The IdeaPad Slim 3i is a laptop series that has truly resonated with students of Nepal because of affordable pricing and competitive specs. It is currently on its 8th generation and comes powered by the latest 13th Gen Intel “Raptor Lake” mobile processors. So, let’s get into the specs, features, latest price, and availability of Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i (2023) in Nepal.

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i (2023) Overview:

Design and Display

The design of the latest IdeaPad Slim 3i is indistinguishable from its predecessor. Everything from the lid to the main chassis is made of plastic, and Lenovo offers it in three color options: Abyss Blue, Arctic Grey, and Frost Blue. The laptop measures around 18mm in thickness, while the weight depends upon the model. For instance, the 14-inch IdeaPad Slim 3i weighs about 1.3 kg, while its 15-inch sibling is a little heavier at 1.6 kilos.

Despite the different screen sizes, the display specs of the IdeaPad Slim 3i are pretty uniform. You can choose between the TN and IPS panels. The latter has better view angles and higher brightness levels; otherwise, both are anti-glare panels with 45% NTSC coverage and a traditional 16:9 aspect ratio. There is also a multi-touch option exclusive to the 15-inch model.

Performance and Memory

The 2023 IdeaPad Slim 3i models come equipped with 13th-generation Intel processors. The CPU options are also quite rich. You can configure the laptop with an entry-level U30 to up to Core i7-1355U processors. Whereas it's even available with an "H" series CPU, which is what's available in Nepal. More specifically, it's been paired with a Core i5-13420H CPU, which is an 8 cores/12 threads processor with 45W of base power and up to 4.6 GHz of turbo frequency.

As for memory, Lenovo ships the laptop in 4GB, 8GB, and 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM. Unfortunately, the memory is not upgradeable, and only the 16GB variant has dual-channel memory, so getting this right at the time of purchase is essential. Moving on, there is a single M.2 PCIe slot with support for up to 1TB SSD. This laptop also has an AMD version with Ryzen 7000 series CPUs but with last-gen DDR4 RAM.

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Battery and Charging

All the IdeaPad Slim 3i (2023) models have a 56.6Wh Li-Polymer battery supporting Lenovo’s proprietary Rapid Charge Boost technology. With this, you can get up to 2 hours of runtime with just 15-minute charging. The battery endurance differs from the model, with those with smaller screens doing better than their larger sibling.

Rest of the specs

The port selection on the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i (2023)  is also quite rich. There are three USB ports, with one being PowerDelivery-compatible Type-C. You also get an HDMI port, a headphone/microphone jack, and a built-in card reader. Wireless connectivity includes either WiFi 5 or WiFi 6 with Bluetooth 5.1. Other optional features include a fingerprint scanner and a backlight keyboard.

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 8 (2023) Specifications:

• Design & Build: All-plastic build
• Display sizes: 14″ / 15.6″
• Display Properties: TN/IPS anti-glare panel, 45% NTSC, 250/300 nits
• Resolution: Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels), 16:9 aspect ratio
• Keyboard: Chiclet-style backlit keyboard
• Trackpad: Plastic multi-touch trackpad, Windows Precision drivers
• Processor:
  • Intel: up to Intel Core i5-13420H (4P+4E / 12T, up to 4.6 GHz)
  • AMD: up to Ryzen 7 7730U (8C / 16T, up to  4.5GHz)
• Graphics: 
  • Intel: Intel UHD / Iris Xe (integrated)
  • AMD: Radeon Radeon (integrated)
• RAM:
  • Intel: up to 16GB LPDDR5-4800
  • AMD: up to 16GB DDR4-3200
• Storage: up to 1TB M.2 2242 SSD
• Audio: 2x 1.5W speakers, Dolby Audio
• Battery: 56.6Wh Li-Ion
• Power Supply: 65W power adapter
• Webcam: 720p HD camera, Privacy shutter
• I/O: 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.2), 1x HDMI 1.4, 1x Card reader, 1x 3.5mm jack, 1x Power connector

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i (2023) Price in Nepal and Availability

There is only a single variant of Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i (2023) available in Nepal with a 15.6-inch IPS display and Core i5-13420H CPU with a market price of NPR 69,000- 75,000.

• Meanwhile, check out our review of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 (2022).