Lenovo Ideapad
Score: 55/100
Apple MacBook Air 2020 13-inch
Score: 78/100Rankings
The 2020 MacBook Air offers a premium build, excellent Retina display, and all-day battery life in a fanless, ultra-light chassis, but its entry-level i3 processor and lack of upgradability limit performance for power users.
The 2022 Ideapad 3 is a budget-friendly 15.6" HD touchscreen laptop with an i3-1115G4 processor, 8 GB RAM and a fast 256 GB SSD. It offers solid everyday performance and good connectivity, but its low-resolution display, modest battery life and basic build limit its appeal for demanding tasks.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
7 hours | 12 hoursbest | |
8 GBbest | 8 GBbest | |
15.6 inchesbest | 13.3 inches | |
256 GBbest | 256 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.65 kg | 1.27 kgbest |
3,200 MHz | 3,733 MHzbest | |
— | 400 nitsbest | |
1 count | 2 countbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(2) | ||
Processor Model | Intel Core i3-1115G4 | Intel Core i3-1000NG4 |
Graphics GPU Model | Intel UHD Graphics | Intel Iris Plus Graphics |
Memory & Storage(2) | ||
RAM Speed (MHz) | 3200 MHz | 3733 MHz |
Storage Type | PCIe NVMe | PCIe SSD |
Software(1) | ||
Operating System | Windows 11 Home | macOS Catalina 10.15 |
Display(3) | ||
Display Size (inches) | 15.6 inches | 13.3 inches |
Display Resolution | 1366 x 768 | 2560x1600 |
Brightness (nits) | 200-220 nits | 400 nits |
Battery & Power(3) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 7 hours | 12 hours |
Weight (kg) | 1.65 kg | 1.27 kg |
Thickness (mm) | 19.8 mm | 231 mm |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.0 |
USB‑C Ports (count) | 1 count | 2 count |
Warranty & Support(1) | ||
Warranty Period (years) | 1 years | 0.25 years |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers agree the IdeaPad 3 delivers reliable basic performance and solid value, but note the low-resolution TN panel, average audio and lack of Wi-Fi 6 and a backlit keyboard as drawbacks.
Everyday users appreciate the touchscreen, numeric keypad and fast SSD, rating it well for study and light work. Complaints focus on the dim low-quality display, weak speakers, webcam issues, chassis flex and modest battery life.
“Perfect for school and writing - lightweight and lasts all day.”
“The i3 is too slow when I have more than 10 Chrome tabs open.”
“Webcam is terrible in low light - looks grainy on Zoom.”
Professional reviewers praised the refined design, Magic Keyboard, and improved performance over earlier Intel models, but cautioned that the entry-level i3 processor makes it a marginal upgrade and recommend opting for an i5 or the newer M1 version for better value.
Everyday users love the Air's portability, excellent keyboard, and vivid display, but repeatedly complain about the sluggish i3 CPU, low-resolution webcam, and the inability to upgrade memory or get Wi-Fi 6, making it feel dated for power users.
