Customers are impressed with the IdeaPad Gaming 3's performance and affordability, citing its ability to handle light gaming and office work smoothly. Many appreciate the upgradability of the RAM, although some wish for a longer battery life. A few users noted that the build quality and screen could be improved. Overall, it's considered a good value for a budget-friendly gaming laptop.
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Pros mentioned:
Graphics, Price, Ram
Cons mentioned:
Screen
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great for a first gaming laptop!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This is my first gaming laptop. It's very versatile as far as adding additional memory and has two usb-b and one usb-c port, perfect for an external SSD. I only have 6GB of RAM but have no issues playing games requiring up to 8GB, the graphics card is A+ but the screen resolution doesn't do it justice, good color though. This laptop is the perfect size to fit on a small table with a mouse but large enough to provide immersive game play. The best part, it's affordable while still using high quality components.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Thank you for choosing the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15.6in. FHD Laptop. We are happy to see that the specifications and features of the device meet your computing needs so well.
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Ram
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Build quality, Screen
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
550 bucks for this laptop is beyond crazy
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
550 bucks for this laptop is beyond crazy!
6\12 CPU
GTX 1060 maxq like performance
upgradable ram and SSD [it's sad how that's becoming so rare thanks apple]
extremely fast storage
extremely fast machine, like you have no idea how fast and snappy a Ryzen 5000 make a PC feel
this can basically be most people only PC
the only bad things I can say about this laptop is:
average screen but for 550 bucks I won't complain it's still 120hz and full hd
the plastic construction doesn't feel that great but yet again it's just $550
Remember only 4 years ago we could only buy quad cores for laptops up to $5000, now for only 550 bucks you get this monster computer, I know faster things exist out there, but this laptop is more than enough for everyone except people who want to play at 4k with Max grafs, but we'll they gotta pay for that
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 Gaming Laptop. We are pleased to hear that the value, features and performance of the IdeaPad 3 15 Gaming Laptop meets your computing needs so well.
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Performance, Ram
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Super fast, Quiet & Cool
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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 is the computer to get, especially now at the discounted price of $549 (regular price $849). It runs fast, quiet and stays cool (maybe very slightly warm) even while gaming with the graphics set to high. Other more intensive games may put more strain on the CPU, which we haven't tested yet, but this thing stays at a very reasonable temperature as compared to other Ryzen 5 laptops from other manufacturers. I tested a 14 inch laptop that was a different brand not long ago at Best Buy, and the underside was HOT to the touch while sitting idle. And yet another brand gaming laptop was also running very warm to the touch while at idle. The reason this matters to me is that AMD Ryzen CPUs tend to run warmer than Intel ones and you don't want to have to worry about the laptop running hot. You know you got a good laptop if the manufacturer figured out a way to make the laptop dissipate heat from the Ryzen CPU well, which Lenovo did with this machine. This 6-core workhorse is a steal at this price. Get it now!
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 Gaming Laptop, model number 82K201QMUS. We are pleased to hear that the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 stays cool for you, thanks to its reengineered high-performance thermal system and that the performance of the IdeaPad Gaming 3 meets your computing needs so well.
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Ram
Cons mentioned:
Screen
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best budget gaming/ content creating device
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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.
Great laptop vey fas and snappy gots a little hot on your lap while doing heavy multitasking. Will be upgrading the ram and SSD in the future. Screen is average and I wshi it was brighter but is ok indoor and I will be setting up a work station with a monitor and wireless keyboard and mouse for a better video editing and gaming experience.
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 Gaming Laptop. We are pleased to hear that the IdeaPad 3 15 Gaming Laptop meets your computing needs so well.
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Performance
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Battery life
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Not bad for the price
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Works as it should. I'd do a ram and ssd upgrade just for a little better performance. Have to keep it plugged in to plays games is the only downside
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ram
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good Budget Friendly Gaming Laptop
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Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
If you are looking for a budget friendly laptop, the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is definitely the one to get. The GTX 1650 is decent for medium setting's in most modern games. I can easily get 60 FPS in Halo Infinite by adjusting the settings.
