Lenovo IdeaPad 1i 15.6", Celeron N4500, 4GB, 128GB eMMC, Abyss Blue

Based on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.

1. Q1 202672/1004.0★5 reviews

   Buyers in this period found the laptop dependable for basic tasks and good value, though one called it the worst computer ever, citing poor performance.

   • 👍Good value for basic tasks like browsing, email, and schoolwork; reliable for everyday use.
   • 👍Lightweight, attractive design, comfortable keyboard, and good battery life for light use.
   • 👎One reviewer strongly criticized performance, saying a Chromebook outperforms it.
   • 🤔Performance adequate for simple tasks but not for heavy multitasking or gaming.
2. Q4 202572/1003.8★5 reviews

   Buyers in this period found the laptop good for basic tasks like schoolwork and taxes, with solid performance and value, though one user reported it too slow for their needs.

   • 👍Good for basic tasks like schoolwork, taxes, and writing; performs well for students and kids.
   • 👍Better performance and build quality than a pricier 2021 model; faster processor, longer battery, clearer display.
   • 👎One user found it too slow for taxes and word writing, calling it unsuitable for adults.
   • 👍Great value and suitable as a first computer for an 11-year-old; loved by the child.
3. Q3 202572/1004.2★43 reviews

   Buyers in Q3 2025 generally found this laptop good value for basic tasks like web browsing and office work, praising its price, lightweight design, and battery life. However, several reported significant slowness, crashes, and even defective units, making it unreliable for demanding use.

   • 👍Great value for the price, lightweight, good battery life, and suitable for basic tasks like web browsing and office work.
   • 👎Multiple reports of severe slowness, freezing, and crashes, especially with multitasking or video calls, making it unreliable for work.
   • 👎Several units arrived defective or stopped working shortly after purchase, including keyboard failures and setup issues.
   • 🤔Performance is adequate for light use but struggles with multiple programs or tabs, causing frustration for some users.
4. Q2 202572/1004.4★82 reviews

   Buyers in Q2 2025 found this budget laptop good value for basic tasks like web, email, and schoolwork, but many noted slow performance, lag with multitasking, and poor display quality.

   • 👍Great value for the price, ideal for basic tasks, students, and as a secondary device.
   • 👎Slow performance, long boot times, and lag when multitasking or running multiple apps.
   • 👎Display quality issues: washed-out colors, low brightness, backlight bleeding, and bluish cast.
   • 🤔Reliability concerns: some freezes, black screen, and OS issues, but tech support was helpful in one case.

Based on 137 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.