Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming Chromebook Plus, IdeaPad Flex 5i and IdeaPad Slim 3i Chromebook Plus announced


Lenovo has unveiled a new lineup of IdeaPad Chromebook Plus laptops, combining robust hardware with AI-driven features to enhance productivity and creativity.

Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming Chromebook Plus

Specifically designed for gamers, the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming Chromebook Plus (16”, 7) now includes AI-powered video call capabilities that improve webcam and audio quality during group conversations. It maintains its 120Hz refresh rate and RGB backlighting to deliver an enriched gaming experience.

Quick specifications: IdeaPad Gaming Chromebook Plus

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i Chromebook Plus

For individuals seeking performance on the go, the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i Chromebook Plus (14″, 7) offers the advantages of larger laptops along with the versatility of a 2-in-1 convertible design. It also integrates Adobe Photoshop with Adobe Firefly generative AI, allowing effortless content editing through text prompts.

Quick specifications: Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i Chromebook Plus

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Chromebook Plus

The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Chromebook Plus (14″, 8) is a reliable daily performer, built to military-grade standards for durability, making it resistant to spills and drops. It is a lightweight multitasker, perfect for working from various locations, with its File Sync feature ensuring productivity both online and offline.

Lenovo’s IdeaPad Chromebook Plus laptops now include additional tools and services, such as File Sync for offline access to Google Drive files, a 1080p webcam equipped with AI-powered video calling, and Google Photos Magic Eraser for seamless removal of unwanted elements from photos.

Quick specifications: IdeaPad Slim 3i Chromebook Plus

Pricing and availability
  • The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Chromebook Plus (14″, 8), priced at USD 549.99 (Rs. 45,755 approx.), and the IdeaPad Flex 5i Chromebook Plus (14″, 7), priced at USD 499.99 (Rs. 41,600 approx.), are both now available for purchase in North America.
  • The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming Chromebook Plus (16″, 7) is not for sale in North America. However, it is available in EMEA, with prices starting from EUR 599 (USD 627 or Rs. 52,205 approx.) (VAT included).

The new IdeaPad Chromebook Plus laptops from Lenovo come with a bonus: a 3-month trial of Photoshop web and Adobe Express Premium plan.

Speaking at the launch, Benny Zhang, Director and General Manager of Chromebooks in Lenovo’s Global Innovation Center, Intelligent Devices Group, said:

The shift towards remote and hybrid work environments, along with the capacity to be efficient irrespective of one’s location, has underscored the advantages of owning a laptop that is both portable and affordable, yet powerful. The Lenovo IdeaPad Chromebook Plus series offers contemporary users the adaptability they need for productivity and the resources required for creativity, regardless of their location.