Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i 16" 2024, Core 5 210H, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Cosmic Blue

★★★★★ 4.5 (59)
CPU Intel Core 5 210H
RAM 16 GB
Storage 512 GB
Screen 16" 1920x1200
GPU Integrated Intel Graphics
OS Windows 11 Home
Weight 1.9 kg
Battery 50 Wh
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i 16" 2024, Core 5 210H, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Cosmic Blue laptop
58 Overall Score

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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong social proof (89th percentile) 89th
  • Strong reliability (82nd percentile) 82nd
  • Strong screen (66th percentile) 66th

Cons

  • Below average portability (25th percentile)

What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

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Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
1★2★3★4★5★Q1 '26: 5.0★ · 3 reviewsQ2 '26: 4.5★ · 37 reviews (approx. date)337Q1 '26Q2 '26
Avg ratingHappy (4-5★)Unhappy (1-2★)Bar height = number of reviewsEstimated date
  1. Q2 202684/1004.5★37 reviews

    Buyers in Q2 2026 largely praised the IdeaPad Slim 5i for its speed, display, and build quality, with many recommending it. However, several noted shorter-than-expected battery life, and a few reported setup issues or a blank screen.

    • Performance, display, and build quality praised; many call it fast, crisp, and reliable for work and school.
    • Battery life often shorter than promised; some satisfied, others disappointed with drain.
    • A few defects: blank screen, setup/update issues, and missing audio line-in input.
    • Keyboard and backlight appreciated, especially for night use; touchscreen a pleasant surprise.
  2. Q1 2026100/1005.0★3 reviews

    Buyers in this period praised the laptop's speed, features, and value for money, with one noting it met all criteria within budget. All reviews were positive.

    • Laptop is fast and fully featured, including lighted keyboard and touch screen.
    • Good value for money, satisfying all criteria within budget.
    • Great performance in first week of use, with positive initial impression.

Based on 40 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

CPU 62.4
GPU 47.2
RAM 59.8
Ports 64.1
Screen 66.3
Portability 24.5
Storage 51
Reliability 81.8
Social Proof 89
Affordability 36.6

Specifications

Full Specifications

Processor

CPU Intel Core 5 210H
Cores 8
Frequency 3.6 GHz
L3 Cache 12 MB

Graphics

GPU Integrated Intel Graphics
Type Integrated

Memory & Storage

RAM 16 GB
RAM Generation DDR5
Storage 512 GB
Storage Type NVMe SSD

Display

Size 16"
Resolution 1920x1200 (Full HD)
Panel IPS
Refresh Rate 60 Hz
Brightness 300 nits
Color Gamut 45% NTSC

Connectivity

USB-C Ports 2
USB Ports 2
HDMI HDMI 1.4
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.2

Physical

Weight 1.9 kg / 4.1 lbs
Battery 50 Wh
OS Windows 11 Home

vs Competition

Spec Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i 16" Apple MacBook Pro M4 Max ASUS ROG Zephyrus GA403WW-G14.R95080 HP OMEN Transcend MSI Raider RAIDERGE6814247 Alienware Aurora LAC16251-9582BLU-PUS
CPU Intel Core 5 210H Apple M4 Max AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 Intel Core Ultra 9 285H Intel Core i9 14900HX Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
RAM (GB) 16 64 32 32 32 32
Storage (GB) 512 4096 2048 1024 2048 2048
Screen 16" 1920x1200 14.2" 3024x1964 14" 2880x1800 14" 2880x1800 16" 3840x2160 16" 2560x1600
GPU Integrated Intel Graphics Apple (40-Core) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
OS Windows 11 Home macOS Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Weight (kg) 1.9 1.6 1.6 1.6 2.7 2.5
Battery (Wh) 50 72 - 71 100 96
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product CPUGPURAMPortsScreenPortabilityStorageReliabilitySocial ProofAffordability
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i 16" 62.447.259.864.166.324.55181.88936.6
Apple MacBook Pro M4 Max Compare 93.890.795.773.599.368.998.598.187.81.6
ASUS ROG Zephyrus GA403WW-G14.R95080 Compare 91.297.490.989.496.573.789.860.498.45.4
HP OMEN Transcend Compare 90.192.689.889.496.572.365.233.497.38.4
MSI Raider RAIDERGE6814247 Compare 93.294.586.498.6989.393.960.451.310.2
Alienware Aurora LAC16251-9582BLU-PUS Compare 97.292.686.483.390.712.689.8498.414.1

Usage Scores

Overall (57.8)AI/LLM (24.1)Gaming (16.9)Portability (47.4)Creator (31.2)Student (65.8)Business (58.8)Developer (67.3)Entertainment (59.6)
  • Overall57.8
  • AI/LLM24.1
  • Gaming16.9
  • Portability47.4
  • Creator31.2
  • Student65.8
  • Business58.8
  • Developer67.3
  • Entertainment59.6

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