Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5

LaptopMedia.com Laptop Specs Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i (14″, Gen 8) Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5

Date Published: 10 Mar 2025

Intel Core i5-13500H
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (Laptop, 60W, 6GB)
14.0″, 2.8K (2880 x 1800), 120 Hz, IPS
512GB SSD
32GB RAM
1.46 kg (3.2 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

7.4 Portability Very Good

9.0 Display EXCEPTIONAL

7.0 For Work Very Good

6.1 For Gaming Good

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Review

Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 in-depth review

The IdeaPad devices are a step-down compared to Legion siblings but in most cases, their price / performance ratio is good. The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i (14, Gen 8) is an interesting machine. The manufacturer is marketing its creation as a multipurpose device that can be used for work, creative projects, or gaming.That's why Lenovo has chosen the 6GB version of the RTX 3050 instead of the good "old" 4GB variant because, for content creation, a bigger VRAM is always a welcomed extra. Still, this GPU isn't the best one for such a purpose, but if your budget is tight, why not? On the other hand, the laptop can be configured with powerful Intel Raptor Lake-H CPUs and you can choose between two IPS displays. The base one is a 2.2K 60Hz model while the optional variant is a 2.8K 120Hz unit. The[...]

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Pros

Great battery life
Aluminum build
Capable cooling
Adequate I/O
No PWM (LEN140WQ+ (LEN8AAA))
Full sRGB and 85% DCI-P3 coverage (LEN140WQ+ (LEN8AAA))
120Hz refresh rate and 1800p resolution (LEN140WQ+ (LEN8AAA))
SD card reader
Good comfort under load
Has a 1080p IR Web camera with a privacy shutter
The CPU can maintain high clocks and power limits during long heavy loads

Cons

Soldered memory and just one M.2 slot
The chassis rigidity could be better
Lacks a fingerprint reader

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

Step 1: Accessing the Internal ComponentsEnsure the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i (14, Gen 8) is powered off and placed on a soft, clean surface to prevent scratches or damage. Remove the 6 Torx-head screws from the bottom of the laptop. Use a spudger to gently lift the back of the laptop, then employ a thin plastic tool to pry the bottom plate off, starting from one of the top two corners.Hint: Be careful when prying to avoid damaging the internal clips or the laptop casing.Step 2: Removing the BatteryDisconnect the battery by unplugging its connector from the mother[...]

DISPLAY: 14-inch, 2880 x 1800, IPS

Name
LEN140WQ+ (LEN8AAA)

Diagonal
14"

Pixel density
242.59 ppi

Brightness
386 cd/m²

sRGB
100%

Panel Type
IPS

Resolution
2880 x 1800

Becomes "Retina" from
14 inches (36 cm)

Contrast
1450:1

dE Color Checker
2.0 1.0

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