Want a new laptop without spending an entire paycheck? Lenovo's current sale on its IdeaPad laptops and Chromebooks is what you've been waiting for, with up to 26% savings on already affordable notebooks.
We picked five models under $500, some clear contenders for the best laptops under $500 at their current pricing. All can handle cloud tasks and typical daily tasks (e-mail, web browsing, writing documents) well enough.
The cheapest of the bunch is the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 Gen 7 at $299. This model uses an AMD processor running on Windows 11 Home in S mode. That means you can only install apps from the Windows app store. As a bonus, it comes with one year of Microsoft 365 services ($70 value).
The most expensive of the bunch is the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 9 at $499. This model has basic specs like an Intel Core 3 processor and 8GB of RAM, but it also has a full version of Windows 11.
Falling somewhere in between are a trio of Chromebooks, all relying on Google's cloud-based ChromeOS. The 15-inch Lenovo Chromebook 3i is now $329, while the 14-inch Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Chromebook Gen 8 is $429.
The standout among all of these: The Lenovo Chromebook Duet Gen 9 at $349. For that price, you get a laptop with a detachable keyboard, all in a thin-and-light design. It's one of our selections for the best Chromebooks of 2025.
If you've been considering a new system and need to keep costs low, or you've been needing a new Chromebook, act now on these IdeaPad and Chromebook deals from Lenovo.
If you're willing to spend more, you can take a look at our best laptop deals in April, which cover a wide range of prices.
Today's best Lenovo IdeaPad and Chromebook deals
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