Source: Daniel Rubino / Windows Central
What you need to know
- Lenovo announced upgrades to the IdeaPad Flex 5i and IdeaPad Flex 5 at Mobile World Congress.
- The company also unveiled the Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5i, a convertible that features a detachable keyboard.
- The IdeaPad Flex 5i (from $620) and IdeaPad Flex 5 (from $690) start shipping in May 2022 while the IdeaPad Duet 5i will come out in July 2022 with a starting price of $750.
Lenovo announced a range of versatile devices at Mobile World Congress today. Updated versions of the IdeaPad Flex 5 and IdeaPad Flex 5i feature improved ergonomics and the latest processors from Intel and AMD. Lenovo also announced the IdeaPad Duet 5i, a detachable convertible.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i and Flex 5 are both available in either 14-inch or 16-inch models. They each support an optional Lenovo E-color pen and can flip around into a variety of modes. The laptops have a 360-hinge that lets them convert to tent mode, stand mode, tablet mode, or rest as a traditional clamshell laptop.
The IdeaPad Flex 5i runs on up to a 12th Gen Intel Core i7 U series processor with Intel Iris Xe MAX graphics. The IdeaPad Flex 5 features up to an AMD Ryzen 7 processor with built-in Radeon graphics.
| Category | Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i | Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Processor | Intel Core i7-1255U, Intel Core i7-1235U, Intel Core i3-1215U, Intel Pentium 8505 | AMD Ryzen 7 5700U Mobile Processor AMD Ryzen 5 5500U Mobile Processor AMD Ryzen 3 5300U Mobile Processor |
| Graphics | Intel Iris Xe MAX Intel Integrated graphics |
AMD Radeon |
| Memory | Up to 16GB LPDDR4x | Up to 16GB LPDDR4x |
| Storage | Up to 1TB M.2 PCIe SSD | Up to 1TB M.2 PCIe SSD |
| Display | IdeaPad Flex 5i (14", 7) 14" 2.8K (2880 x 1800) OLED IPS, 16:10, 400 nits, 60 Hz, 100% DCI-P3, TÜV Cert 14" 2.2K (2240 x 1400) IPS, 16:10, 300 nits, 60 Hz, 100% sRGB, TÜV Cert. 14" WUXGA (1920 x 1200) IPS, 16:10, 300 nits, 60 Hz, 45% NTSC, TÜV Cert. IdeaPad Flex 5i (16", 7) 16" 2.5K (2560 x 1600) IPS, 16:10, 400 nits, 60 Hz, 100% sRGB, TÜV Cert. 16" WUXGA (1920 x 1200) IPS, 16:10, 300 nits, 60 Hz, 45% NTSC, TÜV Cert |
IdeaPad Flex 5 (14", 7) 14" 2.2K (2240 x 1400) IPS, 16:10, 300 nits, 60 Hz, 100% sRGB, TÜV Cert. 14" WUXGA (1920 x 1200) IPS, 16:10, 300 nits, 60 Hz, 45% NTSC, TÜV Cert. IdeaPad Flex 5 (16", 7) 16" 2.5K (2560 x 1600) IPS, 16:10, 400 nits, 60 Hz, 100% sRGB, TÜV Cert. 16" WUXGA (1920 x 1200) IPS, 16:10, 300 nits, 60 Hz, 45% NTSC, TÜV Cert. |
| Camera | HD/FHD | HD/FHD |
| Connectivity | Up to WiFi 6 (2x2 802.11 ax/ac/a/b/g/n), Up to Bluetooth 5.1 | |
| Ports | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (full-function) with Thunderbolt 4.0, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (one support USB charging), 1 x HDMI 1.4b, 1 x 4-in-1 Card Reader, 1 x, Audio Jack | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (full-function), 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (one support USB charging), 1 x HDMI 1.4b, 1 x 4-in-1 Card Reader, 1 x Audio Jack |
| Audio | 2 x 2W Speakers with Dolby Audio | 2 x 2W Speakers with Dolby Audio |
| Battery | Up to 12 hours (varies by size), Rapid Charge Boost support | Up to 12 hours (varies by size), Rapid Charge Boost support |
| Dimensions | 14-inch metal version 313.1 x 224.9 x 17.4–18.9 (12.32" x 8.85" x 0.68"–0.74") 16-inch metal version 357.8 x 253.9 x 18.7–20.8 (14.08" x 9.99" x 0.73"–0.81") |
14-inch plastic version 313.1 x 224.9 x 17.8–19.3 (12.32" x 8.85" x 0.70"–0.75") 16-inch metal version 357.8 x 253.9 x 18.7–20.8 (14.08" x 9.99" x 0.73"–0.81") |
| Weight | From 1.5 kg (3.41 lbs) | From 1.55kg (3.41 lbs) |
| Colors | Storm grey, cloud grey, stone blue | Storm grey, cloud grey, stone blue |
Source: Daniel Rubino / Windows Central
The new IdeaPad convertible laptops have 16:10 OLED displays with up to 2.8K resolution. The displays have wide viewing angles, up to 100 percent DCI-P3 color gamut, and reach up to 400 nits of brightness. They're also TÜV-certified for low blue light to reduce eye strain.
The IdeaPad Duet 5i has some similar design elements to Microsoft's Surface Pro 8. Lenovo's new convertible features a 12-inch display and supports a stylus. Its detachable keyboard can also connect through Bluetooth, which allows for a wider variety of desk setups than requiring a physical connection. You can prop of the IdeaPad Duet 5i with its included folio kickstand.
| Category | Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5i |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home |
| Display | 12.35" 2.5K (2560 x 1600) IPS, 16:10, 450 nits, 96% DCI-P3, Dolby Vision |
| Processor | Intel Core™ i7-1255U Processor Intel Core i7-1235U Processor Intel Core i3-1215U Processor Intel Pentium 8505 Processor |
| Graphics | Intel Integrated graphics |
| Memory | Up to 16GB LPDDR4x |
| Storage | Up to 1TB M.2 PCIe SSD |
| Rear Camera | 5MP |
| Front Camera | 5MP |
| Connectivity | Up to Wi-Fi 6E, up to Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Ports | 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C (full-function), 1 x Audio Jack |
| Audio | 2 x 1W Speakers with Dolby Atmos |
| Battery | 50Whr, Up to 11 hours |
| Dimensions | 288.3 x 193 x 9.45 (inches) (11.35" x 7.59" x 0.37") |
| Weight | From 809g (1.78 lbs) Folio case 360g (0.79 lbs) |
| Colors | Storm grey, stone blue |
Source: Daniel Rubino / Windows Central
Lenovo highlights the thinness of its new tablet. The device is just 9.45 mm thick, which is almost the exact same as the Surface Pro 8. Inside, the IdeaPad Duet 5i runs on up to a 12th Gen Intel Core i7 CPU.
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