Even after two weeks of using the Lenovo IdeaPad 5i Chromebook, this little laptop continues to surprise me. Again, this is a super simple test but installing development tools and testing how long it takes to compile code is likely beyond the scope of most Chromebook users.

The IdeaPad 5 was built with a new level of attention to detail, making this machine soft and comfortable to the touch with a durable paint that creates a fabric-like feel on the surface. With an anodized aluminium top cover and embossed pattern, it’s a stylish companion for play, work, or study. Every individual detail of the IdeaPad 5i Chromebook 14" is engineered for maximum speed and ease of use, including the powerful 11th Generation Intel Core i3 processor that cuts through the heaviest workloads without breaking a sweat.With a fast and responsive up to 11 th Gen Intel Core i5 processor and up to 512GB SSD storage, the IdeaPad 5i Chromebook Gen 6 (14" Intel) easily handles the heaviest tasks as it powers you through 10 hours* of battery life.

I was equally surprised by how solid the IdeaPad 5 Gaming Chromebook’s Wi-Fi adapter performed in this situation. The fact they’re also top-firing is also handy if you use your laptop on a soft surface such as a bed, where downwards-firing units would be muffled. But given the higher than expected numbers from the latest Pentium processor, I figured to make an exception.It's powered by an Intel® Core™ i5 processor that comes with Iris® Xe graphics, so it's got plenty of horsepower. With all the ports and connectors, you'll ever need, the IdeaPad 5i Chromebook 14-inch accommodates virtually any peripheral with its audio jack, USB 3. And with speedy SSD drives, and bountiful memory options, this PC is more than just an everyday laptop. The LED battery indicator turns on as described in an online Lenovo User Guide for this machine: for just 3 seconds when waking from sleep. If you need advice or support for your product, please in the first instance contact the support provider using the number on this support page.

memory lets you multitask throughout the day, and built-in virus protection and automatic updates running in the background, so memory is dedicated to the game. As far as I’m aware, Nvidia GeForce Now and Shadow Blade are the only widely available services that support this resolution and refresh rate. In short: while having an Android subsystem is useful for many things, it’s not something that can be relied on in force, or something you should depend on for a specified usage without checking. Speedy processor: The IdeaPad 5i Chromebook is powered by an 12th Gen Intel Core i3 processor which offers solid relative performance. With fewer than 20 browser tabs open, I routinely experienced freezing, some of which rendered the machine unusable for several minutes at a time, and sometimes required forcing the device to reboot.

App support can be limited, and you may have to settle on using an Android app to cover all your bases, which may or may not be ideal. The light and slim body is made to be carried around, the LED light bar changes colour to indicate battery life and the webcam includes a privacy shutter. The top also houses a 1080p webcam, which is a nice touch, as some Chromebooks and Windows laptops are still lumbered with a 720p one, even in this day and age.