Collected Nov 6, 2026
Lenovo IdeaPad 1 or IdeaPad 1i: which is the better deal?
IdeaPad 1 or IdeaPad 1i: verdict by use, with each one’s numbers.
IdeaPad 1i or IdeaPad 1: what to choose by use
IdeaPad 1 wins on 1, IdeaPad 1i on 1.
- For programming: the IdeaPad 1i, with a performance score of 5.5 vs 4.8.
- To pay less for the same screen size: the IdeaPad 1, cheaper the today in 2 of 2 screen sizes in common (15,6″: $470 vs $649).
The score comes from the specs: it doesn’t measure real-world performance, durability or what buyers think.
Screen size by screen size, side by side
| Screen size | Lenovo IdeaPad 1 | Lenovo IdeaPad 1i |
|---|---|---|
| 14″ | $200 Amazon · no score | $269 Amazon · no score |
| 15,6″ | $470 Amazon · score 4.6 | $649 Amazon · score 5.6 |
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How to read these numbers
On November 6, 2026, no screen size 15,6″, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 costs $470 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1i, $649. To pay less for the same screen size: the IdeaPad 1, cheaper the today in 2 of 2 screen sizes in common (15,6″: $470 vs $649). For programming: the IdeaPad 1i, with a performance score of 5.5 vs 4.8.
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The cheaper of the two lines today: $200 en Amazon.
Frequently asked questions
Lenovo IdeaPad 1 or Lenovo IdeaPad 1i: which costs less no screen size 15,6″?
On Nov 6, 2026, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15.6″ Ryzen 5 5500U: $470 en Amazon, vs $649 en Amazon for Lenovo IdeaPad 1i 15.6″ Core i5-1235U. The final price is the one at the store.
IdeaPad 1i or IdeaPad 1: which to choose?
For programming: the IdeaPad 1i, with a performance score of 5.5 vs 4.8. To pay less for the same screen size: the IdeaPad 1, cheaper the today in 2 of 2 screen sizes in common (15,6″: $470 vs $649).
Which screen sizes does each line have?
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1: 14″ and 15,6″. The Lenovo IdeaPad 1i: 14″ and 15,6″. Only the laptops with a price collected today are counted.
Where do the numbers in this comparison come from?
The price is the lowest we found today at the stores we check (with the upfront-payment discount when the store offers one), collected on Nov 6, 2026. The score for each use is the spec sheet score calculated by the Radar, from 0 to 10, averaged across of the screen sizes in the line.
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Where the numbers come from
Lowest price seen for the product on Amazon.com, shipped to New York 10001, on the day it was read, before sales tax. The line groups the laptops from the same brand and series. A pair is created when someone searches for both lines together, when one succeeds the other, when they share a brand and price range, or when they are the highest-scoring ones from two brands in the same segment.
The spec score doesn’t measure real-world performance or durability, and the verdict by use is a comparison of numbers, not a buying recommendation.
Data from Nov 6, 2026.