Standing screen display size | 14 Inches |
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Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
Max Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1080 Pixels |
Processor | 2.1 GHz ryzen_5_3500u |
RAM | 8 GB DDR4 |
Hard Drive | 256 GB SSD |
Graphics Coprocessor | AMD Radeon Vega 8 |
Chipset Brand | AMD |
Card Description | Integrated |
Wireless Type | Bluetooth |
Number of USB 3.0 Ports | 2 |
Average Battery Life (in hours) | 8 Hours |
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Lenovo Flex 14 2-in-1 Convertible Laptop, 14 Inch FHD, Touchscreen, AMD Ryzen 5 3500U Processor, Radeon Vega 8 Graphics, 8GB DDR4 RAM, 256GB NVMe SSD, Win 10, Black, Pen Included
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Brand | Lenovo |
Model Name | Flex 14 |
Screen Size | 14 Inches |
Color | Onyx Black |
Hard Disk Size | 256 GB |
CPU Model | Ryzen 5 3500U |
Ram Memory Installed Size | 8 GB |
Operating System | Windows 10 |
Special Feature | Pen |
Graphics Card Description | Integrated |
About this item
- Up to 8 hours of battery life with quick recharge technology to power your laptop computer up to 80%
- Comprehensive protection with Windows 10 helps protect against viruses, malware, and ransomware
- Convenient TrueBlock privacy shutter allows you to physically close your webcam when you're not using it
- The included Active Pen lets you draw or take notes directly on the screen, anywhere you go
- With a full HD touch display and the AMD Ryzen processor, you can work, stream, game, and edit videos
- Includes HDMI, USB-C, USB 3.1 inputs, fingerprint reader
- OS : Windows 10
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Touch Screen | 4.6 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.2 | 4.5 |
Screen quality | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.4 | — | 3.9 | 4.8 |
Battery life | 3.9 | 4.2 | 3.8 | 4.5 | 3.9 | — |
Value for money | — | 3.8 | 4.1 | 3.8 | 4.3 | — |
For gaming | 3.7 | — | — | — | 3.0 | 3.7 |
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display size | 14 inches | 11.6 inches | 14 inches | 14 inches | 15.6 inches | 14 inches |
hard disk size | 256 GB | 64 GB | 256 GB | 0 GB | 256 GB | — |
computer memory size | 8 GB | 4 GB | 12 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB | 12 GB |
cpu manufacturer | AMD | Intel | AMD | AMD | Intel | AMD |
cpu speed | 2.1 GHz | — | 2.1 GHz | 2.3 GHz | 3 GHz | 2.1 GHz |
cpu model number | AMD Ryzen™ 5 3500U | N4000 | Ryzen 3500U | 3700U | Core i3 | Ryzen 3500U |
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Brand | Lenovo |
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Series | Flex 14 |
Item model number | 81SS0005US |
Hardware Platform | Windows |
Operating System | Windows 10 |
Item Weight | 3.52 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 12.91 x 9.02 x 0.7 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 12.91 x 9.02 x 0.7 inches |
Color | Onyx Black |
Processor Brand | AMD |
Number of Processors | 1 |
Computer Memory Type | DDR4 SDRAM |
Flash Memory Size | 256 |
Hard Drive Interface | Serial ATA |
Hard Drive Rotational Speed | 1 RPM |
Power Source | Battery Powered |
Voltage | 52.5 Volts |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
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ASIN | B07PB5M8DS |
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Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #42,036 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories) #488 in 2 in 1 Laptop Computers |
Date First Available | February 27, 2019 |
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Featuring powerful and efficient AMD processing and a battery that lasts all day - Plus rapid recharging that can restore your battery charge up to 80% in just an hour - The Lenovo flex 14 Convertible touch screen laptop can help make your ideas happen. This multi-mode PC also has a physical Webcam Shutter for extra privacy, while the digital pen support (active Pen included) enables you to write or sketch directly onto the full HD 14" Display. Use your Flex 14 2-in-1 laptop in notebook computer mode for your everyday computing needs, fold it into tablet computer mode for drawing or touch screen interaction, or put it into tent or stand mode to binge your favorite streaming shows or Share a movie with friends. your Windows 10 enabled Lenovo Laptop comes with comprehensive, built-in security features, including firewall and Internet protections to help safeguard against viruses, malware, and ransomware. Family Options and parental controls will help you protect your kids online, keep track of their activities on the laptop tablet, and help set good screen time habits. Combining Fast processing speed and multimedia performance, The Lenovo flex 14 is a great laptop for a college student, gaming enthusiast, or for all types of everyday use.
