Dam I got a couple days till thats over. Omg thanks so much for the mention. I gotta get my ass moving...... Honestly I'm literally hospitalized with a healing serious spinal surgery, so can I purchase this on a Costco website? Do they have a shopping website like say Wal-Mart? I never shop at Costco so I'm not sure but other comments more recently posted also mentioned their good deals and great pricing on these. Help me asap so I don't miss the sale. Lol
Lenovo is overall setting a new standart of what to expect from a given price point. As a consumer , I tottaly support it. Buying a Lenovo device now defines what we want for our money
bought this laptop and it crashed twice within 10 days. taking it back for a refund. the display screen on this laptop is also very poor, the colours are out of whack and there's a brownish hue to everything.
You are awesome. I needed a new laptop and I hate Windows 10. I happened across your channel and started doing my homework. As I watched numerous videos from several channels, I saw that no one combined product knowledge and professionalism the way you do. I soon put together a list of features I needed to check off.before buying. 2 in 1 touchscreen, Decent processor and internals. Backlit keyboard. You know the list. But nothing seemed to really check off the boxes for under six or seven hundred bucks. Then I saw your videos on the Flex 5. Long story short: I'm writing this on my brand new Lenovo Flex 5, and I'm quite happy. Thank you.
I will say I am really surprised with the quality of this Chromebook. Screen quality, keyboard, keyboard backlighting and can handle video playback really well. Lenovo is definitely blessing us with a budget option Chromebook. This one is definitely a sleeper and so glad I found it. Great review. Spot on.
I got this chromebook a few days ago. Coming for an older, less-capable model this feels like an amazing upgrade. I think the i5 core chip is more than it needs to handle everything and it all feels fast and fluid like using an iPad but far more capable. Love it.
Hell yeah bruh. I never cared for them in my years of kissing ASUS' ass but I have a T495 for work and a C940-15IRH for watching po- playing games and watching Netflix while traveling. Then started looking for old ones and got a T42 and an X260. And Best Buy has the L13 Yoga on sale so I'm probably going to get that son of a bitch because it's awesome. Been wanting a C630 Chromebook but with a backlit keyboard and I'm pretty sure the Flex 5 Chromebook is what we've been waiting for when it comes to that bathroom browsing Chromebook or computer you'd give to your wife who really doesn't use a computer for more than emailing her boyfriend and placing H-E-B Curbside orders. That's the computer I want for the battery life and so I don't have to worry about my C940 getting stolen out of my truck in a Chili's parking lot in Austin. Lenovo has had some really good sales on their site, too! I missed out on that L13 Yoga from Best Buy (and eBay) when it was at $799.99 for the 1080p/256gb ssd,8gb ram configuration but now that it's $699.99, fuck it. Hey be safe you there! I'll probably regret writing this comment when I sober up!
Re: how aggressively Lenovo are pricing this and the Duet, it'd be nice if Google actually priced the Pixelbook Go more appropriately. But hey, the people that've bought one aren't complaining. I still think at $879 (Canadian) for the base m3 model, its way overpriced. $500 to $549 USD is more in-line with what they could be charging.
Ur right dis is 2 in 1and pixelbook gone i mean go is not. 409 for newest i3 chip and 2 year chip with pixelbook go for Like 800 us not worth for pixelbook go love flex 5
i know im asking randomly but does anyone know of a tool to log back into an Instagram account..? I was stupid forgot my login password. I appreciate any tricks you can give me.
Thanks for the outstanding review! I ordered the 2021 model the other day and I am very excited to receive it. Reviews like this make it so much easier to make choices considering all the computing options out in the market. Great job!
I bought this when Costco had it on sale a few years back … I still use this thing daily and I love it!! I study with it and use google docs for notes and then use my iPad mini to teach off of
In August 2021, newer and better Chromebooks might be available. But the Flex 5 is down to $356 on Amazon. Seems like a good deal to me! I watched this video and bought the Flex 5 back in December. I just re-watched the video because my mom asked me which Chromebook she should buy. I told mom to look for reviews of newer Chromebooks. But I told her that I'm still very happy with this purchase 8 months later. One negative is the built-in speakers. It is nice to have the analog audio jack. My old speakers work well. When I'm not at my desk, my Bluetooth headset works well.
Just received mine today. Bought it after seeing your unboxing and felt really good after seeing the review. No regrets after a few hours of playing, I love it. It remains to be seen if 8GB is really necessary for my intended use. I expect not. I have a Linux desktop for that. PS. Thanks for doing reviews I can actually listen to and watch.
@@jhuniem5037 Linux is an operating system that chrome and android are based on. I run the Ubuntu version on the desktop. It keeps my old I7 processor from being outdated.
How have the hinges been for you? I've read some reviews that the right hinge is a failure waiting to happen because it only has connection pins on one side of the hinge, unlike the left hinge which has connectors on the left and right.
Going for the i3 looks to be a no brainer. Even a student can enjoy that. Decent looking device. Ive seen the PC versions and so far I am impressed. I am glad they bucked the trend on thin here. Fits the budget and for that thickness offers some really decent benefits.
@@drjones694 it's really nice, this is my first Chromebook and I'm totally convinced. I still need my Windows computer for video editing or gaming but for my regular use it's great !
Thanks for reply Same boat Mac for dev but daily driver Chromebook all the way I want this for my kids school work and Roblox game if it works and Minecraft if it works so they get work and play in 1 purchase
Bought it yesterday for $220 equivalent from best buy Canada for my daughter's birthday. Very good Chromebook. She loved it. I wish the display was brighter. My wife's 6 year old hp 360 has a brighter screen.
agree.. I also would like a 8GB RAM version even more than a i5 or 128GB one (as it is upgradable through sd card).. if the upgraded version adds up to $100-150 think i will buy that one.
Went and bought my first ever chromebook based on this recommendation. I've got to say, my first impressions are off the chart. Setup was so simple I thought I was missing something. I added a Plugable usb-c/thunderbolt 7-in-1 multiport hub and that enables me to easily switch between my chromebook and my dell W10 computer. Could not be happier so far. Thanks for the review
@@VinceCannavaII It's a solid build but I couldn't get past the quiet speakers, so I returned it and instead got an 14C-CA0053DX for about $450. The speakers are better but not amazingly better. I guess They just don't make them as loud as my old Toshiba Chromebook 2 (or my hearing is getting worse). The HP speakers are loud enough to get the job done, but I learned that for any chromebook I'm likely to just keep at bluetooth speaker in my main room to use so I can have actual volume.
Hey dude I gotta ask u question about the fan on a another video someone mentioned the fan is loud but at a high pitch sound , is it true ? Really appreciate
@@DeAnoJackson So in your opinion I’m absolutely going with what you will say Do you recommend me getting this after knowing about the fan because that’s something now you confirmed about too now I’m just like can’t make my mind up it’s so driving me insane to get it or not
@@ItsFran. It's still a really great Chomebook. Good screen, love the lighted keyboard, and the battery life is excellent. And with all that you really can't beat the price. It's still a quality purchase IMO.
