Promo €499 Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ALC6 (82KV00LPFR), inexpensive laptop PC in large, comfortable 17″ thin, light format running AMD Ryzen 7 Octo Core with 12 GB of RAM
Our opinion on the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ALC6 (82KV00LPFR)
Large comfortable 17-inch format yet thin and light, this is what the inexpensive laptop PC offers Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ALC6 (82KV00LPFR) suitable for everyday use thanks to its good quantity of above-average 12 GB RAM and its AMD Ryzen 7 5700U Lucienne processor but also its fast 512 GB SSD storage which reinforces its responsiveness. This Windows 11 laptop with a sleek silver design also comes with 6-ax Wi-Fi and USB-C connectivity.
Features of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ALC6 (82KV00LPFR)
Screen(s) | 17.3″ WXGA++ LED 250cd/m² 60% NTSC (1600×900, anti-glare/matte) |
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5700U Lucienne (1.8 GHz, 8 cores, TDP 15W) |
Installed RAM (max) | 12 GB (4 GB soldered + 8 GB) DDR4 3200 MHz (20 GB), 1 slot (occupied) |
Graphics card | AMD Radeon Vega 8 integrated into the processor |
Storage | 512 GB M.2 SSD (NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4, 2280) + 1 free 2.5-inch slot |
Connections | 1 USB 3.2 (Gen1) + 1 USB 2.0 + 1 USB 3.2 Type-C (Gen1), HDMI 1.4b, SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC |
Network | 6-axis Wi-Fi (2×2), Bluetooth 5.1 |
Backlit keyboard | – |
Numeric keypad | Yes |
Windows Hello | – |
Audio system | 2 speakers (2 x 1.5W) Dolby Audio |
Operating system | Windows 11 64-bit |
Announced autonomy / Battery | 7 hours / Li-Polymer 38Whr (65W adapter) |
Weight / Dimensions (mm) | 2.1 Kg / 399 x 274 x 19.9 |
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ALC6 (82KV00LPFR) faces the competition
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ALC6 (82KV00LPFR) is currently showing in promotion at Cdiscount and positions itself as one of the cheapest in its category to offer such a high amount of RAM with such a powerful processor (8 cores).
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Chassis, connections, screen of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ALC6 (82KV00LPFR)
With its large, very comfortable and yet relatively thin and light format, this Arctic Gray design laptop has a sober and elegant look.
In terms of connectivity, this laptop has good connectivity consisting of 1 USB-C, a practical HDMI video output to easily connect it to a TV or monitor for example, Wi-Fi 6 wireless modules ax and Bluetooth 5.1 for remote connections and communications without forgetting, an audio port or even 3 USBs all compatible with both USB 2.0 and USB 3.0, USB 3.0 ensuring transfers taking place up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0 if you plug in a USB 3.0 device.
The screen is adorned with an anti-reflective coating ensuring better visibility than a shiny panel in a bright environment (e.g. outdoors) as well as less eye fatigue over a long period.
In addition, it reproduces colors more faithfully than average, without waiting for the colorimetric accuracy provided by a high-end IPS panel.
If its definition of 1600×900 is classic, it displays larger elements than the more precise Full HD, which is advantageous for some. The screen also adopts a 16:9 format which lends itself well to playing videos.
Performance, autonomy of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ALC6 (82KV00LPFR)
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ALC6 (82KV00LPFR) is a relatively thin and light 17-inch laptop PC intended for everyday nomadic use.
It benefits from a good amount of above-average 12 GB RAM, which is very appreciable for multitasking. But also to support the AMD processor Lucienne old generation, the low consumption AMD Ryzen 7 5700U Octo Core.
We thus obtain good performance in everyday use, such as office automation and surfing the Internet but also for viewing photos and videos. And this is thanks to the Radeon Vega 8 graphics solution directly inserted into the Ryzen 7.
On the storage side, Lenovo offers 1 2.5-inch slot available to integrate a hard drive or an SSD if the basic capacity of 512 GB provided by the SSD is too tight.
In this case, you can also simply use an external storage unit, for example a USB 3.0/USB-C device to benefit from fast transfers.
In any case, the SSD supports the heart of this computer very well since it improves responsiveness and fluidity.
Because an SSD provides high speed, in addition to silent operation, good robustness as well as low energy consumption.
Thanks to the SSD, starts/stops are quick, for example, as are application launches.
As for the autonomy of this mobile computer whose thinness and light weight make it easy to transport, expect around 7 hours on battery in light use.
Keep in mind that its large format is by nature not the most portable. However, some wishing to have a Student laptop of comfortable 17 inches may be interested.