Lenovo’s IdeaPad 1i offers efficiency and mobility that raises the bar on today’s best budget laptops. It features a 14-inch (1920 x 1080) display, 1.2-GHz Intel Core i3-1215U 6-core CPU, 8GB of RAM, Intel UHD graphics, and 256GB SSD. Powered by Windows 11 Home in S mode, this laptop is streamlined for security and performance. Lenovo rates its battery life as up to 11 hours on a full charge. Video calls are optimized thanks to its 1MP camera with a privacy shutter and Smart Noise Cancelling which eliminates background noise. Although we didn’t test this laptop, the latest 12th gen Intel Core i3 delivers outstanding performance for everyday multitasking and productivity. It’s great for creating docs, emailing, internet browsing, and streaming shows and movies. For connecting external devices like a monitor or USB hub, the IdeaPad 1i supplies you with USB Type-C, USB 3.2 Type-A, USB 2.0 Type-A, and HDMI ports. You also get an SD card reader and a headphone jack. Plus, Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0 ensures fast, stable wireless connectivity. At 3.1 pounds and 0.7 inches thin, this laptop is on par with the slimmest 14-inch laptops. It’s slightly lighter than the HP Envy 14 (3.3 pounds, 0.7 inches) and Acer Chromebook Spin 713 (3 pounds, 0.7 inches). Now just under $300, the IdeaPad 1i is a great value for the price! Black Friday 2022 falls on November 25 and we expect to see tons of excellent holiday deals on laptops. For even more brilliant offers, check out our Black Friday laptop deals live blog.
