The best Lenovo laptops consistently rank near the top of our overall best laptops rankings. From the excellent ThinkPad business laptops to the sleek Yoga notebook and affordable Ideapad laptops, Lenovo offers something for all types of users.

On the horizon is the exciting Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold, the first PC with a flexible, foldable display. If you're looking for something more traditional, the rumored ThinkPad X1 Nano will be a 13-inch competitor to the XPS 13. Equally exciting is that an entire fleet of business notebooks will run on AMD's new Ryzen Pro 4000 chips, which have proven worthy adversaries to Intel Core chips.

Still not sure which Lenovo business laptop to buy? Check out our best Lenovo ThinkPad guide that compares the top models. And to maximize productivity at work, make sure you buy the right ThinkPad accessories. If you're a business user and aren't sold on buying a ThinkPad, check out the best Dell Latitude and Precision laptops.

What are the best Lenovo laptops?

The ThinkPad X1 Carbon isn't just the best Lenovo laptop, it's one of the best laptops on the market. Great for business users but also students or everyday users who want a lightweight machine, the X1 Carbon weighs just over 2 pounds yet delivers fast performance in a military-tested chassis. The only subset of consumers the X1 Carbon doesn't suit are those on a budget and gamers.

If you're looking to save some money, the ThinkBook 13s is another great option. It has fast speeds, a comfortable keyboard and decent battery life. For gamers, the Legion Y740 and Legion Y7000 are great choices and, depending on your configuration, can play the latest AAA games. And if you're on a very tight budget, the Chromebook Duet is a fantastic detachable 2-in-1 that sells for just $279.

The best Lenovo laptops you can buy today

1. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (8th Gen)

2. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 (AMD)

3. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (5th Gen)

4. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (Gen 2)

5. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet

6. Lenovo ThinkPad P1

7. Lenovo Yoga C940

8. Lenovo Legion Y545

9. Lenovo Legion Y740 (15-inch)

10. Lenovo Chromebook Duet

Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Carbon is, once again, the best business laptop thanks to its sleek design and fast performance. (Image credit: Laptop Mag)

1. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (8th Gen) Best overall business laptop CPU: 10th Gen Intel Core i5/Core i7 | GPU: Intel UHD | RAM: 8GB/16GB | Storage: 256GB/512GB/1TB SSD | Display: 14-inch, 1080p or 4K | Size: 12.7 x 8.5 x 0.6 inches | Weight: 2.4 pounds No price information Check Amazon Slim, lightweight design Bright, vibrant 1080p and 4K display options Class-leading keyboard Fast performance Weak graphics

Lenovo didn't make many changes to our favorite business laptop but the new ThinkPad X1 Carbon now flaunts Intel 10th Gen CPUs. On top of delivering fast performance, you get long battery life (on the 1080p model) and two gorgeous, 1080p and 4K display options, all in an impossibly lightweight chassis (2.4 pounds).

But it's still those classic ThinkPad features — a durable design (with MIL-STD-810G strength), best-in-class keyboard and stealthy black/red aesthetics — that carry the X1 Carbon to greatness.

Yes, we wish the ThinkPad X1 Carbon hadn't ditched the SD card reader in the previous, and top configurations can get very expensive, but you'd be hard-pressed to find a better overall business machine.

See our full Lenovo ThinkPad Carbon X1 (8th Gen) review.

If you want a value pick, the ThinkPad X13 is the best Lenovo laptop for under $1,000. (Image credit: Laptop Mag)

2. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 (AMD) The best laptop for under $1,000 CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 4650U | GPU: AMD Radeon | RAM: 8GB | Storage: 256GB | Display: 13.3-inch, 1080p | Size: 12.3 x 8.6 x 0.7 inches | Weight: 2.8 pounds Outstanding performance Durable chassis Best-in-class keyboard Plenty of ports Subpar battery life Thick display bezels

A Lenovo business laptop for under $1,000? It's time to have a chat with your IT manager. The budget-friendly ThinkPad X13 with AMD chips delivers some of the best elements of the ThinkPad lineup at a much lower price than we're used to.

Some of those features include a portable, minimalist chassis with military-grade durability, an outstanding keyboard and plenty of security features, including a fingerprint sensor and IR camera. And thanks to its AMD Ryzen CPUs, the ThinkPad X13 has incredible performance at this price. The only major downside is the subpar battery life, but around 8 hours isn't terrible.

The ThinkPad X1 Carbon remains the best Lenovo laptop if you can afford one, but the ThinkPad X13 is an excellent, low-price alternative.

See our full Lenovo ThinkPad X13 (AMD) review.

