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Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x (15", Gen 10) 15Q8X10 vs MSI Modern 15 F13MG-021UK

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General

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Series

IdeaPad Slim 3x1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026

Modern 151Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/uk/bnp/Modern%2015%20F13MG-021UK.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

15Q8X10, 83N30000US1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026Exact current Lenovo PSREF US 83N30000US opened in Chrome. Retained 16 GB/256 GB/15.3-inch WUXGA IPS touch/Luna Grey, Wi-Fi 7, 720p webcam and round-tip adapter. Non-touch, OLED, 8 GB and 512 GB configurations are excluded.9Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/lenovo-ideapad-slim-3x-copilot-pc-15-3-2k-touchscreen-laptop-snapdragon-x-2025-16gb-memory-256gb-ssd-luna-grey/JJGSH82JL5Read 8 October 2026Exact Best Buy original US listing explicitly identifies 83N30000US with 16 GB/256 GB/15.3-inch WUXGA touch and Luna Grey, bridging retail identifier to the matching review hardware. Later 512 GB sibling offers are not substituted.

F13MG-021UK1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/uk/bnp/Modern%2015%20F13MG-021UK.pdfRead 8 October 20269Maker product pageuk.msi.com/Business-Productivity/Modern-15-F13MX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026Current exact third UK column is Modern 15 F13MG-021UK, i7-1355U, 8 GB x2 DDR4, 512 GB. Older F13MG-015UK/i5-016UK/i3-056UK and DDR5 F13MXG are excluded.

GTIN / EAN

1981566883471Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

7 April 20251Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026Exact selected SKU PSREF date 7 April 2025, not the chip launch or actual first retail sale.

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Status

Available9Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/lenovo-ideapad-slim-3x-copilot-pc-15-3-2k-touchscreen-laptop-snapdragon-x-2025-16gb-memory-256gb-ssd-luna-grey/JJGSH82JL5Read 8 October 2026The marketed model was actually released and reviewed, and this exact original listing remains identifiable. Stock can change. No discontinued-production claim is inferred from a temporary listing status.

Available7Reviewcreativebloq.com/tech/laptops/after-using-the-new-msi-modern-15-i-think-its-great-for-light-creative-tasks-but-3d-users-need-to-look-elsewhereRead 8 October 2026The marketed F13MG is documented as actually released and reviewed. Current exact manufacturer UK reference remains present. Temporary retailer stock is not a discontinued-production claim.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$7495Reviewpcworld.com/article/2830609/lenovo-ideapad-slim-3x-review.htmlRead 8 October 2026June 30, 2025 US review explicitly lists MSRP $749 as tested, in whole dollars. Reported hardware matches retained original US 83N30000US. Tax treatment is not stated. Current discounted prices and later 512 GB listings are excluded.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026

GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/uk/bnp/Modern%2015%20F13MG-021UK.pdfRead 8 October 20269Maker product pageuk.msi.com/Business-Productivity/Modern-15-F13MX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Luna Grey1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026

Platinum Gray1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/uk/bnp/Modern%2015%20F13MG-021UK.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Segment

Mainstream5Reviewpcworld.com/article/2830609/lenovo-ideapad-slim-3x-review.htmlRead 8 October 2026Matching review describes the budget Snapdragon Windows laptop. No measurements from non-touch/OLED/512 GB configurations are transferred.

Mainstream7Reviewcreativebloq.com/tech/laptops/after-using-the-new-msi-modern-15-i-think-its-great-for-light-creative-tasks-but-3d-users-need-to-look-elsewhereRead 8 October 2026Published hands-on review describes a budget laptop designed for students and general business users. It reviewed 1 TB, so no performance, SSD, battery or optical measurements transfer into selected 512 GB reference.

Form factor

Clamshell3Owner's manualdocuments.cdn.ifixit.com/UHULoGcjn5wTELMK.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Clamshell2Maker product pagemsi.com/Business-Productivity/Modern-15-F13MXRead 8 October 2026

Chassis

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DimensionsiClosed laptop body size. Minimum and maximum thickness describe the front and rear or other points stated by the maker.

Width343.4Depth241.5Thickness (min)16.9Thickness (max)17.9mm(13.5 × 9.5 × 0.7 in)1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026Exact metric body 343.4 x 239.5 x 16.9-17.9 mm. Family PSREF footnote explicitly gives 241.5 mm depth including the camera bump, used for complete closed-body extent. No body millimetres are inferred from rounded inches.

Width358.9Depth235.9Thickness (max)19.9mm(14.1 × 9.3 × 0.8 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/uk/bnp/Modern%2015%20F13MG-021UK.pdfRead 8 October 2026Selected UK sheet and current exact SKU table both publish 358.9 x 235.9 x 19.9 mm. Broader optional DDR4/DDR5 MS-15S1 v2.0 guide states 20.35 mm and explicitly directs readers to purchased-model specifications because its reference figures may vary. The exact UK claimed thickness is retained, with no invented measurement-condition or rubber-foot explanation.9Maker product pageuk.msi.com/Business-Productivity/Modern-15-F13MX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026Exact selected manufacturer table reiterates 19.9 mm over the broader optional-configuration reference manual 20.35 mm, per the manual instruction to check purchased SKU specs.

Weight (published)iPublished laptop weight without the charger. A starting weight is identified in the source note and may vary with configuration.

1.55kg(3.4 lb)1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026Maker starting IPS model mass 1.55 kg, not measured sample mass or charger-inclusive weight.

