Is the IdeaPad Slim 3 Gen 8 good for students?

Yes. The 15.6-inch screen, 10-core i5 and 16GB of memory handle notes, research, video calls and streaming, and it weighs about 3.6 lb. The dim screen is the main compromise.

Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?

Memory is soldered, so the RAM cannot be changed; choose the 8GB or 16GB model you need at purchase. The M.2 2242 SSD can be replaced with a larger drive.

Only lightly. Intel Iris Xe graphics handle older and casual titles at low settings, but not modern games at high quality.

Does it have a touchscreen and backlit keyboard?

Yes, this configuration includes a 15.6-inch 1080p touchscreen and a backlit keyboard, plus a fingerprint reader for sign-in.

How long does the battery last?

Lenovo rates it at up to 12 hours. Expect a full workday of light browsing and documents, and considerably less when streaming or running heavy apps.

What comes in the box?

The laptop with Windows 11 Home installed and its power adapter. A mouse and sleeve are not included.

Where is the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 (15", Gen 8) cheapest?

At Rent-A-Center, for $25.52, as of our latest check.

Where can I buy the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 (15", Gen 8)?

6 stores we checked sell it, including Rent-A-Center, eBay, Back Market, CompTechDirect, antonline.com.

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 (15", Gen 8)

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What reviewers say

Owners and reviewers treat the IdeaPad Slim 3 as a solid budget workhorse: fast enough for everyday tasks, with good memory and storage for the class. The common complaints are the dim, low-color screen, the plastic feel and battery life that trails the rated figure.

What people mention

PerformancePraisedThe i5-1335U and 16GB of memory keep everyday apps and many browser tabs running smoothly.
DisplayCriticisedReviewers find the 1080p panel dim with weak color, fine for documents but poor for photo work.
BuildMixedThe plastic body keeps weight down but flexes and attracts fingerprints.
BatteryMixedLight use gets through a workday, but heavy loads drain it well before the rated 12 hours.
UpgradabilityCriticisedMemory is soldered, so buyers should pick the RAM they need up front.
SecurityPraisedThe fingerprint reader makes signing in quick and avoids typing passwords.

About the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 (15", Gen 8)

The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 is a 15.6-inch Windows 11 Home laptop with a 13th Gen Intel Core i5-1335U processor. The processor has 10 cores (2 performance and 8 efficiency) and 12 threads. Performance cores run at up to 4.6 GHz and efficiency cores at up to 3.4 GHz, with 12 MB of Intel Smart Cache.

It has 16 GB of soldered LPDDR5-4800 memory and a 512 GB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe solid state drive. Graphics are integrated Intel Iris Xe. The 1920 x 1080 display is a touchscreen.

The keyboard is backlit, and a fingerprint reader is built in for sign-in. The laptop weighs 3.6 lb and has a battery life of 12 hours.

Screen size

15.6 inches

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Touchscreen

Yes

Processor

Intel Core i5-1335U, 13th Gen

Cores

10 cores (2 P-core + 8 E-core), 12 threads

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