Customer Ratings & Reviews
See more imagesLenovo - IdeaPad S145 15.6" Laptop - Intel Core i7 - 12GB Memory - 256GB Solid State Drive - Gray IMR
- Model:
- 81MV008AUS
- SKU:
- 6344156
Highly rated by customers for:
Customer reviews
Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 163 reviews
Top Mentions
- Checking this box will move you to the filtered review section.
- Checking this box will move you to the filtered review section.
- Checking this box will move you to the filtered review section.
- Checking this box will move you to the filtered review section.
- Checking this box will move you to the filtered review section.
- Checking this box will move you to the filtered review section.
- Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Worst for audio editing
SJfaculty Posted
The sound driver always has “No audio output device installed” problem. I was trying to transcribe while I was listening to my audio file, all of a sudden the machine is down. It take forever to boot up. I will have to call in to Lenovo.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Lenovo Product Expert
Posted
We are sorry to hear that you are having issue with the audio on your Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15 laptop. Be sure that the software you are using is compatible with Windows 10 Home 64-bit Operating System and this specific device configuration. We recommend you call Lenovo Tech Support, if there is no incompatible software installed at: 877-453-6686.
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
speed is incredible!...
TechPro Posted
I7 processor, 12 gigs of RAM, solid state drive... great value. The drive is 256gigs and so far windows is taking up 40 with updates... but it also has a card reader so I got terabyte solid state card and I'm using that for storage. At this price... buy it.... I'm an mcse, mcsa, mcdba, mcsd and mcp….. I built a tech company... this is a PROFESSIONAL opinion ;-)
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Lenovo Product Expert
Posted
Thank you for choosing the Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15 laptop. We are pleased to hear that the features and performance of the IdeaPad S145-15 meets your computing needs so well. Thank you for choosing the Lenovo S145-15 laptop, model number 81MV008AUS ships with the powerful Quad-Core/Eight-Thread Intel Core i7-8565U processor, supported by 12GB DDR4-2400MHz RAM and a 256GB M.2 NVMe SSD. This configuration includes a LCD w/LED Backlight (Anti-glare) screen, with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 (FHD) and a brightness level 220 nits. This model can handle many of today's most demanding programs, great internet browsing and heavy multi-tasking. If this describes the kind of computing you do, the IdeaPad S145-15 would be a great choice. For 2018, Lenovo retained its place for a second year as the best laptop vendor:
https://www.laptopmag.com/articles/laptop-brand-ratings
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
TL;DR Great laptop. 10/10 would recommend
AmiablePetrichor Posted
I picked it up for court reporting school when it was on sale. Works like a dream and I haven’t had any issues with it. The battery life is excellent, i7 processor is one of the best according to what I’ve read, and the 256GB Solid State Drive should be able to handle pretty much whatever you’re throwing at it. Getting it on sale was a steal and I couldn’t be happier. Someone gave an iffy review since it had a matte screen instead of glossy? It does have a matte screen, but that has no bearing on performance and is a personal preference.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Lenovo Product Expert
Posted
Thank you for choosing the Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15 laptop, model number 81MV008AUS. We are pleased to hear that this configuration meets your computing needs so well. This configuration ships with a LCD w/LED Backlight (Anti-glare) screen, with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 (FHD) and a brightness level of 220 nits.
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Quick!
Jesus Posted
Got this laptop in a deal of the day. has an M2 SSD and a free Sata bay to expand storage, so no need to clone or image the drive. boot time is about 12 sec and it is pretty spot on for media handling (4k Plex Server - local) and office work (macros and large excel sheets). light weight and good battery life.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Lenovo Product Expert
Posted
Thank you for choosing the Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15 laptop. Please keep in mind, this model is not user upgradable. A certified technician must do all of the work, so as to not void the warranty. For 2018, Lenovo retained its place for a second year as the best laptop vendor:
https://www.laptopmag.com/articles/laptop-brand-ratings
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great,Fast Laptop
John Posted
I picked up my laptop yesterday and set it up . This thing is lightning fast, very sleek and slim. The wifi is also super fast with the new technology compared to my old laptop. It does have a Matte display which some people complained about , But there is no glare from the screen as with my old laptop. This was a great buy. Would recommend to others, you won't be disappointed.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Lenovo Product Expert
Posted
Thank you for choosing the Lenovo IdeaPad S145-17. This model ships with the latest 5G 802.11AC frequency WiFi capability. There is a LCD w/LED Backlight (Anti-glare) screen, with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 (FHD) and a brightness level of 220 nits. The Lenovo S145-15 laptop, model number 81MV008AUS, ships with the powerful Quad-Core/Eight-Thread Intel Core i7-8565U processor, supported by 12GB DDR4-2400MHz RAM and a 256GB M.2 NVMe SSD. This model can handle many of today's most demanding programs, great internet browsing and heavy multi-tasking. If this describes the kind of computing you do, the IdeaPad S145-15 would be a great choice.
