The best Lenovo laptops for every type of task

The point of the Lenovo Yoga range is that it can be used from any position, at any angle, anywhere — hence the Yoga name — and the Lenovo Yoga 7i Pro(opens in a new tab) is the pick of the bunch. It’s nimble but has plenty of power under the hood.

It has 360-degree multimode versatility (for laptop, tablet, tent, and even flat-out modes) plus a reliable battery life, a built-in HD webcam with privacy shutter, a backlit keyboard, fingerprint reader, and a Lenovo Active Pen that stores (and charges) right within the laptop's frame. 

Its Dolby Vision display paired with its Dolby Atmos Speaker System make for peak cinematic experiences (at least from a laptop) no matter the configuration. Other nice touches include noise cancellation, which is great for video calls, plus a selection of ports.

The Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5(opens in a new tab) is a fantastic mid-level laptop. It looks and feels like a back-to-basics model. Which is true. But this laptop punches well above its weight, outperforming its price point with ease while maintaining a pared-back approach to its overall style and user experience.

As with other Lenovo laptops, it converts quickly and easily between laptop, tablet, and tent — it’s so easy to flip from working mode to relaxing with a streaming session. It’s also pleasingly lightweight, meaning it’s ideal for anyone who likes to take their laptop on the go. And if creative work is your thing, it comes equipped with a stylus pen.  

If we’re being picky, the trackpad is very sensitive and takes some getting used to, but we’re quibbling. There aren’t many laptops that so perfectly combine work and leisure.

The durable, yet lightweight Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon(opens in a new tab) means business. Quite literally. It’s built specifically for business needs, with hi-spec powered performance and plenty of business-minded add-ons.

First off, it doesn’t matter whether you’re working from home or taking it to the office every day. At just 1.12 kilograms, it’s easy to carry around without having to worry about it getting banged up in your briefcase on your commute. 

It features fast performance and a whopping 32GB of RAM, which means you can multitask like a beast. A fingerprint reader enables you to get down to business the second you're on the clock, and offers extra security if you’re storing sensitive documents. It also has a fantastic keyboard that you'll be happy to tap away on all day.

It also has plenty of ports, and its webcam has a sliding shutter so you'll never have to worry about showing your WFH face on a Zoom call until you're ready. 

The Lenovo range really does have something for everyone. The Lenovo Legion 7i(opens in a new tab) will satisfy the most serious-minded gamers, with the kind of spec and processing power that you’d expect from a gaming desktop. It will chew through all your favourite video games, no matter how demanding they may be. 

It has a top-of-the-line Nvidia RTX 4080 graphics card to tackle the highest frame rates with ease, and a highly powerful processor to keep things running smoothly.

The Legion 7i also has thermal sensors and dual fans for keeping things relatively cool and quiet. Plus, its keyboard is designed specifically with gaming in mind, offering a tactile and responsive experience across a comfortable layout of keys and touchpad. Not to mention that RGB-lit gamer style.

Overall, it's incredibly well-made and hands down Lenovo's best gaming laptop, but you'll have to pay a serious price to get your hands on it.

The Lenovo IdeaPad Chromebook Duet 5(opens in a new tab) can be used in either tablet or laptop mode, thanks to a detachable keyboard that gives you the ultimate in both convertibility and convenience. It’s also affordable (in laptop terms) but has very respectable power and performance, which places this at the fancier end of the Chromebook spectrum.

As always with Chrome OS, it’s made for web-based tasks like browsing, emailing, and streaming. Indeed, the OLED touchscreen display is ideal for boxset binges.

Where this really comes into its own is the portability aspect — that keyboard snaps on and off very easily — and the sheer amount of heft in the battery, which lasts up to 15 hours. That will take you through a whole day of work or classes (or a Netflix mega-session) without that maniacal rush to find a plug socket. 

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano(opens in a new tab) is a scaled down version of the already-light ThinkPad X1. Slim, compact, and lighter still, it’s a highly portable laptop doesn’t compromise on performance. It’s a reliable little workhorse.

Its display may be smaller, but it's bright, crisp, and clear to deliver great views whether you're working, streaming, or simply scrolling. It also has a built-in HD webcam, backlit keyboard, fingerprint reader, and a robust battery life that outlasts bigger machines. 

The touchpad could be a little bigger (but it is meant to be compact, after all) and we wouldn’t say no to an extra port or two, but otherwise, this is a fantastic choice that’ll keep up with the busy schedule of anyone who's always on the go. 

Not everyone wants to drop hundreds of pounds on a super-spec beast. Sometimes you just want a reliable machine that gets the job done. If that sounds like you, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3i(opens in a new tab) is an excellent choice — not least because of the price, which is significantly lower that a lot of competing models.

It’s packed with respectable (if not world-beating) components that should ensure a smooth, lively experience. It’s the kind of laptop that does the basics very well, as long as you’re not expecting too much from it. And it does have a few nice bonus details, including a noise-cancelling mic, webcam shutter, and decent port selection.

There are downsides in this price bracket. It has smaller storage and RAM than more powerful machines, and a lower spec display. But if you’re shopping in this price range, those details likely won’t matter. It's a bargain regardless.