1.7kg(3.7 lb)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/uk/bnp/Modern%2015%20F13MG-021UK.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact selected UK maker claim 1.7 kg including the internal battery and excluding adapter. Broader current manual says 1.71 kg. Reference SKU claim is retained and no measured sample mass is inferred.9Maker product pageuk.msi.com/Business-Productivity/Modern-15-F13MX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026

Lid material

Aluminium1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026

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Bottom material

Plastic1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026

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Max hinge angle

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180°2Maker product pagemsi.com/Business-Productivity/Modern-15-F13MXRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly 180-degree lay-flat Flip-n-Share function. This is a conventional attached-screen clamshell, not a 360-degree convertible.

MIL-STD-810 testing (claimed)iManufacturer claim of MIL-STD-810 testing. The revision and tested procedures belong in the source note. This is not proof of every standard test.

Yes1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026Maker claims MIL-STD-810H passed, 21 test items. Not a claim of every possible standard procedure.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/uk/bnp/Modern%2015%20F13MG-021UK.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact maker MIL-STD-810H/G claim. Revision remains as stated and does not prove every standard procedure was completed.

Display

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Screen sizeiDiagonal of the main built-in display. Rounded-corner displays may be measured as a full rectangle.

15.3in(38.9 cm)1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026

15.6in(39.6 cm)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/uk/bnp/Modern%2015%20F13MG-021UK.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Native resolution

1920 × 1200px1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026

1920 × 1080px1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/uk/bnp/Modern%2015%20F13MG-021UK.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Pixel density

148ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

141.2ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

Panel typeiDell's WVA means wide viewing angle and names no panel technology, so it is stored as IPS only when Dell or a review names IPS.

IPS1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026Exact maker IPS wording. PSREF qualifies that IPS-family suppliers can include PLS, ADS, AHVA or AAS. No panel part number inferred.

IPS-level1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/uk/bnp/Modern%2015%20F13MG-021UK.pdfRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly IPS-Level. No exact IPS supplier, native bit depth, panel model, touchscreen state or brightness inferred from this wording.

Backlight

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Dimming zonesiIndependently controlled backlight zones, not the number of LEDs or screen pixels.

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Panel part numberiPanel part number identified in a matching review unit. Suppliers may vary within the same laptop configuration.

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Screen surfaceiSurface of the stored display configuration. Anti-reflective coatings do not by themselves make a glossy display matte. A matte finish of the chassis is not the screen surface.

Matte1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026

Matte6Spec databasee-catalog.co.uk/MSI-F13MG-021UK.htmRead 8 October 2026Exact F13MG-021UK database record explicitly matte surface. CPU, RAM, SSD capacity, dimensions and radio identity match the primary selected sheet. Database generic CPU TDP, benchmarks and release-year labels are excluded.

Touchscreen

Yes1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026

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Stylus

None1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026Exact selected table explicitly Pen Not Supported. Ordinary capacitive touch input does not establish active pen support.

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Refresh rate modesiHighest confirmed operating refresh rate of the built-in display at each resolution. Add a second row only for a documented dual-mode panel, not an ordinary supported timing.

ALenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x (15", Gen 10) 15Q8X10

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BMSI Modern 15 F13MG-021UK

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)
1920	1080	60

Source6Spec databasee-catalog.co.uk/MSI-F13MG-021UK.htmRead 8 October 2026Exact selected F13MG-021UK database record explicitly 60 Hz at native 1920 x 1080. This fills a value not published in the exact maker UK sheet. Other-region sibling panel data are not inherited, and no VRR or lower-resolution timing is inferred.

Max refresh rate

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Adaptive synciNamed variable refresh technologies for the built-in display. Manual switching between 60Hz and 120Hz is not VRR.

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Gray-to-gray response time (claimed)iManufacturer claim for a gray-to-gray pixel transition. Do not use generic response times, black-to-white values, or motion-picture response times.

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Native panel colour depthiPhysical panel colour depth per channel. Do not infer native bit depth or FRC from the number of supported colours.

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Brightness (SDR, claimed)iManufacturer typical SDR luminance. Outdoor maxima and an unspecified peak are not typical SDR brightness.

300nits1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026Exact 300 nits ordinary IPS specification. OLED sibling peak/typical brightness is excluded. Maker 45% NTSC is not converted to another color space.

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Peak brightness (SDR outdoors, claimed)iManufacturer maximum SDR luminance explicitly claimed for outdoor use. Ambient light, automatic brightness and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not typical SDR or HDR brightness.

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Sustained brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer explicitly sustained HDR luminance. Screen area, duration, temperature and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not a brief peak or SDR luminance.

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Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer peak luminance explicitly measured or claimed in HDR. Window size and duration belong in the source note.

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sRGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated sRGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated DCI-P3 gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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Adobe RGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated Adobe RGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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HDR certification

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Factory calibratediThe maker explicitly states factory colour calibration. Certification alone does not establish calibration.

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Second display

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Processor

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Processor

Qualcomm Snapdragon X X1-26-1001Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026

Intel Core i7-1355U1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/uk/bnp/Modern%2015%20F13MG-021UK.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Processor brand

Qualcomm1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026

Intel1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/uk/bnp/Modern%2015%20F13MG-021UK.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Core configurationiProcessor core groups using the chip maker's names. MediaTek Big, Apple Super and AMD Zen architecture labels remain distinct from Intel P and E labels.

ALenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x (15", Gen 10) 15Q8X10

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
8	Qualcomm Oryon	3

Source4Maker spec sheet (PDF)qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/images/company/news-media/media-center/press-kits/ces-2025/documents/ProductBriefSnapdragonX.pdfRead 8 October 2026Maker rendered specification table says eight Oryon cores, up to 3.0 GHz (2.976). Stored 3 GHz retains the exact laptop maker advertised up-to value, with the component document more precise 2.976 figure noted. No base clock or P/E role is inferred. Total Cache 30 MB is not classified as L3, so cpu_cache_l3_mb remains unavailable.

