LENOVO
IdeaPad Slim 3 15IAN8
Intel Core i3-N305CPU (Score: 9.409)
Intel UHD GraphicsGPU (Score: 1.532)
40VALUE SCORE
8 GBRAM
256 GBSTORAGE
15.6" DISPLAY
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Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Laptop, 15.6 Inch FHD Display, Intel Core i3 N305 Processor, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Arctic Grey
£470.90
Go to Store RatioLog Objective Verdict
Deterministic performance ratings and market evaluation based on verified benchmarks.
Hardware Capability:3.7/10
Fair Market Price
Editorial Executive Summary
How we evaluateIdeaPad Slim 3 15IAN8 is a budget-focused portable designed for essential everyday browsing, streaming, and student coursework, powered by the Intel Core i3-N305 paired with 8GB memory. Priced at £470.90, it is currently tracking near its typical UK market baseline. Prospective buyers should note the 8GB memory configuration, which may constrain heavy multi-application workflows.
Gaming Performance
2.4/10Work & Productivity
6.1/10Creation & Media
1.5/10Portability & Commute
6.8/10Key Strengths
Trade-offs to Consider
- No discrete graphics card; Intel UHD Graphics is tailored for media playback and light casual titles
- 8GB memory capacity may become restrictive under intensive multi-application workloads
- Modest 256GB SSD storage provides limited capacity for large files and games
* Consistent with typical UK pricing (30-day median: £466.12).
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Technical Specifications
Design
- Colour nameArctic Grey
- Product typeLaptop
- Product colourGrey
- Form factorClamshell
- Housing materialPolycarbonate (PC), Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)
- Market positioningEveryday
Display
- Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")
- Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels
- TouchscreenNo
- HD typeFull HD
- Panel typeTN
- LED backlightYes
- Native aspect ratio16:9
- Anti-glare screenYes
- Display brightness250 cd/m²
- RGB colour spaceNTSC
- Colour gamut45%
- Contrast ratio (typical)400:1
Processor
- Processor manufacturerIntel
- Processor familyIntel® Core™ i3
- Processor generationIntel Core i3-Nxxx
- Processor modeli3-N305
- Processor cores8
- Processor boost frequency3.8 GHz
- Processor cache6 MB
- Processor cache typeSmart Cache
Neural processor unit (NPU)
- Neural processor unit (NPU)No
Memory
- Internal memory8 GB
- Internal memory typeLPDDR5-SDRAM
- Memory clock speed4800 MHz
- Memory form factorOn-board
- Maximum internal memory8 GB
Storage
- Total storage capacity256 GB
- Storage mediaSSD
- Total SSDs capacity256 GB
- Number of SSDs installed1
- SSD capacity256 GB
- SSD interfacePCI Express 4.0
- NVMeYes
- SSD form factorM.2
- M.2 SSD size2242 (22 x 42 mm)
- Intel® Optane™ Memory module installedNo
- Optical drive typeNo
- Card reader integratedYes
- Compatible memory cardsSD
Graphics
- Discrete graphics card modelNot available
- On-board graphics cardYes
- On-board GPU manufacturerIntel
- Discrete graphics cardNo
- On-board graphics card familyIntel® UHD Graphics
- On-board graphics card modelIntel® UHD Graphics
Audio
- Audio systemDolby Audio
- Number of built-in speakers2
- Speaker power1.5 W
- Built-in microphoneYes
- Number of microphones2
Camera
- Front cameraYes
- Front camera resolution1280 x 720 pixels
- Front camera HD typeHD
- Privacy cameraYes
- Privacy typePrivacy shutter
Network
- Mobile network generationNot supported
- Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Wi-Fi standards802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Mobile network connectionNo
- Antenna type2x2
- Ethernet LANNo
- BluetoothYes
- Bluetooth version5.2
- Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)No
- WWANNot installed
Ports & interfaces
- USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity2
- USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity1
- HDMI ports quantity1
- HDMI version1.4
- Combo headphone/mic portYes
- USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeYes
Performance
- Motherboard chipsetIntel SoC
Keyboard
- Pointing deviceTouchpad
- Numeric keypadYes
- Keyboard backlitNo
- Keyboard languageEnglish
Software
- Operating system languageEnglish
- Operating system installedWindows 11 Home in S mode
- Bundled softwareOffice Trial
Processor special features
- Intel® Evo™ Platform VerifiedNo
Battery
- Battery technologyLithium Polymer (LiPo)
- Battery capacity47 Wh
- Battery life (max)8 h
- Continuous video playback time (max)11.7 h
- Fast chargingYes
Power
- AC adapter power65 W
- AC adapter frequency50/60 Hz
- AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V
- USB Type-C charging portNo
- USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Yes
Security
- Fingerprint readerNo
- Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Yes
- Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version2.0
- Password protectionYes
- Password protection typeBIOS, HDD, Power on, Supervisor
Operational conditions
- Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C
- Storage temperature (T-T)5 - 43 °C
- Operating relative humidity (H-H)8 - 95%
- Storage relative humidity (H-H)5 - 95%
- Maximum shipping altitude3048 m
Certificates
- Compliance certificatesRoHS
- CertificationMIL-STD-810H TÜV
Sustainability
- Sustainability certificatesENERGY STAR, EPEAT Silver, ErP
Weight & dimensions
- Width359.3 mm
- Depth235 mm
- Height17.9 mm
- Weight1.55 kg
Packaging content
- AC adapter includedYes
Other features
- Warranty period2 year(s)
Product Identifiers
- Barcode (EAN)198153861941