Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x review: A no-nonsense Snapdragon X2 laptop

When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. Touchpad isn't centered and click action feels cheap The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x isn't the most exciting laptop, but it's a well-rounded machine powered by a Snapdragon X2 Plus chip with good CPU performance for the price. Lenovo's IdeaPad Slim 5 lineup has never been the sort to get your pulse racing. Instead, they're practical machines sold at a reasonable price, and as such they succeed or fail based on the overall value-per-dollar they provide. The IdeaPad Slim 5x does well on that account, providing good CPU performance and battery life for under $1,000. The headliner here is no doubt the Snapdragon X2 Plus chip.