Lenovo IdeaPad V460 Pro Reviews

The IdeaPad V460 combines good looks and good performance with subpar battery life.

As the consumer flavor of a business brand, IdeaPads have always seemed to have trouble finding any identity, typically settling somewhere awkward. That ends with the sleek, versatile V460, which successfully carries both the ThinkPad’s clean design and sensibility (that lovely keyboard) over to the IdeaPad marquee, with a dash of gaming performance thrown in for flavor, courtesy of the Nvidia GeForce 310M. But be warned: Lenovo’s particular balance of power and portability leans more toward punch than endurance, making the V460 a poor choice for travellers, even if you will want to bring it everywhere to show it off. Asus’ similar U30Jc manages to wring out much better battery life without compromising performance, even if it doesn’t look and feel as solid as the V460.

The Lenovo IdeaPad V460 is an attractive notebook with a comfortable keyboard, snappy graphics performance, and strong security software. Unfortunately, its weak battery life poses a significant problem for business users who need to carry their notebook around the office and especially outside of one.

With an upscale look and strong performance for a down-market price, the V460 is a good bet among thin-and-lights.