Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x Review: Strong Value at $850
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According to a Wired review, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x is a 15.3-inch Windows laptop priced at $850 that offers strong build quality, long battery life, and a good selection of ports. The reviewer states the laptop balances features, price, and quality, calling it a “MacBook Air killer” and one of the best laptops under $1,000. The device features a Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus processor, 16 GB of RAM, and 512 GB of storage. The reviewer notes the touchpad is responsive but has an annoyingly loud click, and the side-mounted power button is easy to press accidentally. Battery life in a local video playback test exceeded 22 hours, while a standard workflow still lasted more than a full workday. The display is described as brighter and more colorful than most at this price, with an optional OLED upgrade available for $30.
What’s reported
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x costs $850.
It has a 15.3-inch screen, 16 GB of RAM, and 512 GB of storage.
The laptop uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus processor.
Battery life exceeded 22 hours in a local video playback test.
The touchpad is responsive but has a loud click.
The power button is located on the side and is easy to press accidentally.
Ports include HDMI, two USB-A, two USB-C, a headphone jack, and a micro-SD card slot, all on the left side.
An OLED display upgrade is available for an additional $30.
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Luke Larsen, product writer and reviewer at WIRED.
Sources: Wired
