Lenovo - Flex 5i 14" Full HD Touchscreen 2-in-1 Laptop - Intel Core i5-1235U - 8 GB Memory - Intel Iris Xe Graphics - 512GB SSD - Storm Grey
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- Key Specs
- Screen Type: IPS
- Screen Size: 14 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Screen Resolution: 1920 x 1200 (Full HD+) (Screens come in a range of resolutions (measured in pixels, horizontal x vertical). The higher the resolution, the greater the picture quality.)
- Touch Screen: true (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
- Refresh Rate: 60Hz (The number of frames per second the device can produce natively without enhancement. Higher rates help produce smooth, seamless pictures.)
- Brightness: 300 nits (A measure of the total light output.)
- Processor Model: Intel 12th Generation Core i5 (Your computer's processor is like its brain. Working in combination with system memory, the power of the processor determines the complexity of software you can run, how many programs you can have open at the same time, and how fast those programs will run. Most computers feature an AMD, Intel or Snapdragon processor.)
- CPU Base Clock Frequency: 1.3 gigahertz (Actual central processing unit (CPU) speed may vary by device configuration and design. The average rate at which the processor is able to execute tasks under normal operating conditions as asserted by the manufacturer.)
- Storage Type: SSD, SSD
- Total Storage Capacity: 512 gigabytes
- System Memory (RAM): 8 gigabytes (Random-access memory (RAM) is a computing device's short-term data storage, which allows active information to be accessed quickly. The size and type of RAM determines how efficiently the device can handle large amounts of information at one time. For example, gaming or video editing requires more RAM for optimal performance.)
- Graphics: Intel Iris Xe Graphics (Often referred to as a "graphics processing unit" (GPU), this device is responsible for displaying image content and decoding/encoding video content in programs and games.)
- Display Connector(s): 1 x HDMI 1.4, 1 x Thunderbolt 4 (The number and type of connectors used to connect to an external display.)
- Battery Life (up to): 9 hours (Battery life will vary depending on the product configuration, product model, applications loaded on the product, power management setting of the product and the product features used by the customer. As with all batteries, the maximum capacity of this battery will decrease with time and usage.)
- Battery Chemistry: Lithium-polymer
- 2-in-1 Design: true (A laptop and a tablet combined in one lightweight, portable device. Sometimes referred to as "convertible" or "hybrid" laptops, these devices deliver the processing power and keyboard of a laptop. When you're ready to play, either detach the screen or fold your 2-in-1 into tablet mode to comfortably watch movies, play games, read an e-book and more.)
- Backlit Keyboard: true (Integrated lights allow for visibility of the keys in low-light conditions.)
- General
- Brand: Lenovo
- Model Number: 82R700L5US
- Product Name: Flex 5i 14" Full HD Touchscreen 2-in-1 Laptop - Intel Core i5-1235U - 8 GB Memory - Intel Iris Xe Graphics - 512GB SSD
- Color: Storm Grey
- Year of Release: 2024
- Display
- Display Type: LCD
- Screen Type: IPS
- Screen Size: 14 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Screen Resolution: 1920 x 1200 (Full HD+) (Screens come in a range of resolutions (measured in pixels, horizontal x vertical). The higher the resolution, the greater the picture quality.)
- Touch Screen: true (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
- Refresh Rate: 60Hz (The number of frames per second the device can produce natively without enhancement. Higher rates help produce smooth, seamless pictures.)
- Brightness: 300 nits (A measure of the total light output.)
- Color Gamut (NTSC): 45 percent
- Processor
- Processor Brand: Intel
- Processor Model: Intel 12th Generation Core i5 (Your computer's processor is like its brain. Working in combination with system memory, the power of the processor determines the complexity of software you can run, how many programs you can have open at the same time, and how fast those programs will run. Most computers feature an AMD, Intel or Snapdragon processor.)