BMSI Modern 15 F13MG-021UK

Core type	Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	2	1.7	5
Efficiency	8	1.2	3.7

Source4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/232160/intel-core-i71355u-processor-12m-cache-up-to-5-00-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact Intel i7-1355U table supplies two P cores, eight E cores, P maximum 5 GHz and E maximum 3.7 GHz. Base clocks come from the independently cited exact processor entry, not the laptop review. Generic chip 15 W base, 55 W turbo, 96 GB maximum RAM, vPro eligibility and Thunderbolt support are not configured laptop claims.5Spec databasenotebookcheck.net/Intel-Core-i7-1355U-Processor-Benchmarks-and-Specs.678466.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact processor narrative explicitly P cluster 1.7-5 GHz and E cluster 1.2-3.7 GHz. Intel primary independently confirms both core counts, thread count and maximum clocks. Numeric process_node_nm is left unavailable because Intel 7 is a process brand and the physical-feature interpretation of secondary nominal 10 nm is not established here.

CPU cores

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Cores labelled performanceiCounts only rows classified as performance. Other labels, including Big, Super and AMD Zen architecture rows, are not included.

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Cores labelled efficiencyiCounts only efficiency and low-power-efficiency rows. AMD Zen 5c and Apple super cores are not included.

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8=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

ThreadsiMaximum hardware threads of the processor, including simultaneous multithreading where supported.

810Spec databasenotebookcheck.net/Qualcomm-Snapdragon-X1P-26-100-Processor-Benchmarks-and-Specs.942259.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact component table says 8 cores / 8 threads. Legacy URL/title uses X1P, but the current body and actual processor identity explicitly identify Snapdragon X X1-26-100, matching the maker laptop reference. Generic power expectations, other laptop benchmarks and unbridged cache-layer quantities are not transferred.

121Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/uk/bnp/Modern%2015%20F13MG-021UK.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact CPU row explicitly 10 cores, 2 P plus 8 E, and 12 threads. CPU configured wattages are not stated.

Max boost clock

3GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

5GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

L3 cacheiL3 cache only. Do not copy a combined L2 plus L3 cache total. Qualcomm's total cache, such as 30 MB on Snapdragon X, is not L3, even when a laptop maker labels it L3.

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12MB5Spec databasenotebookcheck.net/Intel-Core-i7-1355U-Processor-Benchmarks-and-Specs.678466.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact chip entry explicitly classifies 12 MB as L3, agreeing with maker 12 MB Intel Smart Cache. Separate L2 9.5 MB is not added.

ProcessiProcess size class of the processor compute die in nm, as on CPUs: TSMC N3B is 3, Intel 7 is 10, Intel 4 is 7 and Intel 18A is 1.8. Marketing process names and other chiplet processes belong in the source note.

4nm4Maker spec sheet (PDF)qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/images/company/news-media/media-center/press-kits/ces-2025/documents/ProductBriefSnapdragonX.pdfRead 8 October 2026Rendered maker process row explicitly states 4 nm. No chip process or generic CPU TDP is converted into configured laptop power.

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Sustained CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's sustained configured CPU power limit, such as PL1. A chip manufacturer's generic base power is not the laptop setting.

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Peak CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's configured short-duration CPU limit, such as PL2. Do not substitute generic processor maximum turbo power.

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Combined CPU and GPU poweriMaker stated simultaneous CPU plus discrete-GPU budget for the exact configuration and power mode.

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NPU performanceiNPU-only claimed operations per second. Excludes combined CPU, GPU and platform AI throughput. Precision belongs in the source note.

45TOPS1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026Dedicated Qualcomm Hexagon NPU up to 45 TOPS. Precision not published in this laptop table. SoC/reference-design benchmark scores are not device measurements.

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Graphics

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Discrete GPUiA separate dedicated graphics processor is installed. Integrated or unified-memory graphics do not qualify.

No1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026Exact table explicitly Integrated Qualcomm Adreno GPU. Shared RAM is not dedicated graphics memory.

No1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/uk/bnp/Modern%2015%20F13MG-021UK.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact row heading Integrated Graphics specifies Iris Xe. No separate GPU or dedicated VRAM is installed according to this complete graphics specification.

GPU

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GPU brand

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VRAMiDedicated video memory of the installed discrete GPU. Shared system memory is excluded.

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Max GPU power (TGP)iMaximum configured discrete-GPU power including Dynamic Boost. Mode and any maker qualification belong in the source note.

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Dynamic BoostiMaximum additional GPU power shifted from the CPU through NVIDIA Dynamic Boost. This is part of maximum TGP, not extra to it. A figure written as "up to 115W Dynamic Boost" is the total, so it goes in gpu_tgp_max_w.

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GPU boost clockiHighest maker configured GPU boost clock, including factory overclock where explicitly stated. Mode belongs in the source note.

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GPU switchingiExplicit GPU display-routing or power-sharing features. Advanced Optimus includes hardware display multiplexing.

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Integrated GPU

Qualcomm Adreno X1-451Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 20265Reviewpcworld.com/article/2830609/lenovo-ideapad-slim-3x-review.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact matching reviewed hardware specification explicitly identifies Qualcomm Adreno X1-45, refining the maker generic Integrated Qualcomm Adreno wording. No GPU clock, power or dedicated VRAM is inferred.

Intel Iris Xe Graphics1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/uk/bnp/Modern%2015%20F13MG-021UK.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact manufacturer Iris Xe claim, with its explicit dual-channel-memory requirement. Selected two 8 GB modules are stated in the same sheet. Generic CPU eligible wording alone was not used.

