Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 10 expert reviews

Excellent:

1
Good:

3
Average:

5
Bad:

1

Pros:

Discrete GeForce MX130 graphics
Stiff hinges
Includes Lenovo Active Pen

Cons:

Lots of empty unused space surrounding the motherboard
Constant fan noise

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Last revision on September 10, 2021

Reviewers Liked

Discrete GeForce MX130 graphics
Stiff hinges
Includes Lenovo Active Pen
Dual internal storage bays
Great-looking display
Decent battery-life
Speedy SSD

Reviewers Didn't Like

Lots of empty unused space surrounding the motherboard
Constant fan noise
Very small cooling solution
Weak speakers with little bass
Gets pricey with options

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Expert reviews and ratings

The Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 is a decent laptop, an overly large tablet, and a machine in desperate need of a few more fans to take full advantage of its powerful parts.

By PCWorld on February 20, 2019

Not 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...

By NotebookCheck on September 03, 2018

The 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...

By techaeris.com on October 25, 2017

The 15.6-inch Lenovo Flex 5 makes a nice alternative to a traditional mainstream laptop, especially if you've got entertainment in...

By cnet on October 19, 2017

It'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...

By PCMag IN on October 17, 2017

By PC Mag on October 16, 2017

The 15.6-inch Lenovo Flex 5 makes a nice alternative to a traditional mainstream laptop, especially if you've got entertainment in...

By CNET UK on October 13, 2017

The 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...

By Neowin on September 19, 2017

The 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...

By Notebook Review on August 31, 2017

The Lenovo Flex 5 1570 is a convertible with a fantastic display, but its battery life comes up a little...

By LaptopMag on August 04, 2017

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