Take performance on the go with the graphite gray 15.6″ IdeaPad 5 Laptop from Lenovo. Designed for work or play, the IdeaPad 5 sports a 1 GHz Intel Core i5-1035G1 quad-core CPU and 8GB of DDR4 RAM for punchy processing. An ample 512GB SSD can accommodate user files, including a video or photo library. Need more storage? This laptop also features an empty 2.5″ SATA III bay that can accommodate an HDD or SSD for even more storage space. Wired peripherals can be connected to two USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A ports or a USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C port supporting power delivery. Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity is also present, allowing users to connect wireless peripherals as well. And, with Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, in addition to 2×2 dual-band support, users can take advantage of faster internet speeds and stronger connections compared to older Wi-Fi 5.
Employing a 15.6″ 1920 x 1080 TN display with a 135° hinge, the IdeaPad 5 features integrated Intel UHD Graphics and can extend or mirror content to additional displays via the USB Type-C or HDMI 1.4b ports. Media can be accessed via a 4-in-1 card reader that supports MMC, SD, SDHC, or SDXC memory cards. And, with a 1MP HD webcam, dual-array microphone, and integrated speaker system, users can easily videoconference at home or out and about. When the webcam is not in use, you can even block the lens with a privacy shutter, ensuring privacy. Further safety measures include power-on, HDD, and supervisor passwords, as well as a dedicated TPM chip and touch-style fingerprint reader. In addition to a touchpad, the user interface includes a backlit keyboard with a number pad. This laptop features an integrated battery that can last for up 12 hours on a single charge. The Lenovo 15.6" IdeaPad 5 runs on the Windows 10 Home Operating System.
Daron Johnston (verified owner) –
The laptop overall is good and I am happy with the purchase, but the screen quality I think is sub-optimal for 2020. It has a strange bluish hue that makes the screen seem hazier and more blurry than it actually is.
Harry Beahan (verified owner) –
Works very well, speed is so fast, not too heavy of it
Retta Boehm (verified owner) –
After living with it for a month and spending considerable time tweaking RGB video settings in the Lenovo app, the screen still stinks. It’s dark and both text and images look sort of washed out. There’s an odd, faint halo effect around text when scrolling. I’m using it with an external monitor (thankfully), and you can really see how inferior the screen is when compared with the external monitor. It’s a shame, because the machine is nice otherwise (although it could use another USB port). If the screen were better, I’d give it five stars.
Rubie Yundt (verified owner) –
I’ve never been a laptop user, i’ve fought it hard, but i actually really love this one! The touchscreen makes navigating super easy and its very user friendly. My only complaint is that working from home, and being in large (25+ people) zoom meetings, sometimes the screen will start to scramble and go black. If i turn my camera off it works fine tho. Overall, the speed and quality is exactly what i was looking for.
Kellen Farrell (verified owner) –
I purchased this laptop not knowing anything about the Lenovo brand and being a lifelong HP loyalist. My partner convinced me that I should take a chance on Lenovo and I’m glad I did. I love the aesthetic of my laptop and the functionality. The material used on the keyboard surface is dust repellant and I don’t have to worry about leaving fingerprints. Aside from this, I haven’t had any problems with the laptop and every application works seamlessly. The battery life is okay and not excellent, that is why I took off a star, but it is still a lot better than my old HP laptop that is only a year old. I’m happy with my purchase. I’m not sure why I haven’t considered Lenovo on my own prior to this purchase.
Elroy Wisozk (verified owner) –
Great computer. Fast, great graphics, good sound, no problems!
Elwyn Schumm (verified owner) –
I bought for my son. Performance is very good quality is very good. It is the best budget value laptop in market.
Sylvia Schinner (verified owner) –
Love the keyboard and the fingerprint security turn on.
Toby Kris (verified owner) –
Absolutely amazing, easy set up, and has delivered for all my laptop needs.
Sylvester Beier (verified owner) –
This laptop meets my needs very well. It’s very lightweight and quiet. Screen is large and bright. Keyboard is very comfortable with backlight as a useful bonus. Fingerprint reader was easy to setup. I get near-instantaneous sign ons. Over the last 20 years I went through multiple laptops both for work and personal use. The IdeaPad is the most useful and convenient machine I had so far.
Paris Doyle (verified owner) –
Right specs, in stock, reliable reputation based on work laptops I have used
Elian Beatty (verified owner) –
(This review was collected as part of a promotion.) One month later, I am completely satisfied with my new Lenovo laptop.
Jolie Shields (verified owner) –
I love this laptop from the touch screen to the power it has i use my Lenovo Ideapad at work as operations supervisor for inventory control i need a machine that can handle the task and laugh at it and this power horse hasn’t let me down. This is coming from a person that has only use apple products. Great job
Renee Gottlieb (verified owner) –
Serious upgrade over previous Ideapad. Gets the job done for what i need to do.
Andrew Koepp (verified owner) –
Its nice, good construction. Only issue are the vents too cool the laptop. Air should be routed through the sides like so many older laptops. So i cant place my laptop on a table with a tablecloth without it overheating or place on a carpeted floor while doing yoga. Its the only negative but everything else is good enough.
Isadore Stroman (verified owner) –
Very easy to use and set up! Large screen and easy to navigate. Highly recommend
Carmen Gislason (verified owner) –
I usually by an external keyboard with my laptop but with this one I didn’t have to. I use numbers a lot, typing the numbers from the top is not convenient for me, this Lenovo product has a unique keyboard set up that has both numbers set up.
Raoul Zieme (verified owner) –
So far, so good. We’ve had it for about a week now and it was simple to set up, works smoothly, and has fast processing speed for our purposes (primarily Web-based tools and Office products). Only small complaint is sensitivity of the power button.
Martina Bruen (verified owner) –
It is good Good
Rigoberto Torphy (verified owner) –
My daughter loves this computer over the mac. Stylish and fast