Is the ThinkPad Yoga 11e 5th Gen fast enough for everyday use?

Yes for web browsing, email, documents and video. The Pentium Silver N5000 struggles with many open tabs, large spreadsheets or photo editing.

Can it be used as a tablet?

Yes. The 360-degree hinge folds into tablet, tent and stand modes, and the touchscreen works in all of them.

Is it good for students?

It is built for that: reinforced frame, rubber bumper and a spill-resistant keyboard. The low-resolution screen and modest battery are the main compromises.

Yes, a 256GB SSD, which keeps startup and app loading quicker than a hard drive and gives room for school or office files.

How does it compare with a consumer 11-inch convertible?

It is tougher and has a better keyboard, but heavier and slower than consumer models at the same size.

Is the screen good for watching video?

It is fine for casual viewing, but the 1366 x 768 resolution and modest brightness are below what sharper, brighter panels offer.

Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e 5th Gen 11.6" Touchscreen

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Our take on the Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e 5th Gen 11.6" Touchscreen

The ThinkPad Yoga 11e 5th Gen is an 11.6-inch convertible built for classrooms and light office work. It flips between laptop, tablet, tent and stand modes, and its reinforced frame and rubber bumper are designed to survive drops and rough handling. The Pentium Silver N5000 and 8GB of RAM handle browsing, documents and video, but not heavy multitasking. Against cheaper consumer convertibles it trades speed for durability and a spill-resistant keyboard; against mainstream ultrabooks it is slower and its 1366 x 768 screen is low resolution.

Best forStudents and school useLight office and document workBuyers who need a rugged, drop-resistant laptopTablet-style reading and note-taking

Pros

Reinforced frame and rubber bumper for drop protection
360-degree hinge with laptop, tablet, tent and stand modes
Spill-resistant keyboard suited to classrooms
8GB RAM and 256GB SSD are generous for this class
Anti-glare touchscreen reduces reflections

Cons

Pentium Silver N5000 is slow for heavy multitasking
1366 x 768 display is low resolution and not sharp
11.6-inch screen feels cramped for spreadsheets
Modest battery life for a full school or work day

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What reviewers say

Owners treat the Yoga 11e as a tough, no-frills machine for school and basic tasks. They like the sturdy build, the convertible hinge and the keyboard, and accept that it is slow and the screen is basic.

What people mention

BuildPraisedOwners say the reinforced chassis and rubber bumper shrug off knocks and drops.
PerformanceCriticisedReviewers find the Pentium N5000 slow once several apps or browser tabs are open.
DisplayCriticisedThe 1366 x 768 panel is called low resolution and not very bright.
KeyboardPraisedThe spill-resistant keyboard is described as comfortable for long typing sessions.
BatteryMixedBattery life is seen as adequate for a school day but short compared with rivals.
PortabilityMixedThe convertible design is liked, but the rugged body makes it heavier than consumer 11-inch laptops.

About the Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e 5th Gen 11.6" Touchscreen

The Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e 5th Gen is a compact 2-in-1 laptop with an 11.6-inch HD touchscreen. It has an Intel Pentium Silver N5000 processor, 8GB of DDR4 memory and a 256GB SSD. It is built for web browsing, document editing, multimedia viewing and light multitasking.

The display has a 1366 x 768 resolution with multi-touch and an anti-glare finish. The convertible design lets it be used in laptop, tablet, tent and stand modes.

The 3-cell, 42Wh lithium-ion battery lasts up to 12 hours of usage. The laptop runs Windows 10 Pro.

Processor: Intel Pentium Silver N5000, quad-core, 4 threads, 1.1 GHz base clock, Turbo Boost up to 2.7 GHz
Display: 11.6" HD (1366 x 768), touchscreen, anti-glare
Memory: 8GB DDR4 SDRAM, 2400 MHz
Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 605
Storage: 256GB SSD
Operating system: Windows 10 Pro
Battery: 3-cell, 42Wh lithium-ion, up to 12 hours of usage
Dimensions: 300 x 210 x 22.3 mm
Weight: 3.1 lbs (1.4 kg)
Ports: 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A, 1 x USB Type-C (Power Delivery), 1 x HDMI 1.4, headphone/microphone combo jack
Card reader: MicroSD
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 5.0
Modes: Laptop, tablet, tent, stand

Questions and answers

Is the ThinkPad Yoga 11e 5th Gen fast enough for everyday use?: Yes for web browsing, email, documents and video. The Pentium Silver N5000 struggles with many open tabs, large spreadsheets or photo editing.
Can it be used as a tablet?: Yes. The 360-degree hinge folds into tablet, tent and stand modes, and the touchscreen works in all of them.
Is it good for students?: It is built for that: reinforced frame, rubber bumper and a spill-resistant keyboard. The low-resolution screen and modest battery are the main compromises.
Does it have an SSD?: Yes, a 256GB SSD, which keeps startup and app loading quicker than a hard drive and gives room for school or office files.
How does it compare with a consumer 11-inch convertible?: It is tougher and has a better keyboard, but heavier and slower than consumer models at the same size.
Is the screen good for watching video?: It is fine for casual viewing, but the 1366 x 768 resolution and modest brightness are below what sharper, brighter panels offer.
Where is the Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e 5th Gen 11.6" Touchscreen cheapest?: At MOLTICOM, for $52.82, as of our latest check.