the price. Thank you, Best Buy & Lenovo!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Thank you for choosing the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15 Laptop, model number 81W1018XUS, as a gift. We are pleased to hear that the performance of the IdeaPad 3 15 meets the recipient's computing needs so well. Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Fast

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Laptop

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very good laptop fast and smooth with no lags at all.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    This is a nice laptop

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a really nice laptop and a good brand. My son started his first year of college doing online courses and this laptop was just what he needed. He loves it so much he’s always glued to this laptop even outside of using it for school. I have one too myself and I’m happy with it as well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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