Customers are positive about the IdeaPad 1's performance, ease of use, battery life, and price, with many praising its speed, user-friendliness, and value for money. However, customers are negative about the limited storage and RAM, citing concerns about insufficient space and the inability to upgrade the RAM. Many users found the device suitable for everyday tasks and light gaming. The lightweight design was also frequently highlighted as a positive attribute.
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Performance
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Ram
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great buy
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Product exceeded my expectations. Very good for the price which was lower than usual because it was an open box. The only thing I had a problem with was that it only had 4 gb of ram that could not be upgraded. Other than that it was a great buy!
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Hey JessicaW,
Thanks for choosing Lenovo!
It is good to know that your IdeaPad has exceeded your expectations, and we appreciate you taking the time to share this with us.
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Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Lenovo
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"I absolutely love my Lenovo computer! The colors are vibrant and beautiful, and the battery lasts a long time. It’s been reliable and a pleasure to use every day."
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Hey GhislaineS,
Thanks for choosing Lenovo and for sharing your feedback with us!
We are glad to read that you are absolutely loving your IdeaPad 1.
Please feel free to reach out to us via the Q&A section of the product page should you have any questions or need assistance.
Best, Lenovo
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Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Option for School
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I really like this computer, I bought it for school, and it works great. gets a little slow if you're planning on using this for gaming, etc., but perfect for school.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
It's not so much the product as the Geek Squad ser
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I bought an underpowered Lenovo laptop to handle a slate of
Tasks required to continue the launch of a fintech business. The laptop has frozen on numerous occasions, requiring rebooting by me and frequent emergency calls to the Geel Squad. No matter the time of day or frequency of calls the Geek Swiaf team handles each situation with graciousness and expertise. It has enabled me to stay in business.sithout interruption. The Geek Swuad has my heartfelt appreciation for its outstanding work.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Hey there,
Thank you for choosing Lenovo and for sharing your feedback with us. We are sorry to hear that you have encountered trouble with your IdeaPad. We apologize for any inconvenience that this may have caused you. It is good to know that the Geek Squad has been supportive, providing phenomenal service for you.
Please feel free to reach out to us should you have any questions or need assistance with your IdeaPad.
Best Regards, Lenovo
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love my computer.
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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I got my L e n o v o computer for Christmas. I'm really enjoying it.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Hi AnnieM, thanks for choosing Lenovo! We're glad to hear that you are really enjoying your IdeaPad, and we appreciate you sharing your perspective and feedback with us.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Pleased With My Lenovo 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 love my Lenovo Laptop. I purchased it for my virtual University course work. including conducting Zoom meetings with Instructors and colleagues. The connectivity to WiFi is always great, even when travelling. The visual and sound quality is great for meetings as well. I would highly recommend this product to others.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Hey FrancesA1600,
Thank you for choosing Lenovo and for sharing your feedback with us!
We are glad to hear that you are pleased with your IdeaPad 1.
Please feel free to reach out to us should you have any questions.
Best, Lenovo
Pros mentioned:
Performance
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Ok
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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Ok for small games but great for school it was also very affordable for the quality
I would recommend this to a friend
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Hi, thanks for choosing Lenovo! We're glad to hear that your IdeaPad is working out well for you and your needs, and we really appreciate you sharing your experience and feedback with us.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best price
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I got this laptop for an affordable price. I got in for “Deal of the Day”. The laptop is good for basic users. I am happy with that but if you’re an avid gamer or editing videos and photos, then go for higher budget laptop with more Ram.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Hey Sush, thanks for choosing Lenovo!
We are glad to hear that you are happy with your IdeaPad 1, and we appreciate you taking the time to share this with us.
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Laptop starts to break and fall apart quickly.
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Purchased the same laptop and it lasted a year before the left hinge wouldn't move without damaging the bezel around the display and the plastic bar between the keyboard and the screen. I thought it was much longer than a year so since it was not an expensive laptop I purchased another when it fell apart.
