Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15"
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15"
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GENERAL USE: Good—7.8/10
GAMING/AI: Fair—6.3/10
ENG/DESIGN: Good—7.1/10
SOFTWARE DEV: Good—7.6/10
CONTENT CREATION: Good—7.7/10
PORTABILITY: Good—7.8/10
BATTERY: Very Good—8.5/10
OVERALL SCREEN QUALITY: Fair—6.6/10
OVERALL PERFORMANCE: Good—7.4/10
SIZE: 15.6"
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" is positioned in the lower midrange price bracket, offering a good balance of features and performance for users with everyday needs. It has a large storage capacity and ample RAM for multitasking, powered by an AMD Ryzen 7 processor that's capable of handling general use tasks comfortably. The integrated Vega 8 graphics are suitable for less demanding games and some light creative tasks, but heavy 3D rendering or intense gaming could be a limitation. The 15.6-inch IPS touchscreen provides a decent viewing experience with good color coverage, though refresh rates are standard and better suited for general use rather than fast-paced gaming. At just over 4 pounds and with a battery life suitable for a full workday on typical usage, this laptop is fairly portable but not the lightest option. With a backlit keyboard, several USB-C ports, HDMI, and a fingerprint reader, it has solid connectivity and security features. It's well-suited for students or office professionals who require a reliable laptop for a range of tasks, including web browsing, office applications, and media consumption, but it's not tailored towards high-end gaming or professional creative work. Give Feedback
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Evaluation
Pros
- Large, high-quality display
- Touchscreen functionality
- Good port selection
- Backlit keyboard, number pad
- Fingerprint reader for security
Cons
- Mediocre speaker quality
- No hardware ray tracing
- Average performance for gaming
- Limited color space coverage
Ratings by Category
Battery Life:4.6
PerfectRec’s Battery Life rating is based on hours of battery life in typical usage scenarios.
General Use:4.4
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" is equipped with a capable AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and ample 16 GB of RAM, ensuring smooth performance for everyday tasks, while the IPS display provides clear visuals. It strikes a balance between portability and battery life with a modest weight and an average battery duration of typical use, making it a reliable option for general use.
Keyboard Quality:4.4
The Keyboard Quality score is based on the PerfectRec experts’ assessment of tactile feedback, typing comfort, keyboard reliability and typing noise.
Software Development:4.3
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software development.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
Content Creation:4.3
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, and video editing work.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
Portability:4.3
PerfectRec’s portability rating takes into account the volume and thickness of the laptop as well as its weight.
Build Quality:4.2
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, chassis rigidity, and overall reliability. Our assessment of build quality includes many details that are difficult to quantify. Our laptop experts use their best judgment to produce the final score.
Operating Noise:4.2
PerfectRec’s Operating Noise Score is based on fan noise measurements. Laptops with a fanless design, such as Macbooks, receive the maximum score.
Engineering & Design:4.1
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design, CAD and 3D work.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
General Use Screen Quality:3.8
The general use screen score is based on the screen technology, contrast ratio, resolution, brightness, color gamut and color accuracy. This score does not take into account specialized display features for specific use cases, such as high refresh rate for gaming.
Gaming & AI:3.4
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" has a Vega 8 graphics unit which provides decent but not top-tier gaming performance, and the screen's maximum refresh rate is only 60Hz, which may not be optimal for fast-paced 3D gaming where higher refresh rates can provide smoother visuals.
Full Specs
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Price | $631 | ||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | ||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.2'' x 0.67'' | ||
Weight | 4.08 lbs | ||
Width | 14.01" | ||
Depth | 9.18" | ||
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5825U | ||
RAM | 16 GB | ||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | ||
RAM Slots | 0 | ||
Storage | 1024 GB | ||
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | 11 Hours | ||
Battery Capacity | 57 Wh | ||
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | ||
Display Technology | IPS | ||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | ||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | ||
Display Brightness | 341 nits | ||
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score  | 7.6/10 | ||
Portability Score | 7.8/10 | ||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | ||
Premium Business Laptop | No | ||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | ||
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | ||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | ||
Webcam | 1080p | ||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | ||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | ||
Number Pad | Yes | ||
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | 2 | ||
USB-C ports | 2 | ||
USB-C Charging | Yes | ||
Display Outputs | 3 | ||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | ||
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Marcus Schwarten | August 2021
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 is convincing due to its long battery life. The device scores points especially with its large battery and long battery runtimes combined with its low consumption. The CPU and GPU perform in the test as one would expect, and in line with what was familiar from the somewhat smaller 14-inch sister model, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14."
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