Best Laptops for Students FAQ

Best Laptops for Students

Back to School savings is one of the best ways to get an affordable laptop, tablet, or other tech for your favorite student. Does that mean you have to wait until this time of year to maximize your savings? Not at Lenovo!

We offer year-round Back to School savings on the best laptops for students that ramp up throughout the year – so you always have access to the best pricing. Whether you are starting an early summer term or taking extra classes in the fall, you need the right tech and school supplies to ensure they succeed.

Keep reading to learn more about the best laptops for students, including the IdeaPad Flex 5 Series, IdeaPad Gaming 3 Series, Yoga 7 Series, and ThinkPad X1 Carbon.

IdeaPad Flex 5 Series

If you are looking for an affordable and diverse 2 in 1 laptop, look no further than the IdeaPad Flex 5 Series. This powerful PC has everything you need for performance and productivity, while still maximizing connectivity and entertainment features.

The IdeaPad Flex 5 Series includes several affordable laptops that boast all-day battery life, next-generation performance, and enhanced versatility. Simply put, they are perfect for the student that is always on the go at a great price.

Need to finish a term paper on the way to a game? Or perhaps you want to call into your zoom class from the beach? Regardless of where you are, these convertible laptops give you the versatility to get things done with ease.

You can use the IdeaPad Flex 5 Series 2 in 1 laptop as a regular laptop to enhance your productivity - or stand mode to leverage the touch screen features. The tent mode is ideal for games and entertainment, and if you need to pick it up and go, just use it as a tablet!

Sleek and Modern Design

The best laptop for school should not only be functional, but it should also look great. The IdeaPad Flex 5 Series makes a statement when it comes to design, It is offered two colors to choose from; platinum grey and graphite grey, and a comfortable but durable feel.

Its clutter-free display makes it look even more contemporary since it has narrow bezels on all four sides. That also means that you can maximize your screen space to watch movies, take your online classes, and get your work done.

Unmatched Flexibility

When it comes to flexibility and freedom, the IdeaPad Flex 5 is unmatched. It includes a 360-degree hinge that makes this versatility possible - and accommodates your needs as a student and more. You can choose to use this PC in 4 different ways: as a standard laptop, like a tablet, in tent mode, or stand-mode.

You can choose to purchase an optional digital pen that will give you even more ways to be productive and express your creativity – while still having the freedom to take it with you anywhere.

You won’t be weighed down when you carry your IdeaPad Flex 5. These laptops are lightweight and compact, so you can easily store them in a backpack or carry them to class. They start at just 3.31 lbs – or 1.5 kg – and their size is 321.5mm x 217.5mm x 17.9-20.8mm.

Impressive Battery Life

The best school laptops also need to have long battery lives. Whether your student is an early bird or a night owl, they need a PC that can keep up. The IdeaPad Flex 5 Series laptops can keep you going all day and night, with a long battery life that sets it apart from the competition.

When you use Rapid Charge, your battery can last up to 12 hours. The Rapid Charge feature adds up to 2 hours of battery life -with just 15 minutes of charging

Long battery life is also helpful for students who forgot to plug in their laptop overnight and don’t have time to charge it before class. Although the actual battery life will vary based on usage, power management settings, screen brightness, and more, be confident that it has enough juice to get the job done.

Connectivity Solutions

Another reason that this tech is essential for students is that it offers the connectivity solutions they need. For instance, they can use it to connect to online classes, interact with classmates, and explore other creative passions and hobbies.

Between the array of ports and the Wi-Fi connectivity features included, there will be no issues keeping up in a fast-paced environment.

Equipped with a 4-in-1 card reader compatible with SD, SDXC, SDHC, and MMC, it also includes 2 USB ports, a USB-C port, and an HDMI port – so you will be able to connect it with any other device that you need.

The IdeaPad Flex 5 Series also has a headphone and microphone combination port, so you can deliver clear and quality presentations or use their favorite headset.

Security Features

Security is a top priority when buying laptops for students and parents. You won't need to worry about webcam hacking with the IdeaPad Flex 5 since it includes a physical shutter to give you extra peace of mind.

The device is also equipped with a fingerprint reader to enhance security even further while simplifying the sign-in process. That means all youneed to do is register your fingerprint, and you won't have to worry about anyone else accessing their laptop!

Additional Specs Overview

The IdeaPad Flex 5 has powerful processors built in to boost processing speeds and performance. They come with up to the 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7, or the AMD Ryzen™ 7, processors, and an extended battery life of up to 12 hours.

It includes 8GB of memory and relies on an Integrated AMD Radeon™ Graphics card, so your images and videos will load quickly and be crystal clear. The sound quality will not disappoint either, as the laptops have Dolby Audio built-in.

