Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- 81N3009BUS
- SKU:
- 6361116
Rating by feature
- Battery Life
Rating 3.4 out of 5 stars
- Speed
Rating 2.6 out of 5 stars
- Display
Rating 3.6 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers regard the S145-15AST laptop as a budget-friendly option that is easy to use and offers sufficient storage. However, they express significant dissatisfaction with its slow performance, short battery life, and limited RAM, which can result in freezing and lagging issues.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Cons mentioned:Slow
Incredibly Slow
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The good - keyboard size, screen resolution. The bad - Wow is this laptop SLOW. Despite using all of the recommended programs for top performance, it takes years to even get to the home screen let alone try and open a basic application (e.g. Microsoft Word, Internet explorer). I am disappointed to have to return to using my former laptop, as this one is just too slow for being able to maintain a normal work schedule. Would not recommend.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend It’s a $200 comouter
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.-Had to get the W10s off it, couldn’t download Chrome. -Slower than I expected. Processor maybe? I’ve never had a AMD processor, always have had Intel. -I only use it to surf the net, shop, bills, etc. so it serves my purpose. By no means do I believe I could play a PC game with this.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Lenovo Product Expert
Posted .The Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15 laptop, model number 81N3009BUS, is a mid-level, moderate use configuration, with its AMD A6-9225 processor. This Dual-Core processor has a base speed of 2.6GHz and a boost speed of up to 3.0GHz. This configuration has 4GB of RAM. It is good with Microsoft Office type programs, internet browsing and other moderate work. This model ships with Windows 10 S-Mode Operating System. Windows 10 S-Mode provides added security by only allowing APPs available ( and therefore certified by Microsoft) at the Microsoft Store. If you don't need the added security or you need to install APPs not available at the Microsoft Store, you can switch to standard Windows 10 Home 64-bit Operating System, at no additional cost.
- Cons mentioned:Slow
Basically does nothing
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I went to Best Buy because I trust them right, I tell the man I’m recently streaming, I watch Netflix etc I’m looking for a certain computer he brings me over to my range of 250-350 dollars currently just to stream shows and pay bills just very easy things right, well ask me why I’m writing this review off my phone and my ps4 connection works better then the laptop he showed me a few I chose one of the cheaper ones cause I heard Lenovo was a good brand, he says yah it should easily work for twitch and Netflix, yet I’m sitting 5 feet from my router man and it constantly buffers I’m talking every couple minutes, paying bills takes me more time then it used to on my phone, I can’t return it or exchange it it’s so great, to have just an electronic sitting around for google that’s about it. Lost a lot of trust in the big company man
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Lenovo Product Expert
Posted .We are sorry to hear that you are having issues with your Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15 laptop. This model ships with 5G, 802.11AC frequency WiFi, that is also backward compatible to older, b/g/n WiFi frequencies. This configuration ships with Windows 10 S-Mode Operating System. Windows 10 S-Mode provides added security by only allowing APPs available ( and therefore certified by Microsoft) at the Microsoft Store. If you don't need the added security or you need to install APPs not available at the Microsoft Store, you can switch to standard Windows 10 Home 64-bit Operating System, at no additional cost. If you are installing APPs not available at the Microsoft Store, you will need to switch out of S-Mode. Here is a link to instructions for switching from Windows 10 S-Mode to Windows 10 Home: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4456067/windows-10-switch-out-of-s-mode. If the issues continue, we recommend you call Lenovo Tech Support at: 877-453-6686.
- Pros mentioned:Storage, Work from home
Great computer that's user friendly
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I enjoy using this Lenovo computer & use it for school. It has plenty of storage for my needs and, it's fun to work with. It has been a blessing for me & I would recommend it to everyone.
I would recommend this to a friend - Cons mentioned:Performance, Slow
Looks Great-Runs SLOOOOOWWWW
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The speed of the laptop is absolutely excruciatingly slow. I ultimately had to purchase an SSD to install so I can do anything. Simply opening a Word document takes 1-2 minutes. Launching a browser is even longer and sometimes just doesn’t work. This is right out of the box, with no “extra” software installed. I’m disappointed to say the least.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Lenovo Product Expert
Posted .It should not take 60-seconds for Microsoft Word to load a document. Be sure any software you installed is compatible with Windows 10. There is no need to install Microsoft Office software. The software is already part of the operating system, you just need to activate the software with a purchased product key. If you have installed a copy of Microsoft Office, this is conflicting with the existing copy on the system and this will slow your system down. If you have installed a 3rd party anti-virus program, be sure that Windows Defender is turned off and that the trial version of McAfee Anti-Virus software is uninstalled. There can only be one anti-virus program on the system. You may need to restore your system to original factory default settings if any of the programming errors have occurred. You can do that by typing "restore" in the Cortana search window. Just click on the magnifying glass icon at the bottom left of your Windows 10 Desktop. Click on "Reset This PC" Then click on "Get Started" and follow the on screen directions to restore to factory defaults. If the problem persists, we recommend you contact Lenovo Tech Support at: 877-453-6686.