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
great laptop
lovely Posted
This laptop was lightweight. With a decent amount of space in the RAM and SSD. Also with the great CPU, it worked a lot faster than my old laptop and was definitely an upgrade. Considering the price that I had paid for this laptop (I got it on sale), it was the cheapest out there for the same quality.
I would recommend this to a friend - Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Super fast
Naskootplovdiv Posted
I loads super fast, it plays super heavy video games like a dream! It does not lag at all, battery is decent for this kind of performance. It is $200 cheap than all other brands with same specs! Thanks Best Buy!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Lenovo Product Expert
Posted
Thank you for choosing the Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15 laptop. We are pleased to hear that the value, features and performance of the IdeaPad S145-15 meets your computing needs so well. For 2018, Lenovo retained its place for a second year as the best laptop vendor:
https://www.laptopmag.com/articles/laptop-brand-ratings
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
I definitely recommend this laptop/ultrabook.
JustDavey Posted
This is a bit out of date now, but for the money I paid you can't go wrong. It's fast. SSD helps load times and the processor & RAM ensure that you won't have any issues running most applications. Battery life is decent. Not too much bloatware.
I would recommend this to a friend - Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fast, solid laptop
gdfan991 Posted
In need of a new laptop, I visited BestBuy.com over Memorial Day weekend to check out their sale. I have been a fan of Lenovo laptops for years and was pleased to see this model with a significant markdown for the holiday promotion. Lenovo builds a quality product with good responsiveness on the keyboard and an overall "solid" feel. This particular model came very well configured (Intel i7 with 12GB of RAM) and has worked out well for me since I run multiple resource-intensive Microsoft programs at once. The screen is not as bright as the HP model it replaced, but that is less of an objection than an observation.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Lenovo Product Expert
Posted
Thank you for choosing the Lenovo S145-15 laptop, model number 81MV008AUS ships with the powerful Quad-Core/Eight-Thread Intel Core i7-8565U processor, supported by 12GB DDR4-2400MHz RAM and a 256GB M.2 NVMe SSD. This configuration includes a LCD w/LED Backlight (Anti-glare) screen, with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 (FHD) and a brightness level 220 nits. This model can handle many of today's most demanding programs, great internet browsing and heavy multi-tasking. If this describes the kind of computing you do, the IdeaPad S145-15 would be a great choice. For 2018, Lenovo retained its place for a second year as the best laptop vendor:
https://www.laptopmag.com/articles/laptop-brand-ratings
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Computer for less money
Greg Posted
This laptop has all the features I need and is fast. It is a great value a that is much less than laptops with comparable specifications and features. I highly recommend this laptop. It does everything that I need, and does it with speed.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Lenovo Product Expert
Posted
Thank you for choosing the Lenovo S145-15 laptop, model number 81MV008AUS ships with the powerful Quad-Core/Eight-Thread Intel Core i7-8565U processor, supported by 12GB DDR4-2400MHz RAM and a 256GB M.2 NVMe SSD. This configuration includes a LCD w/LED Backlight (Anti-glare) screen, with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 (FHD) and a brightness level 220 nits. This model can handle many of today's most demanding programs, great internet browsing and heavy multi-tasking. If this describes the kind of computing you do, the IdeaPad S145-15 would be a great choice.
