Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook Review (MediaTek MT8186, 14 inch, 2023)

In this video I’ll give you my review of the 2023 Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook. All models will have the MediaTek Kompanio 520 (AKA the MT8186 and the model in my video has 8GB RAM and 128GB of eMMC 5.1 storage as well as a FHD webcam and a non-touch Full HD TN display, as I explain this and other spec options can vary, some for the better such as IPS touch screens, and some for the worse, such as 720p web cams. See my linked video below on how to check them for any Lenovo.

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Intro music: Grut - Patrick Patrikios

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:25 Don't confuse this Slim 3 for the Slim 3i
00:45 How I purchased and what I paid
00:59 Unboxing and Grade C refurb condition inc. battery cycles
01:27 Colour options, material, build quality and weight
01:57 Key specs of the IdeaPad Slim 3 and AUE date for ChromeOS
02:19 Battery life
02:35 Spec options inc. RAM, storage and display
03:47 Ports and connectivity
04:08 Display out options and use with a hub or dock
04:23 Wireless and Bluetooth compatibility
04:34 Performance for gaming and browsing
04:54 Speakers, sound quality inc. sound test
05:26 Keyboard deck inc. typing and touchpad
05:46 Webcam inc. spec options
05:58 Wrap up

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[benjaminlee]

This is exactly what we need! More affordable chromebooks to bridge the digital divide in education. Kudos to MediaTek for leading the charge.

[WetTropicsOfOz-ty]

Thanks for sharing. Does the keyboard have lighting?, doesn’t look like!

[yjhucnv]

Your video is wonderful and very thorough. If someone buys a version of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook with the 1080p TN, is there anything missing on the GPU on the motherboard to drive the 1080p IPS version display if purchased as a replacement part to transplant it? Thank you!

[antsgamingvideosnb]

Australia only gets the 14” HD TN screen, oh. I bought mine from JB Hi-Fi for the $297 (who price matched another retailer).

Hooked mine up to my Samsung Odyssey G51C with a USB-C to HDMI adapter.

[strangemachines_]

Hello! My son is turning 11 and needs a Chromebook for school work and emailing and also a little YouTube etc do you think this would be fine in 2024 for him and maybe will last him a couple good years? Thanks

[daudswaleh]

Can I do coding with Lenovo Idea Pad Slim 3?

[SandeepKumarOfficial]

Nice. Could you please suggest what should be the minimum processor I should choose in a chromebook for editing videos

[scotthogan]

Would you recommend this for a university student? Seen one on John Lewis for £280

[adeproade]

Cool video, can you do a video about cromeos flex?

[Asadc]

How is geforce now on it? I like cloud solutions also in terms of gaming

[qsteel]

How did you turn on the Linux mines wouldn't let me it's grey

[vmgmnsh]

Would you recommend this in 2024 with more Chromebook Plus models incoming? 8gb ram and 128gb storage for that price is very nice. Only thing I am skeptical of is the screen.

[daudswaleh]

Can I use Lenovo IdeaPad slim 3 for coding.. please answer

[waynewest]

Can i play call of duty mobile on the 8gb version ?

[RyzeQueen]

Excellent video! Would you suggest this for someone who just simply likes to do some work before bed? I use office 365 a lot and just want something affordable 😊

[steveguy]

Didn't see you touch on it, but does the screen have an ugly glittery effect to it? Mine has that and I'm not sure if it's a defect or just a cheap bad panel.

[MergeDroid]

17th June '24: I've just posted this deal to X/Twitter (follow me there for more): Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook, 'Very good- Refurbished' for £113.59 on ebay UK
from ElectricalDeals. MT8186 (Kompanio 520), 8GB RAM, 128GB. FHD TN display, non-touch. 9 available/1 sold. Search Item: 204744830338