At £199, this Lenovo laptop offers more performance than you’d usually expect around this price. Laptops in this price range typically score between 13 and 16. Notable features of this laptop include a Privacy Shutter and Webcam.
Laptop reviewed by Joey on 8th November 2026
See how this laptop handles popular applications, games and everyday tasks.
View all software →Performance: Limited performance
Perform basic editing tasks like cropping, resizing, exposure adjustments & small graphics, aswell as casic retouching or simple documents with a few layers.
Complex filters & high-resolution layers can cause substantional pauses, while acceleration is limited.
Choose an Intel i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 processor.
Performance: Meets minimum requirements
Create regular social graphics, flyers & presentations using photos and several design elements. Short, simple videos & animations are also possible.
Large presentations, many open tabs & image-heavy designs can use up available RAM. Video editing & download delays may also depend on Canva or the connection rather than the processor.
Choose a laptop with a faster processor.
Performance: Limited performance
Work on short HD videos with cuts, basic titles, transitions & music. Keep the number of overlays & effects small & use a lower preview quality when required.
8GB RAM leaves limited room for other apps or tasks. Large clips & effects can interrupt preview playback.
Upgrade RAM for better HD editing.
Performance: Meets minimum requirements
Meet minimum requirements for regular photo correction, clone & heal retouching, & modest layered compositions. Masks, text & editable filters can be used with more room than the Basic tier.
High-resolution files with many layers or high colour precision can still force disk use. Complex filters can take time.
Upgrade to a better processor.
Performance: Limited performance
Do two-deck mixing with cue points & loops using default settings.
Limited to two-deck mixing, Serato Video & Live Stem analysis not available.
Upgrade to 16GB RAM if available. Recommend FHD resolution.
Performance: Limited performance
Play with a small player & league database while simming matches.
You cannot watch matches, only sim them. Increasing database size will cause lag in menus, especially when progressing the in-game date.
Increase this laptop to 16GB RAM if available.
Performance: Limited performance
Play with a small player & league database while simming matches.
You cannot watch matches, only sim them. Increasing database size will cause lag in menus, especially when progressing the in-game date.
Increase this laptop to 16GB RAM if available.
Performance: Limited performance
Play Battle Royale & Zero Build modes on lowest graphics. Recommend you use performance mode playing in 720p.
Laptop is likely to get loud due to fans working overtime. Stuttering can be expected during larger fights.
If laptop has 8GB RAM upgrade to 16GB if available.
Performance: Limited performance
Play Story Mode & explore San Andreas using 720P resolution on low graphics settings.
Frame rate drops can be expected during busy scenes, while population density & variety should be kept low. GTA Online is not viable on laptops in this tier.
If laptop has 8GB RAM, upgrade to 16GB if available. If this laptop has 16GB look at laptops with better processors & stronger integrated graphics.
Performance: Meets recommended requirements
Play more complex & competitive games such as Phantom Forces, BedWars, or Arsenal plus larger open world titles like Blox Fruits. Can also explore Roblox Studios.
increasing the graphics slider to seven or higher will affect frame rates. some advanced Roblox Studios features may not work.
Upgrade to 16GB RAM if available. Alternatively look at laptops with better processor & graphics.
Performance: Limited performance
Play the base game in 1080p using medium graphics, installing light expansions like 'City Living' & 'Get Famous'.
Heavier expansions like 'Seasons' must be avoided. On dual-core or quad-core processors you can experience 'simulation lag'.
Look at laptops with stronger processors like an intel i5 or AMD Ryzen AI 5.
Performance: Meets recommended requirements
Working on slightly larger Word, Excel & Powerpoint documents.
More complex documents or spreadsheets may run slowly.
Look at laptops with better processors, such as Intel i5 or AMD Ryzen AI 5.
Performance: Meets recommended requirements
Do eLearning, online research & use Microsoft Office or similar software. Great choice for children at High School or lower.
Projects may require specific apps to be used like ADOBE Photoshop.
You should check if specific apps are required to complete any projects & ensure this laptop meets the requirements to run them.
Performance: Limited performance
Perform basic editing tasks like cropping, resizing, exposure adjustments & small graphics, aswell as casic retouching or simple documents with a few layers.
Complex filters & high-resolution layers can cause substantional pauses, while acceleration is limited.
Choose an Intel i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 processor.
Performance: Meets minimum requirements
Create regular social graphics, flyers & presentations using photos and several design elements. Short, simple videos & animations are also possible.
Large presentations, many open tabs & image-heavy designs can use up available RAM. Video editing & download delays may also depend on Canva or the connection rather than the processor.
Choose a laptop with a faster processor.
Performance: Limited performance
Work on short HD videos with cuts, basic titles, transitions & music. Keep the number of overlays & effects small & use a lower preview quality when required.
8GB RAM leaves limited room for other apps or tasks. Large clips & effects can interrupt preview playback.
Upgrade RAM for better HD editing.
Performance: Meets minimum requirements
Meet minimum requirements for regular photo correction, clone & heal retouching, & modest layered compositions. Masks, text & editable filters can be used with more room than the Basic tier.
High-resolution files with many layers or high colour precision can still force disk use. Complex filters can take time.
Upgrade to a better processor.
