Lenovo has one in the works but no date for availability. That’s because the Duet 3 supports USI 2.0 and those pens aren’t available yet. You don’t get a USI stylus in the box and unfortunately, you’re not going to be using one if you already have a USI stylus.
Lenovo IdeaPad Chromebook Duet 3 side view The non-backlit keyboard attachment is included as is the removable kickstand. And the keyboard uses Lenovo’s scalloped keycaps, which improves the typing experience.Īll in all, this is a well-built, lightweight Chrome OS tablet that looks and feels better than you’d expect at this price. The Duet 3 also gains a USB Type-C port, so there’s now one on each side.
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Supporting PD 3.0, data, and DisplayPort 1.4 Battery 29 WHr battery, expected run-time up to 12 hours Weight Around 2 pounds with keyboard, 1.14 pounds tablet only Software Chrome OS automatic updates through June 2029Ĭhanges from the prior model include the chipset, changing the display aspect ratio from 16:9 to 16:10 and a slightly higher screen resolution.
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Regardless of that, here’s what you get: CPU Eight-core 2nd-gen Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c compute platform up to 2.55 GHz GPU Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU Display 10.9-inch IPS 2000 x 1200 display, glossy finish, USI 2.0 stylus support,ġ6:10 aspect ratio, 400 nits brightness, external monitor testing worked at 1440p at 60Hz and 1080p at 75Hz Memory 4 GB DDR4x-2133 MHz memory Storage 64 eMMC storage Connectivity 802.11ac (2×2) WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.1 Input Non-backlit, detachable keyboard, multitouch trackpadĭual-array microphones Ports 2 USB Type-C 3.2 ports, At some point during my Chromebook Duet 3 review period, the price was temporarily discounted to $259 however, at the moment, Lenovo’s site doesn’t show availability at any price. The very slow recharge rate can also be a problem for constant travelers and the lack of an integrated MicroSD reader limits local storage options.Lenovo sent me the base model of this device, which I believe has an MSRP of $379. Users interested in the IdeaPad Duet 5 will want to keep in mind that it is somewhat susceptible to twisting and damage if its removable covers are off. They are also just slightly sharper than AMOLED due to their advantages in subpixel arrangement, but this will be difficult to notice in practice on such a small 13.3-inch display.
IPS panels are less likely to exhibit PWM or screen flickering as well.
Its viewing experience is not just measurably better, but it is a noticeable improvement to the naked eye when compared to most any IPS-based Chromebook.įor maximum brightness, however, the Acer Chromebook Spin 713 and HP Chromebook x2 11 have brighter displays than our Lenovo to be easier on the eyes when outdoors. If you're sick of settling for subpar displays or are in need of more accurate colors out of your next Chromebook, then the IdeaPad Duet 5 makes strong arguments for switching to AMOLED.