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Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 (14-Inch, 2020)

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 (14-Inch, 2020)

367 reviews

Apr, 2024

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portability (6)
durability (3)
keyboard (3)
usability (3)
price (2)

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screen (3)
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alaTest has collected and analyzed 367 reviews of Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 (14-Inch, 2020). The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Views about the keyboard and performance are generally positive. The durability and usability also get good reviews, whereas some have doubts about the size and screen.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 (14-Inch, 2020) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Mark Coppock (digitaltrends.com)

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14 review: AMD nails it again

Lenovo's IdeaPad Flex 5 14 is another in a line of budget laptops using AMD's latest Ryzen 4000 processors. We put it through its paces to see how it stacks up.

Extraordinary performance for a budget laptop ; Comfortable keyboard and touchpad ; Active pen included ; Excellent value ; Solid speakers

Mediocre display ; Boring look

Jun, 2020

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Expert review by (engadget.com)

Lenovo Flex 5 Chromebook review: The best budget-friendly Chromebook

Lenovo's Flex 5 Chromebook is probably the best Chromebook out there for most people. It's affordable, at $409, but it cuts very few corners. The keyboard and screen are great and it has enough power for most tasks. If you're a power user, you might...

Great quality and performance for its price ; Excellent keyboard ; Solid battery life ; Good screen

Some users might need more RAM or storage ; Design is a bit boring

Jun, 2020

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Expert review by : Tom Brant (pcmag.com)

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14 Review

Robust computing performance ; Excellent value ; Soft-touch, durable chassis ; Screen supports touch input ; Webcam privacy shutter ; Two USB Type-A ports

Relatively heavy for a 14-inch ultraportable ; Dim 250-nit display

Thanks to a brand-new AMD Ryzen processor, Lenovo's IdeaPad Flex 5 14 offers an extraordinary blend of performance and value for money, making it one of the best popularly priced 2-in-1 convertibles we've tested.

Jun, 2020

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Expert review by : Alexander Tozzi (rtings.com)

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14 (2020) Laptop Review

The Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14 (2020) is a 2-in-1 touchscreen convertible laptop that comes in 14.0 inch and 15.6 inch screen sizes. It has a thin and light design and enough battery to last through a typical workday. The keyboard feels great to type on,...

All-plastic design with decent build quality. Lightweight and portable. Battery lasts an entire school day. Great, well-sized keyboard.

Low-quality webcam image. Static in microphone recordings. Screen isn't ideal for use in very bright environments.

The Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 is a good laptop for school use. It's impressively lightweight and portable, and the build quality is decent. The battery lasts a full day of typical work, and the model with the Ryzen 5 4500U CPU we tested performs well for...

Nov, 2021

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Expert review by (laptopmedia.com)

Lenovo Ideapad Flex 5 (14) review – the optional GeForce MX330 has its perks and drawbacks

Today, we have the brand new Lenovo Ideapad Flex 5 (14). Its a stylish little 2-in-1, which should be good for work, light gaming, and, of course, be used as a table. Or, at least that's what…

Versatile and stable hinges;Good battery life;SD card slot and Wi-Fi 6 support;Doesn’t use aggressive PWM (LP140WFA-SPMB);Optional fingerprint reader

No RAM upgradability post-purchase;Extremely hot under load (Intel + NVIDIA combo);Covers only half of the colors in the sRGB gamut (LP140WFA-SPMB)

Aug, 2020

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Expert review by : Aiman Maulana (pokde.net)

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 AMD Review – A Little Thick But Worth The Price

Looking for an affordable productivity laptop that packs a punch? Check out our in-depth Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 AMD review and see if this is the one for you.

+ Easy to bring around ; + Good value for money ; + Performs well enough ; + Solid build quality ; + Good battery life ; + Proper 2-in-1 laptop with touchscreen support ; + Webcam privacy shutter ; + Surprisingly good speakers

- Best to get 16GB RAM ; - 256GB storage is a little small ; - Average display quality ; - A little thick for this type of laptop

The Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 is a solid choice if you're looking for a productivity laptop with good performance that's easy to bring around without breaking the bank.

Aug, 2020

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Expert review by : Ben Schoon (9to5google.com)

Lenovo Flex 5 is one of the first Chromebooks with Intel’s 10th-Gen processors

At CES 2020 this week, Lenovo is taking the wraps off a lot of new products. Included in the company's lineup of new laptops is a new 13-inch Chromebook, the Lenovo Flex 5, and it's one of the first to include a 10th-Gen Intel processor. expand full story

Jan, 2020

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Expert review by : Scott Jantz (HyperDog Digital)