- Pros mentioned:Price
lenovoreview
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This laptop was excellent for the price and size. It worked exactly as it should, without much, if any, slow down, and well made. It was easy to begin and set up, and anyone could use it without difficulty. It's design was sleek and the product worked without problem. I prefer laptops to have an internal hard drive, so that was a major plus. The quality was good-unfortunately the screen cracked when it was knocked off of a chest high counter into a tile floor-but everything else still worked, just the screen cracked, making it unusable. Too bad, I really liked this product.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Lightweight
Great for Moderate Use
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Not had it long but seems to to be a great machine for moderate use. Lightweight, responsive, and fast. Decent graphics and sound as well. Wouldn't recommend for a heavy user or for gaming, programming, etc. Overall for the price, great deal!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Lenovo Product Expert
Posted .The Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15 laptop is a mid-level, moderate use configuration, with its AMD A6-9225 processor. This Dual-Core processor has a base speed of 2.6GHz and a boost speed of up to 3.0GHz. This configuration has 4GB of RAM. It is good with Microsoft Office type programs, internet browsing and other moderate work. This model ships with Windows 10 S-Mode Operating System. Windows 10 S-Mode provides added security by only allowing APPs available ( and therefore certified by Microsoft) at the Microsoft Store. If you don't need the added security or you need to install APPs not available at the Microsoft Store, you can switch to standard Windows 10 Home 64-bit Operating System, at no additional cost.
- Cons mentioned:Slow
Basic but lightweight
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.A little slow until i upgraded the memory to 8gb and the hdd to sdd. Definitely not a gaming rig or workstation, but it works for my little girl to watch her videos on.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Price, Storage
For the price, how can you beat it!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It is a wonderful laptop for the price. Nice big screen pretty good graphics, 1 TB drive! I needed a Windows based computer for a work from home situation and it easily filled my needs.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Price, Work from home
It is a very well made laptop for price
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I highly recommend. I ordered it for work and for my sons online classes and zoom meetings with doctors. It was a very low price and it is capable of doing what I need it to and more.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Work from home
I’d say 3 1/2 stars
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought this laptop for my children to do school work on it not a terrible laptop but I did expect a lil more out of it for the money all in all it serves it’s purpose but not something that I would purchase for myself to work from
No, I would not recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Price, Storage
Awesome laptop for the price
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Purchased this for my daughter and it is very fast, 1 TB hard drive plenty of storage all for under $300. I purchased the 8GB memory from BB also to give it a little more boost.
I would recommend this to a friend It’s better than a tablet I guess
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Don’t have too much to say about this product I got it for my pops I’d never buy this for me. I’m a gamer but for checking email surfing the web from the deck at my dad seems to love it .so if this laptop is for someone who only checks email the weather and surfs the web from the local restaurant,I’m talking about you dad ,then this is the laptop for you .if you’re looking for a gaming laptop not so much for you
I would recommend this to a friend- Cons mentioned:Ram, Slow
Good but slow
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Works well for my needs but slow. Upgrading RAM right out of the box shouldn't be needed.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Lenovo Product Expert
Posted .The lenovo IdeaPad S145-15 laptop, model number 81N3009BUS, is a mid-level, moderate use configuration, with its AMD A6-9225 processor. This Dual-Core processor has a base speed of 2.6GHz and a boost speed of up to 3.0GHz. This configuration has 4GB of RAM. It is good with Microsoft Office type programs, internet browsing and other moderate work. This model ships with Windows 10 S-Mode Operating System. Windows 10 S-Mode provides added security by only allowing APPs available ( and therefore certified by Microsoft) at the Microsoft Store. If you don't need the added security or you need to install APPs not available at the Microsoft Store, you can switch to standard Windows 10 Home 64-bit Operating System, at no additional cost
- Pros mentioned:Price
my First laptop!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Just getting to learn my way around this machine, the more I use it, the More I like it. Many friends are impressed as am I with the quality and the features that came with this for such a affordable price. I would recommend it .
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 heart that the value, features and performance of the IdeaPad S145-15 meets your computing needs so well. This is a mid-level, moderate use configuration, with its AMD A6-9225 processor. This Dual-Core processor has a base speed of 2.6GHz and a boost speed of up to 3.0GHz. This configuration has 4GB of RAM. It is good with Microsoft Office type programs, internet browsing and other moderate work. This model ships with Windows 10 S-Mode Operating System. Windows 10 S-Mode provides added security by only allowing APPs available ( and therefore certified by Microsoft) at the Microsoft Store. If you don't need the added security or you need to install APPs not available at the Microsoft Store, you can switch to standard Windows 10 Home 64-bit Operating System, at no additional cost.
