lenovo ideapad flex 3i 11.6 2 in 1 chromebook review

Lenovo has opted for an Intel Celeron 1.1GHz N4020 processor to handle the thinking in this machine, which is a slight step up from the N4000 in the Acer Chromebook 314. Specs & Performance Processor, memory and storage Things improve when the sun is shining, but it never gets more than merely passable. In less than well light areas (ie, most people’s houses) the footage is grainy and washed out. It seems though that the team at Lenovo didn’t get the memo about that, as the 720p HD camera in this device is poor. Well, in these days of never-ending Zoom calls, this has become an essential element of any home setup. Webcams are often an overlooked area with not only Chromebooks but even high-end laptops.

For Netflix, YouTube and the like, this will be a good servant, but if you’re an audiophile, you’ll lament the lack of bass. Sound quality is fine, with the usual tendency towards treble-heavy frequencies that is the norm on cheaper, lighter laptops. I hardly faced any issues while using the Lenovo Chromebook, including accessing the internet or working on it offline.There are two 2-watt speakers on the underside of either side of the chassis which produce enough volume to fill a small room. The Geekbench scorecard feels like a typical Android phone result. The Geekbench test revealed 588 points in the single-core test and 1000 in the multi-core test. Hence, I didn't run many benchmarks, except for Geekbench. Before diving into the details, one should under a Chromebook isn't like a typical Windows laptop. There's a microSD card slot for seamless data transfer as well.Īs a comparison, one can check out the Asus Chromebook CX1101, which draws power from the Intel Celeron N4020 and includes 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. The RAM and storage feel like typical Android specs and the overall experience is also familiar. Here, the Chromebook draws power from the Intel Celeron N4500 processor paired with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage. Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3i Chromebook PerformanceĬoming to the performance of the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3i Chromebook, I can say it's seamless and glitch-free.

Lenovo ideapad flex 3i 11.6 2 in 1 chromebook review