•  Date Published: 22 Dec 2021
  • AMD Ryzen 5 5600H
  • AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 (R4000/5000, 35/45W)
  • 16.0", WQXGA (2560 x 1600), 120 Hz, IPS
  • 512GB SSD
  • 16GB DDR4, 3200 MHz
  • 1.90 kg (4.2 lbs)
6.0
Good
quality
6.7 Portability Good
8.5 Display Excellent
6.3 For Work Good
3.1 For Gaming Mediocre

Specs

  • HDD/SSD
  • 512GB SSD
  • RAM
  • 16GB DDR4, 3200 MHz
  • OS
  • Windows 10 Home
  • Body Material
  • Aluminum
  • Dimensions
  • 356 x 251 x 16.9 ~ 18.4 mm (14.02" x 9.88" x 0.67")
  • Weight
  • 1.90 kg (4.2 lbs)
  • Ports and connectivity
  • 2x USB Type-A
  • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1x USB Type-C
  • 3.2 Gen 2 (10 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
  • Backlit keyboard
  • Microphone
  • Dual Array Microphone
  • Speakers
  • 2x 2W, Dolby Atmos
  • Optical drive
  • Gifts
  • Microsoft 365 Family | Download

Portability

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro (16″, 2021)
14.02" x 9.88" x 0.67" Dimensions
1.90 kg (4.2 lbs) Weight
Average 16.0-inch laptop
2.07 kg (4.6 lbs) +9% Weight

Review

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Lenovo took the market by storm when it announced the 16-inch Pro Legion and IdeaPad devices. And while the Legion 5 Pro 16" happened to be the sweet spot for gamers, the IdeaPad 5 Pro (16") might just be the same, but for content creation. Obviously, it sports a 16-inch IPS panel, and there are two options - one with a 60Hz, and one with a 120Hz refresh rate. Additionally, it sports a 16:10 aspect ratio and 2560x1600 resolution, which is pretty sharp.However, what is arguably more intriguing is what is under the bonnet. The AMD version of this laptop sports up to a Ryzen 9 5900HX - yes, the 45W flagship processor of team Red on the mobile market. In addition, you can pair the device with the GeForce RTX 3050. It has a lowly 35W TGP, but Dynamic Boost is here to push it up to a maximu[...]

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Pros

  • Thin and light outfit
  • Strong aluminum chassis
  • Covers 89% of the sRGB color gamut and has accurate color representation with our Gaming and Web design profile
  • High resolution and 16:10 aspect ratio
  • SD card slot
  • Reasonable performance for its class
  • IR face recognition

Cons

  • Weird issue with the charger
  • Slightly limited by cooling
  • Soldered memory

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

The IdeaPad 5 Pro (16") is one of the most interesting notebooks on the market. However, its upgradeability fell victim to the pursuit of portability.Check out all Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro (16") prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate To take this laptop apart, you need to undo 9 Torx-head screws. Then, pry the bottom panel with a plastic tool and lift it away.2. Battery The first thing we see inside is the battery. It has a capacity of 75Wh.3. Мemory and storage Unfortunately, all of the memory here [...]

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