I just ordered my first lenovo ideapad flex 5 chromebook 13.3" it has all the features i'm looking for 1080P touch screen, a 2 in 1, a slide blocker for the camera, 2 USB type c ports & a back lit keyboard for $398 from amazon it's a great mid range chromebook for the price.🥂😎
I just got the oled version of this chrome book. Can’t seem to find anyone that have that version. The build quality is excellent and the specs and speed is great for the price. I3 (11th gen), oled screen, 256gb ssd, 8gb ram, backlit keys, and overall well build, all for 400 euros. Pretty much one of the best deals I’ve found in 2022 so far. Edit: I realize I got the slightly newer version of this, but it’s the same price, just newer internals and a oled screen
Bought one today after watching your review. Totally agree the build quality, screen sharpness, keyboard and overall performance make it a super value.
As am I. Right after I stop reaping the comments people shared on this thread. Lmao going directly to complete my purchase finally. Can't wait to receive it in hand. I'm truly excited now and not wondering if I chose correctly..... That's a good feeling, really.
the 8gb memory i3 just came out.. Costco has it. 499.00 now but heard that on dec. 26 , it will be on sale for members for 399.00. had it for a few days now and love it.
How's the display and battery, in your opinion? I'm close to deciding on getting this. I have an older/cheaper/smaller Lenovo chromebook now, and I like it, but display seems dull.
@@brett2396 I got this Flex 5 from Costco for $349 a couple months ago. I'm a little disappointed in it. Yes, there is fan noise, not loud, but you'll notice if silent room. Display is not bright enough. I've also had trouble with poor Bluetooth connection. It's a decent device overall, and price was right, but next time, I'll probably spring for something better.
@@JasonMolter it's definitely a value choice. It's not a premium laptop but gets the job done. The fan is the deal breaker for me. For everyday normal tasks I don't need the top performer so the device I use shouldn't need a fan to keep up with my needs. Once you go fanless you'll never want to go back. I can understand needing a fan on a higher end device doing intense work but not on a media consumption device. Check out the Asus C433. It'll have basically the same performance as the Flex 5 but without a fan. You can find it for the same price too. Alternatively if you hunt you can find a Pixelbook Go for $400-$450. I recently got one for $425 and it's awesome. Premium build, super thin and light, no fan, super snappy. Check Swappa and eBay to find lightly used versions.
Thanks man. So awesome, informative and educational video. I have watched this video no less than 10 times. I am NOT kidding at all. I am having this exact machine for only 35 minutes so far. I love it. I am typing on it. I am 'touch typist' and keyboard layout matters to me; specifically the Left Shift Key and the Enter Key. I had the same model that did have a small Left Shift Key and the Enter Key was also not a horizontal bar but rather sort of vertical to the base of the keyboard and I had to return it. This one, I am confident, is an amazingly well built good quality premium machine at the budget price. I would recommend everyone to take a look at this machine before buying.
I just got the oled version of this chrome book. Can’t seem to find anyone that have that version. The build quality is excellent and the specs and speed is great for the price. I3, oled screen, 256gb ssd, 8gb ram, backlit keys, and overall well build, all for 400 euros. Pretty much one of the best deals I’ve found in 2022 so far.
I got one today and the only annoying thing is that the fan is pretty much always on and is louder than I would expect. This is the version with the Intel i3-10110U. I'm gonna try it for a few days but might just return it and get something else.
I see a lot of people here asking what to choose between flex 5 and Duet.. For my understanding those are differents animals one is a well built and a excellent price 2 in 1 chromebook, the other one is a good tablet with a keyboard. So if you want a laptop flex if you want a tablet Duet... Only you know what you need and like.
I'm typing this comment on my new Lenovo Flex 5. I almost bough the 15" Acer basic for $359, until I saw this review...so Thanks! Glad i spent $50 more on this with all the added features. My old Acer 14 is going to my 6 yrd old so she can attend school virtually. So Daddy gets a brand new toy! It's about the only good thing that come out of COVID, oh besides teleworking...love that too. :-) Cheers all!
How have the hinges been for you? I've read some reviews that the right hinge is a failure waiting to happen because it only has connection pins on one side of the hinge, unlike the left hinge which has connectors on the left and right.
@@bmc5180Hmm. I haven't noticed. I've had it just short of a year and everything is holding up pretty good. I'm in a home office setting though with a few hundred hours on it. It doesn't get lugged around in a backpack with books and the sort. I rarely use the tablet feature/touchscreen very much either. Pretty much just use keyboard & mouse.
It appears to have the similiar design as the C330 and you are right there something about that just feels at home. it feels right. I love the angled bottom the slight over hang of the lid, the solid feel to it.
@chromeunboxed don’t overlook us this year at CES as there are a couple more devices in this space we that we think you will Love. PS: the words you were looking for in terms of design were clean and timeless
It really looks kind of like Latitude 7400 carbon fiber, but you know that's not carbon fiber on this thing. But I love that the speakers are on the keyboard deck, the Latitude 7400 as premium as that device is still has it's speakers at the front. They don't sound bad of course but I see the mounting on the keyboard deck as an improvement. At this price point it's very impressive. I think I paid $400 for the left mouse button on my 7400. That thing was not cheap.
Hi Guys, thanks so much for the video review. I'm a budget-minded shopper looking for a chromebook to do some (basic) photo editing via Lightroom from the play store. Would you recommend the Flex 5, or is there something you would consider first?
I just bought a Lenovo Chromebook Flex 5, Core i3, 128 GB from Costco based on this most excellent review. It will be used by my son who will go to High School this year. I personally use the flagship Google Pixelbook as my daily driver for media consumption and web browsing. Its the best Computer ever. If Google came with an update for the Pixelbook at any price point i would buy it. The main difference is the 3:5 screen aspect ratio, excellent battery life and a screen with 500 nits of brighrness to go with it.
@@ianhuds2206 I got mine on 1/8 from Costco, and sure enough, the inside pins on the right hinge are not there. So far it is fine and I am very careful with it. I would take it back, but something tells me all of them will be like that, hence the 350.00 sale price. With my luck I would get one that would have other problems, so I am going to just go for it and keep it. Everything else on this machine is great. I have been using Chromebooks since 2013 and this is a good one (so far).
@@ianhuds2206 Yes, kids can be rough on electronics. It would be sad to open the lid too fast and have the screen break in that corner. I don't plan to use it as a tablet either. I don't feel comfortable enough to fold it all the way around regardless of how careful I am. I have an HP x360 14 that I have never flipped all the way around either. I never even think of it. I rarely use the touch screen. To me they are literally clam-shell laptops. 🙂
@@ianhuds2206 Thankfully I have a Lenovo Duet Chromebook, so if I need a tablet, I can use that. Yes, Lenovo should do something for the people who don't know about the right hinge. Even though care should always be taken when opening and closing a 360 laptop, not everyone remembers that if they are in a hurry, which is a lot of times nowadays. True, the hinge(s) are very different than others that have the hinge across the middle of the machine. Two separate hinges may not be the best design decision ever made. 😊
If it makes a difference to you, the Pixelbook Go uses the less powerful Y processors. So the i5 and i7 devices are technically only like m5 and m7 processors. This Lenovo Flex has the u processor, so the i3 processor will be faster than even the i5 version of the Pixelbook go. Pixelbook go is premium in other areas, and has more RAM than the Flex current version which only has 4 GB.
@@peterat100 Best Buy, if you sign up for student deals, no student verification required, will give you 10% off the Pixelbook go. You will get 8 GB of RAM. A little less power with the m3 but more RAM for multi tasking
Me? Flex 5! Even with the extra weight of my Pixelbook vs my Chromebook Duet, there are times when I still use my Pixelbook in tablet mode! Or even more often, tent mode, in my kitchen, paired to my bt speaker, watching RUclips while I cook and do dishes!
