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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 1281 reviews

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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93%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers regard this product highly for its exceptional overall performance, impressive processing speed, and convenient portability. Users frequently praise the sleek, lightweight design and the quality of the screen, noting that the battery life is also quite reliable. While the device is well-received, some users have expressed concerns regarding the limited storage capacity, insufficient RAM, and a somewhat restrictive initial setup process.

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  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not for me

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

    Hardware its great but software its a mess. Don't even let me download from Microsoft store.

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

    Very bad

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I don't recommend this product at all, the touchpad stopped working and we had to connect another one to be able to use it

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

    Not good

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

    બ The battery doesn't last long and the speed is very slow and it takes a long time to download or install anything.

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

    lenovo

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

    poor quality really did'nt like it. sound system and quality

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

      Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We are disappointed to hear that you were dissatisfied with the audio quality of the IdeaPad Slim 3i. We would like to offer some possible solutions to help you improve the audio performance of your device.

      Firstly, we recommend running and installing all available driver updates through Lenovo Vantage and Windows Update Settings. These updates are crucial to the device’s health and can correct outdated or corrupted audio drivers that could be impacting audio quality. To check for updates within Lenovo Vantage, begin by launching the application, then select the “Check for updates” button on the top right-hand of the display. To check for Windows Updates, start by launching the Settings app, then selecting the Windows Update tab on the left-hand side of the page, and finally select the “Check for updates’ button located in the top right of the page.

      The IdeaPad Slim 3i also includes Dolby Access, which allows users to tune their speakers based on the type of media the laptop is being used for. From this program, you can adjust to enhance audio quality for movies, music, speech, or customize it to their preferences.

      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

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Dont buy stay away

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

    Poor battery life and cant even do the basics.pay more for better quality

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    didn't want it

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

    didn't want it didn't like it much opened it couldn't start it

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hello KlausH,

      Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are sorry to hear that you had such trouble with your IdeaPad Slim 3i. We apologize for the inconvenience that this may have caused you. In the future, if you run into a problem with our systems, please don't hesitate to reach out to us so that we can help.
      To start,

      We hope that you choose Lenovo again in the future, and please feel free to reach out to us should you have any questions or further comments.

      Best regards,
      Lenovo Lenovo

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Problem with internet connectivity

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

    I couldn't get this laptop to connect to the internet. Trouble shooting didn't help. I returned it.

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

      Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We're sorry to hear that you ran into an issue, leading to you returning the system.

      We have noted your comments, as your input is important in our review of opportunities for improvement. We hope that you choose our products again in the future, and that you feel free to reach out to us with any issues, as we strive to provide the best experience possible.

      Best regards,
      Lenovo Lenovo

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    disinformation

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

    was tricked into buying best buy membership at $179 rather than pay $250 for data transfer to new laptop. was not told in-store data transfer is only $100 even though I had my old laptop and power cord on the counter right in front of her. must be a nice bonus for employees to score new Best Buy members. don't be deceived.

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

    Terrible

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Could not get it to work at all! Exchanged for another one, same thing

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

    So bad

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

    Soooooo Slow! Get a Dell or ANYTHING else. Unberievable

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hey TracyD,

      Thanks for sharing your feedback with us. We are sorry to hear that your IdeaPad Slim 3i is underperforming for you. While this IdeaPad is an entry level system, we wish to provide the best experience possible and ensure your system is working as intended. If you'd like, we want to work with you to address this.

      To start, to help with performance and overall system functionality, we recommend ensuring you have the latest software by checking for updates, as this could correct the issue. To do so, first, open the Settings app > Select the Windows update tab > Select the Check for updates button, applying all available updates. You may need to select this button multiple times after updates are applied for all updates to populate.

      We hope that the information shared helps you. Please let us know what else we can do to try to improve your experience, as your satisfaction is important to us.

      Regards,
      Lenovo Lenovo

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not worth it.

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

    Purchased in December 2025. Trouble with it already. Would not recommend.

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

    ??? LOST

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

    The item order arrived. It was ordered on July 29; today is August 21 and still no delivery of theitem.. Tracking is still saying that the item is delayed.

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

    Awful

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

    Best Buy and FedEx lost my package and customer support was awful.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance, Portability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love this computer!

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

    This has been so east to set up and work. I love how fast it is and definitely would recommend this computer to anyone.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Computer Review

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

    It's a nice computer! I like it, and I can do everything I need to do on it. I will say though, when I first went to set it up, it was very slow and loud, but now it's working smoothly. Also, the battery goes down quicker than I expected, even when you're not using it. That hasn't caused an issue yet, just giving a heads up. Overall, it's nice but not extra fancy.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Lenovo for the win

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

    Great product, great battery life, lasts all day; works great !

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Lenovo IdeaPad

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

    Great for the price, sleek design and easy to use.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Screen size, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    As expected

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

    Just as expected. Use this as a shop cpmputer and it works perfectly. Nice slim profile and is plenty fast enough for my needs.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hi JasonF,

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

      We are pleased to read that this IdeaPad Slim 3i meets your expectations.

      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:
    Portability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for work

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

    Use for wok when traveling and it does evening I need. Battery life could be a little better though

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hi Jess22-

      Thank you for choosing the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i and for sharing your experience with us. We are happy to hear that you are enjoying the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i. We would like to address the battery life concern and share helpful tips to improve the 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 battery 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 3i 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 3i, 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 3i. You can also toggle thermal modes with the Fn+Q hotkey.

      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:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fantastic computer

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

    Truly a great computer and a fantastic price. Does everything I want from it very little lag and loading programs. Don't wait. Buy it now

    I would recommend this to a friend