IdeaPad Gaming 3 Series

The IdeaPad Gaming 3 Series are some the best school laptops on the market. It is an affordable laptop with discrete graphics options that allows youto power up your favorite PC games. These quality gaming laptops gives you the best of both worlds: impressive performance without breaking the bank.

These PCs is built for gamers that need to use their laptops for other things too, like virtual classes, research, and more.

Sleek and professional in design, these PCs has a Onyx Black matte finish with a narrow-bezel display. It boasts clean lines and curves that are the perfect mixture of sporty and aesthetic. By day the IdeaPad Gaming 3 Series is great to take to class or your first internship By night, you can power up your favorite PC game and play till dawn.

Ideal for Any Budget

When you are shopping for the best laptop for students, it may seem like your only option is to spend thousands of dollars on a new device. However, that is not the case. he IdeaPad Gaming 3 Series can work for any budget, with models starting at - well under $1000.

That means your student can get the school supplies and tech accessories they need to succeed without going over budget – and it will still include all the impressive graphics and gaming features and still easily handle an all-nighter finishing a research paper or catching up on lectures.

You can also save money on purchasing the games themselves on PC games. You can download and play new release PC games - and you’ll never run out of anything to explore.

The available games range from huge hits like Age of Empires II to popular indie games, which means there is something for every type of gamer.

Designed for Gaming Excellence

Gamers know that having skill is only half the battle – your laptop needs to be able to keep up if you want to compete at the highest levels. The IdeaPad Gaming 3 Series is designed specifically to do just that.

It is powered by the 10th Gen Intel® Core™ H-Series processor, which has up to 5.0GHz clock speeds and a thermal velocity boost. The laptops also include 6 cores, Intel Wi-Fi 6, and 12 MB of Intel Smart Cache, so lag will become a distant memory. With these specs, speed and performance are not an issue.

The visuals you get on these laptops are second to none. They are equipped with a pristine FHD IPS display (1920 x 1080) which aims to minimize stutter, produce smoother frames, and improve the overall gameplay experience.

Whether you are playing Fortnite with friends or building a presentation for your class, the display will look amazing from any angle.

Advanced Cooling Systems

One of the most frustrating issues for gamers is overheating. Competitive gaming requires a laptop that can take the heat – it doesn’t matter if you have the best specs and hardware if you can’t use them!

The IdeaPad Gaming 3 Series laptops are engineered to provide a quieter and cooler experience than ever before. They feature 5th generation thermal engineering that includes a robust dual fan and vent system. Its advanced heat sinks can also support higher GPU and CPU temperatures, so you don’t have to worry about overheating in the middle of a battle.

Similarly, you no longer have to deal with a loud fan that interrupts your concentration and makes it hard to hear the game audio. The Q Control feature allows you to adjust your fan speed, with ranges from quiet to balance to performance mode.

It offers a truly customizable thermal experience, so you can focus on what you need: raw power, daily usage, or maximum battery life.

Ergonomic Design

The best laptop for school should also feature an ergonomic design. This is even more important for students that game because they might spend all day on their laptop in class, then all night playing their favorite PC game!

Extended usage requires the right keyboard, and the IdeaPad Gaming 3 Series ergonomic design can make all the difference. It includes dedicated media keys, large arrow keys, a full-sized number pad, and even a bigger trackpad.

The keyboard is backlit too, to ensure that you can game – or study – with maximum immersion and comfort.

Experience Lenovo Vantage

Another reason that the IdeaPad Gaming 3 Series is one of the best school laptops is that it provides access to Lenovo Vantage. This control center allows you to customize and regulate everything that goes on in your laptop.

Lenovo Vantage for gaming provides battle-ready performance and seamless gameplay, but you can also adjust other features to your liking. For instance, you can overclock GPUs and CPUs, push frame rates faster with memory release, or opt for a battery-saving mode.

Lenovo Vantage for gaming provides battle-ready performance and seamless gameplay, but you can also adjust other features to your liking. For instance, you can overclock GPUs and CPUs, push frame rates faster with memory release, or opt for a battery-saving mode.

The best part is that you can control all these features from one convenient place!

Tech Specs Overview

We know understanding your specs is key to your gaming success, so let’s review those in a bit more detail:

You can choose an IdeaPad Gaming laptop that has up to an i7 Intel Core. These 10th generation processors can hold up to 6 cores, 12 threads, and reach 5 GHz with Turbo Boost. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 – or 1650 Ti – also ensures that your graphics and displays are top-tier.

The laptops have a 15.6-inch display with a narrow bezel and a top-placed webcam. A privacy shutter is included so you can have additional peace of mind about the security of your device.

The battery life on the IdeaPad Gaming 3 Series machines lasts up to 7 hours, so you can have a marathon gaming session right after class!

We understand that gaming accessories are essential too, so these laptops are equipped with 2 USB ports, 1 USB-C port, and an HDMI 2.0.

