Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15IAU7 Student Laptop - Core i3-1215U, 256GB, 8GB RAM

Affordable Performance for Students, Everyday Use, and Budget Buyers

The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15IAU7 is a lightweight student laptop designed for daily tasks like online learning, web browsing, streaming, and homework. Ideal for those searching for a cheap laptop for school or a budget laptop under $500, it offers solid performance thanks to its Intel Core i3-1215U processor. With a thin 15.6-inch frame and long-lasting battery, it is perfect for students and home users needing a reliable everyday laptop.

Intel Core i3-1215U Delivers Speed for Study and Productivity

Powered by the Intel Core i3-1215U, this laptop handles Google Classroom, Microsoft Office, Zoom, and web browsing smoothly. The processor allows students to multitask across study materials, emails, and streaming services without lag while conserving battery for all-day study sessions.

Clear 15.6-Inch Screen for Learning and Entertainment

The 15.6-inch display offers crisp visuals that help with reading assignments, watching lectures, and enjoying movies. Anti-glare technology reduces eye strain when used in bright classrooms, libraries, or shared home environments.

Compact and Lightweight for Student Portability

The portable design makes this one of the best student laptops for carrying between classes and study sessions. Its slim chassis fits easily inside backpacks and makes remote work or travel convenient.

Fast 256 GB SSD and 8 GB RAM for Smooth Performance

With 256 GB of solid-state storage, the laptop starts instantly and loads apps quickly. Paired with 8 GB of RAM, it keeps everyday browsing and multitasking responsive whether researching online, using Google Docs, or streaming high-definition content.

Reliable Connectivity for Online Learning

Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth help students stay connected to online lessons and productivity tools. USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, and an audio combo jack allow easy connection to printers, secondary monitors, USB drives, and headphones , ideal for creating a personalised desk setup.

Processor

CPU: Intel Core i3‑1215U (12th Gen)

Architecture: 6 cores total (2 Performance‑cores + 4 Efficient‑cores), 8 threads

Clock Speeds: Base — ~1.2 GHz; Turbo up to ~4.4 GHz 

Memory (RAM)

Installed: 8 GB DDR4‑3200 (soldered)

Expandable: One additional SO‑DIMM slot, up to 16 GB total, dual-channel capable 

Storage

Type: 256 GB SSD (M.2 NVMe, PCIe 4.0)

Slot: One M.2 slot; supports up to ~1 TB (2242) or 512 GB (2280) depending on configuration 

Display & Graphics

Display: 15.6″ Full HD (1920 × 1080), IPS, 300 nits brightness, touch-enabled (10‑point) with anti‑glare

Graphics: Integrated Intel UHD Graphics (shared memory) 

Audio, Camera & Security

Audio: Dolby Audio with dual 1.5 W stereo speakers 

Camera: 720p HD webcam with physical privacy shutter

Microphones: Dual-array mics for better sound pickup and privacy 

Connectivity & Ports

Wireless: Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax, 2×2) and Bluetooth 5.2 

USB & Other Ports:

1× USB‑A 2.0

1× USB‑A 3.2 Gen 1

1× USB‑C 3.2 Gen 1 (data only, no power delivery or video out)

1× HDMI 1.4b

1× 3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo jack

1× SD card reader (SD/MMC) 

Power & Battery

Battery: Integrated ~42 Wh lithium‑polymer (3‑cell)

Battery Life: Estimates vary—but sources cite up to ~6 hours of use, with some claims up to 10 hours under light workloads 

Charging: 65 W round-tip power adapter; fast-charge support (e.g., ~2 hours runtime from short charge) 

Physical Specifications

Dimensions: Approx. 360 × 236 × 17.9 mm (14.18″ × 9.29″ × 0.70″)

Weight: Around 1.63 kg (3.52–3.59 lb) 

Chassis: Cloud Gray color, constructed with PC‑ABS plastic 

Keyboard: English, non‑backlit, includes numeric keypad 

Software & Additional Features

Operating System: Windows 11 Home