Acer Aspire 16 (A16-71M)
- Processor
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
- Memory
- 16 GB
- Storage
- 512 GB
- Screen
- 16"
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Performance
Handles photo and video editing
AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS with 16 GB of memory: power to spare for editing, coding and heavy multitasking.
Gaming
Light and older games
Built-in graphics: fine for older and lighter games, not new releases.
Display
16" 3K OLED
A standout screen (500 nits, 120 Hz), bright enough for sunny rooms.
Battery life
Up to 16.5 hours
A full day away from a plug, by its maker's figures (60 Wh battery).
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 7, HDMI
Has HDMI, USB-A and a card reader.
Portability
1.58 kg
Easy to carry every day.
There's plenty of power in the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3: its AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS handles photo and video editing, coding and heavy multitasking with ease. 16 GB of memory keeps it quick for years, and 512 GB of storage covers apps and everyday files.
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS |
|---|---|
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 680M Graphics |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB |
| Memory type | DDR5-4800 |
| Maximum memory | 24 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Partly upgradeable |
| Storage | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD |
| Storage interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2242 |
| Storage slots | 2 |
Its 16-inch 3K OLED screen makes films and photos look rich, with true blacks and vivid colour, and it's roomy enough for two windows side by side. It's bright enough to work by a sunny window or outdoors. The 120 Hz refresh rate makes scrolling feel smooth.
It covers 100% DCI-P3, so it suits photo and video editing.
| Screen size | 16" |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 3K (2880 x 1800) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 |
| Panel | OLED |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits |
| Colour range | 100% DCI-P3 |
| HDR | DisplayHDR True Black 600 |
| Finish | Glossy |
| Touchscreen | No |
At 1.58 kg it's easy to take with you every day. Its maker claims up to 16.5 hours on a charge, enough for a full day away from a plug.
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 16.5 hours |
|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 60 Wh |
| Charger | 65 W |
| Charges via | round tip |
| Fast charging | Rapid Charge Boost: 2 hours runtime from 15 minutes |
| Weight | 1.58 kg |
| Dimensions | 360 x 251 x 16.9-17.9 mm |
| Materials | aluminium top, PC-ABS bottom |
| Durability | MIL-STD-810H (21 tests) |
| Colour | Luna Grey |
| Colours available | Luna Grey |
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 7 gets the most out of a modern router.
| Ports | 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (USB PD 45-65W, DisplayPort 1.2), 1x HDMI 1.4, 1x 3.5 mm audio, 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 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Mobile data | None |
Day to day, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 signs you in by recognising your face, adds a number pad and has a webcam privacy shutter. A 1080p webcam and quality speakers make video calls clearer than on most laptops.
The keyboard isn't backlit, though.
| Webcam | 1080p + IR |
|---|---|
| Webcam privacy | physical shutter |
| Backlit keyboard | No |
| Keyboard | UK English, non-backlit, numeric keypad |
| Login | Face |
| Number pad | Yes |
| Touchpad | Mylar, 75 x 120 mm |
| Speakers | 2x 2 W, Dolby Audio |
| Microphones | dual-array |
| Pen | No |
| Security | firmware TPM 2.0, face recognition |
Windows 11 runs almost anything, from Office and specialist work software to most PC games.
This model came out in 2025.
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home |
|---|---|
| Model number | 83K80050UK |
| Released | 2025 |
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.
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