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See more imagesLenovo - IdeaPad Slim 3 15.6" Full HD Laptop - AMD Ryzen 5 40 2025 - 8GB Memory- 256GB Storage - Abyss Blue
- Model:
- 82XQ012GUS
- SKU:
- 6668500
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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 331 reviews
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- Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Lenovo IdeaPad Delivers Where It Count
CHADS Posted
I appreciate practical value over flashy features. This Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 in Abyss Blue serves as an excellent, reliable daily driver that punches above its price tag. Design: Lightweight, portable, and looks sharp, though the plastic body has minor flex. Display & Keyboard: Crisp 15.6" Full HD screen, though viewing angles are average. The keyboard is exceptional and highly comfortable for typing. Performance: The AMD Ryzen 5 processor handles dozens of browser tabs and spreadsheets effortlessly. Windows 11: OS navigation, boot times, and multitasking feel are fluid, thanks to the SSD optimization. Webcam: The built-in camera is adequate for standard video calls and Zoom meetings, though video quality gets grainy in low-light settings. Storage & Battery: The 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD are fast enough for casual use but best suited for general tasks rather than heavy media storage. Battery life averages a decent 5–6 hours. Pros: Snappy Windows 11 responsiveness Excellent tactile keyboard Fast Ryzen 5 performance Sharp, lightweight design Great overall budget value Cons: Narrow screen viewing angles Grainy webcam in low light Limited 256GB storage space Mediocre battery life It lacks premium metal materials, but for dependable everyday performance on a budget, it earns a solid 4 out of 5 stars.
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Hi Chads-
Thank you for choosing the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 and for sharing your experience with us. We are happy to hear that you are enjoying the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3.
Please reach out to us through the Q&A section of this product webpage if you have any questions or need assistance.
Best wishes,
Lenovo
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Works way faster than my last laptop
AMANDA Posted
I bought this laptop for college and wanted something that ran fast compared to my last laptop that was an HP. This works amazing and hasn’t giving me any issues. I can have a bunch of tabs open at once and it still won’t start running slow. The battery life lasts most of the day as well. It is great for completing assignments for college.
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Hi AMANDA–
We truly appreciate you choosing Lenovo and taking the time to share your feedback. It’s wonderful to hear that the performance and battery life of the IdeaPad Slim 3 have impressed you.
If you need any help or have any questions, we’re always available in the Q&A section of this product page.
Warm regards,
Lenovo
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Levono IdeaPad Slim 3 15.6" Review
TREVORC Posted
The overall preformance of the computer is pretty good it runs everything i need it to pretty quicklt (mostly school and prime video) it wont run any sort of heavy gaming and i assume kight gaming will be laggy on it because it already struggles to run multiple tabs at once if they are medium to heavy load. It isnt touch screen which is a bummer and the screen quakity is okay its not hd or anything it is more like a chromebooks screen quality which is good for work and such but overall for the price tag it runs pretty good. Ps the battery does pretty quickly on it its kinda lame on battery life
I would recommend this to a friend - Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Laptop function
JORDINL Posted
This laptop works and I love that. It's fast, sleek, and I like the matte feel to it. Battery lasts a long time too.
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Hi JORDINL–
We truly appreciate you choosing Lenovo and taking the time to share your feedback. It’s wonderful to hear that you like the performance, battery life, and product design of the IdeaPad Slim 3.
If you need any help or have any questions, we’re always available in the Q&A section of this product page.
Warm regards,
Lenovo
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect for grandson starting high school
LauraJP Posted
Pros - versatile for MS and Chromebooks. Able to download variety of apps so usable for school and home. OS is Microsoft and is familiar. Games are working well. Downloads and playing the games is good. Likes the screen, good size and easy to read, nice size for laptop, easy to carry around. Great price over Memorial Day weekend. Able to purchase accessories and 3 year warranty and still less than msrp. Cons - doesn’t like MS edge as search engine since it seems to use a lot of AI. Will switch search engines, Will be using at school and home. The sales person, Chris from the Rockford IL Best Buy store was extremely knowledgeable and helpful with this purchase. Enjoys the versatile screen savers. Note that some of the MS School apps require subscription.