Yoga 7 Series

The Yoga 7 Series tops the charts when looking at the best laptops for students. It is a stylish and premium 2 in 1 laptop that is built on the Intel Evo Platform.

You may be wondering, what is Intel® Evo™, and how does that set the Yoga 7 Series apart from its competitors?

The Intel Evo Platform provides enhanced performance. It is a solution that combines hardware-based security features, impressive responsiveness, remote manageability, and more into one comprehensive package. Intel partnered with the best manufactures to co-engineer these features and, as a result, are positioned to excel in a fast-paced environment.

Our laptops in the Yoga 7 Series include the exceptional experience provided by the Intel Evo platform and more. Features like instant wake and long battery life, wrapped in a light and thin package, make these convertibles ideal for students.

Exceptional Design

Students that are looking for a rugged and flexible laptop that meets their computing needs, without sacrificing aesthetics, will love the Yoga 7 Series 2 in 1.

Crafted from sandblasted anoidized metal and equipped with rounded edges for keyboard comfort, These PCs have a sleek and modern look. The sturdy 360-degree hinge makes the transition from laptop to tablet mode and back again effortless. And remember a touchscreen display is standard on the Yoga 7 More than just a pretty face, these laptops are rugged, flexible, and travel anywhere you want to work.

Even the optional digital pen adds to the exceptional aesthetic. It is completely garaged and has an in-body charging compartment, so you can use the accessory without sacrificing the outside appearance of the laptop.

Premium Performance

The best laptops for students also offer premium performance. With the 9th Gen Intel Core processor, the Yoga 7 Series have all the power and speed you need to help get your school work done more efficiently, You can also upgrade to an 11th Gen Intel Core processor to access even faster computing speeds.

The under the hood lightning-fast speed, performance includes , up to 4.80 GHz Turbo, dynamic tuning, and 8 cores, plus the ability to automatically adjust the performance of the laptop to meet your specific needs.

The ultra-responsive Yoga 7 Series use Intel Wi-Fi 6 technology, which is almost three times faster than your standard connection.

Did we mention that the battery life also ensures that you can work anywhere? With more than 9 hours of battery power, you will have plenty of time to get your work done wherever you are. These laptops are equipped with Rapid Charge features too, so just an hour of charging can refill your power up to 80%.

Explore Your Creative Side

If your student likes to explore their creative side but still needs a quality laptop for school, look no further than the Yoga 7 Series. Everything from the vibrant visuals and premium sound capabilities makes this the perfect PC for photo and video editing, graphic design, entertainment, and more.

Driven by NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 graphics, these laptops allow you to improve the performance and speed of all your favorite apps. Whether you are streaming 4k videos or editing raw images, the Yoga 7 Series has the tools you need to accelerate your productivity.

The quality of your photos and videos has never looked better either. With 4k VESA-certified Display HDR 400 and super-slim bezels, you will be able to access the brilliant clarity and color that you need. In fact, these screens are almost 50% brighter than a standard SDR display.

What does that mean for your creative projects? With ultra-vivid visuals, fine resolution, and superior color accuracy, you can also optimize tone depth and pixel size. That means you will be able to make the most out of your video editing software and photoshop programs.

Elite Sound Quality

While visuals are essential for graphic design students, so is sound quality .. The Yoga 7 Series 2 in 1 laptop offer crisp, clear audio features.

They include a redesigned rotating soundbar – plus two extra Dolby Atmos speakers – to ensure that you capture every soundbite. Likewise, you have access to powerful subwoofers and custom tweeters to take your listening experience to the next level, so movies and videos are sharper and clearer and more enjoyable.

It doesn’t matter if you are listening to an online lecture or jamming to your favorite music, you will not miss a thing! You will have access to three dimensional sound in every mode, so you don’t have to worry about switching between laptop or tablet functions to enhance the sound quality.

Another feature that is beneficial for students, is the unique vibration buffers. They work to reduce unwanted noise to ensure so your presentations and lectures are clearer!

Smart Features Included

Smart features are a must-have in any environment, but they are especially important for students. The Yoga 7 Series laptops are equipped with Alexa and Cortana, so all you need to do is ask a question to launch a command.

Start your favorite playlist, set reminders, text a classmate– without having to lift a finger. The smart features can operate from up to 13 feet away, thanks to the two far-field microphones included. So, the next time you get in bed and forget to set a reminder for your homework, you don’t have to worry about getting up to type things out manually. Other smart features include hands-free login and instant startup, which streamline your day and reduce the amount of time spent on boring stuff.

Maximize Privacy and Security

The best school laptops emphasize privacy and security, and the Yoga 7 Series machines are no exception.

Windows Hello allows you to log in with your fingerprint, which can minimize security risks and concerns. You also have access to various security subscriptions that can enhance your protection and keep your data safe. The webcam includes a TrueBlock privacy shutter for even tighter security.