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The freedom to achieve more
With up to 8 hours of battery life, you can work, play, and stay in the loop all day, from anywhere. Running low on juice? Rapid Charge technology enables you to recharge up to 80% in just one hour.
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Online privacy? We've got you covered
In today's always-on world, online privacy matters more than ever. That's why the Flex 14 has a convenient TrueBlock Privacy Shutter to physically close your webcam whenever you're not using it.
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Let your creativity flow
Why type when you can write, draw, or sketch directly onto the screen? With a digital pen you can capture moments of inspiration or take notes on the fly—wherever life takes you.
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Powerful on-the-go performance
With its powerful, efficient AMD Ryzen™ 5 mobile processing, you can work, stream, or game for hours in hi-res on a single charge, anywhere. Plus, you can run demanding programs simultaneously.
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Extremely versatile, very functional
The Flex 14 is designed to handle any situation. Use it in Laptop mode for everyday computing, Tent mode for sharing, Stand mode for binge-watching, or Tablet mode for more intuitive interaction.
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Do great things.
With fast and hardworking features, and new ways to interact with your computer—Windows 10 can help you be efficient and effective.
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Peace of mind through protection you can count on.
Windows 10 provides comprehensive security - including antivirus, firewall, ransomware and internet protections, all built in at no extra cost.
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Features that keep your family safe.
Windows 10 provides features that help keep your family’s digital world healthy and safe. Set an age limit to block inappropriate apps, games, and media.
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Go back in time and find what you need.
Timeline is a quick and easy way to scroll through the documents, apps, and websites you recently worked on. You can find the past 30 days’ worth, all in chronological order, ready to go.
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Save yourself a step with a snap.
Instead of switching back and forth between tabs and windows, snap them into size. Select the windows you wish to see, and there you have it, both windows, perfectly sized, side-by-side.
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Say goodbye to passwords with Windows Hello.
Using facial recognition or a fingerprint, Windows Hello is a fast, secure, and password-free way to unlock your PC.
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Ports
Left Side
1. DC-in
2. HDMI
3. USB-C
4. Audio jack
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Ports
Right Side
5. Novo button
6. Power button
7. Card reader
8 & 9. USB 3.1
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Convertible
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Display
| 14" FHD | 11.6" HD | 14" HD | 14" HD | 14" HD | 15.6" FHD |
Touch
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Pen Included
| Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
Color
| Black | Mineral Gray | Black | Black | Black | Onyx Black |
Processor
| AMD Ryzen R5-3500U | Intel Pentium Silver N5000 | AMD Ryzen 3 2200U | Intel Pentium 4415U | Intel Core i7-8550U | Intel Core i7-8550U |
Memory
| 8GB | 4GB DDR4 | 4GB DDR4 | 4GB DDR4 | 16GB DDR4 | 8GB |
Storage
| 256GB SSD | 64GB eMMC | 128GB PCIe SSD | 128GB PCIe SSD | 256GB PCIe SSD | 256GB SSD |
Graphics
| Radeon Vega 8 Graphics | Intel Integrated UHD 605 | Radeon Vega 3 Graphics | Intel Integrated HD 610 | NVIDIA GeForce MX130 | NVIDIA GeForce MX130 |
Battery Life
| Up to 8 Hours | Up to 6 hours | Up to 10 hours | Up to 10 hours | Up to 10 hours | Up to 10 hours |
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Customers like the quality, touchpad, performance, value, portability, and appearance of the laptop. For example, they mention it's a decent laptop, fairly reliable, and the touchscreen works amazing. They appreciate the performance, saying it'll boot up quickly and open programs quickly. Customers are also satisfied with portability and appearance. That said, some complain about the connectivity and battery life.
