Lenovo review | FA Dev Tools

Lenovo

Good7.5/10

World's largest PC maker by volume; bought IBM's PC business, including ThinkPad, in 2005.

Founded: 1984
From: China
HQ: Beijing, China
Owned by: Independent
Made in: Mostly China (own plants), plus Mexico, India and Hungary

www.lenovo.com

Laptop

Good8/10Mid-range

Lenovo is the safe default for Windows: ThinkPads remain the benchmark for business laptops and Legion is a reviewer favourite for gaming. Cheaper IdeaPads are fine but less consistent, so check the individual model review.

Good at

ThinkPads: best-in-class keyboards, durability and business support
Huge range from cheap IdeaPads to Yoga 2-in-1s and Legion gaming
ThinkPads are relatively easy to service, with good parts supply
Legion gaming laptops praised for cooling and value

Weak at

Consumer IdeaPad quality varies a lot by model
Preinstalled software and trial bloat on consumer lines
Consumer support is slower than ThinkPad premier/business support

Reliability
Value
Features
Service & warranty

ThinkPadThinkBookIdeaPadYogaLegionLOQ

Best for: Buyers wanting a dependable Windows work laptop or good-value gaming

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Tablet

Good7/10Budget

Lenovo is a reliable source of cheap, capable Android tablets for streaming, reading and kids. Reviewers like the value, but software support is short and the range is confusing.

Good at

Good-value budget and mid-range Android tablets
Some models include a pen or keyboard
Legion Tab is a compact gaming option

Weak at

Short OS update support on cheaper models
Budget displays and speakers are basic
Model names change often, making comparisons hard

Reliability
Value
Features
Service & warranty

Tab / Idea TabTab PlusYoga TabLegion Tab

Best for: budget buyers who want a media tablet for home use

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Researched September 2026 from public reviews, consumer groups and retailer listings, and summarised by hand — ratings are a judgement, not a lab score. Check current reviews and local retailers before you buy.