Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5
Expert reviews
The overall review score is calculated from averaging this product's international review scores.
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06/17/2021
SummaryThough it cannot be upgraded by the user directly, the Lenovo Flex 5 offers fantastic performance with a long battery life, great portability, and user-friendly features such as a touchscreen and tablet mode, all for a low cost. For workaholics, students...
gadgetreview.comProsLightweight and portable, Biometric security, Touchscreen
ConsUpgrades require certified technician
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08/25/2020
SummaryThankfully, the Wacom drivers seem to be working perfectly, which means that the laptop works great with its Lenovo Digital Pen. So, if you happen to be in need of a 2-in-1 device with a lot of real estate, the Ideapad Flex 5 (15) would do a decent job.Ye...
laptopmedia.comProsMakes great use of the Wacom drivers and its optional Digital Pen, Decent performance and battery life, 4K IPS display option, Doesn't use PWM for any brightness level (AUO B156HAN02.5), Supports PCIe x4 SSDs, WiFi 6 standards, and SD cards
ConsLacks a Thunderbolt connector, No RAM upgradability post-purchase, 50% sRGB coverage (AUO B156HAN02.5), Poor color accuracy (AUO B156HAN02.5), Its base is a bit twisty
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06/07/2020
SummaryLenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 Chromebook (Core i3)7.5/10Maybe. If the IdeaPad Flex 5 was available in a configuration with the Core i3 CPU and 8GB RAM, I would have no hesitation recommending it as the 13-inch Chromebook most people should buy. The Flex 5 is buil...
androidpolice.comProsThe build quality is solid, and the top-firing speakers and webcam privacy shutters are nice touches, The keyboard on this laptop feels great to type on
Cons4GB RAM is just not enough for Chrome OS anymore, The screen looks decent during regular use, but if you try to watch movies or other dark content, the light bleed becomes noticable
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02/20/2019
SummaryThe Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 isn't a bad machine, just an awkward one. It fulfills every promise, checks every box Lenovo says it will. It is technically a 2-in-1 machine. It's just that the laptop part of this equation works significantly better than the ta...
pcworld.com_techhive.comProsLarge screen, for a 2-in-1, Decent battery life
ConsDim screen, Awkward bulk in tablet mode, Aggressive throttling limits performance
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09/03/2018
SummaryNot that flexible. Lenovo's Flex 5 is an affordable 2-in-1 that looks and feels great for the price with plenty of integrated ports. Unfortunately, the dim display and poor Turbo Boost performance leave a lot to be desired...
notebookcheck.netProsdiscrete GeForce MX130 graphics, good build quality; stiff hinges, included Lenovo Active Pen, dual internal storage bays, respectable battery life, accessible internals
Conslots of empty unused space surrounding the motherboard, proprietary AC adapter charging instead of USB Type-C, constant fan noise; very small cooling solution, PWM on all brightness levels except maximum, very poor Turbo Boost performance, single-channel...
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11/01/2017
SummaryWhile neither the lightest nor the fastest convertible you can get your hands on, the Lenovo Ideapad Flex 5-1570 offers a good balance of portability and performance at a reasonable price...
computershopper.comProsGood, responsive touch screen, Great battery life, Reasonably priced
ConsA little unruly in tablet mode, A little more memory and storage space would come in handy, Mediocre Webcam performance
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10/25/2017
SummaryThe Lenovo Flex 5 is a great laptop that you can use for entertainment or productivity. The different positions to which you can adjust the screen make it very adaptable however you may want to use it. It has a great build quality, the screen is top notch...
techaeris.comProsGreat screen aside from glare, Flexible design that allows for a myriad of configurations, Great design, not an ugly slab of plastic
ConsWeak speakers with little bass, Screen glare can be annoying
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10/19/2017
SummaryThe 15.6-inch Lenovo Flex 5 makes a nice alternative to a traditional mainstream laptop, especially if you've got entertainment in mind...
cnet.comProsFollowing the form of Lenovo's slimmer, smaller Yoga two-in-ones, the Flex 5's 15.6-inch display gives you more room for work and, complemented by its speakers, makes it very good for video, music and games. It also has plenty of battery life to get you t...
ConsOutside of its 360-degree hinges, the design is basic and it's a bit too big and heavy to use comfortably as a handheld tablet. The exhaust fans do get loud under load
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10/16/2017
SummaryIt's unwieldy, like all 15.6-inch convertibles, but the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1570 is an attractive 2-in-1 at a bargain price. If you're seeking a bigger laptop/tablet experience, it's worth grappling with...
pcmag.comProsPriced below rivals, Classy design
ConsNo Thunderbolt 3 port, Stylus is optional, Keyboard layout not ideal
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09/19/2017
SummaryThe point that I've been trying to make throughout this review is that while Lenovo's Flex 5 15 isn't the flashiest convertible on the market, and it doesn't have all of the bells and whistles, you still get a heck of a lot of bang for your buck. This mac...
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08/31/2017
SummaryThe Lenovo Flex 5 15 is a solid choice if you're in the market for a large multimedia notebook. Good things about this notebook include its beautiful 15.6-inch touch display, good-feeling backlit keyboard, decent speakers, and storage expansion capability...
notebookreview.comProsGreatlooking display, Excellent battery life, Good keyboard and touchpad, Builtin fingerprint reader, Ample storage expansion capability
ConsHohum looks, Cooling fan can be noisy, Gets pricey with options
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08/31/2017
SummaryThe Lenovo Flex 5 15 is a solid choice if you're in the market for a large multimedia notebook. Good things about this notebook include its beautiful 15.6-inch touch display, good-feeling backlit keyboard, decent speakers, and storage expansion capability...
tabletpcreview.comProsGreat-looking display, Excellent battery life, Good keyboard and touchpad, Built-in fingerprint reader, Ample storage expansion capability,
ConsHohum looks, Cooling fan can be noisy, Gets pricey with options
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08/04/2017
SummaryThe Lenovo Flex 5 1570 is a convertible with a fantastic display, but its battery life comes up a little short...
Laptopmag.comProsBright, colorful display, Speedy SSD, Comfortable keyboard, Relatively affordable
ConsBelow-average battery life, Heats up down below
Retail prices reported as of 24 May 2022 21:59:32 GMT