- Processor Model Number: 1235U
- CPU Base Clock Frequency: 1.3 gigahertz (Actual central processing unit (CPU) speed may vary by device configuration and design. The average rate at which the processor is able to execute tasks under normal operating conditions as asserted by the manufacturer.)
- CPU Boost Clock Frequency: 4.4 gigahertz (Actual central processing unit (CPU) speed may vary by device configuration and design. The maximum rate at which the processor is able to execute tasks, typically only used for a short period of time as needed. This rate may temporarily boost the processor's performance, but may result in overheating, shutdown, or damage to equipment if sustained.)
- Number of CPU Cores: 10-core (A core, or "brain" of a CPU, allows it to receive and execute instructions. Each core can work independently or together to perform parallel operations.)
- Number of CPU Threads: 12 (Generally, the more threads, the faster and more responsive the operating system.)
- Neural Processing Unit (NPU): false (Whether the product comes with an integrated neural processing unit (NPU) that performs computations for AI (artificial intelligence) functions to increase proficiency of the CPU and reduce power consumption.)
- Storage
- Storage Type: SSD, SSD
- Total Storage Capacity: 512 gigabytes
- Solid State Drive Capacity: 512 gigabytes (The amount of data that can be stored on the device's solid state drive (SSD). SSD is a flash-based storage with faster speeds than a hard disk drive (HDD).)
- Memory
- System Memory (RAM): 8 gigabytes (Random-access memory (RAM) is a computing device's short-term data storage, which allows active information to be accessed quickly. The size and type of RAM determines how efficiently the device can handle large amounts of information at one time. For example, gaming or video editing requires more RAM for optimal performance.)
- Type of Memory (RAM): LPDDR4 (Each type of RAM delivers a different level of speed, bandwidth, energy efficiency and performance.)
- System Memory RAM Speed: 4266 megahertz (How fast the information-storing hardware operates. The faster the RAM, the faster memory can be transferred to other system components. Ultimately, faster RAM improves operational efficiency.)
- Number Of Memory Slots: 0
- Graphics
- Graphics Type: Integrated (Dedicated graphics uses a separate graphics card for processing video images. Because it does not use memory from the system's RAM, there is no extra burden on the CPU and graphics are processed more efficiently. Integrated graphics shares system RAM to process video images.)
- GPU Brand: Intel
- Graphics: Intel Iris Xe Graphics (Often referred to as a "graphics processing unit" (GPU), this device is responsible for displaying image content and decoding/encoding video content in programs and games.)
- Compatibility
- Operating System: Windows 11 Home in S Mode (The operating system manages all software and hardware, including files, memory and connected devices. Most importantly, it lets you interact with your device and your programs in a visual way; otherwise, you'd be typing computer code to get anything done.)
- Operating System Architecture: 64-bit (An operating system (OS) manages computer hardware, software resources, and programs in conjunction with the system's processor. 64-bit operating systems can handle more data at once than 32-bit systems, resulting in faster speeds, more effiency, and overall improved performance.)
- Works With: Google Home (Compatible with or able to be connected to other smart devices or applications.)
- Connectivity
- Display Connector(s): 1 x HDMI 1.4, 1 x Thunderbolt 4 (The number and type of connectors used to connect to an external display.)
- Number of HDMI Outputs (Total): 1
- Number of DisplayPort Outputs (Total): 0
- Number of Thunderbolt Ports (Total): 1
- Number of VGA Ports: 0 (VGA (Video Graphics Adapter or Video Graphics Array) is a display standard that transmits via analog signals. This type of interface is typically used to connect a computer to a display device such as a monitor, projector, or TV.)
- USB Ports: 2 x USB-A 3.2, 1 x USB-C 4 (The number and type of USB ports the product has.)
- Number of USB Ports (Total): 3
- Headphone Jack: true (The device features an interface that allows for the connection of headphones.)
- Microphone Input: true (The device features an input for connecting an external microphone.)