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Customers like the quality of the laptop. For example, they mention it's a decent, reliable, and sturdy device. Some say that the speakers, performance, and overall construction are all good. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...Speakers: These seem decent, better than most laptops in its price. They won't amaze you, but I don't think they will disappoint...." Read more
"...Only weighs about 3 and a half pounds, and the hinges seems strong and durable. The hold the screen in which ever position I want it...." Read more
"...It's rubberplasticwhatever exterior ain't metal but it doesn't feel cheap. It's a tad hefty but nothing embarrassing.4. Style...." Read more
"...screen, track pad, keyboard, speakers, performance, and overall construction are all good but not great...." Read more
Customers like the touchpad of the laptop. For example, they say it works well, the function is very good, and the included pen works well. That said, some say the computer performs great, runs games well, and is surprisingly good.
"...Lenovo's apps are mostly unobtrusive and are not altogether useless (like one for setting up the pen).Battery: So far so good...." Read more
"...The touchscreen aspect of it works perfectly, with fingers, or the pen.The fingerprint sensor works great as well...." Read more
"...Nice medium size, fairly slim and lightweightTouchpad, keyboard, speakers, battery better than expectedCons:..." Read more
"...between G & H, and I cannot believe I am saying this, the touchpad is FANTASTIC...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the notebook computer. They mention that it is fast, the AMD Ryzen 5 3500U is fast and the programs open fast enough. The computer boots up instantly and has very little post-startup lag. It is very responsive and transforms from laptop to tablet quickly and easily.
"...Performance: This computer is fast. I honestly don't think you would notice any speed increase in a $1000 laptop when doing normal tasks...." Read more
"...Battery life is fantastic and it charges fast...." Read more
"...Pros:Excellent specs for the priceSSD is blazing fastPrivacy shutterFingerprint readerBacklit keyboard..." Read more
"...The performance of Windows OS itself also became increasingly slow as time went on, but that's pretty typical of Windows right?..." Read more
Customers like the value of the laptop. They say it's a great low cost replacement for an iPad, it has a good build for such a price, and the specifications are pretty good for the price. Customers also mention that it'll provide good performance for the money.
"...Altogether, this is a great build for such a price.Screen: The display is nice. It isn't perfect though...." Read more
"This 2-in-1 combines a great feature set at just the right price.I've been an Intel guy for years, and usually prefer i7 cpus...." Read more
"...They make great stuff at great prices. I ditched because Asus sort of price fixes in America...." Read more
"...Pros:Excellent specs for the priceSSD is blazing fastPrivacy shutterFingerprint readerBacklit keyboard..." Read more
Customers like the portability of the notebook computer. They say the overall size and weight are a plus, it's not very bulky, and it has a small enough form factor for travel. Some mention that it has decent specs for the price and comes with a pen included. Overall, most are satisfied with the port ability of the product.
