Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5 GEN6 13
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Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5 GEN6 is a 13.3-inch 2-in-1 Chromebook laptop powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 7c Gen2 chipset. It is the first detachable Chromebook in the world to feature an OLED display, which covers 100% of DCI-P3 color space.
While the IdeaPad Duet 5 is slotted beneath the Yoga Duet 7 series, being down in power and lesser in features, the OLED display plus a quad speaker setup make the Duet 5 perhaps a more focused multimedia machine. This point is reinforced by Lenovo's choice to go with a 16:9 aspect ratio and a thin and light chassis.
I/O-wise, the IdeaPad Duet 5 is somewhat limited, though perhaps unsurprisingly so. It comes with just two USB-C ports, whose thinner profiles are what Lenovo is able to fit to the Duet 5's chassis.
A strong point of this 2-in-1 Chromebook is the Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 mobile platform, which opens the door to multitasking with a large range of mobile apps and games. Thanks to Chrome OS, it also has good integration with Google's own services.
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What external reviewers found***
External score 66% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Great performance
- Great battery life
- Gorgeous OLED screen
Cons
- Poor keyboard
- Lackluster keyboard
- No audio jack
- Lackluster battery life
- No USB Type-C port
- Keyboard is a bit flimsy
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Specifications
Connectivity
Ports
2x USB-C 3.0 Gen1 + Pogo pins
Wireless Connectivity
WiFi 5 + Bluetooth 5.1
Construction
Colors
Abyss Blue, Storm Grey
Speakers
4 x 1W Stereo Speakers
Dimensions
Size | Depth
186.74 mm / 7.35
Size | Height
7.25 mm / 0.29
Size | Width
305.86 mm / 12.04
Weight
From 700 g / 1.5 lbs
Display
Brightness
400 nits
Display Diagonal
13.3 inch
Display Type
OLED
Gamut
100% DCI-P3
Resolution
FHD (1920 x 1080)
Function
Operating System
Chrome OS
Processor
Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 7c Gen 2
Touch Screen
Yes
Performance
Battery Life
Up to 15 Hours
Memory | Capacity
4 or 8 GB
Memory | Type
LPDDR4
Storage
64, 128, or 256 GB
Production
Debut
2021-09-08
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External Reviews
gizmodo[1]
Reviewer score 61%The IdeaPad Duet 5 Chromebook has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 chip. It's efficient enough to enable a full day of use on a single charge. The 13.3-inch OLED display is larger than the biggest iPad Pro and uses better tech than the iPad Air. The 8MP rear camera is awful.
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Pros
- Gorgeous, vivid OLED display
- Excellent battery life
- Excellent performance
Cons
- Poor keyboard
- No USB Type-C port
pcmag[2]
Reviewer score 68%The Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5 Chromebook is a great value in our $499 Best Buy configuration. The keyboard has a flat, "tappy" typing feel, not as comfortable as a true laptop keyboard. The Galaxy Chromebook 2 performed miserably in Geekbench but otherwise the two performance benchmarks told the same story.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Sleek design
- Bright OLED display
- Stylus included
- USB Type-C port
Cons
- Lackluster battery life
- No audio jack
pcworld[3]
Reviewer score 67%The Duet 5 has a brilliant OLED panel that makes every pixel pop with amazing contrast and color. The new Snapdragon SC7180 is a big improvement over the MediaTek chip on the original. The keyboard and trackpad are notably better on this model. The larger 13-inch screen and tiny bezels make it difficult to hold comfortably.
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Pros
- Gorgeous OLED screen
- Excellent battery life
- Excellent performance
Cons
- Lackluster keyboard
- Thick bezels
techradar[4]
Reviewer score 68%Last year's Duet Chromebook was a fantastic value for the price. The Duet 5 Chromebook is more expensive, starting at $429 ($499 as tested), and AU$799 in Australia. The OLED display alone more than justifies the increase in price. Even when bumping up to the 8GB RAM configuration for $499, you still get a 1080p OLED display for under $500.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Gorgeous OLED display
- Great battery life
- Great performance
Cons
- Keyboard is a bit flimsy
- Keyboard isn’t backlit
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References
- ^ Lenovo's Duet 5 Chromebook Is an Exceptional Value With a Brilliant Screen. [gizmodo]. https://gizmodo.com/lenovos-duet-5-chromebook-is-an-exceptional-value-with-1848213651. 2021-12-20. Retrieved 2021-12-20.
- ^ Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5 Chromebook Review. [pcmag]. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/lenovo-ideapad-duet-5-chromebook. 2021-11-22. Retrieved 2021-12-20.
- ^ Lenovo IdeaPad Chromebook Duet 5 review: Less than the sum of its parts. [pcworld]. https://www.pcworld.com/article/557564/ideapad-chromebook-duet-5-review-less-than-the-sum-of-its-parts.html. 2021-12-16. Retrieved 2021-12-20.
- ^ Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5 Chromebook review. [techradar]. https://www.techradar.com/reviews/lenovo-ideapad-duet-5-chromebook. 2021-12-20. Retrieved 2021-12-20.
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