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Lenovo IdeaPad 5

Lenovo

Lenovo IdeaPad 5

Serious performance at a student-friendly price

The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 delivers performance that punches well above its price. For families who want a capable, reliable laptop for high school without breaking the bank, this is the definitive answer.

✓ Pros

  • Exceptional value — Core i5/Ryzen 5 performance at $600
  • Good keyboard with comfortable key travel
  • Fingerprint reader for quick, secure login

✕ Cons

  • Display brightness lower than premium picks
  • Build quality not as premium as XPS or MacBook

Scores

Overall
8.8
Safety
8.8
Value
9.6
Ease
8.9
Quality
8.7

Specifications

processorAMD Ryzen 5 7530U
ram8GB
storage512GB SSD
display15.6-inch FHD IPS
battery Life10–12 hours
weight3.74 lbs