Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 (15ABR8)

Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 7730U
Everyday speed: Smooth everyday multitasking
Graphics: AMD Radeon Graphics
Gaming: Not built for gaming
Memory: 16 GB
Storage: 512 GB SSD
Screen: 15.6" Full HD IPS
Weight: 1.62 kg
Battery (maker claim): Up to 12 hours
Operating system: Windows 11 Pro

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Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 (15ABR8) at a glance

Performance

Smooth everyday multitasking

AMD Ryzen 7 7730U with 16 GB of memory: smooth for work and study with lots of apps open.
Gaming

Not built for gaming

Built-in graphics only, so it suits browser and casual games at most.
Display

15.6" Full HD touchscreen

A basic screen.
Battery life

Up to 12 hours

A full day away from a plug, by its maker's figures (47 Wh battery).
Connectivity

Wi-Fi 6, HDMI

Has HDMI, USB-A and a card reader.
Portability

1.62 kg

Fine for the odd trip, 17.9 mm thin.

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 (15ABR8) full specifications

Performance

The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 is a capable all-rounder: its AMD Ryzen 7 7730U stays smooth through work, study and streaming, even with plenty of tabs open. 16 GB of memory keeps it responsive for years, and 512 GB of storage leaves room for apps and documents.

Processor	Ryzen 7 7730U
Graphics	AMD Radeon Graphics
Memory (RAM)	16 GB
Memory type	DDR4-3200
Maximum memory	16 GB
Memory upgrades	Soldered (not upgradeable)
Storage	512 GB
Storage type	SSD
Storage slots	1

Screen

Its 15.6-inch Full HD touchscreen is sharp enough for everyday work, study and streaming, and it's roomy enough for two windows side by side. The touchscreen is handy for scrolling and signing documents.

Screen size	15.6"
Resolution	Full HD (1920 x 1080)
Aspect ratio	16:9
Panel	IPS
Refresh rate	60 Hz
Colour range	45% NTSC
Finish	Matte
Touchscreen	Yes

Battery and size

At 1.62 kg it travels fine for the odd trip, but it's happiest on a desk. Its maker claims up to 12 hours on a charge, enough for a full day away from a plug. It charges over USB-C, so one charger can top up your phone too.

Real-world battery life is usually shorter than the maker's figure, especially with a bright screen or video calls.

Battery life (maker claim)	Up to 12 hours
Battery capacity	47 Wh
Charges via	round-tip barrel and USB-C
Fast charging	2 hours of runtime from a 15-minute charge
Weight	1.62 kg
Dimensions	359.3 x 235 x 17.9 mm
Materials	PC-ABS lid and base
Durability	MIL-STD-810H
Colour	Gray
Colours available	Abyss blue, Arctic grey, Frost blue

Ports and wireless

HDMI lets you plug straight into a TV or monitor. USB-A ports take older mice, keyboards and memory sticks without adapters. It also has a card reader for camera cards.

Wi-Fi 6 is fine for most home broadband.

Ports	2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (charging USB PD 45-65W, DisplayPort 1.2), 1x HDMI 1.4, 1x 3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo, 1x SD card reader, 1x round-tip power connector
Thunderbolt / USB4	None
External displays (max)	2
Card reader	SD
Ethernet	None
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6
Mobile data	None

Features

Day to day, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 adds a number pad and has a webcam privacy shutter. Its speakers sound fuller than most, which helps with films and music.

The 720p webcam is basic, fine for occasional calls.

Webcam	720p
Webcam privacy	physical shutter
Keyboard	6-row keyboard, multimedia Fn keys, numeric keypad
Number pad	Yes
Touchpad	Mylar surface Precision TouchPad, 69 x 104 mm
Speakers	2x 1.5 W user-facing stereo speakers, Dolby Audio
Microphones	dual-microphone array
Pen	No
Security	Firmware TPM 2.0, Administrator password, Power-on password, Hard disk password

Software and model

Windows 11 runs almost anything, from Office and specialist work software to most PC games.

This model came out in 2023.

Operating system	Windows 11 Pro
Released	2023

Specs compiled from Lenovo's product pages and datasheets. Manufacturers revise hardware between versions, so check the version on the box. Spotted an error? Tell us.