- Wireless Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- Wireless Standard: AX (The wireless networking protocol used by the device. Each iteration of the protocol is based on the 802.11 standard developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Standards Association. Denoted by letters following 802.11 (802.11a, 802.11ac, etc.), each version, published in alphabetical order, encompasses all previous versions.)
- Number Of Ethernet Ports: 0
- Network Connectivity: None (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a long distance using a cellular network.)
- Cooling
- CPU Cooling System: Air
- Power
- Power Supply Maximum Wattage: 65 watts
- Battery Life (up to): 9 hours (Battery life will vary depending on the product configuration, product model, applications loaded on the product, power management setting of the product and the product features used by the customer. As with all batteries, the maximum capacity of this battery will decrease with time and usage.)
- Battery Cells: 3-cell
- Battery Chemistry: Lithium-polymer
- Camera
- Front-Facing Camera: true
- Front Facing Camera Video Resolution: 1080p (Refers to the number of pixels, both horizontally and vertically, used by the camera facing the user to capture video. The higher the resolution the finer the video detail that can be seen.)
- Built-In Microphone: true
- Features
- 2-in-1 Design: true (A laptop and a tablet combined in one lightweight, portable device. Sometimes referred to as "convertible" or "hybrid" laptops, these devices deliver the processing power and keyboard of a laptop. When you're ready to play, either detach the screen or fold your 2-in-1 into tablet mode to comfortably watch movies, play games, read an e-book and more.)
- Backlit Keyboard: true (Integrated lights allow for visibility of the keys in low-light conditions.)
- Customizable Keyboard Lighting: No
- GPS Enabled: true
- Touchpad Type: Multi-touch, Precision
- Media Card Reader: true (A hardware device that allows for access to data on a memory card and enables the transfer of its files to a computer. These devices may have one or multiple slots for various types of memory cards, and may be integrated into the computer or available as an external device.)
- Media Card Slot: Secure Digital
- Customizable Case Lighting: false
- Audio Technology: High Definition (HD) Audio, Realtek ALC3287 codec
- Speaker Type: Front-facing stereo speakers, 2W x2, optimized with Dolby Audio
- Windows AI: Copilot
- Security Features: Privacy camera, Fingerprint reader
- Cable Lock Slot: None
- Casing Material: Plastic
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 0.7 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 12.32 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 8.85 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 3.42 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Certifications Listings & Approvals
- ENERGY STAR Certified: true (Devices carrying the ENERGY STAR service mark, such as computer products and peripherals, kitchen appliances, and other products, generally use 20% to 30% less energy than required by federal standards.)
- EPEAT Qualified: true (The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) was designed to provide an environmental assessment tool for purchasers. In order to qualify for EPEAT, a product must meet all 23 required criteria.)
- EPEAT Level: Silver (The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) was designed to provide an environmental assessment tool for purchasers. In order to qualify for EPEAT, a product must meet all 23 required criteria. Products are rated Bronze, Silver or Gold based on how many of 28 optional criteria they meet (below 50%, 50%, 75%).)
- Included
- Optical Drive Type: None (An optical disk drive (ODD) uses a laser light to read data from or write data to an optical disc. These discs include CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs. This allows you to play music or watch movies using prerecorded discs.)
- Numeric Keypad: false
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 1 year limited
- Warranty - Labor: 1 year limited
- Other
- UPC: 197531673374
With a 360° drop-down hinge that lifts up the keyboard for easier typing and more screen, the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i adapts to whatever you’re doing for limitless creation and performance on the 12th Generation Intel Core i5 processors and Intel Iris Xe graphics. Watch your entertainment come to life on an 1920 x 1200 FHD display with and 90% AAR for a taller, boundless screen. Connect up to two 4K displays with Thunderbolt 4.0 for universal ultra-fast cable connectivity.
- Windows 11 operating system: Windows 11 brings back the Start Menu from Windows 7 and introduces new features, like the Edge Web browser that lets you markup Web pages on your screen.