"...-I personally prefer this 14 inch size, because it is much easier to carry around, but isn't so small that you have a cramped keyboard...." Read more
"...Not much bloatwareNice medium size, fairly slim and lightweightTouchpad, keyboard, speakers, battery better than expected..." Read more
"...It is larger than any ipad and gives an amazing touch experience...." Read more
"...Another peeve I had was with the power brick. It's not very bulky but it directly connects to the wall socket without any cord...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the notebook computer. They mention that the screen looks great, attractive, and sturdy. They also appreciate the great graphics, and the crisp screen. Customers also love the all-black look and the Samsung-made NVMe SSD drive. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...especially when you consider the NVMe SSD drive--this Samsung-made drive is beautiful and makes everything boot and install quickly and smoothly...." Read more
"...The display is gorgeous, and plenty bright, even outdoors on a sunny day. Usually indoors, I'm setting the brightness down to lowest setting...." Read more
"...1080p Full HD, 14 inch is nice, rich enough colors, bright enough, solid viewing angles. This Lenovo checks all the boxes...." Read more
"...I never thought I'd write those words.The screen is PERFECT. Sound is as good as it gets on a dinky laptop...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the battery life of the notebook computer. Some mention that it has a very good battery life, while others say that it drains fairly quickly with streaming use. The battery life and screen brightness are downsides.
"...UPDATES:1. Battery is MEH if you want to be out and about with this all day...." Read more
"...They also have great channel separation.Battery life is fantastic and it charges fast...." Read more
"...The battery life began to deteriorate about 6 months in with moderate use...." Read more
"...But the battery absolutely sucks. so think twice if you expect to be using it for long periods unplugged...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the connectivity of the notebook computer. They mention that the WiFi is not working properly, it constantly loses connection, and the WiFi card disconnects randomly at will. Additionally, some customers report issues with video calling and audio from the AUX port.
"...neat, but I am disappointed by the fact that there is no means to attach it to the computer, meaning that I will probably lose it...." Read more
"...networking card works great on a strong wifi network, but frequently drops connectivity when the signal is weaker." Read more
"...Everything is normal since.2. WiFi dropping: Another persistent issue that plagued me was frequent wifi dropping...." Read more
"...It's happening to me as well. I keep getting logged off the Wi-Fi even though I'm in the same room as the router in my house...." Read more
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Performance: This computer is fast. I honestly don't think you would notice any speed increase in a $1000 laptop when doing normal tasks. It has 4 cores/8 threads that all work very well. Ryzen is no slouch when it comes to performance. I have yet to test it with many games, but it runs Borderlands 2 on high settings without dropping below 30 FPS and usually staying 40-60 FPS. The 8 GB of RAM are reduced to 6 GB, as two are used by the graphics processing, but overall it seems plenty for most work, especially when you consider the NVMe SSD drive--this Samsung-made drive is beautiful and makes everything boot and install quickly and smoothly. Altogether, this is a great build for such a price.
Screen: The display is nice. It isn't perfect though. The color and brightness are fine, and the viewing angles are great. My one complaint is that there is a degree of motion blur. It isn't terrible, and you can still enjoy watching videos, but it is somewhat noticeable. Also, the screen responds easily to the pressure when adjusting the angle, but it doesn't really cause any harm.
Look/Feel: It feels great, looks great, and is a great size for a portable laptop. It can flex and bend a little, but it doesn't seem to be a problem with structure.
Bloatware: Now this impressed me. There is a surprising lack of bloatware. There is McAfee (which I quickly uninstalled), Windows' few things they always install (Candy Crush, Groove music, and the like), and Lenovo's apps. Lenovo's apps are mostly unobtrusive and are not altogether useless (like one for setting up the pen).
Battery: So far so good. I'm getting the amount of life advertized (about 8 hours with normal loads).
Keyboard: I'm not a picky keyboard user, but I will say this seems like a nice one. The keys respond well and do not feel wobbly.
Touchpad: This touchpad is really pleasant. Better than any other laptops I've had around the same price point.
Active Pen: It is neat, but I am disappointed by the fact that there is no means to attach it to the computer, meaning that I will probably lose it.
Thermals: This is something that bothers me with most laptops, but this one does well. I ran Prime95 stress test and it was able to sustain full 3.1 Ghz on all cores while not getting any hotter than 62C. I then tried it while intentionally covering the air intakes by setting it on my lap. It eventually throttled down to about 2 Ghz, but still, not bad for a fun stress test, any normal load should be fine.
Speakers: These seem decent, better than most laptops in its price. They won't amaze you, but I don't think they will disappoint.