Memory

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Installed RAMiTotal installed RAM in this product configuration, not the maximum purchase option.

16GB1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026

16GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/uk/bnp/Modern%2015%20F13MG-021UK.pdfRead 8 October 2026Selected two 8 GB modules total 16 GB, not maximum 64 GB or a different one-module configuration.9Maker product pageuk.msi.com/Business-Productivity/Modern-15-F13MX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026

RAM type

LPDDR5X1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026

DDR41Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/uk/bnp/Modern%2015%20F13MG-021UK.pdfRead 8 October 20269Maker product pageuk.msi.com/Business-Productivity/Modern-15-F13MX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026

RAM speediConfigured memory data rate in transfers per second. Do not treat the DRAM clock in MHz as the data rate.

8,448MT/s1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026Configured LPDDR5X-8448. Family PSREF explicitly notes installed chips are rated 8533 but operate at 8448 due to the platform limit. The higher chip rating is not substituted.

3,200MT/s1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/uk/bnp/Modern%2015%20F13MG-021UK.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact DDR4-3200 advertised installed memory grade. Source qualifies that actual frequency varies by memory combination and CPU capability. This is a 3200 MT/s grade, not a 3200 MHz DRAM clock conversion.

Memory channelsiActive memory channels of the installed configuration, not the number of RAM modules or slots. One installed module is one channel. This holds for DDR5 too, whose two 32-bit subchannels on one module do not count as two channels. Soldered LPDDR memory counts in 64-bit units, so a 128-bit bus is 2 channels, even when a maker calls it quad-channel.

21Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026Exact selected Memory Slots row explicitly dual-channel for the 16 GB and 24 GB configurations. This retains the laptop maker logical dual-channel classification. Chip-maker count of eight 16-bit subchannels is a different counting convention and is not copied here.

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RAM upgradeiWhether the installed RAM is soldered, socketed in slots, or a mixture. Purchase-time configurations are not upgrades.

Soldered1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026

Slots1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/uk/bnp/Modern%2015%20F13MG-021UK.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Memory slotsiPhysical replaceable RAM module sockets grouped by type and occupancy. Clocked SO-DIMM uses CSODIMM. Soldered memory is excluded.

ALenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x (15", Gen 10) 15Q8X10

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BMSI Modern 15 F13MG-021UK

Slot	Count	Occupied	Module size (GB)
SO-DIMM	2	Yes	8

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/uk/bnp/Modern%2015%20F13MG-021UK.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact selected two installed 8 GB modules occupy both published sockets. Matching linked original guide explicitly identifies the sockets as SO-DIMM. No free slot is invented.

RAM slots

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Free RAM slots

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Maximum supported RAMiManufacturer supported maximum RAM, including purchase-time soldered options. Does not imply post-purchase upgradeability.

16GB1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026Exact fixed-SKU Max Memory explicitly states 16 GB soldered, not upgradable. Global factory 24 GB and 8 GB sibling SKUs are not upgrades to this board.

64GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/uk/bnp/Modern%2015%20F13MG-021UK.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Storage

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Installed storageiTotal advertised installed storage in decimal GB. Convert 1TB to 1000GB, without changing an explicitly published 512GB value.

256GB1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026

512GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/uk/bnp/Modern%2015%20F13MG-021UK.pdfRead 8 October 20269Maker product pageuk.msi.com/Business-Productivity/Modern-15-F13MX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026

Storage type

NVMe SSD1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026

NVMe SSD1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/uk/bnp/Modern%2015%20F13MG-021UK.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Installed drive PCIe generationiPCIe generation of the installed drive. This may be lower than the slot capability.

41Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026

41Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/uk/bnp/Modern%2015%20F13MG-021UK.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact installed 512 GB NVMe PCIe Gen4 claim, separate from host slot capacity. Creative Bloq reviewed a different 1 TB configuration, whose SSD or benchmark data are excluded.

Storage slotsiPhysical storage connectors grouped by capability and occupancy. A slot accepting several drive lengths is one slot, not one per length.

ALenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x (15", Gen 10) 15Q8X10

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Count	Occupied
M.2 2242	PCIe NVMe	4	4	1	Yes
M.2 2242	PCIe NVMe	4	4	1	No

Source1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026Complete exact table specifies two M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 sockets. One 256 GB SSD is installed and one storage socket free. Wireless module socket is excluded. Not M.2 2280.

BMSI Modern 15 F13MG-021UK

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	Count	Occupied
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	4	1	Yes

Source3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-15S1_v2.0_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Matching guide explicitly one M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe socket. Exact UK sheet independently confirms Gen4 capability and one installed 512 GB drive. Wireless module is not counted as storage.

M.2 slots

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Free storage slots

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Maximum slot PCIe generation

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Ports

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PortsiPhysical laptop connectors grouped by type, protocol capability and side. One connector with several protocols is counted once.

ALenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x (15", Gen 10) 15Q8X10

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	DP Alt Mode	Maximum charging input (W)
DC in	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-A	3.2 Gen 1	1	Left	5	Not available	Not available
USB-A	3.2 Gen 1	1	Right	5	Not available	Not available
USB-C	3.2 Gen 1 / DisplayPort 1.2	1	Left	5	Yes	65
HDMI	HDMI 1.4	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available
SD card	Not available	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source3Owner's manualdocuments.cdn.ifixit.com/UHULoGcjn5wTELMK.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original complete left/right diagrams confirm physical placement and one full-size SD reader. Protocol table supports USB 5 Gbps and DP 1.2. Exact current PSREF explicitly states accepted USB PD 45-65 W input, independently of the main round-tip adapter. Peripheral 5 V/3 A is not converted to an unclaimed watt scalar. SoC USB4 and newer HDMI support are not inherited into this laptop implementation.

