•  Date Published: 12 Oct 2023
    • AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
    • AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 (R4000/5000, 15W)
    • 14.0”, WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS
    • 4000GB SSD
    • 16GB LPDDR4x
    • 1.55 kg (3.4 lbs)
    5.7
    TOTAL SCORE
    7.1 Portability Very Good
    8.0 Display Excellent
    5.9 For Work Average
    2.9 For Gaming Mediocre

    Review

    Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14 in-depth review

    Lenovo produces a lot of machines that focus on affordability. In fact, it was once the brand's identity. Now, its notebooks are a combination of high-quality materials, powerful hardware, and again - competitive pricing.One such machine is the IdeaPad Flex 5 (14", 2022). It comes in an AMD and an Intel option. Frankly, we had the former, which may provide a hint of disappointment on everyone's faces, once you take a look at the specs sheet.Yes, while Lenovo has picked the latest and greatest from Intel, the Team Red solution only features the rebranded Zen 2 chips, maxing out with the Ryzen 7 5700U. However, we have to remind you that they were kind of ahead of their time, and can still offer a ton of performance to the table.Not only do you get some performance potential, bu[...]

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    Pros

    • 13-hour battery life
    • 16:10 aspect ratio
    • Fantastic cooling
    • Comfortable input devices
    • No PWM (LEN140WUXGA (LEN9125))
    • SD card reader
    • Fingerprint reader

    Cons

    • Soldered memory
    • 54% sRGB coverage (LEN140WUXGA (LEN9125))
    • Older processors (although still pretty powerful)

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    Getting inside this device is not a hard job. However, there is not much to do there, besides accessing the M.2 storage slot.Check out all Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 (14", 2022) prices and configurations in our Specs System, or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate To open this device, you need to undo 9 Torx-head screws. Then, pry the bottom panel with a plastic tool, and remove it from the chassis.2. Remove the battery This device comes with a 52.5Wh battery pack. To remove it, unplug the connector from the motherboard, and undo the three Phillips-head [...]

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    DISPLAY: 14.0-inch, 1920x1200, IPS

    • Name
    • LEN140WUXGA (LEN9125)
    • Diagonal
    • 14.0"
    • Pixel density
    • 161.73 ppi
    • Brightness
    • 296 cd/m2
    • sRGB
    • 54%
    • PWM frequency
    • No PWM (Flicker-Free)
    • Panel Type
    • IPS
    • Resolution
    • 1920x1200
    • Becomes "Retina" from
    • 21 inches (54 cm)
    • Contrast
    • 1450:1
    • dE Color Checker
    • 6.3 3.3
    • PWM Rating
    • 10.0: (safe)

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