Lenovo IdeaPad 15.6 Inch Everyday Laptop
- ChromeOS Chromebook, not Windows, despite the title
- 14 inch FHD IPS touchscreen, 1920 x 1080, 300 nits
- MediaTek Kompanio 520, 8 cores up to 2.05GHz
- 4GB LPDDR4X RAM, 64GB eMMC plus microSD
- Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3
- USB-C with PD 3.0 and DisplayPort, plus one USB 3.2 Gen 1
- 2.87 lb, 0.73 inch thick
- 720p webcam with privacy shutter
Updated 25 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A light touch-screen Chromebook for school work, browsing and video calls, with a privacy shutter on the webcam. Base memory and storage are small, so heavy multitasking and offline file storage will struggle.
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ASIN: B0GXVSRTM9Category: Traditional Laptops
Overview
Not the Windows laptop the headline suggests, the Lenovo IdeaPad Chromebook runs ChromeOS on a MediaTek processor with a touch-enabled IPS screen. Work happens mostly in the browser, Google apps and Android apps, with files synced to Google Drive.
Students who live in Google Docs get a light touch Chromebook with an anti-glare screen and a USB-C port that charges, moves data and drives a monitor. Memory is the limit: many open tabs will slow it down, and the eMMC storage fills quickly without a microSD card. The listing title also misstates the screen size, processor and operating system.
Who it's for
Homework, online classes, video calls and streaming in a backpack-friendly shell are the target. Buyers who rely on Windows programs, edit large media files or run dozens of tabs should look at a laptop with more memory.
Pros and cons
- Touch IPS screen with anti-glare coating
- USB-C handles charging, data and display
- Webcam privacy shutter and dual microphones
- Light enough to carry all day
- Low base RAM limits multitasking
- Small eMMC storage fills quickly
- Runs ChromeOS, not Windows as titled
- Battery capacity not listed
Performance notes
Speed comes from an efficient Arm processor and ChromeOS, which handles browsing, documents and video calls smoothly but slows once many tabs or Android apps stay open on the small memory pool. The eMMC storage is slower than an SSD, so app installs and file copies take longer. The anti-glare IPS panel holds color at angles and cuts reflections near windows.
Specifications
| Brand | Lenovo |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| HardDrive Size | 64 GB |
| Item weight | 2.87 pounds |
| Item Dimensions L x W x Thickness | 12.8 × 8.7 × 0.7 inches |
| Screen size | 14 inches |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power adapter | 45W USB-C |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Abyss Blue |
| Color gamut | 100% sRGB |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| RAM Memory Installed | 4 GB |
| Compatible Flash Memory Type | microSD |
| Other details | |
| Operating System | ChromeOS |
| Native Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Display Type | IPS Touchscreen, Anti-Glare |
| Touch Screen Type | Capacitive, 10-point Multi-Touch |
| RAM Memory Technology | LPDDR4X-3733 |
| Hard Disk Description | EMMC 5.1 |
| Wireless Compability | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax 2x2) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| CPU Model Number | MediaTek Kompanio 520 |
| Graphics Coprocessor | Arm Mali-G52 2EE MC2 |
| Display brightness | 300 nits |
| Webcam | 720p HD with privacy shutter |
| Certifications | Energy Star |
| Security | Google H1 security chip, Kensington Nano slot |
Frequently asked questions
What comes in the box with the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook?
The listing names the Chromebook and a 45W USB-C power adapter. No stylus is listed, even though stylus support is mentioned.
Does the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook run Windows?
No. Despite the Windows 11 mention in the title, the specs and description describe ChromeOS on a MediaTek Kompanio 520 processor. Windows programs will not install.
Can I connect an external monitor to the IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook?
Yes. The USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 port supports DisplayPort 1.1a output, so a USB-C monitor or adapter works.