The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (2021) is a 15.6-inch budget gaming laptop. Like many gaming laptops in its price range, it’s available with powerful CPU and very capable GPU options; however, it compromises in other aspects to make it more affordable. This model has AMD Ryzen 5600 CPU and NVIDIA dedicated GPU options.
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15 AMD Ryzen 5 5600H/8GB DDR4 RAM/256GB SSD Storage/15.6″ FHD 120Hz Display/GeForce GTX 1650
Pros and Cons of Lenovo Ideapad 3 15
| Pros | Cons |
| Great price/performance ratio | Lacks an SD card reader |
| Great keyboard with an optional RGB backlight | USB Type-C port is only used for data transfer |
| Two M.2 slots (or one M.2 + 2.5-inch SATA) | Battery discharges during gaming in Performance mode which results in an excessive heat generated in the battery connector. |
| 2.5-inch SATA drive mounting accessories inside the box |
Design and Build Quality
The chassis of the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15 is made out of plastic with a smooth finish around the keyboard area and lid’s back with the bottom of the base and bezels have a rough finish. In terms of build quality, the device feels solid with the base unit having a slight flex but nothing out of the ordinary the same goes for the lid.
Display
The FHD panel on the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15has a 60Hz Refresh rate and doesn’t suffer from noticeable issues such as backlight bleeding and PWM flickering. The display here has an average color coverage and below-average brightness and is suitable for outdoor use.
Overall Performance
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15is powered by the Ryzen 5 5600Htrades blow with the 10th Gen Intel Core i7 10875H and is significantly more powerful than the 11th Gen intel core i5 11400H and 11300H. The GTX 1650, on the other hand, is an entry-level GPU with limited potential for GPU-intensive tasks such as 3D rendering and Gaming. Now compared to the previous GTX 1650 is about 40 percent more powerful than GTX 1050ti and is about 15 percent slower when compared to GTX 1060. The 256GB SSD is fast but may not be enough for most users however it can be easily upgraded. The RAM, on the other hand, should be enough for most people but if you are a power user you can easily add more.
Technical Specification of Lenovo Ideapad 3 15 Laptop
- CPU: AMD RYZEN 5 5600H | 6 Core |12 Thread | 16MB of L3 Cache | 3.3 GHz | 4.2 GHz
- RAM: 8GB of RAM | DDR4 3200MHz | Single Channel 2x SO-DIMM Slots
- Storage: 256GB SSD | 1x 2.5-inch SATA Slot for SSD/HDD Expansion | 1x M.2 Slot
- GPU: Nvidia GTX 1650 4 GB VRAM | AMD Radeon RX Vega 6 (4000/5000 Series)
- Display: 15.6 Inch | FHD (1920 x 1080) | 120 Hz
- Battery: 45 Watt Hour
- Operating System: Windows 10
- Ports: 1x USB 3 (Type C) | 2x USB 3.0 (Type-A) | HDMI | Rj- 45 Ethernet Jack | 3.5 mm Combo Audio Jack
- Other Features: Keyboard: Backlit, Chicklet Style | Weight:2.25 Kg | Additional Features: Bluetooth 5, Wifi 6
Lenovo Ideapad 3 15 Laptop Price and Availability in Nepal
The official price of Lenovo Ideapad 3 15 in Nepal is Rs. 1,14,500. It is officially available online through Aliteq Store.
| Lenovo Ideapad 3 15 | Price in Nepal (Official) |
| Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15 AMD Ryzen 5 5600H/8GB DDR4 RAM/256GB SSD Storage/15.6″ FHD 120Hz Display/GeForce GTX 1650 | Rs. 1,14,500 (Buy Here) |
