Lenovo IdeaPad U310

127 reviews

May, 2013

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Design (40)
Value for money (28)
Performance (22)
Portability (19)
Build quality (7)

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Connectivity (8)
Resolution (4)
Sound (4)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 127 reviews from magazines and websites. People are impressed by the build quality and portability. The performance and value for money are also appreciated. The battery and screen get mixed views. Many are negative about the resolution and sound.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Laptops the Lenovo IdeaPad U310 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 96/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by: Kif Leswing on 08/06/2012 11:33 PDT var ref = docu (ubergizmo.com)

Lenovo U310 Review

The Ultrabook concept (ultrathin but powerful laptop) was introduced by Intel in 2011, and the first MacBook Air with default solid state storage came out in 2010. Since then, almost every major computer producer has come out with a thin [...]

The Lenovo U310 laptop is the first of a new breed of Ultrabook that’s a little chubbier and a tinch slower, but much more affordable. Every other major computer maker–Dell, HP, Sony–is going to have an Intel-certified Ultrabook at this price point...

Aug, 2012

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Expert review by: Allen Ngo (notebookcheck.net)

Lenovo IdeaPad U310 Laptop Review

Affordable Ultrabook. Lenovo updates their sleek IdeaPad U300/U400 Ultrabook lineup with new Ivy Bridge-equipped IdeaPad U310/U410 models to take on the rest of 2012. Do the upgrades go beyond just the CPU and GPU changes? ...

Good CPU performance ; Good SSD caching performance ; Visually appealing chassis and strong base ; Large and responsive touchpad ; Easy-to-reach ports ; Full-size HDMI and 10/100 RJ-45 ports ; Low starting price

Low screen brightness ; No keyboard backlight ; Low capacity battery/ Average battery life ; No easy end-user expandability options ; Fan is always audible ; Heavier than most Ultrabooks ; Non-removable battery ; Weak GPU performance

Intel's SRT works quite well on boosting performance out of a meager 5400RPM HDD and a 32GB SSD. The speakers, which are normally the first to get the axe in terms of quality on inexpensive notebooks, actually do quite well in the U310

Jun, 2012

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Expert review by: Brian Westover (pcmag.com)

Lenovo IdeaPad U310

The Lenovo IdeaPad U310 delivers strong performance thanks to a third-generation Intel Core i5 processor, but we wish it lasted longer on the road.

Intel third-generation Core i5 processor. Wireless Display 2.0. Comfortable keyboard and mouse

Quiet audio. Seven-hour battery-life is good, but not great

Jul, 2012

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Expert review by: Dana Wollman (engadget.com)

Lenovo IdeaPad U310

More Info Lenovo IdeaPad U300s review Lenovo's IdeaPad U310 and U410 Ultrabooks start at an inexpensive $699, weigh a little more than the competition Lenovo U310 and U410 Ultrabooks now available worldwide starting at $749 For a while there, the march...

Attractive design ; Cushy, tactile keys ; Trackpad works well

Thicker and heavier than other Ultrabooks ; Relatively short battery life ; Noisy

The U310's design, keyboard and trackpad make it a tempting option at this price, but be prepared to make a few compromises around performance and portability.

Jul, 2012

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Expert review by: Sarah Jacobsson Purewal (pcworld.com)

Lenovo IdeaPad U310 Review: A Dorm-Room Ultrabook

The Lenovo IdeaPad U310 isn't the sexiest, sleekest Ultrabook out there, nor is it the most feature-packed. But it does come closer to what we expect an Ultrabook to be: attractive, light, and less than $800. The U310 comes in multiple colors, sports a...

Available in different colors ; Fairly loud speakers

Looks too much like the MacBook Pro ; Screen is dim

Inexpensive and available in bright colors, the IdeaPad U310 will most likely appeal to college students.

Jul, 2012

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Expert review by: Christopher Null (wired.com)

Lenovo’s Winning IdeaPad Ultrabook Gets Upgraded to Ivy Bridge

Lenovo's refreshed U-series ultrabook is an improvement over last year's model, and it's much cheaper, too.

Awesome value, with solid performance. Trackpad problems resolved. Screen bezel notwithstanding, remarkably sturdy. Now available in pink

IdeaPad got fat. LCD remains dim, with washed out colors if you aren’t viewing head on. Still no keyboard backlighting

Jul, 2012

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Expert review by: Nate Ralph (theverge.com)

Lenovo IdeaPad U310 review

The deluge of competitors to the MacBook Air's throne shows no sign of slowing, and while the jury's still out on whether an ultrabook has yet to truly best Apple's wunder-device there have been a number of attractive options. Consider the IdeaPad...

Sturdy build ; Excellent keyboard and trackpad ; Very pretty

Keyboard isn’t backlit ; Thicker and heavier than competitors ; Fan noise is distracting

The sum of its parts

Jul, 2012

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Expert review by: Scott Stein (cnet.com)

Lenovo IdeaPad U310 (Summer 2012)

The ultrabook revolution of 2011 has become a deluge in 2012, which means one thing: lower prices. If you were hunting for a reasonably thin Windows laptop with good battery life at a reasonable cost, you couldn't have picked a better time. The Lenovo...

The IdeaPad U310 offers up an attractive design and all the basic bells and whistles of a 13-inch ultrabook for $799, including plenty of USB ports and Ethernet.

The thicker, heavier design weighs a bit more than last year's U300s, and there aren't any SSD-only upgrade options.

The Lenovo IdeaPad U310 is an all-around decent ultrabook that's perfectly priced for back-to-school shoppers, but there are plenty of alternatives with nearly identically prices and features.

Jul, 2012

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Expert review by: Matt Smith (digitaltrends.com)

Lenovo IdeaPad U310

Lenovo has been somewhat conservative with its Ultrabook releases so far. The company had several products on show at CES in January including the U310, U410 and a ThinkPad 430u. All of them were generally well received by the people that saw them and...

Attractive exterior ; Enjoyable keyboard ; Excellent bang for your buck

Doesn’t excel in any metric besides value ; High-pitched fan noise at idle

If you want a thin, stylish, small laptop and you don’t have a wad of cash to spend the U310 is an option you must check out.

Jun, 2012

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Expert review by: Sherri L. Smith (laptopmag.com)

Lenovo IdeaPad U310

The Lenovo IdeaPad U310 is one of the best-looking Ultrabooks yet and backs its beauty up with a comfortable keyboard and snappy performance.

Click to EnlargeThose in search of an eye-catching portable Ultrabook at an affordable price should put the $799 Lenovo IdeaPad U310 on their short list. The notebook delivers fast Ivy Bridge performance and sound ergonomics inside a design that...

Jun, 2012