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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 2722 reviews

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92%would recommend to a friend

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Customers recognize the excellent overall performance, portability, and touchscreen functionality of the product. They also appreciate its impressive battery life, speed, and good value for the price, noting its convenient size and light weight. However, some customers have found the RAM and storage to be somewhat limited. A few users also reported occasional connectivity issues.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Overall performance, Portability

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Smooth Performance, Great Sync With Google Device

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

    I've used this Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook extensively for work, religious study materials, video meetings, and daily productivity, not just casual browsing. One of the biggest strengths of this laptop is how well it integrates with the Google ecosystem. I use a Google Pixel 9 Pro, and the sync between my phone and this Chromebook is seamless, documents, apps, and workflows move effortlessly between devices. For work-related tasks, Google Meet, productivity apps, document editing, spreadsheets, and presentations, it performs smoothly and reliably. I often run multiple tabs at the same time, and overall performance has been excellent. The only occasional slowdown comes when an app or service requires a ChromeOS update before proceeding, which isn’t frequent but worth noting. Boot time is fast, especially waking from sleep. Video quality and audio are surprisingly strong for this class of Chromebook, and Bluetooth connectivity with other devices has been flawless. The 14" Full HD display is clear and bright. Streaming services look great, and text clarity for documents like Word files, Excel sheets, and PowerPoint presentations has been consistently solid. The touchscreen works, but I’d rate it about a 7–8 out of 10, it requires very precise taps. Because of that, I mostly rely on an external mouse. Typing comfort is excellent. The keyboard is well spaced and comfortable even during long typing sessions. The trackpad is responsive, though I personally prefer using a USB mouse. Battery life has been good for a full day of mixed work and entertainment use and has exceeded my expectations overall. Build quality feels sturdy and well-made, not flimsy. It’s lightweight and portable, making it easy to travel with whether by car or plane. I’m very familiar with ChromeOS, and that was a major reason I chose this model. If you’re already invested in Google devices, this Chromebook fits naturally into that workflow. Around the 2-year mark, the laptop stopped charging and needed repair. If it weren’t for BestBuy’s 3-year protection plan ($60), this would have become unusable. Because of that experience, I strongly recommend getting the protection plan. This is a great Chromebook for students, professionals, and anyone already using Google devices, fast, reliable, and well-integrated. Just don’t skip the protection plan.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Overall performance, Touchscreen

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice chrome book

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

    I’ve never owned a laptop and this chrome book is nice has a touch screen which is nice touch. I like how it’s so light weight battery life is great the color is blue very nice only that is annoying that when you touch it and your fingers have grease or something o your fingers it can leave trace but it’s nice over good performance for school work or just to watch Nestor Hulu I highly recommend!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Portability

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Requirements! Functional! Gimme more power

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

    As a novice, this unit meets and exceeds all of my necessities; as far as getting to know the basics of a touchscreen. Screen is just right. Accessing the different settings is a breeze. As a person with a marginal price range, i felt this purchase was very safe. Affordable. Overall esthetic value is very nice. Very easy to appear that i know me way around the device, while still in " learning mode." I find the self explanatory step by step guides to everything. Very helpful. Next time, i may be hesitant to initiate the purchase with Chromebook operating system. Why? Feels as if I'm being restricted by Google. Which, don't get me wrong. While they are the most capable of corporations, as far as customer approval, in my opinion. It's apparent to me that I'm being fed a steam is info from the lens of Google. Which doesn't seem "all encompassing" as far as the whole internet experience. The battery life on this device is amazing. The mobility. Awesome. Durability. Plus. I throw it in the laptop bag. Off i go. Get home from work. Put it on the counter while I'm eating dinner. Perfect. Sounds is great. Lenovo, did a very nice job with this. But i would love to see what else they are capable of before i become a brand devoted, " lifetime consumer." I have to admit though. I am a bit interested to see if they measure up to the Mac book, which i have limited pay usage on. How your docs this useful. Cheers!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Portability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The best Chrome book from Lenovo

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Small powerful chrome book. Long lasting battery. Fast charging battery. Easy to use, touchscreen, light weight. Overall great laptop from Lenovo.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hey AleksandarD,

      Thank you for choosing Lenovo and for sharing your feedback with us!

      We are glad to hear that your IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook is working great for you overall.

      Please feel free to reach out to us should you have any questions.

      Best,
      Lenovo Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Portability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A must buy from Best Buy

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

    Actually turned out to be a quite amazing laptop very versatile thin light I carry it everywhere you can’t even tell it’s there when I carry it in my shoulder laptop bag the color is sleek new and and eye magnet definitely recommend 10/10 the price difference is very close to the. Older models so you may as well get this one

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hi DavidA-

      Thank you for choosing the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook and sharing your experience with us. We are happy to hear that you are enjoying the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook.

      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 Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Touchscreen

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Missing the number pad, but otherwise great!

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

    The only reason it gets four stars is because it doesn't have a number pad, which I knew when I bought it and for the price point it's okay. But I do miss having the separate number pad. I love the color it's very lightweight the battery is great the resolution is good. As long as you know that when you're buying a Chromebook it's not exactly like a full PC but if you're comfortable with using the Google suite of products then this is a great little laptop for personal use.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hey Amber,

      Thanks for choosing Lenovo and for sharing your feedback with us!

      We are glad to read that this IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook has been great for your use.

      Please feel free to reach out to us via the Q&A section of the product page should you have any questions or need assistance.

      Best,
      Lenovo Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Speed, Touchscreen

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works well!

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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 laptop to do work on and it works great! I've had it for about two months and have had no problems since I got it. The touch screen feature is very neat and overall the computer is good for work,movies,ect. It charges quickly and stays juiced for hours. The speed is great loading time is perfect. The display is like HD so clear. So many features to choose from. Would recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Speed, Touchscreen

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Chromebook touchscreen!!