BMSI Modern 15 F13MG-021UK

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	DP Alt Mode	Maximum charging input (W)
USB-A	3.2 Gen 1	1	Left	5	Not available	Not available
USB-A	3.2 Gen 1	2	Right	5	Not available	Not available
USB-C	3.2 Gen 2 / USB PD 3.0	1	Left	10	Yes	100
HDMI	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	Right	1	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available
microSD card	Not available	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available
DC in	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-15S1_v2.0_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Complete left/right diagrams show one left and two right USB-A, one left USB-C, HDMI and DC-in, with right audio, microSD and Gigabit Ethernet. Manual port descriptions explicitly USB-A 5 Gbps and USB-C 10 Gbps. Its summary table incorrectly says all USB-A 10 Gbps, conflicting with its own detailed descriptions and exact UK sheet USB3.2 Gen1. Supported 5 Gbps is retained. HDMI version is not stated, and 4K30 does not by itself prove HDMI 1.4. Generic processor Thunderbolt/HDMI capabilities are not inherited. Manual explicitly 27-100 W accepted USB PD input while running, with optional 15-100 W when powered off. Current maker charging footnote independently confirms up to 100 W at S0, standby, hibernate and off, with performance adaptation. No simultaneous output budget or converted 5 V/3 A watt value is stored. DisplayPort output is supported, version not published.9Maker product pageuk.msi.com/Business-Productivity/Modern-15-F13MX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026Exact table explicitly three USB-A Gen1 and one USB-C Gen2/PD3/DP, plus Gigabit Ethernet and microSD. It corroborates detailed manual USB-A 5 Gbps rather than the inconsistent summary 10 Gbps.

USB-C ports

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Thunderbolt

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Highest HDMI version

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Card reader

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Ethernet speed

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1Gbps=CalculatedFrom Ports

Maximum USB-C charging inputiHighest confirmed charging power accepted by a USB-C port. This is separate from adapter rating and power delivered to peripherals.

65W=CalculatedFrom Ports

100W=CalculatedFrom Ports

Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/uk/bnp/Modern%2015%20F13MG-021UK.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Wi-Fi bandsiSupported radio frequency bands. Availability may be restricted by country or regulatory configuration.

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2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz11Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/204837/intel-wifi-6e-ax211-gig/specifications.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact selected manufacturer UK sheet fixes the installed Intel AX211 module and Wi-Fi 6E. Intel primary Networking Specifications explicitly states 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz supported bands. Available 6 GHz channels depend on country regulations, compatible router and OS/driver. This is hardware band capability, not a measured connection or promise of every channel in every region. OEM Bluetooth 5.3 remains unchanged despite current component page Bluetooth 5.4.

Wi-Fi module

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Intel AX2111Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/uk/bnp/Modern%2015%20F13MG-021UK.pdfRead 8 October 2026

BluetoothiThe version as a number with one decimal, such as 5.4 or 6.0. A qualifier such as or above goes in the source note.

5.41Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026Exact maker advertised 5.4. PSREF notes actual operation may use a lower version depending on OS, drivers and other factors.

5.31Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/uk/bnp/Modern%2015%20F13MG-021UK.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact Intel AX211 Wi-Fi 6E plus Bluetooth 5.3 configuration. Other-region radio modules are excluded.

Cellular

No1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026Exact WWAN Not Supported statement. Generic Snapdragon modem capability is not installed cellular service.

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Keyboard and touchpad

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Keyboard layoutsiDocumented layouts of the retained regional SKUs. Do not infer a layout solely from the sales country.

English1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026Exact selected Backlit, English row. More specific US/ANSI localization not inferred from country.

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Key switches

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Keyboard backlightiA maker-confirmed backlight with no published type uses backlit_unspecified. Do not infer white lighting, a single colour or RGB from backlit alone. A single-zone RGB backlight is RGB zones.

Backlit, type not stated1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026Maker confirms backlit but does not state a color or RGB topology. Photo key legends do not prove white backlight.

Single colour1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/uk/bnp/Modern%2015%20F13MG-021UK.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact Single Backlit Keyboard (White) with Copilot Key. Lighting topology is explicitly one color, not inferred from generic backlit wording. Exact UK key localization is not published by the sheet, so keyboard_layouts remains unavailable.

NumpadiDedicated physical numeric keypad. A virtual touchpad number pad is not counted.

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/IdeaPad/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10_Spec.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact platform explicitly includes a numeric keypad, corroborated by full selected maker photograph and matching review.

Yes2Maker product pagemsi.com/Business-Productivity/Modern-15-F13MXRead 8 October 2026Manufacturer explicitly Independent Number-Pad, corroborated complete physical keyboard diagram in the matching user guide. Not a virtual touchpad number pad.

Key traveliPhysical key travel distance, not actuation distance.

1.3mm2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/IdeaPad/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10_Spec.pdfRead 8 October 2026Physical key travel 1.3 mm in exact platform keyboard specification.

1.7mm2Maker product pagemsi.com/Business-Productivity/Modern-15-F13MXRead 8 October 2026Manufacturer keyboard feature explicitly physical key travel 1.7 mm, separate from actuation distance.

Pointing stickiDedicated stick pointing device such as TrackPoint. A touchpad does not qualify.

No3Owner's manualdocuments.cdn.ifixit.com/UHULoGcjn5wTELMK.pdfRead 8 October 2026Complete matching base-view keyboard diagram and genuine selected maker photo show a touchpad and no dedicated pointing stick.

