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Lenovo IdeaPad 1i 15.6" Touch — Core i5-1235U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
The best value for money in the catalog.
Intel Core i5-1235U
16 GB RAM
512 GB SSD
Editor's rating
Full specs
| Processor | Intel Core i5-1235U |
|---|---|
| Cores | 10 |
| Base clock | 1.3GHz |
| Turbo clock | 4.4GHz |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics |
| Video memory | — |
| RAM | 16GB |
|---|---|
| RAM type | DDR4 3200MHz |
| Upgradeable RAM | — |
| Storage | 512GB |
| Storage type | SSD |
| Screen size | 15.6" |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz |
| Weight | 1.7kg |
|---|---|
| Battery life | — |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) 2x2, Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Ports | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, USB-A 2.0, HDMI 1.4, SD card reader, 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home |
| Warranty | 1year(s) |
| Touchscreen | Yes, capacitive, anti-glare, 300 nits, 45% NTSC |
|---|---|
| Battery | 65 Wh (hours not specified by manufacturer) |
| Keyboard | Full-size with number pad |
| Camera | 720p with built-in microphone |
Analysis
The IdeaPad 1i keeps things simple and well executed: a 10-core Core i5-1235U that breezes through browsing, office work, video calls and light multitasking, paired with 16GB of RAM — more than usual at this price point.
The 15.6" Full HD touchscreen with anti-glare finish is an uncommon extra on budget laptops, useful both for consuming content and for annotating directly on screen.
It isn't built for demanding graphics or heavy editing — that's where the integrated Intel UHD graphics show their limits. Where it shines is value for money: it's the most affordable machine in the catalog and still ships with a 512GB SSD, a full number pad and Wi-Fi 6.
What we like
- Full HD touchscreen, unusual at this price range
- 16GB of RAM is generous for everyday multitasking
- Full-size keyboard with number pad included
- The best price in the catalog — Amazon's Choice
Worth knowing
- Integrated graphics: not built for demanding games or heavy editing
- Manufacturer doesn't specify battery life in hours
- Webcam limited to 720p
Students and home/office use who want a dependable Windows machine for everyday tasks without overspending.
See on AmazonWhat reviews say
67% of ratings are 5 stars; 14% give 1 star, a common pattern in budget laptops where a handful of individual units report issues.
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