- 15.6" Full HD touch screen for hands-on control: Touch navigation makes the most of Windows 11. The 1920 x 1080 resolution boasts impressive color and clarity. HP BrightView glossy screen. IPS technology for wide viewing angles. LED backlight.
- 12th Gen Intel Core i5-1235U processor: Smart ten-core, twelve-way processing performance for HD-quality computing.
- Intel Iris Xe Graphics: On-processor graphics with shared video memory provide everyday image quality for Internet use, basic photo editing and casual gaming.
- 8GB system memory for advanced multitasking: Substantial high-bandwidth RAM to smoothly run your games and photo- and video-editing applications, as well as multiple programs and browser tabs all at once.
- 512 GB solid state drive (SSD): While offering less storage space than a hard drive, a flash-based SSD has no moving parts, resulting in faster start-up times and data access, no noise, and reduced heat production and power draw on the battery.
- Built-in stereo speakers: Dolby Audio provides immersive audio and maximizes volume output without distortion.
- Weighs 3.42 lbs. and measures 0.7" thin: Ultrathin and ultralight for maximum portability, featuring a smaller screen size and omitting the DVD/CD drive to achieve the compact form factor. X-cell lithium-ion/etc. battery.
- HDMI output expands your viewing options: Connect to an HDTV or high-def monitor to set up two screens side by side or just see more of the big picture.
- Thunderbolt port for connecting advanced monitors and external drives: This single interface supports both high-speed data and high-def video - plus power over cable for bus-powered devices - ideal for digital content creators.
- Built-in media reader for simple photo transfer: Supports SD, SDHC, SDXC, and MMC memory card formats.
- Wireless network connectivity: High-speed wireless LAN built into the screen, so it connects to your network or hotspots on the most common Wi-Fi standards in both laptop and tablet modes.
- Built-in HD webcam with microphone: Makes it easy to video chat with family and friends or teleconference with colleagues over Skype or other popular applications.
- Basic software package included: 30 day trial of Microsoft Office 365, 30 day trial to McAfee LiveSafe.
- Additional ports: Microphone-in/headphone-out combo jack.
- Windows 11 operating system: Windows 11 brings back the Start Menu from Windows 7 and introduces new features, like the Edge Web browser that lets you markup Web pages on your screen.
- 15.6" Full HD touch screen for hands-on control: Touch navigation makes the most of Windows 11. The 1920 x 1080 resolution boasts impressive color and clarity. HP BrightView glossy screen. IPS technology for wide viewing angles. LED backlight.
- 12th Gen Intel Core i5-1235U processor: Smart ten-core, twelve-way processing performance for HD-quality computing.
- Intel Iris Xe Graphics: On-processor graphics with shared video memory provide everyday image quality for Internet use, basic photo editing and casual gaming.
- 8GB system memory for advanced multitasking: Substantial high-bandwidth RAM to smoothly run your games and photo- and video-editing applications, as well as multiple programs and browser tabs all at once.
- 512 GB solid state drive (SSD): While offering less storage space than a hard drive, a flash-based SSD has no moving parts, resulting in faster start-up times and data access, no noise, and reduced heat production and power draw on the battery.
- Built-in stereo speakers: Dolby Audio provides immersive audio and maximizes volume output without distortion.
- Weighs 3.42 lbs. and measures 0.7" thin: Ultrathin and ultralight for maximum portability, featuring a smaller screen size and omitting the DVD/CD drive to achieve the compact form factor. X-cell lithium-ion/etc. battery.
- HDMI output expands your viewing options: Connect to an HDTV or high-def monitor to set up two screens side by side or just see more of the big picture.
- Thunderbolt port for connecting advanced monitors and external drives: This single interface supports both high-speed data and high-def video - plus power over cable for bus-powered devices - ideal for digital content creators.
- Built-in media reader for simple photo transfer: Supports SD, SDHC, SDXC, and MMC memory card formats.
- Wireless network connectivity: High-speed wireless LAN built into the screen, so it connects to your network or hotspots on the most common Wi-Fi standards in both laptop and tablet modes.