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Hi LauraJP-
Thank you for choosing the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 and sharing your experience with us. We are happy to hear that your grandson is enjoying the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 for school and gaming.
Please reach out to us through the Q&A section of this product webpage if you have any questions or need assistance.
Best wishes,
Lenovo
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great every day computer
KAITLYNR Posted
Very great computer for everyday needs and moderate game play. I have been playing the sims perfectly fine! It’s light weight and holds charge perfectly.
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Hi,
Thanks for choosing Lenovo and for sharing your feedback with us!
We are glad to read that you are satisfied with your purchase.
Please don't hesitate to reach out to us via the Q& A section of this product page or contact Lenovo Support should you have any questions or need assistance.
Regards,
Lenovo
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Really good value laptop
GRECIAB Posted
Lenovo is the best brand. Amazing values, great features. The only downside that I did not know before purchasing it was that it does not have touchscreen, if this is not a dealbreaker for you, get it!
I would recommend this to a friend - Rated 5 out of 5 stars
HP replacement
NORMAND Posted
My $1,000.00, 10 yr old HP quit working. This Lenova Laptop was purchased to replace it for about $400.00 and performs as good or better.
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Hi NORMAND–
Thank you so much for choosing Lenovo and for taking the time to share your thoughts. We’re thrilled to hear that the IdeaPad Slim 3 is working well for you.
If you ever have questions or need support, you can always find us in the Q&A section of this product page.
Warm regards,
Lenovo
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Laptop
So far I love it this is the second one we buy, works very well not slow by any means very practical very light considering the size, the screen is a very good size, my only complaint is the screen has a bit of a glare but it’s totally workable and not a dealbreaker by any means
I would recommend this to a friend - Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Lenovo Slim 3
JUSTINC Posted
Excellent product, I’ve used it for around 2 months and I haven’t had any problems with it, I’ve been using it for school and assignments, all the apps run smoothly and effectively.
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Hi JUSTINC-
Thank you for choosing Lenovo and sharing your experience with us. We are delighted to hear that the IdeaPad Slim 3 is meeting your school's needs well.
Please reach out to us through the Q&A section of this product page if you have any questions or need any assistance.
Best wishes,
Lenovo
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Satisfied
TASHAB Posted
Clear screen ! No cons! Satisfied with my purchase!
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Hi TASHAB-
Thank you for choosing Lenovo and sharing your experience with us. We are delighted to hear that you are enjoying the display quality of the IdeaPad Slim 3.
Please reach out to us through the Q&A section of this product page if you have any questions or need any assistance.
Best wishes,
Lenovo
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent product
Montana77 Posted
You got somebody starting school this is the computer for them 100%
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Hi Montana77–
We truly appreciate you choosing Lenovo and taking the time to share your feedback. It’s wonderful to hear that the IdeaPad Slim 3 is working well for you.
If you need any help or have any questions, we’re always available in the Q&A section of this product page.
Warm regards,
Lenovo
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Worth the price
TAYLORD Posted
I bought this laptop for my son. Used for school work & to play video games. It has been great so far. No lag and works perfectly. Worth the price
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Hi TAYLORD-
Thank you for choosing Lenovo and for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re excited to hear that the IdeaPad Slim 3i is working well for your son's education and gaming.
If you ever have questions or need assistance, we’re always available in the Q&A section of this product page.
Warm regards,
Lenovo
- Rated 4 out of 5 stars
RAM and storage
Foodc Posted
For the price I think they could reduce the storage and increase the ram for faster compute. I think the laptop lags heavily.
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Hi-
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We’re disappointed to hear that you’ve encountered performance issues with the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 and would like to offer suggestions to improve your experience.
