The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 series offers two variants: the standard version and the 3i edition. Although categorized as entry-level gaming laptops, they lean more towards conventional lightweight office laptops, particularly the 3i version, while the standard IdeaPad Gaming 3 has a touch of the Legion gaming laptop feel.
Both the new IdeaPad Gaming 3 and 3i models are available in black and white color options. The 3i version sports wider bottom bezels on the screen, while the standard version boasts narrower ones. Both come equipped with full-size backlit keyboards and large touchpads.
In terms of display, the slightly larger IdeaPad Gaming 3 standard edition features a 15.6-inch 16:10 aspect ratio IPS screen, while the IdeaPad Gaming 3i adopts a wider 16-inch 16:9 aspect ratio IPS screen, with the actual visible area slightly larger on the IdeaPad Gaming 3 standard edition.
Both models support a 165Hz refresh rate. The 3i version offers 500 nits brightness and a 100% sRGB color gamut, while the specifications for the standard edition have not been disclosed but are expected to be comparable.
There’s a significant disparity in core configurations. The standard edition features the latest AMD Ryzen 6000H series high-performance processors, while the 3i version utilizes Intel Core standard voltage processors (up to i7). Memory and storage details are not disclosed, but both offer options for RTX 3050/3050 Ti and RTX 3060 discrete graphics cards. The Intel version also includes Intel’s own “Iris Xe” Arc A370M discrete graphics, which performs similarly to the GTX 1650 Super.
The starting price for the Intel-powered IdeaPad Gaming 3i with the new platform is $990, while the standard edition with AMD Ryzen platform starts at $930.
