Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i
Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i
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GENERAL USE: Good—7.8/10
GAMING/AI: Fair—6.7/10
ENG/DESIGN: Good—7.7/10
SOFTWARE DEV: Good—7.8/10
CONTENT CREATION: Good—7.8/10
PORTABILITY: Good—7.6/10
BATTERY: Good—7.6/10
OVERALL SCREEN QUALITY: Good—7.8/10
OVERALL PERFORMANCE: Good—7.9/10
SIZE: 16"
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is priced in the lower midrange segment and offers a balance of features suitable for general use and some performance-demanding tasks. It has a large screen, ample storage, and solid memory, all powered by a capable processor and graphics unit, which support activities from everyday productivity to light gaming and creative work. The build is portable yet sturdy, has a variety of ports including USB-C with charging, and provides a comfortable typing experience with a backlit keyboard. The battery life is adequate for moderate use, and the display quality is impressive for color-intensive tasks, though it isn't a touchscreen. It's released recently and runs Windows 11 Home, making it a good fit if you need a contemporary laptop with the versatility for both work and leisure but don't require the top-tier performance for intensive engineering, 3D rendering, or high-end gaming. Give Feedback
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Evaluation
Pros
- High-resolution 16-inch display
- Generous battery capacity
- Multiple USB-C and Thunderbolt ports
- Supports USB-C charging
- Backlit keyboard with number pad
Cons
- Moderate battery life for typical usage
- Higher weight may affect portability
- Limited 3D/machine learning performance
- Moderate general use performance
Ratings by Category
General Use Screen Quality:4.4
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.
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.
General Use:4.3
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i offers strong performance for general tasks with its capable processor and ample RAM, paired with a high-quality IPS display that delivers accurate colors, making it suitable for tasks that involve photo editing or enjoying media content. Its good battery life and portability make it an excellent choice for users who need a reliable laptop for everyday use and occasional travel.
Engineering & Design:4.3
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.
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.
Battery Life:4.2
PerfectRec’s Battery Life rating is based on hours of battery life in typical usage scenarios.
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.
Gaming & AI:3.7
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability as well as AI performance, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
While performance (especially graphics performance) is the most important factor determining this score, we also give modest weight to screen quality, heat management, keyboard quality, and storage.
Full Specs
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Price | $956 | ||
Release Date | December 1, 2023 | ||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.69'' | ||
Weight | 4.21 lbs | ||
Width | 14.02" | ||
Depth | 9.88" | ||
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H | ||
RAM | 16 GB | ||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | ||
RAM Slots | 0 | ||
Storage | 512 GB | ||
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | 8 Hours | ||
Battery Capacity | 84 Wh | ||
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | 16" | ||
Display Technology | IPS | ||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | ||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | ||
Display Brightness | 409 nits | ||
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score  | 7.6/10 | ||
Portability Score | 7.6/10 | ||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | ||
Premium Business Laptop | No | ||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | ||
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | ||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | ||
Webcam | 1080p | ||
Fingerprint Reader | No | ||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | ||
Number Pad | Yes | ||
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | 2 | ||
USB-C ports | 2 | ||
USB-C Charging | Yes | ||
Display Outputs | 3 | ||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | ||
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Tom's Hardware
Brandon Hill | January 2024
"Lenovo’s IdeaPad Pro 5i represents an impressive opening salvo for Meteor Lake in the ultraportable space against familiar foes from AMD and Apple. Not only does the Core Ultra 5 125H processor provide good performance across the board, but battery life remains a strong point against the Acer Swift Edge 16 with its AMD Ryzen 7 7840U processor. It can’t quite match the endurance of the 15-inch MacBook Pro, but the gap is shrinking."
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