Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1

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Date Published: 23 Jun 2025

AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS
AMD Radeon 760M
14.0”, WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS
2000GB SSD
16GB RAM
1.50 kg (3.3 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

7.3 Portability Very Good

8.0 Display Excellent

6.4 For Work Good

4.7 For Gaming Average

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Specs

Display
14.0”, WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS

HDD/SSD
2000GB SSD

M.2 Slot
1x 2242 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo

RAM
16GB RAM

OS
Windows 11 Home

Body Material
Plastic / Polycarbonate, Glass Fiber

Dimensions
313 x 227 x 17.9 mm (12.32" x 8.94" x 0.70")

Weight
1.50 kg (3.3 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 2 (10 Gbps), Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort

HDMI
1.4b

Card Reader
microSD (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)

Ethernet LAN

Wi-Fi
802.11ax

Bluetooth
5.2

Audio jack
3.5mm Combo Jack

Features

Fingerprint reader

Web camera
HD / FHD with Privacy Shutter, Fixed Focus

Backlit keyboard

Microphone
Dual Microphone Array

Speakers
2x 2W Stereo Speakers, Dolby Audio

Security Lock slot

Gifts
32GB USB Drive

Portability

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 (14APH9)

12.32" x 8.94" x 0.70" Dimensions

1.50 kg (3.3 lbs) Weight

Average 14.0-inch laptop

1.47 kg (3.2 lbs) -2% Weight

Review

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 in-depth review

If you need a small 2-in-1 laptop in 2024, you can choose from a lot of machines. Lenovo is one of the leading manufacturers in this category of devices. If the price of the all-metal Yoga 7i 2-in-1 (14, Gen 9) or Yoga 9i (14, Gen 9) is too hefty for your budget, you can have a look at the IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 (14″, Gen 9) which isn't that costly and it's offered with snappy hardware. This includes two 45W AMD Zen 4 Hawk Point-HS CPUs alongside AMD Radeon 760M or 780M for graphics tasks. Just like many other compact transformers, the upgradability is as limited as it gets. However, the port selection is surprisingly rich with two Type-C connectors plus a pair of Type-As and a MicroSD card reader.Display-wise, there are two 1200p 14" 16:10 glossy touchscreen units - one IPS and one OLED. If[...]

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Pros

Good build quality
Compact and light (17.9 mm profile + 1.60 kg)
Fair price
The fan isn't too noisy during full CPU loads in "Performance" mode
Comfortable viewing angles (LEN9125)
307 nits max brightness (LEN9125)
Good audio quality
Type-C charging
Web camera with a privacy shutter
Four USB ports and a MicroSD card reader
Snappy NVMe (512GB SK Hynix HFS512GEJ4X112N)
The keyboard with an optional backlight is suitable for typing
Fingerprint reader, self-healing BIOS, fTPM 2.0 + fast charging
360-degree hinge that supports laptop, tent, stand, and tablet modes
Optional Lenovo Pen

Cons

Soldered memory and just one 2242 M.2 slot
The CPU can't maintain its official base clock
Low sRGB coverage (LEN9125)

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

Opening the DeviceUndo the four Torx-head screws securing the bottom panel. Use a thin prying tool to open a gap by prying the top two corners or the zones behind the hinges. Pry the sides and the front, leaving the back for last.More info: Here's how the bottom panel looks on the inside.Battery RemovalUnplug the battery connector from the motherboard. Undo the 3 Phillips-head screws securing the battery. Lift the battery to remove it from the device.Note: The notebook uses a 57Wh battery, providing approximately 11 hours of video playback.[...]