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Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x: 15.3" WUXGA Touch, Snapdragon X1-26-100, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD

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Update: This popular front page deal is still available, and now priced $30 lower with a new updated code IP3XCYBERSALE.

Lenovo has Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x Laptop (Luna Grey, 83N30002US) for $749.99 - $400.99 when you apply eCoupon code IP3XCYBERSALE in cart = $379 -> now $349. Shipping is free.

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Specs:
  • Processor: Snapdragon X X1-26-100 Processor (2.97 GHz)
  • Display: 15.3" WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS, Anti-Glare, Touch, 45%NTSC, 300 nits, 60Hz
  • Memory: 16GB LPDDR5X-8448MT/s (Soldered)
  • Storage: 512GB M.2 2242 PCIe Gen4 QLC SSD
  • Graphics Card: Integrated Qualcomm Adreno GPU
  • Wi-Fi 7 2x2 BE 320MHz & Bluetooth 5.4
  • Camera: 720P HD with Dual Microphone and Privacy Shutter
  • Fingerprint Reader
  • Keyboard: Backlit, Luna Grey - English (US)
  • Operating System: Windows 11 Home 64 ARM

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  • About this deal:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • About this product:
    • Warranty: 1 Year Courier or Carry-in
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Update: This popular front page deal is still available, and now priced $30 lower with a new updated code IP3XCYBERSALE.

Lenovo has Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x Laptop (Luna Grey, 83N30002US) for $749.99 - $400.99 when you apply eCoupon code IP3XCYBERSALE in cart = $379 -> now $349. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for sharing this deal.

Specs:
  • Processor: Snapdragon X X1-26-100 Processor (2.97 GHz)
  • Display: 15.3" WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS, Anti-Glare, Touch, 45%NTSC, 300 nits, 60Hz
  • Memory: 16GB LPDDR5X-8448MT/s (Soldered)
  • Storage: 512GB M.2 2242 PCIe Gen4 QLC SSD
  • Graphics Card: Integrated Qualcomm Adreno GPU
  • Wi-Fi 7 2x2 BE 320MHz & Bluetooth 5.4
  • Camera: 720P HD with Dual Microphone and Privacy Shutter
  • Fingerprint Reader
  • Keyboard: Backlit, Luna Grey - English (US)
  • Operating System: Windows 11 Home 64 ARM

Editor's Notes

Written by persian_mafia | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • About this product:
    • Warranty: 1 Year Courier or Carry-in
  • About this store:
No Longer Available:
  • eCoupon code IP3XSATDEAL

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JoeGer
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Lol, so many people are so ignorant on Snapdragon X series.

A typical Geekbench 6 single-core score for a laptop Core i5 5 years ago would be a Tiger Lake processor, and score approximately 1,150-1,300, while the multi-core score ranges from approximately 4,000-5,000.

The Snapdragon x1-26-100 has a Geekbench 6 score of 2125 and multi-core of 10596.
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babygdav
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For those wondering, this is actually a good price for a Snapdragon cpu system, given its inherent compatibility limitations vs Intel/Amd systems.
Obviously, good for those that understand some apps, drivers, and games will never run on a SnapX cpu, and willing to stick mostly to Microsoft apps for the best compatibility.
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JoeGer
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Great price, for those who bought it I recommend visiting to find Windows ARM native apps, there's lots now:

https://armrepo.ver.lt/
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Community Reviews

This Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x is a strong budget Windows on ARM laptop for everyday use, especially web browsing, email, Word, streaming, and other normal tasks. The Snapdragon X chip gets praised for staying cool, quiet, and efficient, with solid battery life, a touch screen, backlit keyboard, fingerprint reader, Wi Fi 7, and USB C charging alongside the included 65W barrel charger. The main caution is compatibility, since some legacy apps, printer drivers, games, and creator or business workflows may need ARM native versions or may not work well. It feels like a capable low cost pick if your software is already ARM friendly.

