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Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 446 reviews

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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84%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

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 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 Lenovo

  • 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. Lenovo

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Seems solid

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Got this for my son. All his classes are online with Google classroom stuff. I don’t know much about it. We’re kind of an Apple family and he seems to have no problem using this for all his school and personal stuff.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hey Dustin,

      Thank you for choosing Lenovo and for sharing your feedback with us!

      We are glad to hear that this Flex 5i Chromebook Plus has been good for your son.

      Please feel free to reach out to us should you have any questions.

      Best,
      Lenovo Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Lenovo Idea Pad Flex 5i

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Fantastic product. So much faster than my old laptop. The bending screen allows for me to comfortably use this in all kinds of situations. Very happy with my purchase.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Lenovo Flex 5i

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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 my first laptop and I love it! It's much faster than I expected. Very easy to use the Chromebook system. I've used Windows since 1997 but I don't miss it at all. Love the flexibility of this laptop. I've used it for email, youtube, and also set up my library app so I could read from it, all have worked great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hey Cricket, thanks for choosing Lenovo and congrats on your first laptop! We are glad to hear that you love your Flex 5i Chromebook Plus, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback with us. Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great, but not the best in same range.

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Pretty impressive PC for most intents and purposes .... of a Chromebook. I will likely be returning this one, however, as I tend to be more of a power user and push these little computers to their max. My older HP Convertible Chromebook (with similar stats) seem to handle my particular heavy use better. For most though? .... I suspect this one would be well suited!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Gets the job done

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Using this for work purposes only. Very quick, easy to set up, and it’s a plus to have the tablet mode despite not using it as much. Barely need to charge it as well!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great for on the go:

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy to use while on the go. Great setup fast startup.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hey SalihaB,

      Thanks for choosing Lenovo and for sharing your feedback with us!

      We are glad to read that the Flex 5i Chromebook Plus is easy for you to 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 Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fantastic

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great computer for son starting college. Good battery life, great graphics and love the touch screen.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hi, TeresaM, thank you for choosing Lenovo! We are glad to hear that your son has a great computer to use for college, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us. Lenovo

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Chromebook I've owned by a wide margin

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I've been using Chromebooks since shortly after they were introduced and have owned more than half a dozen of them. The IdeaPad Flex 5i Chromebook Plus is by far the best Chromebook I've used. It has a great display and a great keyboard (which I'm a real stickler for). Those and the additional capabilities that are exclusive to Chromebook Plus makes it a winner. I wish it were a little lighter, more along the lines of my old Pixelbook, but at about half the price and with more superior features, I'm exceedingly pleased with my purchase.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good value

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have been using Chromebooks for years. I decided to buy the Chromebook pro this time around. I can do everything I need with a Chromebook though I realize they are probably not for everybody. This one is nice. It's good looking but I don't think it's that much faster than my past Chromebooks. That's not really a complaint because I find them to be plenty fast. I'm one of those people that the best way to speed up my computer is to learn how to type.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hello, thank you for choosing Lenovo! We are glad to hear that your Flex 5i Chromebook Plus has great value to you, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us. Lenovo

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    lenovo

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    battery life could be better- have to have minimum character to submit review.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Chromebooks finally made it

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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 my second Chromebook. The first one was about 10 years ago, in their start... It was a poor machine, not good enough to be considered a full notebook. Screen was low quality, the only plus was the (cheap) price. Now, this one, while it still has some limitations related to Chrome OS, is much better both in hardware and software. It has good specs, reasonable price, and an excellent deal on having Google's AI (Gemini) for 12 months free.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for my business needs

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Perfect fast laptop and tablet. Very happy with this for zoom and business

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hi Davidwc,

      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.

      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 Lenovo

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Laptop

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love my new laptop. Performs well, and does everything I need . Well lit keyboard, movies look great on the screen.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hello, MaryB. Thank you for choosing Lenovo! We are so glad to hear that you are loving your IdeaPad 3i, and that it meets your needs well. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Lenovo

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Truly happy

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought this for my son while in high school - meets all the requirements and approved by my 15yo so all around win - had issues with hinge but warranty coverage the repairs- overall great product with great service

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Laptop

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My first Chromebook Plus device and it has not dissapointed me at all. Love the HD screen, photos and movies look fantastic. Text is really crisp and sharp to my eyes. For those considering a stylus for this device the USI Stylus Pen 2 works great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hi DaveR, thanks for choosing Lenovo! We are glad to hear that you are satisfied with your Flex 5i Chromebook Plus, along with the USI Pen 2. We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback with us. Lenovo

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Wonderful chromebook/Laptop!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I truly enjoy the Lenovo. My daughter and son-in-law help me find it for me. I am so pleased w/it. I love the fact that it is a laptop & tablet all in one. I use it for accounting and management for my business and it meets all my expectations.I highly recommend!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hey AileenC, thanks for choosing Lenovo! We are glad to hear that you are truly enjoying your Flex 5i Chromebook Plus, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback with us. Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Chromebook

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Purchased for our grandson. He loves it and can use for school. Set up is quick and simple. Loads fast and easy to use.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great upgrade to my outdated chromebook

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great chromebook for a reasonable price. The charging isnsuper fast,has decent battery life and is fast enough for all my computer needs

    I would recommend this to a friend
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