ThinkPad X1 Carbon

The ThinkPad X1 Carbon is a premium laptop that’s ultradurable but perfect for getting down to business in the classroom or while doing homework. That makes it one of the best laptops for students since it offers the ideal combination of durability, performance, and aesthetics.

It is built to let you work anywhere, so it boasts a long battery life and a small footprint. You can keep the laptop running for almost 17 hours, and the Rapid Charge feature lets you boost your power supply in a short timeframe.

It is ultrathin and ultralight, with the following dimensions: 14.9mm x 314.5mm x 221.6mm. and weighs slightly under 2.50 lbs. The X 1 Carbon designed on the Intel® Evo™ vPro® platform, so it integrates the top technology for responsiveness, performance, and visuals.

They can be equipped with up to an 11th Gen Intel Core i7 vPro processor which has all the computing power you need to accomplish anything school can throw at you. You don’t have to sacrifice design for function either, as these laptops have an optional carbon-fiber weave on the top cover.

Simply put, the ThinkPad X1 Carbon offers portability and power – in a premium package.

Hi-Res Visuals

The ThinkPad X1 Carbon laptops provide vibrant visuals that make it easy to study, watch videos, and more. With its refined 16:10 display and narrow bezels, the high-resolution screen maximizes the viewing experience.

It is powered by Intel Iris X graphics and includes Dolby Vision, so you can render incredibly clear pictures with amazing color accuracy. Whether you are watching a virtual lecture, video conferencing with classmates, or streaming your favorite shows, you will not be disappointed with the graphics capabilities.

You can produce high-resolution visuals on this laptop and not burn through your battery life.! The X1 Carbon is equipped with low-power panel energy-efficient, and Energy Star 8.0 certified, so you don't have to sacrifice efficiency for performance.

Similarly, the screen is certified to minimize blue-light emissions. This feature promotes the health of your eyes and is especially important for students that will spend many hours in front of their laptop.

Stays Cool

As a student, you can’t afford to be working on a device that overheats with use. That’s why the ThinkPad X1 Carbon stays cool under pressure.

It is equipped with a one-bar hinge, dual fans, and a rear ventilation system to maximize cooling efficiency and eliminate heat buildup. The Intelligent Thermal Solution allows you to use your laptop for extended hours without overheating or sacrificing computing power.

These cooling features make it one of the best laptops for students since it will support them through an entire school day – plus an all-nighter.

Integrated Security Features

The ThinkPad X1 Carbon laptops integrate security features seamlessly. They include built-in ThinkShield safeguards that protect your machine and your data. It also operates on the Discrete Trusted Platform Module 2.0 (dTPM).

Biometric features like the fingerprint reader enhance security further. As soon as your fingerprint is recognized on the power button you can boot up instantly, but it will prevent any unauthorized user from accessing your device.

Another impressive security feature included with these laptops is human presence detection. This technology allows your device to lock automatically when you move away from it. Think about how beneficial this could be for a student working in a crowded library or other places on campus!

That same technology makes it easier for you to use your device too since it can be combined with the optional IR camera to enable zero-touch login. What's even more impressive is that the tech works even if the laptop is asleep!

If you want even more security, consider choosing the Privacy Guard display panel. It will prevent others from seeing what is displayed on your screen from other angles.

As you can see, security is a top priority for the ThinkPad X1 Carbon – making it one of the best school laptops available.

Next-Level Connectivity

If you are looking for a future-proof laptop that provides powerful connectivity features, then the X1 Carbon is right for you. It uses the Windows 10 Pro operating system and Wi-Fi 6, so you can power up quickly and connect anywhere.

It is an always-connected PC! Whether you need to use a crowded public Wi-Fi on campus or are trying to connect while traveling, the ThinkPad X1 Carbon has you covered.

The laptop has optional 4G or 5G WWAN, so you can avoid buffering and lag-time even further. This will allow for smooth video streaming and uninterrupted access to the network.

The next-level connectivity doesn’t just apply to your network, though – it also includes enhanced remote collaboration! The laptop is equipped with a high-definition camera and four 360-degree far-field microphones, allowing you to have clear audio and visuals during your classes or calls.

With two downward-firing subwoofers and upward-firing speakers, you will also be able to immerse yourself in sound. It is perfect for school, work, and entertainment!

Unmatched Durability

There is not a laptop on the market that is tougher than the ThinkPad X1 Carbon. This PC is undergoes the MIL-SPEC test which includes Twelve military-grade requirements and undergo more than 200 detailed quality checks to confirm that they can operate in the most extreme conditions.

The best school laptops can withstand being tossed in a backpack, shoved in a locker, or carried from one side of campus to another – and the ThinkPad X1 Carbon is the perfect laptop for the job.