No3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-15S1_v2.0_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Complete matching top-open keyboard/control figure identifies keyboard and touchpad without a dedicated pointing stick. Optional fingerprint area is a different feature and is not a pointing stick.

Touchpad size

Width120Height75mm(4.7 × 3 in)1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026

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Touchpad mechanismiA clickpad or glass touchpad that clicks when pressed down is mechanical. Haptic needs a source that says haptic or force feedback.

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Camera and audio

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Webcam

720p HD1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026

720p HD (30 fps)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/uk/bnp/Modern%2015%20F13MG-021UK.pdfRead 8 October 2026

IR face loginiAn infrared camera suitable for Windows Hello face authentication. An ordinary webcam or fingerprint sensor does not qualify.

No5Reviewpcworld.com/article/2830609/lenovo-ideapad-slim-3x-review.htmlRead 8 October 2026Matching X1-26-100/16 GB/256 GB/15.3-inch WUXGA IPS touch/720p/Luna Gray/Wi-Fi 7 unit review explicitly says no IR camera for facial recognition. Its separate palm-rest fingerprint sensor remains available.

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Webcam privacy

Physical shutter1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026

Physical shutter1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/uk/bnp/Modern%2015%20F13MG-021UK.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact hardware security row states webcam shutter, with a physical slider described in the matching manual.

Built-in speaker driversiIndividual built-in acoustic drivers, including separate tweeters and woofers. Do not count audio channels or infer driver count from speaker assemblies.

21Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026

21Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/uk/bnp/Modern%2015%20F13MG-021UK.pdfRead 8 October 2026Maker publishes two 2 W physical speakers, independently described as two internal stereo speakers in the linked guide. No beamforming or logical channel count is used.

Total speaker poweriCombined published power of the built-in speaker drivers. RMS or peak classification belongs in the source note.

4W1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026Exact selected SKU PSREF explicitly publishes stereo speakers, 2 W x2. Combined published driver rating is 4 W under the field contract. RMS versus peak basis is not stated. This is not measured sound pressure or adapter consumption.

4W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/uk/bnp/Modern%2015%20F13MG-021UK.pdfRead 8 October 2026Combined published pair rating: two drivers at 2 W each, 4 W total. Maker does not classify this rating as RMS or peak. This is a stated component-power sum, not measured SPL or adapter consumption.

Audio features

Dolby Audio, Qualcomm WCD9385 codec1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026Exact stereo pair 2 W x 2, optimized with Dolby Audio, and Qualcomm WCD9385 codec. Power basis is not classified as RMS or peak. No measured loudness is inferred.

Hi-Res Audio Ready1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/uk/bnp/Modern%2015%20F13MG-021UK.pdfRead 8 October 2026Literal Hi-Res Audio Ready claim. It is not converted into a separately verified registry certification.

MicrophonesiPhysical built-in microphones, not beamforming channels or microphone modes.

21Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026

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Battery and power

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Battery energyiPublished nominal energy capacity of the installed internal battery in watt-hours. Separate from measured runtime and charger output.

60Wh1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026

46.8Wh1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/uk/bnp/Modern%2015%20F13MG-021UK.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact selected three-cell nominal 46.8 Wh pack. Rounded 47 Wh review wording and other-region 45.6 Wh alternatives do not replace it.9Maker product pageuk.msi.com/Business-Productivity/Modern-15-F13MX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026

Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime for each explicitly named test. Display brightness, configuration and other conditions belong in the source note. Wireless streaming preserves an unnamed content type and does not imply video or audio. Video conferencing requires an explicit calling test, with application and participant setup in the source note. MobileMark versions use different workloads, so compare only rows of the same version.

ALenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x (15", Gen 10) 15Q8X10

Use case	Hours (h)
Video playback	22.5

Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/IdeaPad/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10_Spec.pdfRead 8 October 2026Manufacturer approximate maximum for 60 Wh models, local 1080p video playback at 150 nits and default volume: 22.5 hours. Test CPU/RAM/storage/display, firmware, wireless state and operating preset are not published. Retained as advertised model/battery-class maximum, not exact reviewed runtime. 50 Wh 18.5-hour claim excluded.

BMSI Modern 15 F13MG-021UK

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Adapter rated outputiNominal rated output of the documented supplied or recommended adapter. A temporary dynamic maximum belongs in the source note. Not the laptop charging-input limit.

65W1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026Exact 65 W Round Tip 3-pin adapter. This differs from alternative USB-C adapter offerings and does not establish peripheral output power.

65W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/uk/bnp/Modern%2015%20F13MG-021UK.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact main adapter rating 65 W, separate from the 100 W accepted USB-C input capability. 19 V / 3.42 A printed by the guide is not used to replace the rated 65 W label with an arithmetic figure.9Maker product pageuk.msi.com/Business-Productivity/Modern-15-F13MX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026

Laptop charging connectoriConnector at the laptop end of the documented main charging cable, not the wall plug or adapter-end connector. HP's AC smart pin is a round DC plug, so it is barrel.

Barrel1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026

Barrel3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-15S1_v2.0_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Complete matching left-side power connector illustration shows the main round barrel DC-in. This is distinct from alternative accepted USB-C PD input.

Charge 0 to 50 % (claimed)iManufacturer time to charge an empty battery to 50%. Adapter and powered-off conditions belong in the source note.

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Cooling

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FansiPhysical cooling fans inside the laptop. Excludes fans in external coolers and the power adapter.

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Vapor chamberiA vapor-chamber heat spreader is installed. Ordinary heatpipes alone do not qualify.