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Cannot beat it for the price
Oranges Posted
Performance for the price is fantastic! Purchased this on sale over Memorial Day weekend and do not regret it. Fast processor and solid amount of memory. Screen is not great but that is ok since we did not buy this for the screen.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Lenovo Product Expert
Posted
The Lenovo S145-15 laptop, model number 81MV008AUS ships with the powerful Quad-Core/Eight-Thread Intel Core i7-8565U processor, supported by 12GB DDR4-2400MHz RAM and a 256GB M.2 NVMe SSD. This configuration includes a LCD w/LED Backlight (Anti-glare) screen, with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 (FHD) and a brightness level 220 nits. This model can handle many of today's most demanding programs, great internet browsing and heavy multi-tasking. If this describes the kind of computing you do, the IdeaPad S145-15 would be a great choice.
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent laptop
MP11 Posted
This laptop is fast and furious! A solid laptop that is not too heavy. The i7 along with the SSD makes this a great performing laptop. The specs indicate that it cannot go above 12GB of RAM, but checking with crucial, it sounds like an 8GB stick can be replaced with a 16GB stick and take it to 20 GB of ram. (it seems there is 4GB of ram soldered to the system somewhere) This laptop is going to last for a while!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Lenovo Product Expert
Posted
Thank you for choosing the lenovo IdeaPad S145-15 laptop. Please keep in mind, this model is not user upgradable. A certified technician must do all of the work, so as to not void the warranty. This model number 81MV008AUS, ships with the maximum supported RAM of 12GB. For 2018, Lenovo retained its place for a second year as the best laptop vendor:
https://www.laptopmag.com/articles/laptop-brand-ratings
- Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great little laptop
Justasamsunguser Posted
Didn't expect much from this laptop being a Lenovo l normally buy Dell products but it surprised me, great laptop for what I do. I'm using it to watch videos, movies, surfing the web and playing forge of empires. Got it on sale for $529.00 $200.00 off regular price.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Lenovo Product Expert
Posted
The Lenovo S145-15 laptop, model number 81MV008AUS ships with the powerful Quad-Core/Eight-Thread Intel Core i7-8565U processor, supported by 12GB DDR4-2400MHz RAM and a 256GB M.2 NVMe SSD. This configuration includes a LCD w/LED Backlight (Anti-glare) screen, with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 (FHD) and a brightness level 220 nits. This model can handle many of today's most demanding programs, great internet browsing and heavy multi-tasking. If this describes the kind of computing you do, the IdeaPad S145-15 would be a great choice.
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Next step
Deebo Posted
I honestly haven’t used this much. I went from a touchscreen dell Inspiron to this. With i7 it’s so much faster and so lightweight. Great buy!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Lenovo Product Expert
Posted
Thank you for choosing the Lenovo S145-15 laptop, model number 81MV008AUS ships with the powerful Quad-Core/Eight-Thread Intel Core i7-8565U processor, supported by 12GB DDR4-2400MHz RAM and a 256GB M.2 NVMe SSD. This configuration includes a LCD w/LED Backlight (Anti-glare) screen, with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 (FHD) and a brightness level 220 nits. This model can handle many of today's most demanding programs, great internet browsing and heavy multi-tasking. If this describes the kind of computing you do, the IdeaPad S145-15 would be a great choice. For 2018, Lenovo retained its place for a second year as the best laptop vendor:
https://www.laptopmag.com/articles/laptop-brand-ratings
- Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Right choice!
Vandergod Posted
When my old laptop started running too slowly, I knew it was time for a new one. I wanted SSD, more than 8GB Ram and a full screen with keypad. I’m an accountant (nobody is perfect). I found 5is laptop online after an IT professional recommend Lenovo. It has performed very well. I had no problems migrating data and programs. It’s done exactly what I wanted and done it well. It was definitely the right choice for me.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Lenovo Product Expert
Posted
Thank you for choosing the Lenovo S145-15 laptop, model number 81MV008AUS ships with the powerful Quad-Core/Eight-Thread Intel Core i7-8565U processor, supported by 12GB DDR4-2400MHz RAM and a 256GB M.2 NVMe SSD. This configuration includes a LCD w/LED Backlight (Anti-glare) screen, with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 (FHD) and a brightness level 220 nits. This model can handle many of today's most demanding programs, great internet browsing and heavy multi-tasking. If this describes the kind of computing you do, the IdeaPad S145-15 would be a great choice.
- Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good Home Office Laptop
Daggle83 Posted
This is my first Lenovo Laptop. So far I am pretty happy with it. I like the design and the processing speed is good. My one complaint is with the audio which continues to shut itself off for some reason. I have yet to resolve this but will keep trying. When it works the audio is fine. The color is quite nice. I chose this over other similar models with an equal or higher price such as HP for the larger memory.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Lenovo Product Expert
Posted
Thank you for choosing the Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15 laptop. Regarding the audio turning off, try tapping the HotKey at the F1 position on your keyboard when the audio turns off. This HotKey toggles the audio on/off, an inadvertent touch of the HotKey will turn the system audio off. If this is not the issue, be sure you have the latest version of Windows 10 installed on the computer and that all of the supporting BIOS files and drivers are also up to date. You can easily accomplish this by scanning the computer with the installed Lenovo Utility software installed on the computer. This system has Lenovo utilities installed to help maintain the health of the device and keep the operating system software up to date. Type "Lenovo Vantage" in the Cortana Search window (if Lenovo Vantage is not installed on your device, you can download the APP and install it now). Select Lenovo Vantage from the list. In the window that opens, click on "Health and Support". In the expanded menu, select "Hardware Scan" In the window that opens, select "Run Quick Tests". This will scan your entire system for errors. Follow any directions that may pop up. If the problem continues after this scan, now click on "System Update". First select Windows update from the menu. Scan your system to be sure you have the latest version of Windows 10. Once that scan is complete, select "Additional Updates". This will scan your device to be sure there are no new BIOS/Driver updates needed. Follow any instructions that may pop up. If the issue still continues after these updates, we recommend you call Lenovo Tech Support at: 877-453-6686 for additional help. For 2018, Lenovo retained its place for a second year as the best laptop vendor:
https://www.laptopmag.com/articles/laptop-brand-ratings
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great deal on costs for an outstanding product.
Condorl Posted
The product has outstanding overall performance within my price range and utilization of my intended purpose.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Lenovo Product Expert
Posted
Thank you for choosing the Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15 laptop. We are pleased to hear that the value and performance of the IdeaPad S145-15 meets your computing needs so well. Thank you for choosing the Lenovo S145-15 laptop, model number 81MV008AUS ships with the powerful Quad-Core/Eight-Thread Intel Core i7-8565U processor, supported by 12GB DDR4-2400MHz RAM and a 256GB M.2 NVMe SSD. This configuration includes a LCD w/LED Backlight (Anti-glare) screen, with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 (FHD) and a brightness level 220 nits. This model can handle many of today's most demanding programs, great internet browsing and heavy multi-tasking. If this describes the kind of computing you do, the IdeaPad S145-15 would be a great choice.
- Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great
Tech9user Posted
Good computer for the price. Plenty fast for office
I would recommend this to a friend - Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Works great!
Rwasyly Posted
Beautifully designed laptop with a fast core that allows me to run adobe creative cloud with ease.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Lenovo Product Expert
Posted
Thank you for choosing the Lenovo S145-15 laptop, model number 81MV008AUS ships with the powerful Quad-Core/Eight-Thread Intel Core i7-8565U processor, supported by 12GB DDR4-2400MHz RAM and a 256GB M.2 NVMe SSD. This configuration includes a LCD w/LED Backlight (Anti-glare) screen, with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 (FHD) and a brightness level 220 nits. This model can handle many of today's most demanding programs, great internet browsing and heavy multi-tasking. If this describes the kind of computing you do, the IdeaPad S145-15 would be a great choice.
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Just what I was waiting for- Lenovo Computer
yota11 Posted
My computer is great. I got it at a great price to with great financing to top it all. The employees were very helpful in me making my choice even though I did my research first. I purchased the Geek Squad Warranty to make sure if I ever do have problems that Best Buy will be there to assist me like they did when I purchased my computer.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Lenovo Product Expert
Posted
Thank you for choosing the Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15 laptop. Thank you for choosing the Lenovo S145-15 laptop, model number 81MV008AUS ships with the powerful Quad-Core/Eight-Thread Intel Core i7-8565U processor, supported by 12GB DDR4-2400MHz RAM and a 256GB M.2 NVMe SSD. This configuration includes a LCD w/LED Backlight (Anti-glare) screen, with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 (FHD) and a brightness level 220 nits. This model can handle many of today's most demanding programs, great internet browsing and heavy multi-tasking. If this describes the kind of computing you do, the IdeaPad S145-15 would be a great choice.