Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i
Price: £699 (inc VAT) from fave.co/2YzYv0z
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i is one of the most affordable gaming laptops you can buy anywhere thanks to a bargain-basement price of £699. That’s certainly low enough to prove tempting, but at this level there’s always a danger that too much has been compromised to meet the budget.
If that’s the kind of money you have to spend on a gaming laptop, here’s what you can get for your cash.
DESIGN
Happily, the Lenovo looks good so we’re off to a good start. The matte black exterior is made from plastic, and the lid is enhanced at the corners with subtle angled sections. On the inside, the attractive blue backlight is paired with a smart logo finished in the same shade.
The IdeaPad Gaming 3i is easily the match of pricier portables aesthetically, but hands-on time reveals weaknesses. The screen flexes too much and the base section has too much movement in its
