

This is not surprising for a budget laptop, but it means you can’t trust it for photo editing, especially with the Core i3 CPU. The color performance was disappointing, with only 62% sRGB, 47% AdobeRGB, and 46% DCI-P3. There is an FHD IPS option listed in some documentation (which I highly recommend), though it doesn't seem like it's an easy configuration to find. Is it something you're going to love each time you open the lid? Probably not. Is it functional for productivity work and email? Absolutely. The TN panel has rather narrow viewing angles, and the bezel is chunky.

This resolution at 15 inches gets a bit fuzzy, and a glossy finish due to the touch function doesn't help. They can get loud without losing clarity, but they lack some bass.Įlsewhere, the 1366x768 (HD) display is nothing to get excited about. The sound quality of the dual down-firing speakers is also impressive for a $400 laptop. It’s clear, it adjusts well to different lighting, and it’s suitable for video chats. The 720p front-facing camera is a lot better than I was expecting, showing a better picture than even my Dell XPS 13. Other regions should have the standard keyboard with a full Shift key. The keyboard in my photos is the Canadian version with French characters. However, the keyboard lacks a backlight and the navigation keys (PgUp, PgDn, End, Home) are only accessible with the Fn key instead of having dedicated keys. The keys have a satisfying travel and spacing that make typing more enjoyable than expected. The keyboard makes good use of the available space and includes a number pad for enhanced productivity and spreadsheet work. The keyboard, though it doesn't have a backlight, is comfortable to use during all-day typing binges. If you want to take the laptop with you on the go, it shouldn't be too much of a bother in a backpack or messenger. That's less than something like the Dell XPS 15, which employs an aluminum chassis rather than plastic. It weighs in at 3.75 pounds (1.7kg) and measures 0.78 inches (19.9mm) at its thinnest point. It's all fairly straightforward for a budget laptop.

The bottom of the laptop has a sizable air intake for the large fan, with an exhaust along the back edge between lid and hinge. The IdeaPad 3 15 has an Abyss Blue color with brushed finish, giving it a more expensive look than you might expect from plain plastic. Source: Windows Central (Image credit: Future)
