•  Date Published: 10 Jan 2023
  • Intel Core i7-1255U
  • NVIDIA GeForce MX550
  • 15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
  • 512GB SSD
  • 16GB DDR4
  • 1.77 kg (3.9 lbs)
6.1
Good
quality
7.2 Portability Very Good
7.0 Display Very Good
6.3 For Work Good
4.7 For Gaming Average

Specs

  • HDD/SSD
  • 512GB SSD
  • M.2 Slot
  • 1x 2280 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4  See photo
  • RAM
  • 16GB DDR4
  • OS
  • Windows 10 Home
  • Body Material
  • Plastic / Polycarbonate, Aluminum
  • Dimensions
  • 356.67 x 233.13 x 16.9 - 17.9 mm (14.04" x 9.18" x 0.67")
  • Weight
  • 1.77 kg (3.9 lbs)
  • Ports and connectivity
  • 1x USB Type-A
  • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1x USB Type-A
  • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), Sleep and Charge
  • 2x USB Type-C
  • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort
  • HDMI
  • 1.4b
  • Card Reader
  • MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
  • Ethernet LAN
  • Wi-Fi
  • 802.11ax
  • Bluetooth
  • 5.1
  • Audio jack
  • 3.5mm Combo Jack
  • Features
  • Fingerprint reader
  • Web camera
  • HD / FHD with Privacy Shutter, Fixed Focus
  • Backlit keyboard
  • Microphone
  • Dual array microphone with noise-cancelling, support for Lenovo Voice Assistant (LVA), and Amazon Alexa
  • Speakers
  • 2x 2W Stereo Speakers,
  • Optical drive
  • Security Lock slot
  • Gifts
  • Vine Express 32GB USB Drive

Portability

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 (15″, 2022)
14.04" x 9.18" x 0.67" Dimensions
1.77 kg (3.9 lbs) Weight
Average 15.6-inch laptop
2.07 kg (4.6 lbs) +17% Weight

Review

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15 in-depth review

Sometimes all you need from your laptop is to be with you in your daily routine. This may mean that it will fill spreadsheets most of its life, or it will return e-mails and view the occasional movie. Regardless of that, your best bet will be to buy something, which has proven itself over the years.The IdeaPad brand is one of the best-selling ones worldwide. Of course, it is a secret to no one that the main reason behind its good selling figures is the low price tag. However, Lenovo is elevating its low-to-medium budget game, and this year, the IdeaPad 5 (15", 2022) will make a lot of people happy.We are talking about Intel 12th Gen CPUs and a choice between the more energy-efficient U-series and the slightly more powerful P-series. Also, you can choose an AMD option if you prefer[...]

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Pros

  • USB Type-C charging + SD card
  • Great computational performance
  • No PWM (AUO B140HAN04.E)
  • Comfortable viewing angles and good contrast ratio (AUO B140HAN04.E)
  • Good battery life
  • M.2 PCIe x4 Gen 4 support + 2.5-inch SATA drive bay with mounting accessories
  • Full HD Web camera with privacy shutter + optional fingerprint reader

Cons

  • Covers only 50% of sRGB (AUO B140HAN04.E)
  • Memory is soldered to the motherboard

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

Weirdly, the IdeaPad 5 (15", 2022) comes with soldered memory. This puts it as an easy target for the Dell Vostro 16 5620, which not only offers memory upgrades but does that with two SODIMM slots.Check out all Lenovo IdeaPad 5 (15", 2022) prices and configurations in our Specs System, or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate To open this laptop, you need to undo 9 Torx-head screws. Then, pry the bottom panel with a plastic tool, starting from the front two corners.2. Battery Our configuration is equipped with a 57Wh battery pack. It lasts for 11 hou[...]

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