I went hands-on with the Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe — and this colorful MacBook Neo rival has way more ports

The Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe arrives on the market, positioning itself as a colorful and affordable competitor to the MacBook Neo and Dell XPS 13. Starting at $699, this laptop is available in a variety of hues from Pantone's palette, including Dreamy Violet, Spicy Gold, Zen Green, Chill Blue, Radiant Coral, Moody Blue, and Lowkey Green.

The IdeaPad Vibe boasts a sturdy yet lightweight design, making it an attractive option for travelers. With configurations featuring AMD, Snapdragon X, and eventually Intel CPUs, the laptop offers impressive performance and battery life. The IdeaPad Vibe comes equipped with an array of ports, including USB 3.2 Type-A, HDMI, USB-C, a headphone jack, and a MicroSD card slot, surpassing even the XPS 13 in terms of connectivity.

The 14-inch model features a WUXGA (1920 x 1200) OLED display, while the 15-inch variant boasts up to a 2.1K OLED panel, both delivering vibrant colors and high coverage. With AMD Ryzen AI configurations launching first, Snapdragon X models in November, and Intel variants at a later date, the IdeaPad Vibe is set to provide users with a budget-friendly yet powerful everyday notebook.