I purchased this on in January 2025. The same problem is occurring, but only after 4 months. In order to keep it from totally falling apart and separated the screen from the keyboard and the not have the internal parts by the hinge break and fall out, I have to leave the screen in the upright position and make sure it doesn't move.
I know I didn't learn my lesson, but even if this one lasted a year I'd have been ok and definitely (hopefully) learned my lesson.
I'm posting this review so you can be aware of the problem.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Hey SteveM,
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are sorry to hear that you ran into an issue with your IdeaPad. We apologize for the inconvenience and upset that this has caused you. We understand your sentiments and we'd like to work with you to resolve this issue.
To start, we recommend contacting Lenovo Support at: 877-453-6686, to work with us so that we may provide a solution for repairing your device.
Please update us when you can regarding this and reach out to us here with any questions that you may have.
Best regards, Lenovo
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Processor speed
Cons mentioned:
Ram
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Works great just not with windows as the os.
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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.
I bought this as a cheap computer to lug to class instead of lugging my 2000 dollar gaming laptop. I was very happy with the specs for the price compared to other companies offerings. When i got it set up while i was able to do my tasks on windows it was very slow and buggy due to windows taking up all of the 4GB of RAM all the time where i would randomly get memory full errors in chrome while browsing. Since the RAM is not upgradable i decided linux would be a better option for this machine. Once I installed linux mint on it which I ran into no issues doing the machine ran lightyears better all the drivers were detected by default and i was able to actually multitask with multiple tabs open and other programs such as a word processor and spotify open in the background. So if you buy this I would definitely recommend getting rid of the bloated windows 11 install and installing a linux distribution of your choice instead.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Hey Trekwars, thanks for choosing Lenovo! We're pleased to hear that your IdeaPad works great for you now, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective with us.
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Battery life, Performance, Processor speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best purchase
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I recently picked up the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15AMN7 and have been pleasantly surprised by how much value it offers for the price. It’s lightweight, sleek, and easy to carry around, which makes it perfect for school, work, and travel. The display is crisp and the keyboard is comfortable to type on for long periods. While it’s not a high-end gaming laptop, it handles everyday tasks, streaming, and light gaming (including Minecraft) without issues when adjusted for performance. The battery life is excellent, and I love that it charges quickly. Overall, it’s a reliable, budget-friendly laptop that feels like it was built with students and casual users in mind. I’m glad I made the switch and would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a dependable laptop without breaking the bank.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Hey Ayanna,
Thanks for choosing Lenovo and for sharing your feedback with us!
We are glad to read that this IdeaPad 1 is a perfect fit for your varying usage and needs.
Please feel free to reach out to us via the Q&A section of the product page should you have any questions or need assistance.
Best, Lenovo
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Performance
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Storage
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Solid with Storage Struggles (For Sims 4 Players)
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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.
I bought this laptop expecting solid performance, but unfortunately, the storage situation has been a major issue, especially for playing The Sims 4. The laptop comes with an SSD only, which is great for speed, but the storage capacity fills up way too fast—something I didn’t realize would be such a problem until I started getting low space notifications every time I launched the game.
Performance & Gaming
For everyday tasks, the laptop runs smoothly, and The Sims 4 itself plays well once it actually loads. However, with custom content and mods, the lack of storage caused serious problems—mods wouldn’t load correctly, the game lagged, and saving files became a nightmare. If you’re planning to install large games or use a lot of mods, be prepared for constant storage management.
The Fix: Buying an External SSD
To keep The Sims 4 running properly, I had to buy an external SSD just to have enough space. After moving my mods and game files over, things improved, but this shouldn’t have been necessary for a gaming-capable laptop. It should at least have an option for expandable storage.
For Sims 4 Players
I’m mainly writing this review for Sims 4 players because if you’re like me and love using mods and custom content, this laptop’s storage will fill up very quickly. Be ready to buy an external SSD if you want to keep everything running smoothly.
Final Thoughts
Otherwise, this laptop is great—fast, reliable, and good for everyday use. But for Sims 4 players, the storage limitations make it frustrating. If you get this laptop, expect to spend extra on an external SSD unless you’re fine constantly managing storage. Would I recommend it? Yes, but only if you’re prepared for the extra cost of more storage.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Hey, thanks for choosing Lenovo! We are pleased to hear that your IdeaPad now works great for you, and we appreciate you taking the time to share this feedback with us.