- Built-in HD webcam with microphone: Makes it easy to video chat with family and friends or teleconference with colleagues over Skype or other popular applications.
- Basic software package included: 30 day trial of Microsoft Office 365, 30 day trial to McAfee LiveSafe.
- Additional ports: Microphone-in/headphone-out combo jack.
Whats Included
- Computer, Charger, User Guide
- Computer, Charger, User Guide
Product Manuals
Disclaimers
- *PC Game Pass: Subscription continues automatically at regular monthly price unless cancelled. Subject to xbox.com/oem-offer. By going to this site, you are entering a site hosted and operated by Microsoft. Please review their Privacy Policy. All personal information you provide is subject to that Privacy Policy. Different terms and conditions may apply.
- Actual battery life will vary and depends on many factors such as product configuration and usage, software use, wireless functionality, power management settings, and screen brightness. The maximum capacity of the battery will decrease with time and use.
- *PC Game Pass: Subscription continues automatically at regular monthly price unless cancelled. Subject to xbox.com/oem-offer. By going to this site, you are entering a site hosted and operated by Microsoft. Please review their Privacy Policy. All personal information you provide is subject to that Privacy Policy. Different terms and conditions may apply.
- Actual battery life will vary and depends on many factors such as product configuration and usage, software use, wireless functionality, power management settings, and screen brightness. The maximum capacity of the battery will decrease with time and use.
Q: What is the screen resolution of this Lenovo laptop?
A: This Lenovo laptop features a 1920 x 1200 (Full HD+) screen resolution.
Q: What type of graphics card does this laptop have?
A: This laptop uses Intel Iris Xe Graphics.
Q: How long does the battery last on this Lenovo laptop?
A: The battery on this laptop can last for up to 9 hours.
Q: What processor does this Lenovo laptop use?
A: This laptop is equipped with a 12th Gen Intel Core i5-1235U processor.
Q: How much storage space does this laptop have?
A: This laptop comes with a 512GB solid state drive (SSD).
Q: Does this laptop have a touch screen?
A: Yes, this laptop has a touch screen.
Q: When I buy this do I need to buy Windows 11?
A: To clarify: as the other replies indicate, you do not have to pay for Windows 11 in ADDITION to paying for the laptop, since it has it preinstalled. However, should you find a computer with Win10, you STILL would not have to pay to upgrade to #11--it would be free.
Q: Why does the laptop do not let me switch out of the S mode.
A: You should be able to switch using the Microsoft Store. HOWEVER, you must update Windows FIRST. This is because the Store has to be updated in order to access that particular function. Additional methods can be found through a search on the web.
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With a 360° drop-down hinge that lifts up the keyboard for easier typing and more screen, the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i adapts to whatever you’re doing for limitless creation and performance on the 12th Generation Intel Core i5 processors and Intel Iris Xe graphics. Watch your entertainment come to life on an 1920 x 1200 FHD display with and 90% AAR for a taller, boundless screen. Connect up to two 4K displays with Thunderbolt 4.0 for universal ultra-fast cable connectivity.
The IdeaPad Flex 5i features a versatile 2-in-1 design with a 360-degree hinge that adapts to your lifestyle, allowing you to switch between “Laptop” mode for everyday computing, “Yoga” mode for sharing content, “Flip” convertible mode for binge-watching, and “Tablet” mode for more intuitive interaction; it also offers 9-hour battery life and Rapid Charge Boost to keep you powered through classes, meetings, or entertainment. For flexible performance suited to daily use, it packs an Intel Core i5-1235U (10 Cores, 12 Threads, up to 4.4GHz) and Integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics for fast multitasking, while the 8GB LPDDR4x-4266 RAM and 512GB PCIe SSD let you store and access files quickly. It boasts a vibrant, clear touchscreen experience with a 14" WUXGA (1920x1200) display—featuring 300nits brightness, a glossy finish, touch functionality, narrow bezels, and TÜV Low Blue Light certification—designed to reduce eye strain in bright environments; you can expand your workspace by connecting 2 external monitors via HDMI and Thunderbolt 4, which support 4K (3840x2160) @60Hz for basic multitasking or media streaming. For rich connectivity options, it comes with a range of ports including Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 1.4b, an SD card reader, and a headphone/mic combo jack, plus Wi-Fi 6 for fast wireless speeds and Bluetooth 5.2 for easy device pairing; it also enhances security and convenience with a built-in Fingerprint Reader, lets you work comfortably in any lighting with a Backlit Keyboard, and ensures crisp video calls with enhanced clarity via the 1080p FHD webcam. Running on Windows 11 Home in S Mode, it delivers a fast, safe, and secure Chromebook-like experience, and you can easily exit S mode to download software outside the Microsoft Store.
