Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5

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Date Published: 24 Nov 2025

AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS
AMD Radeon 760M
14.0”, WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS
512GB SSD
16GB RAM
1.44 kg (3.2 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

7.5 Portability Very Good

8.0 Display Excellent

6.4 For Work Good

4.7 For Gaming Average

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Review

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 in-depth review

The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 Gen 9 (14" AMD) is a compact multipurpose machine. Its Gen 8 predecessor is powered by 15W Zen 3 Barcelo-U Refresh chips while the new kid on the block relies on the more thirsty and powerful 45W AMD Zen 4 Hawk Point-HS processors. These chips also require significant cooling. On the bright side, the thermal system of this laptop doesn't look weak so you can expect adequate overall performance.This is a thin 14-incher and that's why the absence of dGPU options isn't something unexpected. Since the CPUs have a hefty power limit this also has a positive impact on the iGPU performance and yes, we can confirm you can play light games such as Dota 2 even on High details with respectable FPS values.The upgradability isn't great. If you want, you can change the S[...]

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Pros

Optional fingerprint reader and IR Web camera
Thin, light, and rigid aluminum body
No PWM (LEN9125)
Wide viewing angles + 302 nits max brightness (LEN9125)
MicroSD card slot and 4x USB ports
Good performance for a 14-incher
Long battery life
The fan remains quiet during long full CPU loads
Comfortable input devices
Quality speakers
Snappy iGPU
45W Zen 4 CPU options

Cons

Soldered memory and just one M.2 slot
Low sRGB coverage (LEN9125)
All ports are rated at 5 Gbps

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

Opening the DeviceUndo the six Torx-head screws securing the bottom panel. Raise the two sections behind the hinge cover near the top two corners. Use a thin plastic tool to pop the sides and the front. Fully pry the back to remove the bottom panel.More info: Here's how the bottom panel looks on the inside.Battery RemovalUnplug the battery connector from the mainboard. Undo the 4 Phillips-head screws securing the battery. Untangle the speaker cable around the battery housing. Lift the battery to remove it from the device.Note: The laptop ha[...]

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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