Other thoughts:
-Amazon is terrible at their spec sheet, so don't trust it. The title of this laptop is more accurate.
-I personally prefer this 14 inch size, because it is much easier to carry around, but isn't so small that you have a cramped keyboard.
-The fingerprint sensor works great.
I've been an Intel guy for years, and usually prefer i7 cpus. I have one in my gaming rig, and one in my old laptop and had been planning to get a 2-in-1 with an i7 cpu as well.
Then I saw this laptop. It was the exception to the rule because the price and features.
There's alot of bang for your buck here and when I finally decided to go back to school (after 23 years), I went ahead and bought it.
THE OUTSIDE: Lenovo always makes classy laptops and this one is no different. No cheap, flashy visual aesthetics or shiny fake gold plating here. Just the basics and I like that. I don't really want a laptop that draws too much attention.
The display is gorgeous, and plenty bright, even outdoors on a sunny day. Usually indoors, I'm setting the brightness down to lowest setting. The touchscreen aspect of it works perfectly, with fingers, or the pen.
The fingerprint sensor works great as well.
I use a mechanical keyboard on my gaming rig, and while this keyboard is not mechanical, nor would I expect it to be, it's fantastic. It's been easy to adapt to and I can still maintain about 70 WPM on it, easily.
The speakers work really well, no matter how you are using this laptop. I've yet to take them to max volume. They also have great channel separation.
Battery life is fantastic and it charges fast.
Plenty of ports, and I'm really glad to see a USB-C, and a headphone jack.
Only weighs about 3 and a half pounds, and the hinges seems strong and durable. The hold the screen in which ever position I want it.
THE INSIDE:
AMD's Ryzen 5 3500u processor is a mid-tier mobile processor that scores between Intel's i5 8265u and their i7 8550u. What really sets this one apart from those processors, is it's Vega 8 graphics that are built-in. The built-in Vega 8 out-performs Intel's built-in UHD 620 which allows you a little room for some gaming.
The 256 GB PCI-E M.2 SSD is faster than M.2 SATA SSDs, standard SATA SSDs and certainly HDDs. Compared to other M.2 NVMEs, it's not breaking any records, but that's not really a bad thing because it's still quick enough that you don't really feel like you're waiting anyway. Also, at this price point, it's hard to expect much more anyway.
Technically, you can upgrade the storage, if you're willing to take it apart, but you WILL VOID your WARRANTY, so better make sure you know what you're doing if you're gonna go that route.
The 8GB of RAM is good enough for now, but doesn't leave much for future use as 16GB is pretty much becoming standard. Given the price point, it's hard to have a valid complaint about that.
Technically, you can replace the 4GB stick with a larger capacity, but it would require opening your laptop, which, you know, VOIDS the warranty. Plus, you'd lose some of the speed benefit you get from running in dual channel.
THE PEN:
This was a heavy draw for me. There IS a use for pens and I really wish all 2-in-1s included one by default, especially since ones sold separately often cost more than $50.
Included is also a holder that slides into one of your 2 USB ports.
I'm glad that it not only included a pen, but also a holder for the pen, though sometimes it can still get in the way.
If there were anything I would change about the pen aspect of this laptop, it would be a hold in the side to slide the pen into so it's completely hid and out of the way, no matter which way you use it.
That said, I'm glad it came with a pen and a holder.
Overall, I'm really satisfied with this 2-in-1. There's alot of bang for your buck here. It's more than enough for schooling, and for gaming I'll just use Steam's Remote-Play.
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Performance:
The 3500u offers pretty good performance without too much thermal throttling: the cpu trades blows with my desktop computer (FX-8320) at less than a tenth the power draw. Graphics is useable - the vega 8 gets the job done in graphic design tasks just fine and holds up for light gaming.
Comes with a 256gb *NVME* ssd, the oem version of the 960 evo if I'm not mistaken. It's not too of the line anymore, but it's still fast. Not big enough for what I need, but it's a decent size, and it's upgradeable.
