Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i Chromebook GEN 6 13.3" 2-in-1 Laptop (2021)
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Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i Chromebook GEN 6 is a 13.3-inch 2-in-1 convertible designed for price-sensitive consumers. It shares much of the same feature set with the 14-inch IdeaPad 5i Chromebook clamshell laptop in this generation.
The 2021 IdeaPad Flex 5i Chromebook is powered by the latest Intel processors up to Core i5 Tiger Lake mobile CPU and features a FHD IPS touch screen. Unfortunately, a digitizer is not included as standard to take advantage of the device's form factor.
Available in two different colors, the IdeaPad Flex 5i Chromebook GEN 6 has an understated design that can be found in other recent IdeaPad laptops. It comes with several valued features such as WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1 wireless connectivity, LPDDR4x memory, and USB 3.1 Gen1 ports in both Type-A and Type-C guises.
Ratings
What we found**
Pros
- Compact 2-in-1
- Long battery life
- Backlit keyboard and touchpad
Cons
- Low-contrast display
- Mediocre performance
What external reviewers found***
External score 69% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Great performance
- Good battery life
- Sleek design
- Comfortable keyboard and touchpad
Cons
- Lacks a stylus
- No SD card reader
- Display is dim
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Specifications
Connectivity
Ports
2x USB-C 3.1 Gen1 + 1x USB 3.1 Gen1 + 1x Audio combo + 1x microSD card reader
Wireless Connectivity
WiFi 6 + Bluetooth 5.1
Construction
Camera | Front
HD camera
Colors
Abyss Blue, Iron Grey
Form Factor
2-in-1 laptop computer
Speakers
2x 2W Stereo Speakers
Dimensions
Bezels
3.8mm sides / 8.5mm top / 9.85mm bottom
Size | Depth
214 mm / 8.42 inch
Size | Height
16.95 mm / 0.66 inch
Size | Width
310 mm / 12.2 inch
Weight
1.35 kg / 2.98 lbs
Display
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Brightness
300 nits
Display Diagonal
13.3"
Display Type
IPS
Resolution
FHD (1920x1080)
Function
Graphics
Integrated graphics
Operating System
Chrome OS
Processor
Intel Celeron 6305, Pentium 7505, or 11th-gen Core i3-1115G4, or i5-1135G7 Tiger Lake
Touch Screen
Yes
Performance
Battery Life
Up to 10 hour
Memory | Capacity
4 or 8 GB
Memory | Type
LPDDR4x
Storage
Up to 512GB SSD, up to 64GB eMMC
Production
Accessory
Digitizer: Lenovo Digital Pen
Availability
2021-07
Debut
2021-06 (MWC 2021)
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External Reviews
cnet[1]
Reviewer score 68%The 13.3-inch IdeaPad Flex 5 Chromebook is a two-in-one, but it's more a laptop than a tablet. With the Flex 5, you're getting a larger display, a full-size backlit keyboard and better everyday performance with its 10th-gen Core i3 processor. It was originally priced at $410 but is currently bouncing between $480 and $490.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Great performance
- Backlit keyboard and touchpad
- Good battery life
Cons
- Display is dim
- No SD card reader
pcmag[2]
Reviewer score 70%The Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 is an appealing touch-screen 2-in-1. Its Core i3-1115G4 processor has only two cores, but it proved quite perky. It showed enough battery stamina to get through a full day of work or school.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Comfortable keyboard and touchpad
- Sleek design
- Good battery life
Cons
- Lacks a stylus
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References
- ^ Lenovo Flex 5 Chromebook review: More Chromebook for now and later. [cnet]. https://www.cnet.com/reviews/lenovo-chromebook-flex-5-review/. 2020-09-24. Retrieved 2021-09-19.
- ^ Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 Chromebook (2021) Review. [pcmag]. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/lenovo-ideapad-flex-5-chromebook-2021. 2021-10-25. Retrieved 2021-10-27.
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