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

    I like the speed of my laptop. Touch screen is great. Long lasting battery for work. I love it!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hi ESoto-

      Thank you for choosing Lenovo and sharing your experience with us. We are thrilled to hear that you are enjoying the performance, product features, and battery life of the IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook. We aim to offer great user experience and are overjoyed to see that we met our goal.

      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 Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed, Touchscreen

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice laptop

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

    My son uses this for his high school classes. It's fast, nice color & works way faster than the school laptops. Beautiful blue color & touch screen. It doesn't turn into a tablet, it's just a touch screen that will open flat.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hi NicoM, thanks for choosing Lenovo! We're thrilled to hear that it is working nicely for your son's schooling, and we really appreciate you sharing your experience and feedback with us. Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for kids and adults

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

    We bought this for our child because the one provided by school was quite ancient. He loved from the beginning and still loves it almost two years later - a strong indicator of durability. I like it because I can keep tabs on his usage through the Google Family Link App. It lets you set time limits. The battery life is still good. Kids these days don't charge their devices and this one will sometimes not be plugged in for five days before it goes to zero percent. It's been dropped and sat on and is still working fine.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Portability, Speed, Touchscreen

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great laptop!

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

    I bought this computer as an upgrade because my old laptop is over 10 years old and needs some TLC. This was a great purchase for what i needed , touchscreen is a great feature and its fast , lightweight and goes into laptop bag with ease

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hey IVYH,

      Thanks for choosing Lenovo and for sharing your feedback with us!

      We are glad to read that this IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook is working out great for you.

      Please feel free to reach out to us via the Q& A section of this product page should you have any questions or need assistance.

      Best,
      Lenovo Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Portability, Touchscreen

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Bought it for my online classes

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

    Bought it for my online class . Its touch screen . I love it . And very easy to used The battery life very good Sometimes i dont charge it for a whole day . I recommend it .

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hi Fatyy, thanks for choosing Lenovo! We are glad to hear that your IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook is working great for you and your use, and we appreciate you taking the time to share this perspective with us. Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Touchscreen

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sometimes different is better!

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

    I usually don’t purchase this brand when I’m in the market for a laptop; however, I saw this one and I was very intrigued so I decided to give it a try. Best decision I made!!! I love everything about my new laptop: the design, the touchscreen, the warranty, it’s lightweight, the crispness of the screen, the sound, the battery life, it’s fast- I mean fast and the price….WHEW!!!! If you are in the market for a new laptop for yourself, your spouse, or your kid, definitely consider giving this amazing laptop a try. You will not regret it!!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hello, StephanieS. Thank you for choosing Lenovo! We are pleased to hear that your Slim 3 Chromebook is working great for you, meeting your needs so well, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Portability, Touchscreen

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Lenovo Chromebook

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

    The best investment I've made in years. Light, great charge, and love the touch screen

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hi AidenC-

      Thank you for choosing Lenovo and sharing your experience with us. We are excited to hear that you are enjoying the product design and battery life of the IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook. We aim to provide excellent user experience, and we are overjoyed to hear that we met our goal.

      Please reach out to us through the Q & A section of this product page if you have any questions or need assistance.

      Best wishes,
      Lenovo Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Touchscreen

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Lenevo 14” Chromebook 2023 Model

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

    This 14” chromebook is lightweight with a very nice sound quality & an impressive screen to view while surfing the websites. The battery life is very good while streaming movies as well. A very nice quality chromebook overall!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hello, KristieC. Thank you for choosing Lenovo! We are pleased to hear that your Slim 3 Chromebook meets your needs so well and we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Touchscreen

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I love this laptop

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

    Probably the best laptop I've ever purchased. The fact that it's touchscreen makes it even better, and it's lightweight so I don't feel like I'm carrying a desktop computer in my bag. Battery life is also amazing, and holds a decent amount of storage.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Speed, Touchscreen

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Chromebook Review

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

    This Chromebook was just perfect. Definitely Recommend. It also has various wallpapers that we could choose. The brightness is also perfect. The screen quality, battery life, speed are also good and perfect. Overall the Chromebook was so good.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance, Portability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great laptop for travel and personal use!

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

    Purchased the Chromebook to carry with me overseas. Lightweight and easily fit in my backpack. Uses the Chrome browser and I was able to sync it with my desktop so all my bookmarks were already there while I traveled. Also purchased a Logitech bluetooth mouse since I hate the mousepad. Easy Wi-Fi connection, fairly fast internet depending on the Wi-Fi, settings were easy to change to adapt to my preferances and since I'm a retired senior citizen and had no problems I'm pretty sure this would be a "snap" for a younger person to use for work and/or school. Worked great and would definitely suggest this purchase to others.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hey, MonitorHelper, thank you for choosing Lenovo! We are pleased to hear that your Slim 3 Chromebook works great for you, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us. Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Portability, Touchscreen

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good buy!

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

    Great laptop for my teenage son, which is primarily used for school work. Touchscreen is responsive. Lightweight and portable. Great battery life Screen resolution is more than adequate for a laptop.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hi, RachaelY, thank you for choosing Lenovo! We are glad to hear that your Slim 3 has been great for your son, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts with us. Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Overall performance

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Very useful secondary laptop

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

    This is first time using chromebook. Laptops battery longs for more than a day. Design is sturdy and it looks premium. Applications like chrome, youtube works smoothly. The file manager is not equivalent to windows file explorer, but works. Some apps in play store are not designed for chromebook and there is slight display related issues, but manageable. Overall very good laptop for mild usages.

    I would recommend this to a friend