The ram is probably the biggest drawback for this machine. It comes with 8gb, two of which is dedicated for the gpu, leaving only 6gb for system. The other drawback is that it's arranged as 4gb soldered, and a 4gb sodimm. You can upgrade the one stick, but once you go over that 6gb of ram, you're going to drop down to single channel (though that's still a fair bit faster than dropping to a swap file, even on an nvme ssd). It's also 2400 cl17, which isn't as fast as it could be, but not the absolute worst. I'll update in the future with how it works when I add a 16gb stick of 2666 cl15.
User experience:
Display is very good. Good brightness, good colour accuracy, good backlight consistency, good dynamic range, good viewing angles. It has an accurate touch sensor and a Wacom digitizer and comes with the Wacom pen (a nice value add on a budget machine like this). The pen holder sticks in a USB port and is next to worthless, but it fit just fine in a pen slot in my laptop holder. My only complaint is that the liquid crystal distorts when you press on it with even moderate pressure - fine for the touch screen, but you'll have to adjust your pen curves if you're used to doing art with a bit of a heavy hand. The digitizer is also accurate, but not the best I've ever used.
Trackpad is pretty good, though it occasionally mistakes my two- or three-finger taps for a regular click, and the right area is very small.
The keyboard is excellent, and has a white backlight that you can toggle through off, low, and high with a hotkey. Nice shape, good feel, decent travel, sensible layout.
The fingerpint scanner for windows hello is snappy and pretty accurate. I go from cold boot to desktop in under ten seconds. It was under 7 when I got it, but the ssd is almost full now.
Not a lot of bloatware, just macafee (which I immediately uninstalled and replaced with Kaspersky) and Lenovo Vantage (an app with recommendations for bloatware that you can download on your own) and Lenovo Utility (for driver updates, bios updates and the like).
The 360 hinge feels solid, but I do find myself often hitting something on the touch screen or keyboard when I'm flipping it over. The keys get deactivated once it's flipped, but it takes half a second or so.
When in tablet mode it can be a little weird thermally, as the intakes are blocked by the LCD and the exhaust is at the back (underneath the hinges). You'll want to flip it around so that the hinges are up in the air, but that leaves the slim edge pointed towards you making it a little awkward trying to rest your wrist at the bottom. However, even when thermally constrained like that it doesn't get outrageously hot, and the fans don't get unreasonably loud. They'll often stay off under light workloads, and are quiet for most of their operation.
It has decent i/o (especially for a slim device): 2 USB type A, 1 type C, headphone/microphone jack (❤️), full-size HDMI out, and an SD card reader. My only complaint is that the card reader doesn't let the cards go fully in, so you can't safely leave a card in there while you lug it around.
Build quality is excellent - it's a clean, modern look with the durable, soft touch plastic Lenovo is known for.
As I said up top, this is a fantastic laptop for the price. You'd be lucky to get this level of performance and quality for 1000 dollars, and it has a lot of nice-to-haves on top of it.
Now for what everyone does in Reviews pros and cons
PROS
If you take the time to activate any battery saver setting this laptop with last (battery indicator says expected 10 hours) and I disabled a lot of stuff.
Touchscreen with pen features works amazing
Lenovo makes The best keyboard enough said.
Pretty light weight but I'm used to the weight of 15 inch Anyways
Feels better than plastic. Like very nice.
It's a laptop. You got all that.
CONS
Fingerprint magnet, I cut out a vinyl sheet to cover the top and it worked well.
Before updating and installing every driver the fans were on full blast for a couple hours. Heated up the laptop during this time. But it runs cool now.
People found the WiFi to be iffy, but mines all good. No clue about yours if you get one so watchout about that. The screen cover is place so there is some sway when you tap the screen in laptop mode it twists a little.
Anyways there's a version with 12 GB Ram. Get that one. I didn't need it and saved $70 (this was was much cheaper at that time)