Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x Review: The Best Laptop Under $1,000
Key takeaways
- Strong value for the price.TIREDAnnoyingly loud touchpad click.
- Then comes along the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x, an unsuspecting laptop that masterfully balances its features, price, and quality.
- A basic silver chassis with some of the Lenovo-isms we've come to expect, including the reverse notch on the lid that houses the webcam.
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Courtesy of Lenovo$850 at Lenovo Comment Loader Save Story Save this story Comment Loader Save Story Save this story Rating:9/10
WIREDLong-lasting battery life. Really strong build quality. Pretty display with optional touchscreen. Clear-sounding speakers. Good selection of ports. Strong value for the price.TIREDAnnoyingly loud touchpad click. Side-mounted power button is easy to accidentally press.Laptops are supposed to be getting more expensive this year. Supply chain shortages and general inflation, which affects nearly everything we buy, have caused prices to rise.
Then comes along the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x, an unsuspecting laptop that masterfully balances its features, price, and quality. If this laptop were $400 more, I'd still say it's a decent deal. At $850, it's a straight-up MacBook Air killer and one of the best laptops you can buy.