•  Date Published: 23 Jun 2025
    • Intel Core i5-1135G7
    • Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
    • 14.0″, 2.2K (2240 x 1400), IPS
    • 512GB SSD
    • 8GB RAM
    • 1.41 kg (3.1 lbs)
    5.4
    TOTAL SCORE
    7.6 Portability Very Good
    8.5 Display Excellent
    4.4 For Work Average
    2.8 For Gaming Mediocre

    Review

    Lenovo IdeaPad 5 / 5i Pro in-depth review

    Small laptops with powerful hardware are kind of the new thing in 2021. Of course, this trend is not exactly new, as Apple is making 13-inch Pro devices for a long time. Today, we will check out the brand new IdeaPad 5 Pro (14"), and we will evaluate Lenovo's choice to put the Pro moniker in its name.Although it comes in a well-known form factor at 14 inches, the new device actually has a screen ratio of 16:10. It is combined with a 2.2K or 2.8K resolution, and it should be a lot more comfortable for work than the traditional 16:9 1080p panel.Additionally, it is exciting to see that Zen 3 ULV processors are finally hitting the market. You know, the Ryzen 5000H series debuted all the way back in January. So did a couple of Ryzen 5000U CPUs. However, the latter featured rebranded pr[...]

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    Pros

    • Excellent performance
    • Doesn't use PWM for brightness adjustment (LG V0GPY-133WF7)
    • Choice of carbon and aluminum for build materials
    • Decent input devices
    • Populous I/O which includes an SD card reader
    • IR face recognition camera
    • Covers 99% of sRGB colors and offers accurate color representation thanks to our Gaming and Web design profile (LG V0GPY-133WF7)
    • High-resolution display options with a 16:10 aspect ratio and 90Hz refresh rate

    Cons

    • No Thunderbolt
    • Memory is soldered to the motherboard

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    As more and more "Pro" laptops are hitting the market, we feel that it is getting more difficult to justify the heavy branding.Check out all Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro (14") prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate To get inside this device, you need to undo 6 Torx-head screws. After that, carefully pry the bottom panel away from the chassis.2. Battery The battery here has a capacity of 56.5Wh.3. Мemory and storage In terms of upgrade options, we see a very modest setup. The memory is soldered to the mot[...]

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