Customers admire the Flex 5i Chromebook's touchscreen, ease of use, and long battery life. Positive feedback also highlights its performance and competitive price, particularly for light use. However, some users experienced issues with the hinge durability and found the laptop heavier than anticipated. Concerns were also raised regarding software compatibility and occasional Bluetooth connectivity problems.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
First Chromebook
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I bought this as sort of an upgrade from my older HP Envy and as a companion to my minibook. Starts up super quick, the screen looks great, and I like the fact that you can instantly connect to and print from wireless printers with no setup. I don't mind that it's a Chromebook since I already have a dedicated laptop for windows. This holds a charge for much longer, so I find myself using it more often when at home, and while I can mirror my phone on my Windows laptop, I can receive and answer messages seamlessly with the Chromebook. It's worth it for me.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Hi JanelleG,
Thanks for choosing Lenovo and for sharing your feedback with us!
We are pleased to read that this Flex 5i Chromebook Plus 2-in-1 is working quite well for you.
Please feel free to reach out to us via the Q& A section of this product page should you have any questions or need assistance.
Best, Lenovo
Pros mentioned:
Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Chromebook Plus for the win!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I bought this as a gift for my dad's wife and helped her set it up and played around on it for a while. It is by far the best Chromebook I've ever used. I have a Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 and this feels every bit as fast. I know it's running Chrome OS and not Windows but the responsiveness is impressive. Obviously it doesn't feel as premium but still a decent build and the 360 hinge is good. Chrome OS works really well in tablet mode too. Screen is plenty bright and Netflix and YouTube both looked good. Speakers are more than adequate. Keyboard is actually a decent experience as well. I know Chrome OS isn't something everyone has worked on before but if all someone needs is a laptop for web browsing, typing stuff every once in a while, and maybe some videos I really can't recommend this enough. I think Google really nailed it with the new Chromebook Plus line. I would assume any of them are pretty good.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love my Lenovo-Flex Chromebook Plus
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I love this Chromebook! It was so easy to start up, is a convenient size, colors and speed are crisp. The flex feature is really fun too!
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Hey, JoannR, thank you for choosing Lenovo! We are glad to hear that you are loving your Flex 5i Chromebook Plus, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective with us.
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Average user - YES...power user - probably not.
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I'm not using this device as a "power user". I have other devices for this. This device serves me adequately for browsing, social media, and other related and similar tasks. If that's what you're looking for, this device is more than enough. My only complaint, the curser sometimes jumps unexpectedly when using the touchpad mouse, but this hasn't been really bothersome to me.....yet.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Hi there,
Thanks for choosing Lenovo and for sharing your feedback with us!
We are pleased to read that this Flex 5i Chromebook Plus meets your needs.
Regarding the touchpad issue, to address this we recommend completing a hardware reset (visit the following link to learn how to do so: https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/3227606?hl=en&sjid=11168473644130281663-NA), which reboots the embedded controller that manages various system components, including the touchpad, hopefully resolving the problem.
Please feel free to reach out to us via the Q& A section of this product page should you have any questions or need assistance.
Best, Lenovo
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
MLC Basics
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
So far, I am very happy with the Chromebook that I purchased. It is able to do all that I need to do and hoped with a mouse. It works perfectly for me.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Hi MevaC,
Thanks for choosing Lenovo and for sharing your feedback with us!
We are pleased to read that you are quite happy with your Flex 5i Chromebook Plus thus far.
Please feel free to reach out to us via the Q& A section of this product page should you have any questions or need assistance.
Best, Lenovo
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome gift
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Perfect gift for my girlfriend who knows nothing about computers and was still easily accessible and friendly for her to use. Beautiful lcd screen, almost mistaked it for an oled one. Runs perfectly well
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Simple upgrade for a simple customer
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I needed to upgrade my laptop after my previous one had lived a very crazy life during my job as a special education teacher. Upgrading to this laptop was effortless and simple as soon as I logged into the google chrome system. It seems to have a good battery life and I have had no issue using the video and microphone features for my work or video conferencing. Very happy with my purchase and the lovely people at the Best Buy in Albany, NY for helping me out!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Speed
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Likes this Chromebook Plus by Lenovo
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Pretty good in terms of battery life, speed and capacity. Allowing 6 digits sign in w/o having to type email password simplified my life
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great buy
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I really love my new laptop. It feels sturdy, I like the option of turning it into a tablet, the colors are great, and it is fast. To be fair, I only use it to surf the net, stream videos and movies so far.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Hey TiffanyN,
Thanks for choosing Lenovo and for sharing your feedback with us!
We are glad to read that you are really loving your Flex 5i Chromebook Plus 2-in-1.
Please feel free to reach out to us via the Q& A section of this product page should you have any questions or need assistance.