I bought one. I really like it. Perfect for what I want to use it for. I've used for Zoom, watching RUclips and website browsing, and email. Works great. I like the keyboard.
Outstanding review! Thumbs way up! Actually, based upon my own research, I already bought one. The review gives me some assurance that I made the right choice. Just have not received yet.
great vid! can you PLS do a comparison video w the new HP Chromebook x360 14c? they both have backlit kb, privacy shutter and good specs for price. I'm torn between which way to go. will the slightly bigger screen of HP come at price of protability? and the HP costs slightly more so is it worth the extra $ over the Lenovo? pls advise. Thanks!
Lenovo Flex 5 Chromebook has just been released in the UK as an Intel i5 U series CPU, 8GB RAM and 128 GB NVMe SSD storage. I received my unit yesterday, and performance is amazing. At £529.99 including sales tax, I thought it was very reasonably priced for a Chromebook of this spec. Lenovo have yet to release their USI stylus in the UK, but I have ordered a Broonel rechargeable USI stylus from the Amazon. Not sure if this will be any good but thought it was worth try, especially as it is rechargeable. This is the best Chromebook I've had so far!
How have the hinges been for you? I've read some reviews that the right hinge is a failure waiting to happen because it only has connection pins on one side of the hinge, unlike the left hinge which has connectors on the left and right.
@@markdedios4219 No much difference from m3-8 to i3-10... i3-10 is about 20% faster. More ram is helpful only if you open a very large number of tabs, or use linux.
I'm up in the air about the battery life on my Flex 5. It doesn't seem to last as long as my other Chromebook (HP). Out of fairness the Lenovo Flex 5 has a larger screen, faster processor and of course back-lit keyboard which I'm sure contributes to battery life.
When you use the micro sd slot, is the card flush with the case or does it stick out a bit. My ASUS 434 flip leaves card sticking out just bit and I have almost lost it on several occasions when a bum in the carrying bag causes it to eject and then fall out of the computer when I tak it out of the bag. This is an important enough usability issue that you should test and report on it. It would only take an extra sentence or two when you talk about the sd card expansion. Something else that would be useful is to always show the power supply size. Sometimes they can be stupid-large and bulky. For those who travel with their Chromebooks or use them so intensely during the day that recharging is a must, this is an important aspect. The price aspect changes if you need to pay an extra $100 to buy a third party USB charger in order to travel compactly with the device. Great review.
4shaunparks -Remember, I have one... I know. And that’s why I wrote my comment about the card sticking out - even just a millimeter as you say, is enough to cause it to unlock unintentionally. Not an issue if you don’t take your computer anywhere in a bag. Definitely an issue if you do. I bought it as a portable computer based on Robbie’s review. It’s a PITA to have to pack up in a hurry, shut the top, putting the CB to sleep and putting in a carry bag only to take it out later, open the lid and get the warning that your removable storage was disconnected before ejected message. You look down and sure enough, the micro SD card has gotten bumped and popped part way out. Many of us have to depend on mail order because we live in areas where there are no or few chromebooks on offer in local stores. So we depend on reviews to make our purchase choices. Hence my suggestion to describe card slots as they really are-flush fitting and suitable for expanding local storage or not flush fitting but suitable for file transfers.
This is the one I've been waiting for, but I think I'm going to wait for the top end model. If I can keep this device 8 years, I think 8 GB of RAM will be useful.
So, sending my Duet back and getting this. I found that while the Duet is an awesome Chromebook, I just don't use the tablet functionality enough and would rather have a firm keyboard to type on.
Did you find uncomfortable to type on the keyboard? I'm torn between this and the duet. Another reason I'm saying towards this one is that it has expandible sd card, which the duet does not. Thank you.
Another important factor is x86 (as opposed to ARM) cpu. It means you should be more flexible when it comes to linux apps/alternative os (after a few years).
@@jhuniem5037 u should try to exchange for a replacement before too late on ur purchase. That is a manufacturer defect n they will gladly replace it for u n u will be so glad u did that while u could. Maybe happened during shipping (if that's how u rec it purhaps).
Hu? That doesn't add up. I'm confused. So what did u really pay for the HP? And what's the screen size on it? 14" correct? Now that u had a month or so to play with ur new choice which do u HONESTLY think was a better device? DISPITE THE PRICING? IM asking because I was literally reading ALL the comments on this video and then heading over to make my purchase complete on the Lenovo. Plz give me ur true opinion on performance without regard to pricing if you dont mind helping me out. I would very much appreciate you for that if u could. Thank you either way.... I will wait a day or 2 to see if you respond to my post to u.
@@jessfox9672 so I bought the HP for $379 at Best Buy for Black Friday which was less than what I paid for the Lenovo flex 5 ($410). My personal choice is the HP . It’s built well and it feels more premium. The device just screams quality. There wasn’t much difference with the performance because they both have i3. However, The hp had 8gb of ram. I would suggest that if you can’t find a good deal with the hp, go for the Lenovo. That was pretty good as well. Build quality was pretty good. The only problem I had with it was the sound quality and the screen had some pretty big backlight bleed. But overall the Lenovo is a reliable one. If you don’t care about the price, go for the HP or you can also wait for another sale at bestbuy to get better deals.
Costco has a version of this laptop that has a 128GB NVME & 8GB of RAM. Seems much faster. I have to say I own one, and I think you may want to do another review of the faster unit . I was able to play Steam games on this thing that I NEVER thought I would be able to play on a Chromebook.
Mine was delivered today and I'm loving it. So far it's everything I want and more. Ok, not everything. I wanted a larger screen... but can live with this.
@@artieboy24 I only use mine a few hours at a time, but it does hold its charge a pretty long time. I can charge it one day, then use it a off and on each time a few hours and it's still going strong. I'm happy with it.
@@artieboy24 Replying a second time. I'm noticing my battery on here doesn't seem to last as long as my HP Chromebook. Could be number of reasons, larger screen, back lit keys. Or maybe because I'm using it well. Would I still recommend this Chromebook? Yes of course!
Now that it's been a year, how have the hinges been for you? I've read some reviews that the right hinge is a failure waiting to happen because it only has connection pins on one side of the hinge, unlike the left hinge which has connectors on the left and right.
what happened to the pixelbook go? you heaped so much praise on it but were quick to forget it with devices like the asus c436 or the samsung galaxy chromebook. and your reviews for those were lackluster. i'd like to know what the staff's everyday devices are.
Before the two videos on the Lenovo Flex 5, I was set on buying an Acer Chromebook Spin 13 with a Core i5 (8th gen). Now I'm conflicted but in a good way. Thanks for this.
May finally replace my google pixel book with this one...that being said even though it’s over five years old, it still speedy and has the best screen I’ve ever seen on any laptop
Hello Chrome Unboxed, I currently use a Dell chromebook 13 (celeron 3205 4gb) . How does this compare performance wise? Is it worth the upgrade? The Dell's showing its age in regards to loading webpages but the build quality, battery lfe and keyboard/trackpad are still brilliant. Also , should I be looking to upgrade to 8 gb of ram in 2020 or is that overkill in a chromebook?
Just order this on prime day for $310. Just in time to replace my Toshiba 2 2015, which also needed a new battery but it's AUE so no use keeping it. AUE - automatic update's expires.