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Liquid metaliComponents where the maker confirms liquid-metal thermal material. Ordinary thermal paste is excluded.

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Power modesiPublished laptop operating modes and configured power limits. Do not place observed runtime power measurements in this table.

ALenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x (15", Gen 10) 15Q8X10

Name
Best Performance
Best Power Efficiency

Source3Owner's manualdocuments.cdn.ifixit.com/UHULoGcjn5wTELMK.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original guide explicitly names Windows Best Performance and Best Power Efficiency, with Fn+Q switching active power mode. These are Windows power modes, not invented OEM fan presets. Unnamed third Windows mode and numerical configured power limits remain unavailable.

BMSI Modern 15 F13MG-021UK

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Security

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Fingerprint

Separate1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026Exact table Touch Style, on Palm Rest. Matching PCWorld review locates separate sensor below the number-pad Enter key, not within the power button, keyboard key or touchpad.

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TPM

2.01Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026

2.01Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/uk/bnp/Modern%2015%20F13MG-021UK.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact UK hardware security row explicitly Firmware Trusted Platform Module 2.0. Generic Windows BIOS procedures alone are not the evidence.

Remote management

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Security lock slotiA dedicated built-in physical security-cable slot. Security locks that occupy a USB-C port do not qualify.

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Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/uk/bnp/Modern%2015%20F13MG-021UK.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Software

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Operating system

Windows 11 Home (on ARM)1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026Exact English Windows 11 Home on ARM reference. PSREF End of Support 2031-03-28 is not a guaranteed OS/security-update endpoint and is not stored as security_updates_until.

Windows 11 Home1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/uk/bnp/Modern%2015%20F13MG-021UK.pdfRead 8 October 2026

OS family

Windows1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026

Windows1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/uk/bnp/Modern%2015%20F13MG-021UK.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Security updates untiliPublished end date of OS/security updates promised for the exact device model. Preserve the source precision. Do not calculate it from years or substitute a generic OS-version lifecycle. Unknown when no device-specific promise is published.

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Measured display

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Brightness (measured, centre)iReviewer center-point SDR luminance for the matching display configuration. Do not substitute a review average or unspecified measurement.

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Brightness (measured, average)iReviewer mean luminance across a documented display grid, normally nine points.

296.2nits6Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/laptops/lenovo-ideapad-slim-3x-reviewRead 8 October 2026Published average brightness 296.2 nits for X1-26-100/16 GB/256 GB/15.3-inch WUXGA IPS touch. Current standard lab method uses five-point mean with Klein K10-A and ChromaSurf. This is not the table 310-nit peak or a center-point value. The separately stated 48.4% DCI-P3 result is gamut volume per method and is not stored as coverage.7Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/how-we-test-laptops-tablets-pcsRead 8 October 2026Standard display method explicitly Klein K10-A/ChromaSurf and a five-point average. Default retail manufacturer display settings. Color gamut is explicitly volume, so no volume result is imported into a coverage field.

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Contrast ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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HDR peak brightness (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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sRGB coverage (measured)iReviewer measured sRGB coverage, not gamut volume. Instrument and method belong in the source note.

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DCI-P3 coverage (measured)iReviewer measured DCI-P3 coverage, not gamut volume. Display P3 measurements are identified in the source note.

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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iReviewer colour error before calibration. Delta-E formula, colour space and picture mode belong in the source note.

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PWM flicker foundiWhether a reviewer detected pulse-width-modulation flicker under the documented test conditions. False does not prove all frequency ranges were tested.

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PWM frequency (measured)iDetected PWM frequency at the brightness setting stated by the reviewer.

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PWM at or below brightnessiHighest display brightness setting at or below which the documented PWM is detected.

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Response black to white (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response for black-to-white-to-black, with test conditions in the source note.

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Response grey to grey (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response between specified grey levels. State the levels in the source note.

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Measured performance

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Cinebench 2024 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Cinebench 2024 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Geekbench 6 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

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Geekbench 6 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

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3DMark Time Spy graphicsiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Graphics score, not the overall score. A score the review does not label as graphics is left out.

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3DMark Steel NomadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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SSD sequential read (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Game frame ratesiMatching review-unit game results. Resolution, preset, upscaling, frame generation and ray tracing are stated only when documented.

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Measured noise and temperature

None of 9 known

Fan noise per modeiReviewer sound-pressure readings for the matching configuration and mode. Measurement distance and workload belong in the source note.

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Max fan noiseiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Fan noise while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Top surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Bottom surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Palm rest under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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CPU temperature in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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CPU clock in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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GPU temperature while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured battery and power

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Battery runtime per testiReviewer runtime for the exact test and configuration. Mixed browsing, video and graphics workloads are classified as mixed use.

ALenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x (15", Gen 10) 15Q8X10

Test	Brightness (nits)	Hours (h)
Video playback	250	16.37
Wi-Fi browsing	150	16.48

Source5Reviewpcworld.com/article/2830609/lenovo-ideapad-slim-3x-review.htmlRead 8 October 2026First row only is this review: average 982 minutes, converted to 16.37 h, Windows 11 local 4K Tears of Steel loop at 250 nits, airplane mode enabled, until system suspends. Test power mode, firmware and playback software not named. Matching CPU, RAM, SSD capacity and IPS touch display. The second row is separately sourced Tom's Guide Wi-Fi test, not another PCWorld result. Cinebench R24, Time Spy overall and Night Raid scores lack required minor-version/profile proof and are excluded.6Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/laptops/lenovo-ideapad-slim-3x-reviewRead 8 October 2026Second table row only: exact review reports 16 hours 29 minutes, converted to 16.48 h. Current published Tom's Guide standard laptop battery method is Edge page cycling on closed Wi-Fi at 150 nits with background applications, keyboard lighting, Bluetooth and location services disabled, and a custom battery test plan whose name is not stated. Review does not disclose firmware or a named device preset. Linked shopping offers now have 512 GB, but original tested specification table explicitly retains 256 GB, which is the selected record.7Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/how-we-test-laptops-tablets-pcsRead 8 October 2026Standard laptop battery procedure, closed Wi-Fi Edge page cycle at 150 nits and a custom power plan. Used only to document the Tom's Guide row. PCWorld local video row has its own separately published conditions.

