Promo €489 Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 16ABR8 (82XR0097FR), cheap portable PC Silver nomadic 7h thin light without Windows 16 inch AMD Ryzen 5 suitable for studying
Our opinion on the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 16ABR8 (82XR0097FR)
Suitable for studying with its 7-hour battery life, the inexpensive laptop Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 16ABR8 (82XR0097FR) thin and light supplied without Windows is efficient in everyday use thanks to its 16 GB of RAM, its AMD Ryzen 5 7430U Barcelo Refresh Hexa Core processor with Radeon Vega 7 graphics module as well as its fast 512 GB SSD storage reinforcing its responsiveness. Elegant with its silver design, this laptop has a 16-inch 16:10 Full HD IPS anti-reflective screen with USB-C and Wi-Fi 6 connectivity.
Features of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 16ABR8 (82XR0097FR)
| Screen(s) | 16'' Full HD LED IPS 45% NTSC 16/10th 300cd/m² low blue light emission (1920×1200, anti-glare) |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U Barcelo Refresh (2.3 GHz, 6 cores, TDP 15W) |
| Installed RAM (max) | 16 GB (soldered) DDR4 3200 MHz |
| Graphics card | AMD Radeon Vega 7 integrated into the processor |
| Storage | 512GB M.2 SSD (NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4, 2242) |
| Connections | 2 USB 3.2 (Gen1, 1 Always On) + 2 USB 3.2 Type-C (Gen2), HDMI 1.4b, SD card reader |
| Network | 6-axis Wi-Fi (2×2), Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Backlit keyboard | – |
| Numeric keypad | – |
| Windows Hello | – |
| Audio system | 2 speakers (2 x 2W) Dolby Atmos |
| Operating system | – |
| Announced autonomy / Battery | 7 hours / Li-Ion 3 cells 47Wh (65W adapter) |
| Weight / Dimensions (mm) | 1.74 Kg / 356 x 251 x 16.9 |
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 16ABR8 (82XR0097FR) faces the competition
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 16ABR8 (82XR0097FR) is currently showing in promotion at Cdiscount and positions itself as one of the cheapest in its category to offer such a recent and efficient (low consumption) processor while offering the choice of operating system.
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Chassis, connections, screen of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 16ABR8 (82XR0097FR)
Certified to the American military robustness standard MIL-STD-810H, this laptop PC with an elegant silver Arctic Gray design is thin and light.
To exploit its potential, it is necessary to install a complete operating system such as a Linux or Windows distribution.
The connectivity integrated into this laptop is good, including 2 USB-C (compared to 1 usually), Wi-Fi 6E ax and Bluetooth 5.2 wireless modules for connections and communications, a practical HDMI video output for easy connection to a monitor or a TV for example, an audio port or even 2 USB 3.0 (USB 2.0 compatible) ensuring transfers up to 5 times faster than USB 2.0 if you plug in above USB 3.0 devices.
The Full HD screen has a 16/10th format higher than the classic 16/9th to display more information.
Due to its IPS technology, the screen benefits from significant viewing angles, both horizontally and vertically. On the other hand, the colorimetry here is standard, lower than that of high-end IPS panels.
In any case, as it is anti-reflective, the screen is more readable in a bright environment (e.g. outdoors) than a shiny panel.
Performance, autonomy of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 16ABR8 (82XR0097FR)
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 16ABR8 (82XR0097FR) is a thin and light laptop designed for everyday use on the go.
As it is able to last around 7 hours on battery in light use and as a bonus it is thin and light, this laptop PC may interest some people looking for a student laptop.
Especially since it relies on a good amount of 16 GB RAM as well as a low-consumption AMD Hexa Core Ryzen 5 7430U processor. Barcelo Refresh housing within it the Radeon Vegas 7 graphics module.
In fact, these components provide good performance in everyday use, such as surfing the Internet and office use or even watching photos and videos.
SSD storage helps provide fast starts/stops, processing and application launches.
Because it is fast, in addition to being silent, energy efficient and silent.
The SSD indeed reinforces responsiveness and fluidity on a daily basis.
Lenovo opts here for a storage solution that is found in many marketed models, including (much) more expensive: a 512 GB SSD.
However, if you need additional space, you can use an external storage unit. To benefit from fast transfers, you should preferably opt for a USB 3.0/USB-C device.