First, we recommend installing all available driver updates through Lenovo Vantage and Windows Update Settings. These updates are crucial to the device’s health and can affect performance. To check for updates in Lenovo Vantage, launch the application, then select the “Check for updates” button at the top right of the screen. To check for Windows Updates, launch the Settings app, select the Windows Update tab on the left-hand side of the page, then select the “Check for updates’ button in the top right of the page. Once the updates are installed, we recommend restarting the device.
Secondly, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 lets you adjust the computer’s thermal mode. This lets your device cycle between higher-performance and quiet modes or automatically adjust based on your needs. To start, launch the Lenovo Vantage app, select the "Device Settings" tab on the left-hand side of the display, scroll down to "Power modes," and select the best mode for your needs. We suggest using Quiet mode, which will lower the temperature of your Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, reduce fan noise under load, and improve battery life. During gaming, we suggest changing the thermal mode to Performance to get the most out of your Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3. You can also toggle thermal modes with the Fn+Q hotkey.
Please reach out to us through the Q&A section of this product webpage if you have any questions or need assistance.
Best wishes,
Lenovo
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great for multitasking
CARLOS Posted
Great laptop working great for my paralegal course
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Hi CARLOS-
Thank you for choosing Lenovo and for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re excited to hear that the IdeaPad Slim 3 is working well for your education.
If you ever have questions or need assistance, we’re always available in the Q&A section of this product page.
Warm regards,
Lenovo
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Just what i was looking for
Zetzman Posted
I had a 9 year old Lenovo laptop which was slowwww. I explained to the salesperson what I needed and was looking for and this was his suggestion. It's quick, it's light, is a nice color (though its smooth case does show fingerprints) and the store was helpful and speedy in helping me get it set up. Its slots don't quite take cables I had previously used for hardwiring and my printer but I haven't needed them and I can easily need to get replacements. I use the laptop at home primarily for email and visiting new websited too large to be accurattely viewed on my phone.
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Hi,
Thanks for choosing Lenovo and for sharing your feedback with us!
We are glad to read that you are satisfied with your purchase.
Please don't hesitate to reach out to us via the Q& A section of this product page or contact Lenovo Support should you have any questions or need assistance.
Regards,
Lenovo
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent Laptop for Everyday Use
EMMANUELM Posted
I’ve had a great experience with this laptop so far. It’s lightweight, boots up quickly, and handles everyday tasks like browsing, streaming, schoolwork, and office applications with ease. The display is bright and clear, and the battery life has been reliable throughout the day. Overall, it’s an excellent value for the price and a great choice for anyone looking for a dependable everyday laptop. I would definitely recommend it.
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Hi,
Thanks for choosing Lenovo and for sharing your feedback with us!
We are glad to read that you are satisfied with your purchase.
Please don't hesitate to reach out to us via the Q& A section of this product page or contact Lenovo Support should you have any questions or need assistance.
Regards,
Lenovo
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect everyday laptop for work and travel
ALENAH Posted
I’ve been using this laptop for a while now, and I’m very satisfied with my purchase. It’s fast, lightweight, and perfect for everyday tasks like browsing, streaming, and working. The display is bright and sharp, the keyboard is comfortable to type on, and the battery life is great. Setup was quick and easy, and everything runs smoothly. Excellent value for the price—I would definitely recommend it.
I would recommend this to a friend - Rated 4 out of 5 stars
battery, smooth work, keyboard,high quality screen
RIYAR Posted
SO i purchased it a month ago.The laptop is lightweight , easy to carry and the battery stay for more than 24 hour.When i started working everything is smooth.There is no time lag and even when we work at screen it gives high quality resolution.
I would recommend this to a friend - Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Affordable and good quality
SamDennett Posted
It is great value for money. Very light and sleek design. Can handle multiple tasks such as AI with ease.
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Hi SamDennett-
Thank you for choosing Lenovo and for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re excited to hear that you like the product design and performance of the IdeaPad Slim 3.
If you ever have questions or need assistance, we’re always available in the Q&A section of this product page.
Warm regards,
Lenovo