Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i (14, Gen 8) review – its cooling and display are very good
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 machine also comes with preinstalled NVIDIA RTX Studio drivers.
You also get a Web camera with a privacy shutter, a modern I/O with a Thunderbolt 4 port, and an SD card reader. If you want better battery life, you can opt for an Intel Evo certified notebook. When you add the Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.1, and the two Dolby Atmos speakers in the mix, it looks like this device is an up-to-date machine with a small 14-inch panel.
You can check the prices and configurations in our Specs System: https://laptopmedia.com/series/lenovo-ideapad-pro-5i-14-gen-8/
Contents
- Specs, Drivers, What’s in the box
- Design and construction
- Display quality, Health impact (PWM), Sound
- Buy our profiles
- Performance: CPU, GPU, Gaming Tests
- [eBook Guide + Tools] How to MAX OUT your Laptop
- Temperatures and comfort, Battery Life
- Disassembly, Upgrade options, and Maintenance
- Storage performance
- Verdict
Specs, Drivers, What’s in the box
Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i (14", Gen 8) - Specs
- HDD/SSD
- up to 1000GB SSD
- M.2 Slot
- 1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo
- RAM
- up to 32GB
- OS
- Windows 11 Home, No OS, Windows 11 Pro
- Battery
- 75Wh
- 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
- Optical drive
- Security Lock slot
All Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i (14″, Gen 8) configurations
Drivers
All drivers and utilities for this notebook can be found here: https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/us/en/products/laptops-and-netbooks/5-series/ideapad-pro-5-14irh8/downloads
What’s in the box?
In the box, you’ll find the mandatory paperwork and a 100W or 140W Type-C charger.
Author: Nikolay Palaozov
Author: eng. Kroum NikolovHead of Engineering at LaptopMedia.com, inventor and innovator with 40+ years of experience in electronics and high technology.
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