Pros mentioned:
Battery life
Cons mentioned:
Storage
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Amazing value
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This is a solid budget option for basic tasks like web browsing, document editing, and light multitasking. Its lightweight design and 6-8 hours of battery life make it ideal for on-the-go use. Equipped with a modest processor and 4-8GB of RAM, it offers decent performance for casual users.
While the screen quality and build feel entry-level, they’re acceptable for the price. The keyboard may feel cramped for prolonged use, and storage options, often eMMC or basic SSDs, suit light workloads.
Overall, it’s a practical choice for students or casual users seeking affordability and functionality.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Hey DhruvS, thanks for choosing Lenovo! We're thrilled to hear that your IdeaPad has amazing value to you. We really appreciate you sharing your experience and feedback with us.
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Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
As advertised
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Awesome. I'm not very tech savvy or very rich lol. So I appreciate this user friendly, affordable laptop. Works very well and looks sleek. Very happy with this purchase.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Hey Ashlee,
Thank you for choosing Lenovo and for sharing your feedback with us!
We are glad to hear that you are very happy with your purchase and that your experience with your IdeaPad 1 has been awesome.
Please feel free to reach out to us should you have any questions.
Best, Lenovo
Cons mentioned:
Storage
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Not bad, not great.
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
It can get warm pretty easily and the space gets taken up very quickly, but it's a nice modern, decent computer.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Hey ZainH,
Thank you for choosing Lenovo and for sharing your feedback with us.
It is good to know that your IdeaPad meets your needs.
Please feel free to reach out to us should you have any questions.
Best, Lenovo
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good Little Machine
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I bought it becsuse of its compact size & I'm happy with both size & weight which makes it truly portable for me since I'm limited . I works OK for home but I have to be careful not to push it too hard, else it just slows down completely and has simply shut down in some cases. It's fine as long as its not used to manage a household requiring time schedules or to run a business.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Hey,
Thank you for choosing Lenovo and for sharing your feedback with us!
We are glad to hear that your IdeaPad 1 has been good to you.
Please feel free to reach out to us should you have any questions.
Best, Lenovo
Pros mentioned:
Processor speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Student Laptop
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Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
We purchased the Lenovo-Idea Pad 1 15.6” laptop for our grandson,s freshman year of college. It has been a great asset for completing his assignments - particularly submitting online work within seconds of the time deadline! The price offered by Best Buy and additional available software apps have made this a great purchase.
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Storage
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good for daily use
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The laptop is comparatively faster than my older Lenovo laptop. External hard drive will be needed since internal storage is only 250 GB. 16GB memory allows multiple apps running simultaneously. This laptop comes with Windows 11s and allows to install apps from the Microsoft Store only. If you want to install an app that isn't available in the Microsoft Store, you'll need to switch out of S mode and you can't go back to S mode.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Hi Faltu, thanks for choosing Lenovo! We're thrilled to hear that your IdeaPad has been good for your use, and we really appreciate you sharing your experience and feedback with us.
Pros mentioned:
Price
Cons mentioned:
Storage
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Laptop
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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So far so good no issues, was worried about space. Good price, hasn’t crashed yet
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Hi CTEW, thanks for choosing Lenovo! We're thrilled to hear that your IdeaPad is working seamlessly for you so far, and we appreciate you sharing your experience and feedback with us.
Pros mentioned:
Processor speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Nice laptop for everyday use
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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 is great for the price. I definitely prefer AMD Ryzen processors and this laptop has a Ryzen 3 which is excellent for homework, internet browsing and just a little gaming. I’m looking forward to upgrade it with a bigger SSD and more RAM when it starts to feel slow, but for now I just purchased an external SSD for all my files to keep it as clean as possible
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Hi AlvisGTZ, thanks for choosing Lenovo! We are glad to hear that your IdeaPad has been great for you, and we appreciate you sharing your feedback with us.