For students and those who live on a small budget, shelling out $1,000 (or even $2,000) for a MacBook is an out-of-reach dream. Fortunately, this year’s market offers a great alternative without having you compromise on performance or features: The Lenovo IdeaPad 15.6″ Touchscreen FHD Laptop, which was released this year, is currently on Amazon for a price so cheap it’s not thought to be true.
For a record 70% discount, the 15.6-inch portable computer (16GB RAM, 512GB storage) is on sale for $549, down from its regular price of $1,849. This isn’t a sale, it’s a clearance and Amazon seems to be clearing out its stock with a deal that makes this Windows 11 Pro S laptop one of the best deals going.
Great Portable Laptop in 2025
The Lenovo IdeaPad in question is a touchscreen 15.6-inch machine, so it’s perfect for work and play. Its Full HD (1920×1080) IPS display offers an anti-glare, clear view at 300 nits brightness which makes it easy to see comfortably in a bright room or outdoors. The inclusion of a responsive touchscreen is the icing on the cake and makes easy navigation and instant availability of apps and features possible.
Under the hood, this laptop is powered by a 12th Gen Intel Core i5-1235U processor (10 cores: 2 performance + 8 efficiency cores, 12 threads) with speeds ranging from 1.3 GHz up to 4.4 GHz. With this setup, this 2025 IdeaPad can easily handle demanding tasks such as multitasking with many browser windows open, using creative tools, or even light gaming.
Memory and storage are two areas where this IdeaPad is great, especially for its price point. With 16GB of DDR4 RAM, you’ll enjoy smooth performance whether you’re editing documents, streaming videos, or switching between applications. The 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD provides ample space for your files, while also ensuring fast boot times and quick access to your data. There is also a useful selection of ports: 1x USB 2.0, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (support data transfer only), 1x HDMI 1.4b, 1x Card reader, 1x Headphone/microphone combo jack (3.5mm), and 1x Power connector.
Lenovo IdeaPad comes with Windows 11 Professional in S mode, which gives a safe and optimized experience right from the box. The laptop’s Abyss Blue finish adds a sleek, modern look. Customers also receive a Wendbo Cable bundled with the purchase.
With Amazon’s current promotion, you’re getting a laptop that would normally cost nearly four times as much: make sure you get yours before it runs out of stock!