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Luke Larsen
Wired
“For now, this IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 barely squeaks by as a solid option for budget laptops and college students—so long as you buy it when it's on discount.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Sturdy plastic build
- 360° hinge
- Multiple ports
- Good CPU for the price
- Decent value on sale
Points of Contention
- Heavy weight
- Low‑end processor
- Poor battery life
- Too expensive at MSRP
- Display is dim and glossy
- Speakers positioned wrong for 2‑in‑1 mode
Professional Reviews
2 reviews from 2 critics60
Chris Hoffman
PCWorld
“The Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 is a 16-inch convertible PC that should have a lower MSRP.”