Great review and I have just bought the i5 version to try out. I'm a bit disappointed with the screen brightness though as to me it seems a bit dim. I think you said it was 300 nits it looks more like 250. I also have an Asus c302 which is 300 nits and that one is definitely brighter. I'm also noticing that the fans come on a lot especially when watching a video and although just a gentle hum usually they can get quite noisy sometimes.
@@ianhuds2206 The brightness control is fine, increases all the way up. It just looks a little dim to me when I put it alongside my Asus c302 the white background on a Google homepage is def looks duller. As for the fans, they get insanely loud for me at times, especially when I'm working and have lots open. The Acer was whisper quiet whatever I threw at it. This may be the game-changer for me and I may return it.
Recently, I've found myself interested in USB-C Power Delivery (PD), thus allowing me to use a single power adapter for as many devices as possible (Laptop, tablet, etc...). When you put these machines through its paces, do you test these capabilities? Specifically, can this laptop utilize other laptop USB-C PD adapters? Can the adapter for this laptop be used on other laptops (e.g. Lenovo Duet)? Flex 5 looks nice!
@@BiscuitOath Yup, I noticed. As much as I find these reviews informative, I think they would be even more useful if they addressed USB-C PD when appropriate. I've looked on the Web and vendor websites for information about how they have included the technology in their devices, but I can find very little vendor-specific information. As an example, I've noticed that some vendors (one, in particular, comes to mind!) don't document if their PD-capable laptops can charge at higher wattage levels than the supplied power adapter provides. I think it's good for vendors to adhere to more standards, but not so good when they don't clearly document that compatibility. I can only assume they want their customers to only buy peripherals from them. It would be nice to only need a single adapter to charge ALL my devices! Thanks!
I was soooo almost sold on this unit after your review, but the only thing stopping me is that it doesn't look like it has a HDMI port. I hope the 8gb model will have one.
Great review as always. However, I just purchased a Flex 5 based on this video and to me, the bottom feels plasticky. The video mentions that it's aluminum. Is it just coated with something that makes it feel like plastic?
One factor I’d weigh is the fact that I had an absolutely awful customer service experience with Lenovo.. really bad so, I’ll think twice before I’d get a Lenovo product again
just got this for my mom moving her from Windows. love this device for the price its really nice. stared out opened up chrome on windows dragged all her files to drive.google.com. then opened this laptop and she was all set. if i had to name a flaw would be that intel i3 does run warm/hot. you will feel the fan come up which was odd for a chromebook and a little heat. nothing crazy or abnormal but i have a windows intel laptop and it does the same thing and my mac.. intel... does tooo. you wont truly notice it just an fyi its an intel inside... thanks for this review helped me make my decision and i'm happy with my purchase
I'm switching from Windows to Chrome OS. Been trying to figure out what device to get and after watching MANY videos. Looked at lots of reviews only, and tried out a few in the store, I've decided to go with the Lenovo Flex 5. I'm hopeful this one will be everything I expect it to be for what I consider a great price.
Any sense of when these may be back in stock in the US? Weirdly B&H says it’s discontinued. Amazon is out. And Lenovo has “coming soon” on its website.
FYI - Costco offers this Chromebook with 8 gigs of memory and 128 gigs of SSD for $350. This is a phenomenal deal only good through 1/24/2021.
Dam I got a couple days till thats over. Omg thanks so much for the mention. I gotta get my ass moving...... Honestly I'm literally hospitalized with a healing serious spinal surgery, so can I purchase this on a Costco website? Do they have a shopping website like say Wal-Mart? I never shop at Costco so I'm not sure but other comments more recently posted also mentioned their good deals and great pricing on these. Help me asap so I don't miss the sale. Lol
Damn thats a good deal
I noticed this today. I might check it out again tomorrow.
This deal is back on Costco! 12/1/2021
@@brianmizway9324 it’s back up
Lenovo is overall setting a new standart of what to expect from a given price point. As a consumer , I tottaly support it. Buying a Lenovo device now defines what we want for our money
Thanks for the support. We have some really exciting devices coming later this year and in 2021 that takes that theme even further
@@barrierankin2234 omg i cant wait!!!!
Well said. Agreed.
bought this laptop and it crashed twice within 10 days. taking it back for a refund. the display screen on this laptop is also very poor, the colours are out of whack and there's a brownish hue to everything.
@@WitsEnds didn't hear people complaining. Might be an isolated case. Sorry for that
You are awesome. I needed a new laptop and I hate Windows 10. I happened across your channel and started doing my homework. As I watched numerous videos from several channels, I saw that no one combined product knowledge and professionalism the way you do.
I soon put together a list of features I needed to check off.before buying. 2 in 1 touchscreen, Decent processor and internals. Backlit keyboard. You know the list. But nothing seemed to really check off the boxes for under six or seven hundred bucks. Then I saw your videos on the Flex 5.
Long story short: I'm writing this on my brand new Lenovo Flex 5, and I'm quite happy.
Thank you.
If you have the Chromebook, how is it so far?
I will say I am really surprised with the quality of this Chromebook. Screen quality, keyboard, keyboard backlighting and can handle video playback really well. Lenovo is definitely blessing us with a budget option Chromebook. This one is definitely a sleeper and so glad I found it.
Great review. Spot on.
I got this chromebook a few days ago. Coming for an older, less-capable model this feels like an amazing upgrade. I think the i5 core chip is more than it needs to handle everything and it all feels fast and fluid like using an iPad but far more capable. Love it.
My Lenovo Duet is still one of my favorite purchases. I love the detachable feature so I can easily use it as a tablet. Lenovo is doing great work!
Is it just me or is Lenovo kind of kicking butt lately?
The Duet is a REALLY nice machine, despite the ARM processor!
Hell yeah bruh. I never cared for them in my years of kissing ASUS' ass but I have a T495 for work and a C940-15IRH for watching po- playing games and watching Netflix while traveling. Then started looking for old ones and got a T42 and an X260. And Best Buy has the L13 Yoga on sale so I'm probably going to get that son of a bitch because it's awesome. Been wanting a C630 Chromebook but with a backlit keyboard and I'm pretty sure the Flex 5 Chromebook is what we've been waiting for when it comes to that bathroom browsing Chromebook or computer you'd give to your wife who really doesn't use a computer for more than emailing her boyfriend and placing H-E-B Curbside orders. That's the computer I want for the battery life and so I don't have to worry about my C940 getting stolen out of my truck in a Chili's parking lot in Austin. Lenovo has had some really good sales on their site, too! I missed out on that L13 Yoga from Best Buy (and eBay) when it was at $799.99 for the 1080p/256gb ssd,8gb ram configuration but now that it's $699.99, fuck it. Hey be safe you there! I'll probably regret writing this comment when I sober up!
QE ornotQE wait until you see what’s coming later in the year!
Lenovo puts all AMD apus in their ideapads
@@RegisBodnar Because of the ARM processor, not in spite of.
Re: how aggressively Lenovo are pricing this and the Duet, it'd be nice if Google actually priced the Pixelbook Go more appropriately. But hey, the people that've bought one aren't complaining. I still think at $879 (Canadian) for the base m3 model, its way overpriced. $500 to $549 USD is more in-line with what they could be charging.