Artists and writers who prefer to write/draw by hand will appreciate the ThinkPad X1 Yoga, the best 2-in-1 laptop. (Image credit: Laptop Mag)

3. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (5th Gen, 2020) The best 2-in-1 laptop CPU: Intel Core i7 | GPU: Intel Core i5-10310U; Core i7-10610U | RAM: 16GB | Storage: 256GB; 512GB SSD | Display: 14-inch, 1080p and 4K | Size: 12 x 8.5 x 0.6 inches | Weight: 3 pounds No price information Check Amazon Bright, vivid 1080p and 4K displays Great performance (superfast SSD) World-class keyboard Thick display bezels Weak graphics

Lenovo took a chance with the ThinkPad X1 Yoga, the first metal ThinkPad, and it paid off. While we still love the signature matte-black carbon-fiber found on most ThinkPads, the aluminum and magnesium ThinkPad X1 Yoga is a gorgeous change of pace. Not only does it have a slim design, but this convertible 2-in-1 flaunts a bright display and offers a best-in-class keyboard and long battery life. These combine to make the best Lenovo laptop for anyone who those looking for a convertible.

You also get loads of extra goodies, like a built-in stylus slot and webcam cover. We still love the ThinkPad X1 Carbon for its super-lightweight chassis, but you should definitely get the Yoga instead if you want to use a stylus.

See our full Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (5th Gen, 2020) review.

Take the X1 Carbon, make it bigger and add power and you get the ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 2, Lenovo's best 15-inch laptop. (Image credit: Future)

Lenovo's high-end consumer business laptop, the ThinkPad X1 Extreme (Gen 2) has a jaw-dropping 15.6-inch 4K HDR display and blazingly fast performance thanks to its 9th Gen Core i7 CPU and quick SSD. A luxurious and durable design combined with an excellent keyboard makes the ThinkPad X1 Extreme one impressive piece of hardware.

The X1 Extreme delivers more power than the X1 Carbon or X1 Yoga thanks to its six-core H-series processors. It also has a larger screen and more ports, making it a better laptop for productivity. And yet, at 3.8 pounds, this machine is still very portable. Just be aware of the limited battery life on the 4K model.

See our full Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 2 review.

Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 tablet is the best detachable Lenovo laptop.

This detachable 2-in-1 has a beautiful soft-touch chassis, a bright and colorful 13-inch display and very strong performance. At 2.8 pounds and featuring an excellent keyboard and stylus support, the X1 Tablet is a great travel companion. That's especially true considering its rated to 12 military-grade durability tests.

You won't get the best battery life with the X1 Tablet, so keep that in mind if you want to bring it on a long trip. Still, the combination of a gorgeous display and flexible chassis makes it a great choice for artists, designers or anyone who prefers to write by hand.

See our full Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet review.

Power users should go with the ThinkPad P1, the best Lenovo workstation and a surprisingly portable one.

Graphics professionals and 3D modelers who need a laptop that can handle demanding programs should opt for the Lenovo ThinkPad P1. This sleek 15.6-inch workstation is a desktop replacement in every sense of the phrase. With a Xeon CPU and Quadro graphics, the beastly P1 offers excellent performance. Not to mention, the vivid 4K display and comfortable keyboard are some of the best we've ever seen.

See our full Lenovo ThinkPad P1 review.

Lenovo's Yoga C940 (14-inch) refines a proven formula, making it one of the best Lenovo laptops around. (Image credit: Laptop Mag)

With the Yoga C940, Lenovo took a proven formula and refined it. Subtle design improvements, longer battery life (up to 11:46) and refreshed 10th Gen Intel processors make the Yoga C940 a worthy successor to last year's excellent Yoga C930.

As you'd expect from a Yoga-series laptop, the C940 has a premium, ultra-portable chassis and a unique hinge that doubles as a soundbar speaker. As a 2-in-1, that hinge can rotate 360-degrees to convert the Yoga C940 into a proper tablet. When it comes to viewing content, the Yoga C940's 1080p and 4K displays are crisp, vibrant and bright -- just beware, the UHD display drains the battery.

For all the basics it gets right, my favorite things about the Yoga C940 are its extra features. Those include a webcam cover (no more need to buy tape), a slot for the included stylus and a fingerprint sensor.

See our Lenovo Yoga C940 (14-inch) review.

Lenovo even has something for gamers. The Legion Y7000 is the best laptop for gamers on a budget.