- Cons mentioned:Slow
Nice Computer but Slow
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The computer is sturdy, and has a full size keyboard, which I like. What I don't like is how slow it now runs after taking it out of "S" mode. The processor is fast enough, but lacks ram I think. In April - Zoom did not properly function with the computer in "S" mode. Microsoft Edge does work with the Chrome needs for schools, but it is not compatible for Chromecast.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:StorageCons mentioned:Slow
simple laptop
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.great laptop with plenty of space. The speed is a little slow, but if you just do very basic actions it is not a problem (Checking email, browsing the internet, etc)
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Lenovo Product Expert
Posted .The Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15 Laptop, model number 81N3009BUS, is a mid-level, moderate use configuration, with its AMD A6-9225 processor. This Dual-Core processor has a base speed of 2.6GHz and a boost speed of up to 3.0GHz. This configuration has 4GB of RAM. It is good with Microsoft Office type programs, internet browsing and other moderate work. This model ships with Windows 10 S-Mode Operating System. Windows 10 S-Mode provides added security by only allowing APPs available ( and therefore certified by Microsoft) at the Microsoft Store. If you don't need the added security or you need to install APPs not available at the Microsoft Store, you can switch to standard Windows 10 Home 64-bit Operating System, at no additional cost.
- Pros mentioned:Storage
Seniors! Easy step by step setup!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is the 4th computer this 65+ senior has purchased in the last 15 years. As computers get more sophisticated, I have been able to keep up with technology because technology helps me keep up! Set up this computer up by myself with easy to follow instructions. I wanted a computer with a lot of storage space and a full adding machine numbers keyboard. I have no intention to play games or use for social media, so this model works for me. I mostly use for email and internet searching. Thumbs up fir me!
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 ease of use and performance of the IdeaPad S145-15 meets your computing needs so well. This is a mid-level, moderate use configuration, with its AMD A6-9225 processor. This Dual-Core processor has a base speed of 2.6GHz and a boost speed of up to 3.0GHz. This configuration has 4GB of RAM. It is good with Microsoft Office type programs, internet browsing and other moderate work. This model ships with Windows 10 S-Mode Operating System. Windows 10 S-Mode provides added security by only allowing APPs available ( and therefore certified by Microsoft) at the Microsoft Store. If you don't need the added security or you need to install APPs not available at the Microsoft Store, you can switch to standard Windows 10 Home 64-bit Operating System, at no additional cost.
- Cons mentioned:Performance
Disappointing
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought this to work from home during the pandemic. When accessing my remote desktop, it works well enough, but just using the native OS, it is painfully, miserably slow. Every time I turn this on, it's an exercise in patience. Even for things that should be simple like web browsing or using excel, the PC struggles. In fact, I have not tried to do anything especially demanding. The most demanding thing I tried to do was play a 20 year old game, through steam and that of course didn't work well. I've tried doing factory resets but that did not help. I recommend paying for a nicer PC if it's in your budget. If not, look elsewhere for a budget PC
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Lenovo Product Expert
Posted .Hello, we are sorry to hear you are having this experience with the Lenovo S145 laptop model # 81N3009BUS.This is an entry level, light use system with its AMD A6-9220e processor, with a base speed of 1.6GHz and a boost speed of up to 2.4GHz, 4GB of RAM and a 1TB hard drive. This model ships with Windows 10 S-Mode Operating System. Windows 10 S-Mode provides added security by only allowing APPs available (and therefore certified by Microsoft) at the Microsoft Store. If you do not need the added security or you need to install APPs not available at the Microsoft Store, you can switch to standard Windows 10 Home 64-bit Operating System, at no additional cost. Here is a link to instructions for switching from Windows 10 S-Mode to Windows 10 Home: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4456067/windows-10-switch-out-of-s-mode . If you have switched out of S-Mode Be sure any software you installed is compatible with Windows 10. There is no need to install Microsoft Office software. The software is already part of the operating system, you just need to activate the software with a purchased product key. If you have installed a copy of Microsoft Office, this is conflicting with the existing copy on the system and this will slow your system down. If you have installed a 3rd party anti-virus program, be sure that Windows Defender is turned off and that the trial version of McAfee Anti-Virus software is uninstalled. There can only be one anti-virus program on the system. You may need to restore your system to original factory default settings if any of the programming errors have occurred. You can do that by typing "restore" in the Cortana search window. Just click on the magnifying glass icon at the bottom left of your Windows 10 Desktop. Click on "Reset This PC” Then click on "Get Started" and follow the on-screen directions to restore to factory defaults. If the problem persists, we recommend you contact Lenovo Tech Support at: 877-453-6686
- Cons mentioned:Battery life, Slow
Ok Laptop
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Laptop is ok. The battery life is terrible dies very quickly. And it’s a bit slow.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend