Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5
Buy it if
16GB RAM as standard
Skip it if
Plasticky lid
Where to get it
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5
From £549
Indicative price at the time of review.
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The value pick that doesn't feel cheap. You get 16GB of RAM as standard, a genuinely good keyboard for essay-writing, and a bright screen. Battery is solid rather than spectacular, but for the money it's hard to argue with.
The good & the bad
Pros
- 16GB RAM as standard
- Excellent keyboard
- Frequently on offer under £500
Cons
- Plasticky lid
- Screen could be brighter outdoors
How it compares
| Pick | WATTB Score | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Apple MacBook Air (M3) | 96/100 | From £999 | overall |
| 2.ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED | 90/100 | From £799 | screen |
| 3.Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5This pick | 88/100 | From £549 | value |
| 4.Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 | 84/100 | From £629 | portability |
| 5.Acer Aspire 5 | 82/100 | From £399 | budget |
Good to know
- Price
- From £549
- Chip
- AMD Ryzen 5
- RAM
- 16GB
- Screen
- 14" IPS
- Battery
- ~11 hours
- Weight
- 1.46 kg
Insider tip · Wait for a seasonal sale — this one regularly drops below £500, which makes it unbeatable value.
Researched by WATTB
- Published
- 10 February 2026
- Updated
- 30 August 2026
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