Ur right dis is 2 in 1and pixelbook gone i mean go is not. 409 for newest i3 chip and 2 year chip with pixelbook go for Like 800 us not worth for pixelbook go love flex 5
When i mean us it US DOLLARS
i know im asking randomly but does anyone know of a tool to log back into an Instagram account..?
I was stupid forgot my login password. I appreciate any tricks you can give me.
@Trent Oakley instablaster =)
Thanks for the outstanding review! I ordered the 2021 model the other day and I am very excited to receive it. Reviews like this make it so much easier to make choices considering all the computing options out in the market. Great job!
looks awesome but 700 dollars is a little steep when the i3 is 299$ (black friday)
Is the chrome os 64 or 32 bit ?
I bought this when Costco had it on sale a few years back … I still use this thing daily and I love it!! I study with it and use google docs for notes and then use my iPad mini to teach off of
In August 2021, newer and better Chromebooks might be available. But the Flex 5 is down to $356 on Amazon. Seems like a good deal to me!
I watched this video and bought the Flex 5 back in December. I just re-watched the video because my mom asked me which Chromebook she should buy. I told mom to look for reviews of newer Chromebooks. But I told her that I'm still very happy with this purchase 8 months later.
One negative is the built-in speakers. It is nice to have the analog audio jack. My old speakers work well. When I'm not at my desk, my Bluetooth headset works well.
Just received mine today. Bought it after seeing your unboxing and felt really good after seeing the review. No regrets after a few hours of playing, I love it. It remains to be seen if 8GB is really necessary for my intended use. I expect not. I have a Linux desktop for that. PS. Thanks for doing reviews I can actually listen to and watch.
I've been wondering, what's Linux? I've seen or heard it multiple times while searching up which Chromebook to get.
@@jhuniem5037 Linux is an operating system that chrome and android are based on. I run the Ubuntu version on the desktop. It keeps my old I7 processor from being outdated.
How have the hinges been for you? I've read some reviews that the right hinge is a failure waiting to happen because it only has connection pins on one side of the hinge, unlike the left hinge which has connectors on the left and right.
@@bmc5180 No problem so far. Working just like a year ago.
Going for the i3 looks to be a no brainer. Even a student can enjoy that. Decent looking device. Ive seen the PC versions and so far I am impressed. I am glad they bucked the trend on thin here. Fits the budget and for that thickness offers some really decent benefits.
Well I bought the Chromebook Duet a few weeks ago after your review and now it seems that I'll buy another Chromebook :D thanks for your work !
How are you liking the duet
I’m gonna buy both too! Can’t wait ☺️
@@drjones694 it's really nice, this is my first Chromebook and I'm totally convinced. I still need my Windows computer for video editing or gaming but for my regular use it's great !
@@marikayela :D that will do a great combo !
Thanks for reply Same boat Mac for dev but daily driver Chromebook all the way
I want this for my kids school work and Roblox game if it works and Minecraft if it works so they get work and play in 1 purchase
Bought it yesterday for $220 equivalent from best buy Canada for my daughter's birthday. Very good Chromebook. She loved it. I wish the display was brighter. My wife's 6 year old hp 360 has a brighter screen.
Only wish it had 8GB RAM in the i3 model. But will be interesting to see the price of the i5.
agree.. I also would like a 8GB RAM version even more than a i5 or 128GB one (as it is upgradable through sd card).. if the upgraded version adds up to $100-150 think i will buy that one.
Agreed. 4gb tells me that it's gonna lag very easily. I don't want to have to keep restarting everything every day
@Scott Martin but the CPU is not comparable
@@peter0702 yea, they're 8th gen intel cpu compared to this 10th gen
Exactly. 100% this. Hopefully the next tier is $500 or less.
Went and bought my first ever chromebook based on this recommendation. I've got to say, my first impressions are off the chart. Setup was so simple I thought I was missing something. I added a Plugable usb-c/thunderbolt 7-in-1 multiport hub and that enables me to easily switch between my chromebook and my dell W10 computer. Could not be happier so far. Thanks for the review
Just grabbed one at Costco. Decided to get it instead of a tab A7.
I also got one as Costco. The 8GB version. Is it just me, or are the speakers very weak at max?
@@quasitaliano your right, it almost feels like the speakers are detached from the laptop.
Do you recommend it?
I'm about to pick one up there. Any input?
@@VinceCannavaII It's a solid build but I couldn't get past the quiet speakers, so I returned it and instead got an 14C-CA0053DX for about $450. The speakers are better but not amazingly better. I guess They just don't make them as loud as my old Toshiba Chromebook 2 (or my hearing is getting worse).
The HP speakers are loud enough to get the job done, but I learned that for any chromebook I'm likely to just keep at bluetooth speaker in my main room to use so I can have actual volume.
Ended up buying this one to upgrade my Asus Chromebook R11. I've owned it for about three weeks now, and I freaking love it.
Hey dude I gotta ask u question about the fan on a another video someone mentioned the fan is loud but at a high pitch sound , is it true ? Really appreciate
@@ItsFran. It can get pretty loud, yeah. Took me awhile to notice it, but once you do you really can't stop noticing it.
@@DeAnoJackson So in your opinion I’m absolutely going with what you will say
Do you recommend me getting this after knowing about the fan because that’s something now you confirmed about too now I’m just like can’t make my mind up it’s so driving me insane to get it or not
@@ItsFran. It's still a really great Chomebook. Good screen, love the lighted keyboard, and the battery life is excellent. And with all that you really can't beat the price. It's still a quality purchase IMO.
I just ordered my first lenovo ideapad flex 5 chromebook 13.3" it has all the features i'm looking for 1080P touch screen, a 2 in 1, a slide blocker for the camera, 2 USB type c ports & a back lit keyboard for $398 from amazon it's a great mid range chromebook for the price.🥂😎
I just got the oled version of this chrome book. Can’t seem to find anyone that have that version.
The build quality is excellent and the specs and speed is great for the price.
I3 (11th gen), oled screen, 256gb ssd, 8gb ram, backlit keys, and overall well build, all for 400 euros. Pretty much one of the best deals I’ve found in 2022 so far.
Edit: I realize I got the slightly newer version of this, but it’s the same price, just newer internals and a oled screen
I've spent an hour with this CB and I already Love it!! Thanks Robbie and thanks to Gabriel for me too!
Can you access the Play store and use apps from it?
@@DDinColorado Yes.
Bought one today after watching your review. Totally agree the build quality, screen sharpness, keyboard and overall performance make it a super value.
How's the fan noise?
@@brett2396 thought I was the only one wanting to know
Does it break or bend or pop off I saw so many ppl complain
@@ItsFran. nope lol I hate laptops with fans that aren't gaming laptops. Totally not necessary on a chromebook especially
Any issues with the hinges so far? I've been reading reviews that suggest the right one is a failure waiting to happen.
On Your recommendation, right after the review I've been waiting for. I bought it. Thanks!!!
As am I. Right after I stop reaping the comments people shared on this thread. Lmao going directly to complete my purchase finally. Can't wait to receive it in hand. I'm truly excited now and not wondering if I chose correctly..... That's a good feeling, really.
@@jessfox9672 does the fan go on often, if yes is it loud?
the 8gb memory i3 just came out.. Costco has it. 499.00 now but heard that on dec. 26 , it will be on sale for members for 399.00. had it for a few days now and love it.
And now for $350- i3 8gb ram 128ssd...
How's the display and battery, in your opinion? I'm close to deciding on getting this. I have an older/cheaper/smaller Lenovo chromebook now, and I like it, but display seems dull.
How's the fan noise?
@@brett2396 I got this Flex 5 from Costco for $349 a couple months ago. I'm a little disappointed in it. Yes, there is fan noise, not loud, but you'll notice if silent room. Display is not bright enough. I've also had trouble with poor Bluetooth connection. It's a decent device overall, and price was right, but next time, I'll probably spring for something better.
@@JasonMolter it's definitely a value choice. It's not a premium laptop but gets the job done. The fan is the deal breaker for me. For everyday normal tasks I don't need the top performer so the device I use shouldn't need a fan to keep up with my needs. Once you go fanless you'll never want to go back. I can understand needing a fan on a higher end device doing intense work but not on a media consumption device. Check out the Asus C433. It'll have basically the same performance as the Flex 5 but without a fan. You can find it for the same price too. Alternatively if you hunt you can find a Pixelbook Go for $400-$450. I recently got one for $425 and it's awesome. Premium build, super thin and light, no fan, super snappy. Check Swappa and eBay to find lightly used versions.
This or the HP x360 14c?
Thanks man. So awesome, informative and educational video. I have watched this video no less than 10 times. I am NOT kidding at all. I am having this exact machine for only 35 minutes so far. I love it. I am typing on it. I am 'touch typist' and keyboard layout matters to me; specifically the Left Shift Key and the Enter Key. I had the same model that did have a small Left Shift Key and the Enter Key was also not a horizontal bar but rather sort of vertical to the base of the keyboard and I had to return it. This one, I am confident, is an amazingly well built good quality premium machine at the budget price. I would recommend everyone to take a look at this machine before buying.
How's the fan noise and webcam?
Just picked this up for 150 bucks. Feeing like I made a good purchase for my future high schoolers computer!
I just got the oled version of this chrome book. Can’t seem to find anyone that have that version.
The build quality is excellent and the specs and speed is great for the price.
I3, oled screen, 256gb ssd, 8gb ram, backlit keys, and overall well build, all for 400 euros. Pretty much one of the best deals I’ve found in 2022 so far.
Shoot I just bought it from Best Buy for $260 I'm excited to get it, insane how cheap it is.
tell me how loud the fan is. Give me some kind of benchmark. Talk about usability in tablet mode.
I would love to see the Flex 3i model have similar build quality as the Flex 5, it would make the Flex 3i so nice.
Robbie this video is incredible. Been considering this lately need to upgrade my gen 1 Samsung chrome book and this made my mind up
I got one today and the only annoying thing is that the fan is pretty much always on and is louder than I would expect. This is the version with the Intel i3-10110U. I'm gonna try it for a few days but might just return it and get something else.
I see a lot of people here asking what to choose between flex 5 and Duet.. For my understanding those are differents animals one is a well built and a excellent price 2 in 1 chromebook, the other one is a good tablet with a keyboard. So if you want a laptop flex if you want a tablet Duet... Only you know what you need and like.
I'm typing this comment on my new Lenovo Flex 5. I almost bough the 15" Acer basic for $359, until I saw this review...so Thanks! Glad i spent $50 more on this with all the added features. My old Acer 14 is going to my 6 yrd old so she can attend school virtually. So Daddy gets a brand new toy! It's about the only good thing that come out of COVID, oh besides teleworking...love that too. :-) Cheers all!
How have the hinges been for you? I've read some reviews that the right hinge is a failure waiting to happen because it only has connection pins on one side of the hinge, unlike the left hinge which has connectors on the left and right.
@@bmc5180Hmm. I haven't noticed. I've had it just short of a year and everything is holding up pretty good. I'm in a home office setting though with a few hundred hours on it. It doesn't get lugged around in a backpack with books and the sort. I rarely use the tablet feature/touchscreen very much either. Pretty much just use keyboard & mouse.
4G ram is really not enough if we are going to use it for 5+ years. Nevertheless, this is by far the best at this price range imo.
I agree, it's not future-proof
It appears to have the similiar design as the C330 and you are right there something about that just feels at home. it feels right. I love the angled bottom the slight over hang of the lid, the solid feel to it.
@chromeunboxed don’t overlook us this year at CES as there are a couple more devices in this space we that we think you will
Love. PS: the words you were looking for in terms of design were clean and timeless
You didn't mention fan noise. What was your experience with that, please?
Ordered the i3 64gb model on amazon yesterday for $329! Looks awesome, can't wait to use it. Thanks for the thorough review.
Hey bro, I think that i'm going to buy it! you recommend?
A HUGE plus for the grey chrome logo
It really looks kind of like Latitude 7400 carbon fiber, but you know that's not carbon fiber on this thing. But I love that the speakers are on the keyboard deck, the Latitude 7400 as premium as that device is still has it's speakers at the front. They don't sound bad of course but I see the mounting on the keyboard deck as an improvement. At this price point it's very impressive. I think I paid $400 for the left mouse button on my 7400. That thing was not cheap.
they now have core i3 lenovo flex 5 13.3" chomebooks with 8GB ram at costco. I bought one and i really like it!
May I know much is it?
How this one hold up to the new hp x360 14c? I'm holding off until the versions with 8gb/128 gb come available.
Hi Guys, thanks so much for the video review. I'm a budget-minded shopper looking for a chromebook to do some (basic) photo editing via Lightroom from the play store. Would you recommend the Flex 5, or is there something you would consider first?
I just bought a Lenovo Chromebook Flex 5, Core i3, 128 GB from Costco based on this most excellent review. It will be used by my son who will go to High School this year. I personally use the flagship Google Pixelbook as my daily driver for media consumption and web browsing. Its the best Computer ever. If Google came with an update for the Pixelbook at any price point i would buy it. The main difference is the 3:5 screen aspect ratio, excellent battery life and a screen with 500 nits of brighrness to go with it.
@@ianhuds2206 I got mine on 1/8 from Costco, and sure enough, the inside pins on the right hinge are not there. So far it is fine and I am very careful with it. I would take it back, but something tells me all of them will be like that, hence the 350.00 sale price. With my luck I would get one that would have other problems, so I am going to just go for it and keep it. Everything else on this machine is great. I have been using Chromebooks since 2013 and this is a good one (so far).
@@ianhuds2206 Yes, kids can be rough on electronics. It would be sad to open the lid too fast and have the screen break in that corner. I don't plan to use it as a tablet either. I don't feel comfortable enough to fold it all the way around regardless of how careful I am. I have an HP x360 14 that I have never flipped all the way around either. I never even think of it. I rarely use the touch screen. To me they are literally clam-shell laptops. 🙂
@@ianhuds2206 Thankfully I have a Lenovo Duet Chromebook, so if I need a tablet, I can use that. Yes, Lenovo should do something for the people who don't know about the right hinge. Even though care should always be taken when opening and closing a 360 laptop, not everyone remembers that if they are in a hurry, which is a lot of times nowadays. True, the hinge(s) are very different than others that have the hinge across the middle of the machine. Two separate hinges may not be the best design decision ever made. 😊
Price not being a factor, would you pick the Flex 5 over the Pixelbook Go ?
If it makes a difference to you, the Pixelbook Go uses the less powerful Y processors. So the i5 and i7 devices are technically only like m5 and m7 processors.
This Lenovo Flex has the u processor, so the i3 processor will be faster than even the i5 version of the Pixelbook go.