The only thing I do not like about the laptop is the battery. I know this laptop has a little more power under the hood compared to more basic laptops, but the battery could be better. If i use the 'Power Saver' option in Windows, I can get about an hour and a half to maybe two hours.
Overall, it is a good budget friendly gaming laptop. My two recommendations would be to upgrade the ram to a 16GB kit, and adding an second NvME for more storage.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ram
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good Laptop and easy upgrade
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
A very good laptop, this is my first laptop and it is so easy to upgrade, after time I upgraded it with an extra ram and 1 TB ssd and i did it all by myself without experience.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Graphics
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fun and worth every penny
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Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Best Gaming laptop for the price. I could play games at a higher graphics.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Performance
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Build quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Really good budget gaming laptop
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I bought this laptop when it was on sale $550 as others mentioned and wow what a steal. The computers runs fast and the construction of the laptop is pretty good, yes there is better builds out there but for this price the built is very good. Runs my StarCraft 2 game smooth like butter, very happy with this purchase.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Thank you for choosing the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15.6in. FHD 120Hz Laptop. We are happy to see that the specifications and features of the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15.6in. Laptop meet your computing needs so well.
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Battery life
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Performs great for Fortnite, bad battery life.
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Performs like a chance to play Fortnite and other games. Only wish the battery would last longer without being plugged in. Seems to last 1 hour at best.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Lenovo
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
It was a good first gaming laptop to buy and it has a good price for a student.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Graphics
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Battery life
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good but the battery dies fast.
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Good graphics, does not heat up, solid built, does not feel cheap.
Four stars because the battery dies within an hour. for a new computer you shouldn't have to worry about plugging it in within minutes after only using it lightly, not even gaming. After my last full charge, I was able to get 37 minutes before it asked me to plug it in because battery was on its last leg.
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 FHD Touch Screen Laptop. We are very pleased to see that the specifications and features of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15 FHD Touch Screen Laptop meet your computing needs so well.
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Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Must purchase!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Absolutely love my new laptop! Such a great product for the price!!!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Performance, Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great price for gamers on a budget
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Affordable price for a great product. Came in good as new and runs like a dream. For a lower price like this, it’s a great bargain for a mid range gaming laptop.
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 Gaming Laptop. We are pleased to hear that the value and performance of the IdeaPad 3 15 Gaming Laptop meets your computing needs so well.
Cons mentioned:
Screen
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Decent
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Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Super high fps on games but after a while the screen starts going blxk
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ram
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Very nice gaming laptop for casual gamer.
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
It’s pretty awesome. I upgraded ram to Kingston fury 16GB and added 1TB wd black 750 internal ssd for $140. The ssd is a must or at least an external drive. It has no room without. Plug and play. I added the internal ssd and moved the one game I was able to fit stock to new drive and then added 5 more games. Still have room for a lot more. Super nice gaming laptop for casual gamer. The upgrades are a must though. I’m a busy adult with little time to play but when I throw on the headphones and get into a game of Far Cry this thing is exactly what I’m looking for.
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 Gaming laptop. We are pleased to hear that the IdeaPad 3 15 Gaming laptop performance meets your computing needs so well.
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
great price, battery ok
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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 for the price, one of the cheapest with 120hz screen. battery life is decent.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Bought this as a present
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Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Bought this as a birthday present for my son so he can do his school work on it and play some games.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Performance
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Build quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Is good
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Good, fast, reliable. Cheap build quality though. Its alright for someone who is just starting out.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Im honestly shocked...
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
If you're looking for a laptop in this price range you really do get a lot for your money with this guy. Its not fancy, but its nice! Performs well for office work and web browsing and has no issues with great looking streaming.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Thank you for choosing the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15.6in. FHD 120Hz Laptop. We are happy to see that the specifications and features of the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15.6in. Laptop meet your computing needs so well.