BMSI Modern 15 F13MG-021UK

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Wi-Fi browsing runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

16.48h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

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Video runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

16.37h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

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Full charge time (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Power draw idleiHighest reviewer idle AC power reading for the matching configuration and test conditions.

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Power draw gamingiReviewer AC power draw during the named game and settings. Not GPU-only power.

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Power draw maxiMaximum reviewer AC input power during the documented load or stress test. Not the adapter rating.

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Sustained CPU power (measured)iObserved sustained CPU package power during the documented test. Not the configured PL1 limit.

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GPU power while gaming (measured)iObserved GPU-only power while running the documented game and settings.

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Weight (measured)iReviewer measured laptop mass without its power adapter unless the source note explicitly states otherwise.

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Certifications

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Intel EvoiManufacturer certification of the exact configuration as Intel Evo. Processor support alone does not establish certification.

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Copilot+ PCiManufacturer identifies the configuration as Copilot+ PC. A Copilot keyboard key alone is insufficient.

Yes1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026Exact selected AI PC Category Copilot+ PC, not a claim based on a Copilot keyboard key.

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Colour certifications

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ENERGY STAR

Yes1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026Exact maker ENERGY STAR 9.0 claim, not independently checked against a registry.

Yes10Maker product pagemsi.com/Business-Productivity/Modern-15-F13MX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026Current manufacturer specification matrix explicitly lists Energy Star 9.0 in the DDR4 Modern 15 F13MG column. Manufacturer claim only, registry not independently verified. EPEAT Silver has country-dependent registration/tier wording and is not asserted for this UK reference without a regional bridge.

EPEAT

Gold1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026Exact selected EPEAT 1.0 Gold Registered maker claim. Other-region tiers and independent registry verification are not asserted.

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Other certifications

TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution), ErP Lot 6/26, RoHS compliant1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026

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In the box

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In the boxiAccessories confirmed for this exact SKU. Do not combine mutually exclusive regional bundles into one box.

65 W round-tip power adapter1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026Exact selected supplied round-tip adapter only. Bundled Accessories None excludes optional mouse, sleeve or backpack.

Notebook, Quick Start Guide, AC adapter, AC power cord3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-15S1_v2.0_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original Unpacking list explicitly Notebook, Quick Start Guide, AC adapter and AC power cord. Optional carry bag is excluded. Exact UK sheet independently specifies the selected main 65 W adapter.

Power adapter includediWhether a power adapter is included with this exact regional SKU. A supported or recommended adapter does not prove inclusion.

Yes1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026Exact selected adapter row identifies the supplied 65 W round-tip adapter. Matching original guide and reviewed unit independently show the included round-tip supply. Regional no-adapter offerings are excluded.

Yes3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-15S1_v2.0_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Guide explicitly lists AC adapter and cord in the package and says to use the adapter shipped with the notebook, corroborating exact selected main adapter specification.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026

1year1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/uk/bnp/Modern%2015%20F13MG-021UK.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact one-year manufacturer limited UK warranty. Other-country two-year offers and optional extensions are excluded.

Warranty serviceiDocumented manufacturer warranty service for the named market. Included paid service upgrades belong in the source note.

Collect and return, Carry-in1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026Exact US one-year Courier or Carry-in manufacturer warranty. No included upgrade. Courier maps to collect-and-return rather than onsite.

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Links

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Product page

psref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X101Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026Exact current manufacturer configuration-reference page for 83N30000US. Original maker storefront offers can change to larger-storage SKUs, so this stable maker identity reference is retained.

www.msi.com/Business-Productivity/Modern-15-F13MX2Maker product pagemsi.com/Business-Productivity/Modern-15-F13MXRead 8 October 2026Current maker overview explicitly covers Modern 15 F13M, with i7-1355U and the selected physical port/chassis class. Generic DDR5 advertising is excluded because the exact F13MG-021UK reference is DDR4.

Spec sheet

psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/IdeaPad/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10_Spec.pdf1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026

storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/uk/bnp/Modern%2015%20F13MG-021UK.pdf1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/uk/bnp/Modern%2015%20F13MG-021UK.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact manufacturer UK F13MG-021UK sheet, dated April 16, 2025, corroborated by the current exact third column of the UK specification table. DDR5 F13MXG and other CPU/storage/regional SKUs are excluded.

Manual

documents.cdn.ifixit.com/UHULoGcjn5wTELMK.pdf3Owner's manualdocuments.cdn.ifixit.com/UHULoGcjn5wTELMK.pdfRead 8 October 2026Unmodified original Lenovo Second Edition April 2025 user guide from public iFixit document mirror. About this guide explicitly includes IdeaPad Slim 3 15Q8X10 and machine type 83N3. Current official support HTML was opened but its PDF control did not yield a file after bounded attempts, so the readable original mirror was used.

download.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-15S1_v2.0_English.pdf3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-15S1_v2.0_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original MS-15S1 v2.0 English notebook manual, directly linked from current manufacturer support after explicitly selecting Modern 15 F13MG, not F13MXG.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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