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.
Shana Buckridge (verified owner) –
Great processor and the picture quality while watching videos is immaculate. Plus I love the TEN Key!!
Mable Parker (verified owner) –
After much research the Lenovo Laptop IdeaPad 5 was the right purchase for me!
Amelia Boyle (verified owner) –
I like everything except the screen. It seems washed out no contrast and a lot of the lettering is blue which is very difficult to see. .
Jessie Gutmann (verified owner) –
Whoa does that thing scream! Faster than I am used to. It seems to be where I want to go before I enter anything. Right out of the box what an easy setup. I am very impressed with the finger print reader and am slowly learning how to use it’s features. GREAT laptop!
Orion Quitzon (verified owner) –
(This review was collected as part of a promotion.) Very nice product. Light, fast, convenient. Hope the shipment could be faster.
Samantha Tremblay (verified owner) –
Quite possibly the best laptop I’ve ever owned, Mac and dell don’t even compare! Multi use laptops with amazing capabilities.
Reyes Hegmann (verified owner) –
It’s been working great for my 14 year old son. The new norm school online.
Sibyl Hagenes (verified owner) –
After possibly 6 months of learning and shopping for a 15 inch laptop, I am very happy to say that I made the right choice with this IdeaPad 5, with i7 and 16 GB RAM. I am not a professional reviewer, but here it goes. Overall Appearance & Feel The appearance is elegant and sleek. The case does not feel cheap and the friction on the lid allows you to position the lid angle anywhere from 0 (closed) to about 160 and holds strong. There are a significant amount of interface ports. However, it did NOT come with the charging port as shown in the photos and description. You can only charge using the only available UCB-C port and provided high-power charger – a typical USB-C plug-in charger will not charge the device. The keys could have a bit more stroke, but not too bad. They have a very minimal “tactile” feeling. One issue is the backslash key is nearly aligned against the top edge of the “Enter” key thus is is often inadvertently pressed. Why did they place the keys edge-to-edge? The trackpad is flawless, feels great and recognizes all gestures. However, I mostly use a Bluetooth mouse. The touchscreen works well. However, it often just stops working and requires either a reboot or go to Device Manager to disable and re-enable the HID Touchscreen device to get it working again. This happens maybe twice a week and is frustrating, but have not found a solution other than the manual remedy mentioned above. The camera on top of the lid has a mechanical shutter which I really like for privacy. Performance This laptop has no latency issues when using any of the basic office productivity applications, streaming videos, and web browsing. I can keep MANY apps open at once without any performance degradation. Start-up is extremely fast; the app-loading and commands are nearly instant, Amazing! The speed of this laptop is very impressive. It only takes about 5 seconds to start Windows from shutdown, I assume only if Windows “Fast Startup” is enabled, which it is. The finger print ID directly on center with the power button works flawlessly. I use it exclusively during login, I don’t even remember my established password. Battery Excellent battery life. Windows automatically goes to sleep upon lid close, which is standard. Upon opening, you will need to enter your password or scan your fingerprint to unlock. I keep it generally plugged in, so not sure of full battery life. Sound Not impressive, but just ok for a 15 inch laptop. I am an audiophile so I would never listen to music on this thing. Connectivity More ports than other competition. I was especially looking for a full size SD Card reader because I do a lot of photo and video editing from SD Card storage. VERY DISAPPOINTING and MISLEADING that the laptop does not come with a dedicated charging jack, as shown in the image and description. The charging is done on the ONLY available USB-C port, thus you cannot simultaneously connect USB-C device while plugged-in. When not plugged in, I believe this port can deliver power to other mobile devices. Display Just ok. The brightness is not so good. For example, don’t expect to do much work on a sunny day working in a park. My house has lots of windows and screen contents hard to see. The screen could be brighter. I’m not a gamer, so, otherwise, it suits me fine. Final Thoughts I would recommend this laptop for students and professionals, but not for serious gamers or graphic and video editing. I am very happy with the purchase and look forward to many years of use.
Rico Gutkowski (verified owner) –
I am happy I purchased this laptop Idea Pad is so fast and great equipment for years to come so
Desmond Senger (verified owner) –
Great machine for the price point. Love the SSD and 16GB of ram.
Camila Beatty (verified owner) –
I love Lenovo products so there may be bias. I needed an updated version and this version is sleek and lightweight. So far, the processes have been smooth and fast. I had a great customer representative and feel like I received a great deal on my purchase.
Christina Nolan (verified owner) –
I am very pleased so far with my Lenovo laptop. It runs well, has a beautiful design and is easy to use. Each of my uncles who work in various fields around the world suggested it as a great laptop, and it hasn’t disappointed. I would recommend a Lenovo laptop to anyone looking for a quality laptop that will get the job done at a good price.
Maximo Reichert (verified owner) –
This is a great laptop. I have had no iasues with its performance.
Oda Morar (verified owner) –
Very happy with my new Lenovo laptop. Easy to use and perfect size. Bought it for my daughters virtual learning. So far it’s holding up, she’s even able to do her writing on the mousepad that’s doubles as a writing pad. The only thing it does not have is a CD drive, bought one separate and it works awesome.
Maggie McDermott (verified owner) –
Great laptop! Light, easy to use and lighting fast. I made an excellent choice
Catalina Mann (verified owner) –
Great value, plenty of memory, i7 processor, fast hard drive, touch screen at a great price. Still too many unwanted junk pre-loaded programs and MS controlling aspects to the operating systems.
Cristal Miller (verified owner) –
My first Lenovo after other brands. Love it ! I was glued to another brand for years, but fell in love with my Lenovo from the first boot….
Easter Eichmann (verified owner) –
Everything I needed in a laptop-touchscreen, backlit keyboard, privacy shutter for camera, fast
June Ebert (verified owner) –
Have had the Lenovo for three weeks. Working great. It boots up in 18 seconds which sure beats the 3 1/2 minutes my old computer required. Wish it came with or provided access to a manual of instructions and explanations. For example, the functions of the Fn keys; techniques etc.
Virginia Pouros (verified owner) –
Frustrated with the keyboard that seems to go its own way and not type the correct way and it stops me in my tracks and I have called the help desk of the retailer but they have not be helpful because by the time they return my call it has corrected itself. It happened again yesterday and I had to shut it down twice before it corrected itself.