8. Lenovo Legion Y7000 The best affordable gaming laptop CPU: Up to Intel Core i7 | GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 | RAM: 8GB/16GB | Storage: 256GB/512GB | Display: 15.6-inch, 1080p | Size: 14.2 x 10.5 x 0.9 inches | Weight: 5.3 pounds Low Stock $1,999.11 View at Amazon 30 Amazon customer reviews ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Sleek, sports car design Colorful display Comfortable keyboard Poor audio Nose cam

The Legion Y7000 is a nearly perfect laptop for gamers on a budget. For a relatively affordable $1,100, the Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060-equipped Y7000 offers strong graphics performance in a sleek, stylish chassis. Whether you're outlasting enemies in Fortnite or taking notes in a study hall, owners of this machine will appreciate its comfortable keyboard and above-average battery life.

See our full Lenovo Legion Y7000 review.

If you want to run the latest games at the highest graphics settings, get the Legion Y740, Lenovo's best premium gaming laptop.

If you want the best graphics performance, go with an GeForce RTX-equipped laptop like the Legion Y740. Available in both 15-inch and 17-inch models, the Y740 is Lenovo's premium gaming machine. As such, it can play even the latest games, like Shadow of the Tomb Raider or Battlefield V, at high graphics settings thanks to its Intel Core i7 CPU and Nvidia RTX 2080 Max-Q GPU. Those games move smoothly on the laptop's 1080p, 144Hz display, and you'll enjoy clicking away on the Y740's comfortable RGB-backlit keyboard.

See our full Lenovo Legion Y740 (15-inch) review.

Whether you're a student or just love Chrome, the Chromebook Duet is the best Lenovo Chromebook. (Image credit: Future)

The Chromebook Duet is one of the cheapest computing devices on the market and yet it delivers in so many areas. First and foremost, battery life. This detachable 2-in-1 tablet lasted for nearly 13 hours on our battery test, making it one of the longest-lasting Chromebooks on the market.

What really makes this device such an incredible value is that for $279, you get an 10.1-inch tablet with a kickstand plus the accompanying keyboard. And that panel is somewhat both sharp and vivid despite the incredibly low cost of the Chromebook Duet. No, it won't break any speed records, but for those who want to spend the least amount of money, the Chromebook Duet is the best choice.

See our full Lenovo Chromebook Duet review.

How to pick a Lenovo Laptop

Lenovo's our top-rated laptop brand for good reason. The company offers an extensive product lineup with some of the best notebooks you can get from any manufacturer. Lenovo makes laptops for just about every type of user, from children in school to gamers and business executives.

We've listed our favorite current Lenovo laptops above, but if you're doing research, it helps to know the difference between the company's major product lines.

ThinkPad: Lenovo's business laptops have some of the best keyboards in the world and many have extremely long battery life. They're a great choice, even if you're not planning to use them for work.

Lenovo's business laptops have some of the best keyboards in the world and many have extremely long battery life. They're a great choice, even if you're not planning to use them for work. Yoga: These premium 2-in-1s have great designs, colorful screens and strong battery life.

These premium 2-in-1s have great designs, colorful screens and strong battery life. Legion: The gaming line offers solid performance at reasonable prices.

The gaming line offers solid performance at reasonable prices. Flex: A line of 2-in-1s that is less expensive than Yoga, but still full-featured.

A line of 2-in-1s that is less expensive than Yoga, but still full-featured. IdeaPad: These mainstream consumer laptops range in price from low-end budget systems to more premium Ultrabooks.

How we test Lenovo laptops

We put each Lenovo laptop through extensive benchmark testing — both synthetic and real-world — before they end up in the hands of our reviewers. We evaluate each aspect of the laptop, including its performance, battery life, display, speakers and heat management.

In our benchmark testing, we use a Klein K10 colorimeter to detect the brightness and sRGB color gamut of the laptop's display. For performance testing, we run the laptop through a gauntlet of benchmarks, including Geekbench 4.3 and 5.0 and 3DMark professional graphics tests.

To determine real-world performance, we task the laptop to convert a 4K video to 1080p resolution and to duplicate a 4.97GB multimedia file. Our real-world graphics test is the Dirt 3 benchmark with medium settings at 1080p resolution.

We also run heat tests by playing a 15-minute full-screen video and measuring temperatures in different areas of the laptop. Last but not least, our battery test consists of continuous web surfing over Wi-Fi at 150 nits of brightness. For MacBooks and premium Windows 10 laptops, a runtime of over 9 hours is considered a good result whereas gaming laptops and workstations that can stay powered for longer than 5 hours deserve praise.

These tests are complemented with extensive hands-on testing from our reviewers who critique everything from the laptop's materials to the feel of its touchpad.