Lenovo Ideapad
Score: 55/100
HP 14-dq0040nr
Score: 58/100Rankings
The HP 14-dq0040nr is a budget-friendly 14" notebook aimed at basic tasks, offering long battery life and a lightweight chassis. Its modest CPU, limited RAM and eMMC storage keep performance low, and the HD display lacks sharpness, making it best for students and casual 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 | 12.5 hoursbest | |
8 GBbest | 4 GB | |
15.6 inchesbest | 14 inches | |
256 GBbest | 64 GB | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.65 kg | 1.452 kgbest |
3,200 MHzbest | 2,400 MHz | |
— | 220 nitsbest | |
1 countbest | 1 countbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(2) | ||
Processor Model | Intel Core i3-1115G4 | Intel Celeron N4020 |
Graphics GPU Model | Intel UHD Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 600 |
Memory & Storage(4) | ||
RAM Capacity (GB) | 8 GB | 4 GB |
RAM Speed (MHz) | 3200 MHz | 2400 MHz |
Storage Type | PCIe NVMe | eMMC |
Storage Capacity (GB) | 256 GB | 64 GB |
Software(1) | ||
Operating System | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home in S Mode |
Display(2) | ||
Display Size (inches) | 15.6 inches | 14.0 inches |
Brightness (nits) | 200-220 nits | 220 nits |
Battery & Power(3) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 7 hours | 12.5 hours |
Weight (kg) | 1.65 kg | 1.452 kg |
Thickness (mm) | 19.8 mm | 18.0 mm |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 4.2 |
USB‑A Ports (count) | 3 count | 2 count |
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.
Professional reviewers see it as a solid value for entry-level users, praising battery life and portability while noting limited RAM, storage and a low-resolution screen.
Users love the portability and all-day battery, but are frustrated by sluggish performance, limited storage and the lack of a backlit keyboard.
“Perfect for online classes and Zoom meetings.”
“Battery lasts all day - I don't need to carry a charger.”
