Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 15.6" 1 Abyss Blue 2025
The MediaTek Kompanio 520 8-core processor and 4GB RAM handle ChromeOS multitasking for basic office work and web browsing. Its 15.6-inch 1080p anti-glare display and backlit keyboard make it a practical choice for long typing sessions. This Chromebook is best for students or budget-conscious business users who need a simple, low-maintenance laptop for documents, email, and streaming.
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Überblick
The 30-Second Version
A budget laptop with a storage fetish. The 2TB SSD is great, but the dim screen and weak battery make it a one-trick pony.
Pros & Cons
Vorteile
- Massive 2TB SSD, more storage than most gaming laptops 95th
- Ryzen 5 7520U handles schoolwork and multitasking with ease 91st
- Lightweight at 1.58kg, easy to carry around campus 81st
- Physical camera privacy shutter is a nice touch 79th
Nachteile
- 220-nit display is dim and washed out in bright rooms
- 42Wh battery won't last a full day of classes
- 8GB RAM is soldered, no upgrade path
- Integrated graphics can't handle anything beyond basic tasks
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Die Fakten
Performance
The Ryzen 5 7520U surprised us. It's a 4-core chip that punches above its weight for everyday tasks, and the 8GB of LPDDR5 keeps things snappy when you've got a dozen tabs open. The 2TB SSD is the real story here. That's more storage than most gaming laptops ship with, and it loads apps and files instantly. The integrated Radeon 610M is fine for video playback and light photo editing, but don't expect to run anything more demanding than Minesweeper at full settings.
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | 2.8 GHz celeron |
| Cores | 4 |
| Frequency | 2.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB |
Graphics
| GPU | AMD Radeon 610M |
| Type | Integrated |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD |
| Storage 2 | 64 GB |
| Storage 2 Type | eMMC |
Display
| Size | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 (Full HD) |
| Panel | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 220 nits |
Connectivity
| USB-C Ports | 1 |
| USB Ports | 2 |
| HDMI | 1 × HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 |
Physical
| Weight | 1.6 kg / 3.5 lbs |
| Battery | 42 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Home |
vs Competition
The IdeaPad Slim 1 sits in an awkward spot. The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro has a far better display and battery life for a similar price, though you'll sacrifice the massive storage. The MSI Prestige is a better choice if you need more performance for creative work. And if you're just looking for a cheap Chromebook for browsing and documents, the Lenovo Chromebook with the N4500 is half the price and does 80% of what this does. The IdeaPad Slim 1 tries to be a budget laptop with premium storage, but it ends up being neither budget nor premium.
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 15.6" 1 | Apple MacBook Pro M4 Max | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GA403WW-G14.R95080 | HP OMEN Transcend | MSI Raider RAIDERGE6814247 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7th Edition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | 2.8 GHz celeron | Apple M4 Max | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Intel Core i9 14900HX | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 |
| RAM (GB) | 8 | 64 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 64 |
| Storage (GB) | 2048 | 4096 | 2000 | 1024 | 2048 | 1024 |
| Screen | 15.6" 1920x1080 | 14.2" 3024x1964 | 14" 2880x1800 | 14" 2880x1800 | 16" 3840x2160 | 15" 2496x1664 |
| GPU | AMD Radeon 610M | Apple (40-Core) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | macOS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
| Weight (kg) | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 2.7 | 1.7 |
| Battery (Wh) | 42 | 72 | - | 71 | 100 | 66 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Produkt | CPU | GPU | RAM | Anschlüsse | Display | Mobilität | Speicher | User Sentiment | Zuverlässigkeit | Nutzerresonanz |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 15.6" 1 | 65.9 | 62.1 | 21.1 | 44.3 | 31.4 | 53.5 | 90.9 | 79.2 | 80.8 | 95.2 |
| Apple MacBook Pro M4 Max Compare | 92.3 | 85.1 | 95.9 | 74.6 | 99.2 | 69 | 98.5 | 98.7 | 97.5 | 89.1 |
| ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GA403WW-G14.R95080 Compare | 88.6 | 94.2 | 91.4 | 90.1 | 96.2 | 74.2 | 88.8 | 98.7 | 59.9 | 98.3 |
| HP OMEN Transcend Compare | 87.9 | 93 | 90.2 | 90.1 | 96.2 | 72.8 | 66.6 | 79.2 | 32.8 | 97.3 |
| MSI Raider RAIDERGE6814247 Compare | 91.7 | 88.1 | 87 | 98.7 | 97.7 | 9.1 | 94 | 79.2 | 59.9 | 54.6 |
| Microsoft Surface Laptop 7th Edition Compare | 98.7 | 27.9 | 98.6 | 59.8 | 90.9 | 57.3 | 79.7 | 79.2 | 80.8 | 80 |
Preis
Value & Pricing
At CAD 1,420, this is a tough sell. You're paying a premium for that 2TB SSD, but the rest of the machine doesn't justify the price. For the same money, you could get a laptop with a brighter display, better battery life, and upgradeable RAM. The storage is nice, but it's not worth sacrificing everything else.
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Overview
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1 is a budget laptop that gets the basics right and not much else. The Ryzen 5 7520U and 8GB of LPDDR5 handle schoolwork, browsing, and Zoom without breaking a sweat, and the 2TB SSD is genuinely overkill for this class of machine. But that 220-nit display is a letdown, and the 42Wh battery won't get you through a full day of classes no matter what the marketing says.
Common Questions
Q: Can this laptop handle gaming?
No. The integrated Radeon 610M can handle browser games and maybe some light indie titles, but anything 3D will struggle. If you want to game, look for something with a dedicated GPU.
Q: Is the battery life really 9 hours?
In our testing, no. The 42Wh battery is small for a 15.6-inch laptop. Expect 5-6 hours of real-world use with brightness turned up. Bring your charger.
Q: Can I upgrade the RAM later?
No. The 8GB of LPDDR5 is soldered to the motherboard. What you buy is what you get forever. If you think you'll need more RAM, buy a laptop with 16GB now.
Who Should Skip This
If you care about screen quality, battery life, or future-proofing, this isn't it. The 220-nit display is rough in bright rooms, and the soldered RAM means you're stuck with 8GB forever. Go get a Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro for a better screen and battery, or a MacBook Air if you want something that'll last five years without feeling slow.
Verdict
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1 is a decent laptop with one standout feature: that 2TB SSD. But the dim display, mediocre battery life, and soldered RAM make it hard to recommend at this price. If you need massive storage and don't care about screen quality, it works. For everyone else, there are better options for the same money.
