The latter is almost certainly true given it only allows software from the Microsoft app store to be installed. The sales pitch for S Mode is that it boosts performance and improves security. It’s also worth noting that the Flex 5 ships as standard configured with Windows 10 Home in S Mode. Other features worthy of mention are the 720p webcam located on the top bezel and complete with a physical shutter and support for an optional digital input pen. That’s one less plug-in adapter you’ll need to carry, in other words. On the right, a pair of USB-A ports and situated next to a 4-in-1 card reader that supports full sized SD cards, plus MMC, SDHC and SDXC cards. While we’d prefer the Flex 5 came bundled with a USB-C charger, support for USB-C charging at least means you can carry a single charger to keep multiple devices juiced up. The latter supports charging the laptop itself, mitigating the slight disappointment of the barrel connector.
On the left side of the chassis, you’ll find a full-sized HDMI socket, a barrel-type power connector, headphone jack and a USB-C port.
Ports wise, Lenovo likewise has you well covered. The other snag is that if you’re willing to forgo the tablet convertible functionality, you can have a 15-inch laptop at around this price point with almost no serious compromises, such as the Asus VivoBook.
Indeed, it’s the Flex 5’s 4GB of memory in this entry-level configuration that is our main reservation. The HP Pavilion x360, for instance, costs around 15% more, but only offers a 14-inch panel, albeit aided by 8GB of RAM. You’ll struggle to find a similar laptop for less money. Size: 14.08 x 9.37 x 0.7-0.8 inches (357.6 x 237.9 x 17.9-20.35 mm W x D x H) Price and availabilityĪt around $500 (£499, AU$1,239), Lenovo is going for pretty punchy positioning for the IdeaPad Flex 5. Here is the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 configuration sent to TechRadar for review:ĬPU: 1.2GHz Intel Core i3-1005G1 (dual-core, 4MB cache, up to 3.5GHz with Turbo Boost)
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