Laptop Review: Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 2in1 81X200FCIN

The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2in1 81X200FCIN is powered by the 6 core AMD ryzen 5 4500U and AMD Vega 6 Graphics other specs include 8GB of RAM and 512GB SSD. The touchscreen panel here is a 60Hz FHD display.

The Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 81X200FCIN is a portable powerhouse thanks to its 6 core which makes it is a great laptop for creative professionals.

Design and Ports:

The aluminum chassis on the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 81X200FCIN has a relatively thin profile and is very light making it great for carrying. However, it is still a little heavy for using the tablet mode comfortably.

Once you remove the base you can find the following slots for upgrading:

• 1x M.2 slot

Ports:

• 1x 3.5mm combo audio jack
• SD Card Reader
• 2x USB 3.0 Type-A
• 1x USB 3.0 Type-C

Keyboard and Trackpad

The Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 has a chicklet style keyboard with 2 stages of brightness levels. The keys are flat and shallow which can make the typing experience slightly difficult if you have big hands. The trackpad here is of average size (10.5 x 6.3 cm). The surface of the trackpad is smooth and quite clicky.

Performance

The Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 81X200FCIN comes with Hexa core ryzen 5 4500U CPU which is comparable if not better than the intel core i7 1065G7 which is the fastest 15-watt ice lake CPU. On the graphics end of the game, the Vega 6 GPU competes with Nvidia Mx330 in terms of performance. The RAM and storage of the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 81X200FCIN are configured at 8GB and 512GB SSD. The 8GB DDR4 RAM runs in dual-channel at 3200MHz. The 512 GB storage here is an M.2 NVMe SSD.

Display: 60Hz FHD (AU Optronics B140HAN04.E)

The FHD panel on the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 81X200FCIN has a 60Hz Refresh rate and doesn’t suffer from and noticeable issues such as backlight bleeding and PWM flickering. The display here has an average color coverage and below-average brightness and suitable for outdoor use.

Display Specs:

• Panel Model Number: AU Optronics B140HAN04.E
• Coverage: 56% sRGB | 36% AdobeRGB;
• Measured Gamma: 2.32;
• Max brightness: 360 Nits;
• Contrast Ratio: 880:1;
• PWM Flickering: No;
• Response Time: 28 ms