  • people who want a Windows laptop mainly for email, web surfing, and Microsoft Word because commenters say it's about perfect for those basic daily tasks and they're getting speedy, light performance with good battery life and low heat.

    amheckJoeGer

  • buyers who are willing to stick to Microsoft-first apps on Windows on ARM because community members note Snapdragon has inherent compatibility limitations versus Intel/AMD and recommend using mostly Microsoft apps for best compatibility.

    babygdavJoeMerchant

  • people looking for a Chromebook-like replacement for couch browsing and video watching because commenters describe it as a good fit for casual browsing/streaming and say it's not running hot with excellent battery life.

    mstoppsLovelyClover9678

  • users who plan to stream games (not install them locally) because one commenter clarifies they meant to stream from Steam and another says Snapdragon laptops are likely to be fine for streaming setups if you've had success before.

    StigmaruOrangeJulius

  • tax filers who specifically need TurboTax on a Windows ARM laptop because one commenter reports TurboTax Desktop Deluxe 2024 and TurboTax Business 2024 installed fine on a Snapdragon ARM Windows 11 system (with only minor compatibility-mode tweaking for TT 2023).

    JoeGer

  • people who need to print via USB (especially with specific printers) because commenters report returning due to lack of ARM printer drivers, and another notes USB printer support is likely unreliable even if wireless printing can work via Mopria.

    freesetpJoeGer

  • people who require legacy x86 software or x86-specific drivers because community members warn that ARM (Snapdragon) may not run legacy x86 software/drivers and advise avoiding ARM if you can't confirm your required software will work.

    JoeMerchantjbwhite99

  • buyers who are counting on consistently fast USB-C charging for daily use because at least one commenter reports USB-C charging was "slow as hell" (later attributing it to an update), and others suggest it may only be practical overnight or with the right wattage.

    [N8]Peerless_Warrior

  • buyers who want a dock-friendly laptop for lots of external displays because one commenter returned theirs, saying it's not dock-friendly due to only a single USB-C port and limited external display support (DisplayPort 1.2 / HDMI 1.4).

    xyphan

  • gamers who expect to install and run games locally because commenters warn not to buy these for gaming and say games won't run well on these Snapdragon laptops.

    KeithK2933

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Dec 18, 2025 11:02 AM
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[N8]Dec 18, 2025 11:02 AM
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Quote from Peerless_Warrior View quoted comment :
18W is too low dude...even my Chromebook won't charge correctly with 25W brick... The laptop isn't being fed what it was designed to draw.
Good to know, thanks. I'll look into higher wattage power adapters. There are times where it would be convenient to charge with USB-C.
Dec 18, 2025 11:25 AM
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Peerless_WarriorDec 18, 2025 11:25 AM
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Quote from [N8] View quoted comment :
Good to know, thanks. I'll look into higher wattage power adapters. There are times where it would be convenient to charge with USB-C.
Use at least 4. 25-30W should be okay when the laptop is fully powered off. I tested one with my asus g14 and Chromebook, via USB C. They charged slowly but eventually finish.

The laptop in this thread comes with 65W. 45W has a good chance of working but very slowly.
Last edited by Peerless_Warrior December 18, 2025 at 03:28 AM.
Dec 18, 2025 11:59 AM
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[N8]Dec 18, 2025 11:59 AM
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Quote from Peerless_Warrior View quoted comment :
Use at least 4. 25-30W should be okay when the laptop is fully powered off. I tested one with my asus g14 and Chromebook, via USB C. They charged slowly but eventually finish.

The laptop in this thread comes with 65W. 45W has a good chance of working but very slowly.
Eyeing these up. Thanks again. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product...1WSHI&th=1
Dec 18, 2025 2:03 PM
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PatrickH2067Dec 18, 2025 2:03 PM
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Quote from spike32 View quoted comment :
look in the task manager and under details it will say which apps are still using x86_x64
That's what I did. More or less the only thing that is x86 is the Brave browser updater. A few things don't have anything. But everything else is Arm. Literally only installed chrome and brave. And haven't opened any apps other than settings to warm the screen at night and i keep hitting that stupid copilot button when I want to hit ctrl enter for dot com.
Dec 18, 2025 3:21 PM
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timbertopDec 18, 2025 3:21 PM
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Quote from [N8] View quoted comment :
Eyeing these up. Thanks again. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product...1WSHI&th=1
That's a phone charger which is designed for smart charging protocols like PPS which are not used by a laptop. It's o.k. for occasional travel use but not ideal. It's not designed for sustained 45 watt output. High internal temperature will cause it to fail or it may throttle down requiring even more time to charge.