Pixelbook go is premium in other areas, and has more RAM than the Flex current version which only has 4 GB.
Guess what price is a factor! unless you're paying for me.
@@peterat100 I think both could handle power director no problem. I was using it on my m3 slate and it was fine.
@@peterat100 Best Buy, if you sign up for student deals, no student verification required, will give you 10% off the Pixelbook go. You will get 8 GB of RAM. A little less power with the m3 but more RAM for multi tasking
Me? Flex 5! Even with the extra weight of my Pixelbook vs my Chromebook Duet, there are times when I still use my Pixelbook in tablet mode! Or even more often, tent mode, in my kitchen, paired to my bt speaker, watching RUclips while I cook and do dishes!
I bought one. I really like it. Perfect for what I want to use it for. I've used for Zoom, watching RUclips and website browsing, and email. Works great. I like the keyboard.
What about now? So far so good?
How is it so far?
Outstanding review! Thumbs way up! Actually, based upon my own research, I already bought one. The review gives me some assurance that I made the right choice. Just have not received yet.
@chromeunboxed what do you think of the weight in tablet mode? And battery life?
Same weight as the Macbook Air.
great vid! can you PLS do a comparison video w the new HP Chromebook x360 14c? they both have backlit kb, privacy shutter and good specs for price. I'm torn between which way to go. will the slightly bigger screen of HP come at price of protability? and the HP costs slightly more so is it worth the extra $ over the Lenovo? pls advise. Thanks!
Lenovo is knocking it out the park lately!
Wait until you see what we have coming later in the year and early 2021!
Lenovo Flex 5 Chromebook has just been released in the UK as an Intel i5 U series CPU, 8GB RAM and 128 GB NVMe SSD storage. I received my unit yesterday, and performance is amazing. At £529.99 including sales tax, I thought it was very reasonably priced for a Chromebook of this spec. Lenovo have yet to release their USI stylus in the UK, but I have ordered a Broonel rechargeable USI stylus from the Amazon. Not sure if this will be any good but thought it was worth try, especially as it is rechargeable. This is the best Chromebook I've had so far!
Had mine for a week and love it.
Had? What happened to it :p
How's the fan noise?
I'm gonna wait for this chromebook to release in the philippines
Same here! Lenovo PH said it was supposed to drop in June but they haven’t mentioned it since then. Really looking to get one, it looks gorgeous.
Hi, may i know the fb page po?
Hey, I'm a new sub, just wanted to say I'm really enjoying the channel. Well presented, clear, good B roll and music. Really impressive stuff
Fantastic review. I love how you can admit you missed it, but still lavish praise when it's deserved.
i agree - great review, admission and then spinning it back positive at the end.
Got the I3, 8 gb ram, 128 Gb, at Costco for $349 , just $100 more than the Duet, today 16 Jan 21, sale goes through 21 Jan.
How have the hinges been for you? I've read some reviews that the right hinge is a failure waiting to happen because it only has connection pins on one side of the hinge, unlike the left hinge which has connectors on the left and right.
Well that throws a spanner in the works. I was about to buy a Flip C434 but may have to hold on for this now.
Same boat as you. I'm placing my order now.
Me too... What to do...
Is this better than c434 8gb ram? More tabs to open in google chrome?
@@markdedios4219 No much difference from m3-8 to i3-10... i3-10 is about 20% faster.
More ram is helpful only if you open a very large number of tabs, or use linux.
How does the battery compare to other models in this price range?
I'm up in the air about the battery life on my Flex 5. It doesn't seem to last as long as my other Chromebook (HP). Out of fairness the Lenovo Flex 5 has a larger screen, faster processor and of course back-lit keyboard which I'm sure contributes to battery life.
Great review, great presentation. Keep up the good work! I may upgrade from my trusty c302 when the Thanksgiving deals show up.
When you use the micro sd slot, is the card flush with the case or does it stick out a bit. My ASUS 434 flip leaves card sticking out just bit and I have almost lost it on several occasions when a bum in the carrying bag causes it to eject and then fall out of the computer when I tak it out of the bag. This is an important enough usability issue that you should test and report on it. It would only take an extra sentence or two when you talk about the sd card expansion. Something else that would be useful is to always show the power supply size. Sometimes they can be stupid-large and bulky. For those who travel with their Chromebooks or use them so intensely during the day that recharging is a must, this is an important aspect. The price aspect changes if you need to pay an extra $100 to buy a third party USB charger in order to travel compactly with the device. Great review.
The card barely sticks out. Just enough so you can press to release. I would guess a mm or less
4shaunparks -Remember, I have one... I know. And that’s why I wrote my comment about the card sticking out - even just a millimeter as you say, is enough to cause it to unlock unintentionally. Not an issue if you don’t take your computer anywhere in a bag. Definitely an issue if you do. I bought it as a portable computer based on Robbie’s review. It’s a PITA to have to pack up in a hurry, shut the top, putting the CB to sleep and putting in a carry bag only to take it out later, open the lid and get the warning that your removable storage was disconnected before ejected message. You look down and sure enough, the micro SD card has gotten bumped and popped part way out. Many of us have to depend on mail order because we live in areas where there are no or few chromebooks on offer in local stores. So we depend on reviews to make our purchase choices. Hence my suggestion to describe card slots as they really are-flush fitting and suitable for expanding local storage or not flush fitting but suitable for file transfers.
What would you recommend, the Duet or the Flex 5?
This is the one I've been waiting for, but I think I'm going to wait for the top end model. If I can keep this device 8 years, I think 8 GB of RAM will be useful.
it's available at amazon for $650 right now...
So, sending my Duet back and getting this. I found that while the Duet is an awesome Chromebook, I just don't use the tablet functionality enough and would rather have a firm keyboard to type on.
Did you find uncomfortable to type on the keyboard? I'm torn between this and the duet. Another reason I'm saying towards this one is that it has expandible sd card, which the duet does not. Thank you.
Another important factor is x86 (as opposed to ARM) cpu. It means you should be more flexible when it comes to linux apps/alternative os (after a few years).
Excuse me sir, does you lenovo Chromebook flex 5 have lump below the bezel? Cause I got it on mine but it's not that big
@@jhuniem5037 u should try to exchange for a replacement before too late on ur purchase. That is a manufacturer defect n they will gladly replace it for u n u will be so glad u did that while u could. Maybe happened during shipping (if that's how u rec it purhaps).
Great review. Question: is the sound quality on par with the HP 14c series?
Got mine for 410 at amazon but I returned after I saw the hp x360 14c at Best Buy for $379. Literally $250 off
Hu? That doesn't add up. I'm confused. So what did u really pay for the HP? And what's the screen size on it? 14" correct? Now that u had a month or so to play with ur new choice which do u HONESTLY think was a better device? DISPITE THE PRICING? IM asking because I was literally reading ALL the comments on this video and then heading over to make my purchase complete on the Lenovo. Plz give me ur true opinion on performance without regard to pricing if you dont mind helping me out. I would very much appreciate you for that if u could. Thank you either way.... I will wait a day or 2 to see if you respond to my post to u.
