[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love this laptop, it’s a bit heavy and the battery is a bit lackluster but other than that it’s so great.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] A very powerful and updated laptop for a great price! Like all the specs it comes with. Perfect for my 1st year of college.
Flex, Power, and Portability: Inside the IdeaPad 5
on June 6, 2025
Posted by: Kristina Kummerow
from Chicago, Illinois
Verified Purchase:Yes
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 (16″ AMD) combines solid performance with flexibility and portability. The vibrant 16-inch touchscreen and sturdy 360° hinge make it perfect for both work and play, while the AMD Ryzen processor handles multitasking with ease. It’s not a powerhouse for gaming, but for productivity and everyday use, it’s a reliable, budget-friendly option.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This laptop performs as advertised and better. I previously had a competitors 2 in 1. The Lenovo is built so much more sturdy and looks like it will hold up better because of it. Love the fingerprint scanner and the sturdyness of the hinges. Would definitely recomend for everyone looking for a 2 in 1.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This was a great purchase for a discounted price. The IdeaPad has the features I was looking for and was affordable. My 8 year old HP all-in-one died, and I wanted an economical pc to replace it. I mainly needed a computer for my Cricut craft projects, and printing greeting cards, art prints, photos and occasionally things for work (I’m an elementary school teacher). I’m not a gamer.
I liked the idea of the 2–in-1; positioning the laptop into a tent shape for viewing the screen better. I do not need to use it as a tablet, because I already have an iPad for that. This is a heavy laptop, but I don’t mind at all. I use a MacBook Air at my workplace that’s super light, but I bought this laptop for my own personal use to replace a desktop, and I don’t plan on traveling with it. The bonus of the 2-in-1 is I discovered I really enjoy streaming shows and videos on it in the “tent” shape. I like it much better than streaming to my iPad! The hinges seem very durable to me. As others have mentioned, the internal speakers are poor quality for entertainment, but Bluetooth pairing with my own high quality Sony headphones or JBL speaker was a breeze. The internal speakers, microphone, and camera worked just fine for a Zoom meeting, and I did not have to tweak anything.
Make sure you already have a Microsoft account before setting up your Lenovo laptop. You’ll need to access the Bitlocker recovery keys for your new laptop. It will ask you to enter them each time you startup the computer which is annoying, but easily fixed. You just have to change your security settings and disable the Bitlocker security feature (fine for me because my computer stays home and I’m the only one who uses it).
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Excellent laptop. Fast AMD processor and graphics chip. 16 GB RAM. Large 1 TB SSD. Fingerprint reader security and backlit keyboard.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I'm going to a new school next fall and needed to get a new laptop. It's been perfect and will be very useful next year.