Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16

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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)

TOTAL SCORE

6.7 Portability Good

8.5 Display Excellent

6.3 For Work Good

3.3 For Gaming Mediocre

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Review

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16 in-depth review

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 [...]