This Lenovo laptop is designed to fast charge in 15 minutes from 0% to give 2 hours of computing when a 65 watt charger is used. For the highest efficiency and cleanest power skip 65 w and buy 100 w instead.

Laptop chargers have 20 volt output at 3.2 amp capacity or better.

Here's a typical minimum spec for daily use with a small laptop:
Lenovo 40AWGC65WW 65W GaN Adapter 120V AC 230V AC Input . Output: 9V 12V 15V 20V under USB C PD 3.0.
Model #: 40AWGC65WW

Laptops have much larger batteries which do not require constant micro-adjustment of voltage and current to preserve battery health.
Dec 18, 2025 7:47 PM
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curious_manDec 18, 2025 7:47 PM
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Received one but had to return. Faulty keyboard. Replacement on the way.
Dec 18, 2025 8:37 PM
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JoeGerDec 18, 2025 8:37 PM
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Quote from PatrickH2067 View quoted comment :
I bought the high end snapdragon in the Microsoft Surface a couple weeks ago. I can flat out tell you that the Snapdragon is not ready yet. It's buggy. It hangs and lags.... and simply put is not as fast as my nine year old i5 laptop. I would return it if it weren't for the awesome battery life. I am hoping they get things fixed, but I am not holding my breath. It will probably be another generation or two of the chipset before it's actually ready for prime time.

note: all I do is browse the web, youtube, etc. More or less what a chromebook is good for.
Something was wrong with your specific setup. It's not mine or hundred of others users experience. I run dozens of active apps for over a year and half, both native and not and it runs circles even the latest lunar lakes. Feels snappy all the time.

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Dec 18, 2025 8:43 PM
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hugeDec 18, 2025 8:43 PM
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Quote from JoeGer View quoted comment :
Something was wrong with your specific setup. It's not mine or hundred of others users experience. I run dozens of active apps for over a year and half, both native and not and it runs circles even the latest lunar lakes. Feels snappy all the time.
You've had this laptop for a year and a half? Do you think this is a good deal?
Dec 18, 2025 11:13 PM
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JoeGerDec 18, 2025 11:13 PM
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Quote from huge View quoted comment :

You've had this laptop for a year and a half? Do you think this is a good deal?
No, not this laptop. I have the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x, which runs the Snapdragon Elite. It's a higher end model.

Here's a review of this model:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yNQdH20KDE
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Dec 21, 2025 2:24 AM
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spike32
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Dec 21, 2025 2:24 AM
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the ones backing the snapdragon are using the elite

The snapdragon comes in the base, plus, elite versions
Dec 21, 2025 3:14 AM
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hugeDec 21, 2025 3:14 AM
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Quote from spike32 View quoted comment :
the ones backing the snapdragon are using the elite

The snapdragon comes in the base, plus, elite versions
This one is base?
Jan 8, 2026 10:14 PM
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ch1ch1Jan 8, 2026 10:14 PM
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I requested a return 2 days ago but still haven't heard back from Lenovo. The order detail page is still showing "A return request has been submitted for this item". How long did you guys have to wait before getting the return shipping instruction email from Lenovo?
Jan 10, 2026 6:07 PM
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rajcoolJan 10, 2026 6:07 PM
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Quote from ch1ch1 View quoted comment :
I requested a return 2 days ago but still haven't heard back from Lenovo. The order detail page is still showing "A return request has been submitted for this item". How long did you guys have to wait before getting the return shipping instruction email from Lenovo?
They gave me a return label almost a week after I raised a return request
Jan 10, 2026 6:46 PM
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ANC96Jan 10, 2026 6:46 PM
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Omg.. just checked in here and see people are returning this? We've been using this for over a month and I think it's a great laptop for the price! Less than $300 after discounts and 20%back from paypal. I'm not sure what people are expecting. It's not gonna satisfy everyone's needs of course, but for what I paid it's serving its purpose and more.
Still happy about the deal... Thanks op!

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Jan 10, 2026 6:57 PM
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fintlewoodlewixJan 10, 2026 6:57 PM
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It's a great computer. My son uses it and is happy. Just normal usage.

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