Performance: Limited performance
Do two-deck mixing with cue points & loops using default settings.
Limited to two-deck mixing, Serato Video & Live Stem analysis not available.
Upgrade to 16GB RAM if available. Recommend FHD resolution.
Performance: Limited performance
Play with a small player & league database while simming matches.
You cannot watch matches, only sim them. Increasing database size will cause lag in menus, especially when progressing the in-game date.
Increase this laptop to 16GB RAM if available.
Performance: Limited performance
Play with a small player & league database while simming matches.
You cannot watch matches, only sim them. Increasing database size will cause lag in menus, especially when progressing the in-game date.
Increase this laptop to 16GB RAM if available.
Performance: Limited performance
Play Battle Royale & Zero Build modes on lowest graphics. Recommend you use performance mode playing in 720p.
Laptop is likely to get loud due to fans working overtime. Stuttering can be expected during larger fights.
If laptop has 8GB RAM upgrade to 16GB if available.
Performance: Limited performance
Play Story Mode & explore San Andreas using 720P resolution on low graphics settings.
Frame rate drops can be expected during busy scenes, while population density & variety should be kept low. GTA Online is not viable on laptops in this tier.
If laptop has 8GB RAM, upgrade to 16GB if available. If this laptop has 16GB look at laptops with better processors & stronger integrated graphics.
Performance: Meets recommended requirements
Play more complex & competitive games such as Phantom Forces, BedWars, or Arsenal plus larger open world titles like Blox Fruits. Can also explore Roblox Studios.
increasing the graphics slider to seven or higher will affect frame rates. some advanced Roblox Studios features may not work.
Upgrade to 16GB RAM if available. Alternatively look at laptops with better processor & graphics.
Performance: Limited performance
Play the base game in 1080p using medium graphics, installing light expansions like 'City Living' & 'Get Famous'.
Heavier expansions like 'Seasons' must be avoided. On dual-core or quad-core processors you can experience 'simulation lag'.
Look at laptops with stronger processors like an intel i5 or AMD Ryzen AI 5.
Performance: Meets recommended requirements
Working on slightly larger Word, Excel & Powerpoint documents.
More complex documents or spreadsheets may run slowly.
Look at laptops with better processors, such as Intel i5 or AMD Ryzen AI 5.
Performance: Meets recommended requirements
Do eLearning, online research & use Microsoft Office or similar software. Great choice for children at High School or lower.
Projects may require specific apps to be used like ADOBE Photoshop.
You should check if specific apps are required to complete any projects & ensure this laptop meets the requirements to run them.
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We check the software makers’ official documentation for their minimum and recommended specifications, which are incorporated into our scoring.
Basic - This laptop is compatible with the software, but you'll have access to fewer features, and functionality will be limited.
Good - This laptop meets the software maker’s minimum requirements. Your experience will be limited by the specification of the laptop.
Very Good - This laptop meets the recommended requirements of the software maker. You should have a good experience using most features.
Excellent - This laptop is above the recommended requirements, meaning the app runs more smoothly.
We rank our laptops based on raw performance, so we don't take into account things like screen quality, brightness, or refresh rates.
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We've answered the common questions we're asked about this laptop.
This laptop is in stock and available with 1–2 working day delivery.
Yes. You can choose to pay for your laptop monthly up to 24 months with our finance partner, Payl8r. Simply choose the Payl8r option at checkout. You can pay an optional deposit, and choose how many months.
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| Over 24 months | from £8.29 |
| Over 18 months | from £11.05 |
| Over 12 months | from £16.58 |
The rate provided to you is subject to credit. Over 18s only.
Representative example: If you borrow £510.00 over 12 months at a fixed monthly interest rate of 2.50% and an annual rate of 30.00% and a representative APR of 65.5%, you will pay: Monthly payment: £55.25. Total repayments: £663.00. Total charge for credit: £153.00.
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Yes, this laptop comes with Windows 11 Home. Windows is the software that controls your laptop, and lets you install other software and get on the web. Some people consider Word, Excel and Outlook to be part of Windows, and although they are both made by Microsoft they aren’t the same thing.
The colour of this Lenovo laptop is Blue.
Yes, this laptop has a HDMI port so you can connect a TV or bigger screen. These ports are the same as you’ll find on DVD players and games consoles.
We recommend only using the HDMI port for mirroring your screen, you may find video playback on YouTube or Netflix sluggish due to the processor. Consider a laptop with a Core i5 or above.
The model number for this Lenovo laptop is 82RK009TUK.
There is a one year warranty on all laptops, with an option to extend to two years for a small charge.
Yes.
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The geeky bit
A clear breakdown of the main spec, screen, ports and everyday features.
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One of our cheapest with the 12th Gen Core i3, the IdeaPad 3i offers stellar all-round specs with 8GB RAM to run your important programs and a 128GB SSD that ensures fast booting of Windows 11 and fast and reliable speeds throughout the day.
Lightweight at just 1.63Kg it features a lightweight and compact chassis with a webcam privacy shutter in the top bezel. It surrounds a Full-HD 15" Screen for watching films and other multimedia too!
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For VAT registered businesses: You're still getting a cracking deal, however, this laptop won't be supplied with a VAT invoice as there is none to reclaim. You'll still get a receipt.
