The Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16ABR8 is aimed at users seeking a multifunctional laptop with a high-performance processor and flexible operation.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Flex series combines the functionality of a classic laptop with the flexibility of a 2-in-1 design. This model features a 16-inch IPS touch screen, which allows for use by hand or with a stylus. The Ryzen 7-7730U processing unit offers high performance for multitasking and applications.
The presence of 16GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD storage provides ample space for storing files, running demanding applications, and quick access to data.
Flexible Smart Performance
Enjoy exceptionally powerful, smart performance and speeds on the 2-in-1 PC IdeaPad Flex 5 Gen 8 with processors up to AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series. When you need optimal performance, the Smart Power function dynamically adjusts to maximize performance, thermal efficiency, acoustics, and battery life.
360 degrees of durability & freedom
Do everything, anywhere, with the rigorously tested, durable 360-degree hinge of the IdeaPad Flex 5 Gen 8 2-in-1 laptop. Whether you're streaming or working, lying down or sitting, get a better angle for more ergonomic typing with a foldable hinge that lifts the keyboard while in laptop mode.
Accelerate Your Creative and Work Activities
The IdeaPad Flex 5 Gen 8 is designed to meet your creative and professional life with a full-function USB-C port for faster data transfer, power delivery, and expanded display capabilities. And with WiFi 6, you can expect faster and more stable connectivity, while the rapid charge feature will boost battery life by up to two hours in just 15 minutes.
Enhanced video calls for a hybrid lifestyle
Take full control of your appearance and sound during video calls with the IdeaPad Flex 5 Gen 8. A privacy shutter on the high-quality FHD camera helps keep you safe from prying eyes, while ensuring that call participants can hear only your voice. Additionally, with smart noise-canceling technology, you get a more natural sound that cuts out background noise.
Processor
It features a Ryzen 7 7730U processor produced by AMD for the FP6 socket and has 8 cores and 16 threads. The base clock frequency of the CPU is 2000 MHz, but due to Turbo Core technology, it can perform up to 4500 MHz. The size of the L3 cache is 16 MB. Note that this chip has integrated Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000).
Storage Space
It features a PCIe SSD hard drive NVMe with a capacity of 512GB. This allows it to have very fast data read and write speeds, which can improve system performance in various tasks, such as booting the computer, loading applications, and copying files.
The NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express) is a communication protocol between a computer and an SSD unit.
NVMe leverages the advantages of flash technology for data storage, such as durability and reliability, while also allowing users to enjoy the high speeds required for various applications, such as gaming and multimedia editing.
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Positive:
- Excellent color accuracy on the screen, quite bright with good viewing angles. The 16:10 aspect ratio of the screen really helps with productivity as it fits more code/text on the screen.
- Excellent performance of the NVMe, minimizing loading time for any program.
- Good speakers and camera.
- Very good keyboard with small travel and backlight.
- Very good battery, lasts 5-6 hours of regular use and 1 hour of rendering/gaming. Charging takes 1 hour from 0% to 100%.
- Very user-friendly and useful Lenovo software for battery saving, widgets, pen program, etc., with plenty of settings.
- Very pleasant touchscreen, with a little attention it doesn't get smudged with fingerprints.
- Temperatures under control: obviously, during demanding tasks, the bottom part heats up and especially during battery charging. However, compared to other laptops that throttle, this device has very good heat dissipation and cools adequately with minimal fan noise. This is also helped by the space created in front of the fans when the screen reaches a certain angle and the laptop base is slightly lifted.
- The build quality (in general, the external casing, screen hinges, etc.) is very good and sturdy.
Negative:
- The pen sometimes creaks slightly when dragged on the screen.
- The external casing is plastic, which means it can bend under pressure and is easily scratched.
- The touchpad is large but could be more user-friendly.
Additionally, it is up to each individual's judgment as to whether its features (16 cores, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, touchscreen, lack of dedicated GPU) are suitable for the intended use, so I do not mention them as positives or negatives, I simply confirm their validity.
Personally, I am very satisfied and consider this to be a good deal!
--> Update 9 months after purchase: for unknown reasons, the motherboard suddenly burned out and I sent it back to the dealership for repair. It was accepted and I was served very quickly, I had it back in my hands within a week with a replaced motherboard. The service center of Lenovo was very friendly, I must say. I imagine I was unlucky to have received a defective product, but time will tell.