Actual battery life will vary based on configuration, power settings, and software usage, amongst other factors. While computers are my main focus, I’ve also written at length about topics ranging from fitness gear and appliances to TV and home theater equipment. But the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 has carved out a little niche of its own thanks to that particularly good build quality and some good features including dual USB-C ports. It'll boots up in a flash, and you'll have enough space for all your music, photos, and a couple of videos too. All of which means that the subjective experience is much better than you’d get in the Windows environment with the same hardware.

The Flex 3 has a handsome almond-colored metal exterior, reasonably long battery life, and even an SD card reader to let you easily supplement its 64GB of internal storage. If I didn’t have a couple good Chromebooks that are getting updates until 2026 (Pixel Slate) and 2025 (HP X360), I’d probably go for that.

Really, the only difference I experienced in casual testing between the Flex 3 and the Core i7-powered Pixelbook was occasional sluggishness from the Flex 3 with more than a dozen browser tabs open. If needed, our team will schedule an onsite visit for the next business day – to make sure your get the best from your Lenovo device. You'll feel some unwanted flex in the chassis when you lift the laptop by a corner, but it manages to be sturdy enough so that you feel no no irritating bounce when typing.

The Flex 3 isn't the finest budget Chromebook ever made, but it's a satisfying compact 2-in-1 and a genuine bargain. The dual USB-C sockets, which both support charging, are another feature you might not expect on such an affordable machine.Lenovo has no responsibility for the performance or safety of unauthorised batteries, and provides no warranties for failures or damage arising out of their use.

It has made the first low-cost Chromebook that I’m not rejecting out of hand as a potential personal purchase.It includes a power button on the right edge in lieu of one in the keyboard, which is handy for waking up the laptop when its keyboard is lying face-down on the desk. I have multiple Chromebooks, using a mouse consistently with my ASUS C5 (original 15″) and new Chromebase. Its performance isn't top-notch but delivers a satisfying browsing and productivity experience; the port selection is better than expected; and the battery life is long enough for casual users. Item number VB8RT The Lenovo Flex 3 Chromebook gives you the versatility to handle all your computing needs.