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Lenovo IdeaPad 300

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User ratings:
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4.2 out of 5
39 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
15 %
2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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7 editorial reviews
Lenovo is back with another Ideapad, and it’s an interesting model. The laptop, at its lowest configuration, is very budget-friendly, but you don’t necessarily have…Read more
The Lenovo ideapad 300 aims to be a reasonably priced laptop with dependable performance. In this Lenovo ideapad 300 review we will see if it hits its mark.Read more
Comprehensive review of the Lenovo IdeaPad 300-15IBR (Intel Pentium N3700, Nvidia GeForce 920M, 15,6 Zoll) with numerous measurements, benchmarks, and ratingsRead more
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Pros

  • solid performance and responsive keyboard and touchpad
  • solid build quality and
  • The textured keyboard deck feels great under a palm

Cons

  • The buttons for the trackpad were a bit stiff
  • all powerful laptops have to cost you an arm and a lag
  • 63-pound device in presentation mode very often

Key specs

  • 1600, 900
  • 17.3 in
  • TN
  • DDR3L SDRAM
  • Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6200U
  • 2.3 GHz

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Lenovo IdeaPad 300 - Variants

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  • Main storage
    • 1 TB HDD
    • 500 GB Hybrid Drive
  • Storage type
    • SATA
    • SATA 6Gb/s
  • Video memory size
    • 1 GB
    • None
  • RAM size
    • 8 GB
    • 4 GB
  • Graphics processor
    • AMD Radeon R5 M330
    • Intel HD Graphics 520
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IdeaPad 300 - Core i5 6200U / 2.3 GHz / 8 GB DDR3L / AMD Radeon R5 M330 / 1 TB HDD / 17.3"
  • 80QH0043GE
IdeaPad 300 - Core i5 6200U / 2.3 GHz / 4 GB DDR3L / Intel HD Graphics 520 / 500 GB Hybrid Drive / 17.3" - TN
  • 80QH003VGE

Lenovo IdeaPad 300 - Pros & Cons

Lenovo IdeaPad 300

Pros

  • solid performance and responsive keyboard and touchpad
  • solid build quality and
  • The textured keyboard deck feels great under a palm
  • The disc drive built into the notebook works well
  • The trackpad is responsive
  • and handles motion easily
  • Lenovo ideapad 300 provides a good value for the price
  • reasonable starting price
  • decent specs
  • and good performance
  • display works perfectly

Cons

  • The buttons for the trackpad were a bit stiff
  • all powerful laptops have to cost you an arm and a lag
  • 63-pound device in presentation mode very often
  • the chassis is ridiculously fingerprint prone
  • The standard keyboard is very plain-looking
  • notebooks will simply cycle the backlight on and off in rapid succession
  • Key travel is short and soft
  • frequency is too low
  • users with sensitive eyes may experience strain or headaches
  • screen shows slow response rates
  • response time is worse than the average of all tested devices (22

Lenovo IdeaPad 300 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
17.3 in
Best:
MSI GT83 Titan SLI
Screen size: 18.4 in
IconClock speed
1600 MHz
Best:
Razer Blade Stealth 13
Clock speed: 3733 MHz
IconWeight
3000 g
IconResolution

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Lenovo IdeaPad 300 - Full Specifications

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Display
Resolution1600 x 900
Aspect ratio16:9
Screen size17.3 in
WidescreenYes
Panel typeTN
Touchscreenno
LED backlightyes
LCD backlight technologyLED backlight
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Video
Graphics processor
  • AMD Radeon R5 M330
  • Intel HD Graphics 520
Video memory size
  • 1 GB
  • None
Video memory typeNone
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Memory
RAM size
  • 4 GB
  • 8 GB
TechnologyDDR3L SDRAM
Form factorSO-DIMM 204-pin
Clock speed1600.0 MHz
Max RAM supported16 GB
Memory slots2
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Network
Wi-Fiyes
Wi-Fi standards802.11ac
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version4.0
InterfaceGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates
  • 10
  • 100
  • 1000
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Design
Colour of productBlack
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Connectivity
Charging port typeDC-in jack
Ethernet LANyes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) quantity1
HDMI ports quantity1
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Storage
Main storage
  • 1 TB HDD
  • 500 GB Hybrid Drive
Storage type
  • SATA
  • SATA 6Gb/s
Storage speed5400.0 rpm
Integrated card readeryes
Compatible memory cards
  • MMC
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Optical drive typeDVD±RW
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Audio properties
Built-in microphoneyes
Speakersyes
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Processor
CPU model
Intel Core i5 6200U
Clock speed2.3 GHz
Number of coresDual-Core
64-bit computingyes
Cache3 MB
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Input
Input methodTouchpad
Numeric keypadyes
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Dimensions
Height0.99 in
Weight105.82 oz
Width16.46 in
Depth11.52 in
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Camera
Built in camerayes
Camera resolutionHD
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Power
Battery capacity41.0 Wh
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery cells4

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Lenovo IdeaPad 300 Lenovo - Editorial Reviews (7)

3.6
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Lenovo IdeaPad 300 Lenovo Ideapad 300 15.6" Review
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SlashGear
Published: 04.04.2016
Lenovo Ideapad 300 15.6" Review

Lenovo is back with another Ideapad, and it’s an interesting model. The laptop, at its lowest configuration, is very budget-friendly, but you don’t necessarily have…

Lenovo IdeaPad 300 Lenovo ideapad 300 review: Good performance at a good price
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Techaeris
Published: 27.04.2016
Lenovo ideapad 300 review: Good performance at a good price

The Lenovo ideapad 300 aims to be a reasonably priced laptop with dependable performance. In this Lenovo ideapad 300 review we will see if it hits its mark.

Lenovo IdeaPad 300 Lenovo IdeaPad 300-15IBR Notebook Review
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Notebookcheck
Published: 21.05.2016
Lenovo IdeaPad 300-15IBR Notebook Review
3.6

Comprehensive review of the Lenovo IdeaPad 300-15IBR (Intel Pentium N3700, Nvidia GeForce 920M, 15,6 Zoll) with numerous measurements, benchmarks, and ratings

Lenovo IdeaPad 300 Lenovo Ideapad 300S - Full Review and Benchmarks
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LaptopMag
Published: 13.01.2016
Lenovo Ideapad 300S - Full Review and Benchmarks
3.5

The Lenovo Ideapad 300S is a handsome and well-equipped lightweight laptop for an affordable price.

Lenovo IdeaPad 300 Lenovo IdeaPad 300
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ProductReview.com.au
Published: 22.08.2018
Lenovo IdeaPad 300

Lenovo IdeaPad 300 (Laptop): 2.3 out of 5 stars from 4 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

Lenovo IdeaPad 300 Lenovo Ideapad 300 Review
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Gotta Be Mobile
Published: 24.04.2016
Lenovo Ideapad 300 Review

In a world where things are always getting more powerful and more expensive, there’s something sweet about any piece of technology that resists change and a high price tag. Yes, we want and need our devices to get more powerful, but progress for the sake of progress isn’t always so great. Windows 2-in-1s and expensive […]

Lenovo IdeaPad 300 Hands on: Lenovo IdeaPad 300 review
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TechRadar
Published: 02.09.2015
Hands on: Lenovo IdeaPad 300 review

Ballin' on a budget

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