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- Rated 4 out of 5 stars
A more premium simple laptop
This affordable touchscreen convertible laptop comes with solid performance and good battery life encased in a design that features some premium elements you would usually see in higher-end laptops. With all that said, a few things I didn't like, such as its heavier than other 14" ultrabooks and the speakers volume at max could be louder for my taste, plus there is no upgrading, the ram in the future since it's soldered on. Form-factor: The first impression I got was that it is well-built and sturdy with no flex anywhere. The hinges connected to the screen are rock solid, something you see more on the premium laptops with the fruit logo. The top of the laptop is made of metal, which gives the laptop a very premium feel and appearance with the keyboard base being made of plastic. For a 14-inch convertible that's 3.31 pounds is bit heavier than I'm used to. Keyboard and touchpad: Typing on this keyboard is overall a good experience. Lenovo is well known for making excellent keyboards for its laptops and it shows here. It has a good layout that is fairly comfortable with good keystroke feedback. The touchpad surface is smooth enough for my fingers to glide across it with ease, gestures, double-clicking resister just fine, which is delightful for me since many other affordable laptops suffer from a bad keyboard and/or touchpad. Display and audio: The display is 16:10 aspect ratio with WUXGA resolution (1920x1200) is plenty sharp for a display and has good viewing angles. The screen colors accuracy is not the best 42% coverage of NTSC, but because of what I use this laptop for, this is not a dealbreaker for me. The touch screen is good and responsive. The speakers are mediocre, and my phone can get louder than this laptop. Webcam is a Full HD (1080p) video camera that actually looks pretty good but does not have Windows Hello sign in feature (instead, it uses a fingerprint biometric which works very well btw). Battery life and performance: The new 13th-generation Intel Core processors is better when it comes to battery life as I got over 7 hours most of the time. This Core i5 laptop can nearly match the performance of a high-end 12th-generation Core i7 also, so it is a very speedy experience even while multitasking with 10 tabs open in the browser. Another example of this is that I encoded a 30-minute video that only took 12 minutes to encode. If you value performance more than the gripes mentioned, then the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i is an excellent choice for basic tasks that is both reliable and durable for long-term ownership. Sidenote: Linux distros works out the box with this device except for the fingerprint reader.
