Review Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 14AHP10
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 14AHP10 · Ryzen 7 8840HS · Radeon 780M
AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS · AMD Radeon 780M · 16GB DDR5-5600 (8GB onboard + 8GB SO-DIMM) · 512GB SSD (Micron 2500) · 14″ 1920×1200 IPS 60Hz · 1.452 kg
Speedy AMD Zen4 processor – good battery life,
matte display without PWM, RAM can be expanded,
2× SSD slots, Wi-Fi 7.
Old connectivity standards, poor speakers,
high color deviations and low color space coverage.
Display covers only ~58% sRGB – not for photo editing
Display – 14″ WUXGA IPS · 60 Hz · 58.4% sRGB · no PWM
Panel: LEN140WUXGA – 14″ 1920×1200, IPS, matte, 60 Hz.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brightness (centre) | ~304 cd/m² |
| Brightness (average) | ~281 cd/m² |
| sRGB coverage | 58.4% |
| Display P3 coverage | 39.1% |
| AdobeRGB coverage | 40.4% |
| Response time (B/W) | 21.3 ms |
| Response time (grey) | 31.4 ms |
| PWM | Not detected |
| Finish | Matte (anti-glare) |
- Matte IPS panel – good for office use
- No PWM flickering – eye-friendly
- Low colour space coverage (~58% sRGB)
- Poor colour accuracy – not for photo editing
Panel FRU: LEN140WUXGA (14″ WUXGA IPS, 60Hz, matte)
Processor – AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS · 8c/16t · Zen 4 (Hawk Point-HS)
- Model: AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS – 8× Zen 4 cores
- Boost: 5.1 GHz
- TDP: 33 W PL2 / 27 W PL1 (sustained)
- Cinebench R23 Multi: ~12,359 pts
- Strong and stable performance
CPU FRU: AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS (Hawk Point-HS, soldered BGA)
Graphics – AMD Radeon 780M · integrated · RDNA 3
- Model: AMD Radeon 780M (RDNA 3)
- 3DMark Time Spy: ~2,863 pts
- Cyberpunk 2077 (1080p Ultra): ~16.8 fps
- Good iGPU performance for light gaming
| Benchmark | Score |
|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy | 2,863 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike | 6,791 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 (1080p Ultra) | ~16.8 fps |
GPU FRU: AMD Radeon 780M (integrated, soldered)
Memory – 16GB DDR5-5600 · 8GB onboard + 8GB SO-DIMM · upgradeable
- Capacity: 16 GB DDR5-5600 (8GB onboard + 8GB SO-DIMM)
- 1× SO-DIMM slot – upgradeable
- 8GB onboard + 8GB removable – up to 24GB supported
RAM FRU: 8GB DDR5-5600 (onboard) + 8GB SO-DIMM – upgradeable
Storage – 512GB Micron 2500 · PCIe 4.0 · 2× M.2 2242 slots
- Drive: Micron 2500 MTFDKBA512QGN – 512 GB, PCIe 4.0
- Seq. read: ~6,723 MB/s
- Seq. write: ~3,696 MB/s
- 2× M.2 2242 slots – one free
SSD FRU: Micron 2500 MTFDKBA512QGN (512 GB, M.2 2242, PCIe 4.0)
Battery – ~10.7 hours · 60 Wh
- Capacity: 60 Wh
- WiFi surfing (150 nits): ~10.7 hours
- WiFi surfing (max brightness): ~9.2 hours
- Good battery life
Battery FRU: 60 Wh (internal) – replaceable
AC Adapter FRU: 65W (Lenovo proprietary)
Chassis & Connectivity – Plastic base · no USB 4 · Wi-Fi 7 · HDMI 1.4
- Materials: Aluminum lid, plastic base
- Weight: 1.452 kg (3.2 lbs)
- Dimensions: 314.4 × 222.1 × 17.9 mm
- Left: DC-in, USB-A 3.2 Gen1, HDMI 1.4, USB-C 3.2 Gen1 (DP, PD), 3.5mm audio
- Right: Power button, SD card reader, USB-A 3.2 Gen1
- No Thunderbolt / USB4 – only 5 Gbps
- Wi-Fi 7 (MediaTek MT7925)
- HDMI limited to 1.4
WLAN FRU: MediaTek Wi-Fi 7 MT7925 – M.2 2230, replaceable
Serviceability – RAM upgradeable · 2× M.2 · battery replaceable
| Component | Replaceable? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| SSD | ✅ Yes | 2× M.2 2242 slots – one free |
| RAM | ⚠️ Partial | 1× SO-DIMM slot + 8GB onboard – partially upgradeable |
| Wi-Fi | ✅ Yes | M.2 2230 – replaceable |
| Battery | ⚠️ Limited | 60 Wh – replaceable |
| CPU/GPU | ❌ No | Soldered BGA |
SSD and Wi-Fi are replaceable – RAM is partially upgradeable.
Components FRU / Model Numbers
| Component | FRU / Model |
|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS (Hawk Point-HS, soldered) |
| GPU | AMD Radeon 780M (integrated, soldered) |
| RAM | 8GB DDR5-5600 (onboard) + 8GB SO-DIMM – partially upgradeable |
| SSD | Micron 2500 MTFDKBA512QGN (512 GB, M.2 2242, PCIe 4.0) |
| Display Panel | LEN140WUXGA (14″ WUXGA IPS, 60Hz, matte) |
| WLAN | MediaTek Wi-Fi 7 MT7925 – M.2 2230 |
| Battery | 60 Wh (internal) |
| AC Adapter | 65W (Lenovo proprietary) |
Procurement & Reseller Recommendations
CPURyzen 7 8840HS – strong Zen 4 performance
RAMPartially upgradeable – 1× SO-DIMM slot
GPURadeon 780M – good iGPU
Display~58% sRGB – weak panel
FansAudible – up to 40.8 dB(A)
Value~$680 – solid budget laptop
Key Selling Points vs. Competitors
Strengths
- Speedy AMD Zen4 processor
- Good battery life
- Matte display without PWM
- RAM can be expanded
- 2× SSD slots
- Wi-Fi 7
Weaknesses
- Old connectivity standards (USB 3.2 Gen1, HDMI 1.4)
- Poor speakers
- High color deviations and low color space coverage
Pro tip for resellers & repair professionals:
• Highlight the strong Zen 4 CPU and upgradeable RAM/SSD – key selling points.
• Display only covers ~58% sRGB – not suitable for photo editing.
• Old USB standards (5 Gbps) and HDMI 1.4 – set expectations clearly.
• 2× M.2 2242 slots and Wi-Fi 7 – great for upgradability.
• Good battery life – one of the strengths of this laptop.
• Highlight the strong Zen 4 CPU and upgradeable RAM/SSD – key selling points.
• Display only covers ~58% sRGB – not suitable for photo editing.
• Old USB standards (5 Gbps) and HDMI 1.4 – set expectations clearly.
• 2× M.2 2242 slots and Wi-Fi 7 – great for upgradability.
• Good battery life – one of the strengths of this laptop.