
There is a cheaper, $429.99 model that Lenovo sells directly. I should note that the configuration Lenovo provided me and linked above is available at Best Buy. Additionally, the typing experience is much better on the Duet 5 in general and specifically when you don’t have a flat surface to work on. The Lenovo Duet 5 Chromebook is a larger and less expensive choice than the $599 HP Chromebook X2 11, although it’s almost a wash when the HP is on sale.

For everyone else? It’s a better laptop than a tablet with enough performance for most people and a gorgeous 1080p OLED display. It’s definitely for mainstream Chrome OS users though: If you’re a “power user” that needs high-end hardware, this is a good secondary device.

Overall, I really like what it offers in terms of value, performance, and portability for the price. I’ve been using the $499 Lenovo Duet 5 Chromebook loaner device daily for more than a week now.