@@jessfox9672 so I bought the HP for $379 at Best Buy for Black Friday which was less than what I paid for the Lenovo flex 5 ($410). My personal choice is the HP . It’s built well and it feels more premium. The device just screams quality. There wasn’t much difference with the performance because they both have i3. However, The hp had 8gb of ram. I would suggest that if you can’t find a good deal with the hp, go for the Lenovo. That was pretty good as well. Build quality was pretty good. The only problem I had with it was the sound quality and the screen had some pretty big backlight bleed. But overall the Lenovo is a reliable one. If you don’t care about the price, go for the HP or you can also wait for another sale at bestbuy to get better deals.
which one would you recommend?
Hp Chromebook x360 14"
or Lenovo Chromebook Flex 5
Any idea when it will be available in India?
I think it's time to upgrade my Dell Chromebook 13 coming up on 5 years old. This might be a nice upgrade.
Thanks for helping me with my decision I can’t wait to get my hands on this especially for a game pass
Costco has a version of this laptop that has a 128GB NVME & 8GB of RAM. Seems much faster. I have to say I own one, and I think you may want to do another review of the faster unit . I was able to play Steam games on this thing that I NEVER thought I would be able to play on a Chromebook.
which games did play and which one do work? Thank you
Just got one, i paid £230..with ebay voucher, loving the machine, very nice quality.
How does it compare to the pixelbook go? Tossing up between the 128gb version of this and the 128gb pbg.
Mine was delivered today and I'm loving it. So far it's everything I want and more. Ok, not everything. I wanted a larger screen... but can live with this.
How is the battery life? The video didn't mention the battery life at all.
@@artieboy24 I only use mine a few hours at a time, but it does hold its charge a pretty long time. I can charge it one day, then use it a off and on each time a few hours and it's still going strong. I'm happy with it.
@@artieboy24 Replying a second time. I'm noticing my battery on here doesn't seem to last as long as my HP Chromebook. Could be number of reasons, larger screen, back lit keys. Or maybe because I'm using it well. Would I still recommend this Chromebook? Yes of course!
Now that it's been a year, how have the hinges been for you? I've read some reviews that the right hinge is a failure waiting to happen because it only has connection pins on one side of the hinge, unlike the left hinge which has connectors on the left and right.
what happened to the pixelbook go? you heaped so much praise on it but were quick to forget it with devices like the asus c436 or the samsung galaxy chromebook. and your reviews for those were lackluster. i'd like to know what the staff's everyday devices are.
Everything changes with new models and tech. Sometimes I just bite the bullet and suffer.
Before the two videos on the Lenovo Flex 5, I was set on buying an Acer Chromebook Spin 13 with a Core i5 (8th gen). Now I'm conflicted but in a good way. Thanks for this.
Same issue here, but flex 5 currently not available in the UK
@@kingpiiin It is in Currys.
@@TranceMusic20 thanks for the heads up
@@kingpiiin I am writing on my new Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5
May finally replace my google pixel book with this one...that being said even though it’s over five years old, it still speedy and has the best screen I’ve ever seen on any laptop
I just got this Chromebook and I love it so much.
Did they fix the problem with android games?
I'm Chromebook heavy at the moment. If that wasn't the case this one would definitely become my new must have.
Hello Chrome Unboxed, I currently use a Dell chromebook 13 (celeron 3205 4gb) . How does this compare performance wise? Is it worth the upgrade? The Dell's showing its age in regards to loading webpages but the build quality, battery lfe and keyboard/trackpad are still brilliant. Also , should I be looking to upgrade to 8 gb of ram in 2020 or is that overkill in a chromebook?
Very good review. Thanks. It would be useful to get a confirmation of performance with multiple tabs open. Also, some idea of battery life.
Just order this on prime day for $310. Just in time to replace my Toshiba 2 2015, which also needed a new battery but it's AUE so no use keeping it. AUE - automatic update's expires.
Same here, replacing an Acer R11.
It would be awesome if you could show us the inside as part of the review
Great review and I have just bought the i5 version to try out. I'm a bit disappointed with the screen brightness though as to me it seems a bit dim. I think you said it was 300 nits it looks more like 250. I also have an Asus c302 which is 300 nits and that one is definitely brighter. I'm also noticing that the fans come on a lot especially when watching a video and although just a gentle hum usually they can get quite noisy sometimes.
@@ianhuds2206 The brightness control is fine, increases all the way up. It just looks a little dim to me when I put it alongside my Asus c302 the white background on a Google homepage is def looks duller. As for the fans, they get insanely loud for me at times, especially when I'm working and have lots open. The Acer was whisper quiet whatever I threw at it. This may be the game-changer for me and I may return it.
About the fan, on other reviews they say the fan is running almost all the time and noise. Do you agree with this observation ??? Thanks
Core i5 & 8GB RAM model for me
Recently, I've found myself interested in USB-C Power Delivery (PD), thus allowing me to use a single power adapter for as many devices as possible (Laptop, tablet, etc...). When you put these machines through its paces, do you test these capabilities? Specifically, can this laptop utilize other laptop USB-C PD adapters? Can the adapter for this laptop be used on other laptops (e.g. Lenovo Duet)?
Flex 5 looks nice!
From looking on the lenovo website at least 1 of the ports has USB C PD (I believe the left one).
@@BiscuitOath Yup, I noticed. As much as I find these reviews informative, I think they would be even more useful if they addressed USB-C PD when appropriate. I've looked on the Web and vendor websites for information about how they have included the technology in their devices, but I can find very little vendor-specific information. As an example, I've noticed that some vendors (one, in particular, comes to mind!) don't document if their PD-capable laptops can charge at higher wattage levels than the supplied power adapter provides. I think it's good for vendors to adhere to more standards, but not so good when they don't clearly document that compatibility. I can only assume they want their customers to only buy peripherals from them. It would be nice to only need a single adapter to charge ALL my devices! Thanks!
I was soooo almost sold on this unit after your review, but the only thing stopping me is that it doesn't look like it has a HDMI port. I hope the 8gb model will have one.
Great review as always. However, I just purchased a Flex 5 based on this video and to me, the bottom feels plasticky. The video mentions that it's aluminum. Is it just coated with something that makes it feel like plastic?
Do they have these on their website? I have a discount coupon thats why. Thanks!
I purchased an 8Gb ram/128Gb SSD version at Costco couple of months ago for $350!!!
What about breaking hinge issue
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One factor I’d weigh is the fact that I had an absolutely awful customer service experience with Lenovo.. really bad so, I’ll think twice before I’d get a Lenovo product again
Just what I've been looking for; at a wicked good price point. Wish one USB-C port was a Thunderbolt.
just got this for my mom moving her from Windows. love this device for the price its really nice. stared out opened up chrome on windows dragged all her files to drive.google.com. then opened this laptop and she was all set.
if i had to name a flaw would be that intel i3 does run warm/hot. you will feel the fan come up which was odd for a chromebook and a little heat. nothing crazy or abnormal but i have a windows intel laptop and it does the same thing and my mac.. intel... does tooo. you wont truly notice it just an fyi its an intel inside...
thanks for this review helped me make my decision and i'm happy with my purchase
I'm switching from Windows to Chrome OS. Been trying to figure out what device to get and after watching MANY videos. Looked at lots of reviews only, and tried out a few in the store, I've decided to go with the Lenovo Flex 5. I'm hopeful this one will be everything I expect it to be for what I consider a great price.
Any sense of when these may be back in stock in the US? Weirdly B&H says it’s discontinued. Amazon is out. And Lenovo has “coming soon” on its website.
ordered mine from Amazon based on your review. Thanks