Best, Lenovo
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Lenovo flex 5i Chromebook
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I bought this for my 6 year old since he will be starting to do his school work on it next year, he also wanted to play some games that was specifically on google play, he loves the laptop, but pretty much any laptop is going to have its negatives, the only thing I don’t like about it is how fast the battery goes dead, seems like it has to stay plugged in a lot, and when the battery is getting low it will start acting up (not pressing certain buttons, freezing, etc.)
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Hey ROBYND,
Thanks for choosing Lenovo and for sharing your feedback with us!
We are glad to read that your 6-year-old is loving this Flex 5i Chromebook Plus.
Please feel free to reach out to us via the Q& A section of this product page should you have any questions or need assistance.
Best, Lenovo
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Chromebook Plus upgrade
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This is exactly what I've been waiting for. I previously owned the Flex 5 Chromebook and loved it. The new Chromebook Plus model is so fast and easy to use. I love it more than my windows computer!
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Hi, SondraJ. Thank you for choosing Lenovo, again! We are happy to hear that you are loving it so much, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us.
Pros mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Basic everyday use
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Perfect fit for a home computer for the every day use of emails, bills, information search. Light weight and compact and good battery life.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Hey SusanW,
Thanks for choosing Lenovo and for sharing your feedback with us!
We are glad to read that this Flex 5i Chromebook Plus is perfect for your use.
Please feel free to reach out to us via the Q& A section of this product page should you have any questions or need assistance.
Best, Lenovo
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Randlyn
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The young man was knowledgeable about the Levnovo Chromebook that I purchased. The Geek Squad were proficient and helpful in setting up my computer.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Hi RandlynWilde-
Thank you for choosing Lenovo and sharing your feedback with us. We are excited to hear that your in-store experience was excellent and that you are enjoying the Flex 5i Chromebook Plus. We aim to provide excellent user experience for our products, and we are happy to hear that we met our goal.
Please reach out to us through the Q & A section of this product page if you have any questions or need assistance.
Best wishes, Lenovo
Pros mentioned:
Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Nice Chromebook Plus laptop
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Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I really loved this 14 inch touch screen laptop. It is fast snappy and work really good for the basic tasks . The 1080 P camera is good as well. Love it . I would recommend it to friends
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great for those who don’t need windows or mac
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Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
For a Chromebook the things runs super great. The only reason it’s not a 5 star is because it doesn’t run the full version of excel. As an accounting student this is a must and I have to replace it now
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Hi JosephT, we're sorry to hear that your Chromebook Plus didn't' work out for you, leading to you exchanging it. If you need help finding the right device for you, feel free to ask us questions. We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback with us.
Cons mentioned:
Hinge
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Great Computer, Poor Durability
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This is a beautiful Chromebook, highly recommended by Wirecutter and others. Unfortunately it has a bad design flaw - the hinges, which are critical for the touchscreen, are poorly attached and tend to crack after repeated use. I know, because I ran into this problem once, figured it was a fluke, and bought the same machine again, this time with Total Protection. The hinge cracked a second time.
Warning: When you take it to the Geek Squad to get serviced BestBuy charges you a $50 fee.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Hello, we are sorry to hear that you have had trouble with your Flex 5i Chromebook Plus devices. We assure you that your experience does not align with the standards that we set for our products, and we hope that your device can be serviced quickly with no further issues. What you have shared with us, which we are thankful to have, has been noted and we will investigate with the goal to make any necessary changes.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent Chromebook.
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
We purchased this for my son to use at school. It has been a great chrome book with excellent battery life. He loves the fact that it is touch screen and it has held up well over the last year with no issues.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
laptop is great
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
It was a good laptop about 3 lb nice screen. Great if you want more then tablet but not full Windows or Mac.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Hey JeffreyC,
Thanks for choosing Lenovo and for sharing your feedback with us!
We are glad to read that you were satisfied with the Flex 5i Chromebook Plus.
Please feel free to reach out to us via the Q& A section of this product page should you have any questions or need assistance.
Best, Lenovo
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Replaced my Dell
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This is a really nice computer, but has its flaws. It’s all matte black so if fingerprint smudging causes anxiety this wouldn’t be the best option. The screen is so clear I ask myself if the photo edits I bought it for aren’t over saturated on a cell phone. Otherwise, really nice graphics card. Mine will freeze up. Not sure what that’s about. I only use it for a couple programs.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Fits our needs
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This laptop does exactly what we needed. Set up is easy. While it takes some time to adjust to Google's OS if used to windows, the experience feels very intuitive and modern. Knocked off one star because the tablet mode doesn't always work correctly.
Highly recommend buying from Best Buy as their customer service and price match policy is the best.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Hello, Corey. Thank you for choosing Lenovo! We are pleased to hear that your Flex 5i Chromebook is a good fit for you, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.