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Posted by Gadgetmang
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Solid sub-$500 PC laptop
I purchased this Lenovo Flex 5i laptop for around $420 on sale, and based on pricing history and current market prices for similarly-spec’d laptops, I would assume this would be available for well under $500 most of the time (at least, as of the time of writing). I bought it as a work laptop after trying out multiple similarly-priced models. The Flex 5i, in my opinion, has the best combination of functionality and design at this price. There are definitely other options (including from Lenovo) that provide more powerful hardware, but at the expense of design. The Flex 5i is surprisingly heavy but feels substantial, with a metallic lid and plastic body. The beefy metal hinges that allow the screen to rotate 360 degrees for use as a tablet feel very solid and do not wobble nearly as much as other competitors. There’s little flex to the body, although there is some under the keyboard. The upward-firing speakers are a nice touch, even if they aren’t particularly loud or full-sounding. There’s also a fingerprint scanner, which is a nice touch. The display is a Goldilocks-sized 14” gloss IPS touchscreen with a resolution of 1920x1200 (16:10 widescreen-plus). It has good contrast, sharpness, and viewing angles, and the 300-nit brightness is plenty for most well-lit settings. However, the glossy panel may make it difficult to use in direct sunlight outdoors, but you’d be hard pressed to find anything brighter in this price category. Compared to competitors by HP and ASUS, the Lenovo’s display is relatively sharper and brighter. The color gamut is narrow, leading to some washout, but this is also true of almost everything in its price range, so don’t expect a professional video-editing display. It works fine for most work and content-consumption uses. As is typical for Lenovo devices, the keyboard is one of the best in class. I type a lot at my job, so this was a huge factor. While the “O” key did lack smoothness in the travel initially, the keys have loosened up with some use. I prefer the stiffness and clickiness as compared to some of HP’s and Dell’s lower-end devices, which have a soft, gummy keypress that does not feel great to use. Larger, cheaper Ideapads tend to also have great keys, but a lot of flex to the body under the keyboard. The trackpad is responsive enough, but I use a wireless mouse most of the time. I don’t have an opinion on the touchscreen’s responsiveness, as I always use the device as a laptop. Overall, a great input experience for the price. The hardware specs are well matched to the design and price - while it’s unfortunate that 8GB of non-upgradable RAM is still standard at a time where Windows and a Chrome window will eat almost 75% of it, the 12th gen Core i5 and Iris Xe graphics do a great job of keeping the user experience snappy. While the palm rest will get a little warm during a heavy workload, the heat is nowhere near as bad as my 2020 MacBook Pro, which will become almost impossible to use on a lap when multitasking. I dual-boot Linux when I’m not at work for casual use, and have used Steam and Proton to try out the laptop’s gaming performance. If you are willing to play older or lighter titles at 720p or at low graphical settings, you can play a few things. Just don’t expect to play any AAA titles released in the last 5 years or so - the combined system and video RAM of 8GB is just not enough for demanding titles. You should be able to get something like Fortnite or Valorant running at playable frame rates, at lower settings. Battery life is decent - I rarely use all of it at once but it appears to be good for about 6 hours with the power efficiency mode turned on and the screen brightness turned down slightly while doing real-world work. IO is also good - you get a barrel-style charger, which leaves you a powered USB-C port, 2 USB-A ports, an HDMI, a headphone/mic jack, and an SD slot open while charging. The webcam (which is a very standard, low resolution camera good for conferencing and not much else) has a physical privacy shutter on it, which is nice. There is some unnecessary Lenovo bloatware installed by default, all of which heavily pushes Norton antivirus software subscriptions (which is worse on the system resources than most actual malware, and does little that Windows Defender is able to do by default). I recommend uninstalling most of it on first setup (Lenovo Now and Lenovo Vantage being the major annoyances). Overall, a very nice basic/office/web surfing laptop for the price. If it’s at $450 or less, there’s not much else that’s cheaper where you won’t be making significant compromises on build quality or specifications. If your needs are for school, office applications, web surfing, and maybe the occasional Rocket League match, this is a great option.
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Posted by Cliff
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great value and nice to use daily.
This is probably the best "bang for buck" laptop out there. The screen resolution and color is very nice. The keyboard is nice. The processor actually benchmarks around 13,000 on CPU benchmark, which is quite good at this price point. I'd be happy with it even if it didn't have a touch screen, but the touch screen works well. The only negative isthat the battery life is quite short in my opinion, but that is compared to the M3 MacBook that i usually use, and that costs 3x what this machine does. So yeah, i'm pretty happy with it.
This review is from Lenovo - Flex 5i 14" Full HD Touchscreen 2-in-1 Laptop - Intel Core i5-1235U - 8 GB Memory - Intel Iris Xe Graphics - 512GB SSD - Storm Grey
Posted by Musicnater
