•  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)
    7.3
    TOTAL SCORE
    7.4 Portability Very Good
    9.0 Display EXCEPTIONAL
    7.0 For Work Very Good
    6.1 For Gaming Good

    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 512GB SSD
    • M.2 Slot
    • 1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4  See photo
    • RAM
    • 32GB RAM
    • OS
    • No OS
    • Body Material
    • Aluminum
    • Dimensions
    • 312 x 221 x 15.99 mm (12.28" x 8.70" x 0.63")
    • Weight
    • 1.46 kg (3.2 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
    • 1x USB Type-C
    • 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort
    • 1x USB Type-C
    • 4.0, Thunderbolt 4, Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort
    • HDMI
    • 2.1 (4K@60Hz)
    • Card Reader
    • SD (SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC)
    • Ethernet LAN
    • Wi-Fi
    • 802.11ax
    • Bluetooth
    • 5.1
    • Audio jack
    • 3.5mm Combo Jack
    • Features
    • Fingerprint reader
    • Web camera
    • FHD IR, privacy shutter, fixed focus, ToF sensor
    • Backlit keyboard
    • Microphone
    • Dual Microphone Array
    • Speakers
    • 2x 2W Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos
    • Security Lock slot

    Portability

    Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i (14″, Gen 8)
    12.28" x 8.70" x 0.63" Dimensions
    1.46 kg (3.2 lbs) Weight
    Average 14.0-inch laptop
    1.47 kg (3.2 lbs) Weight

    Review

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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[...]

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