@@firasco There are some differences- different RAM/bandwidth (performance difference needs to be tested), Slim7 pushes a bit more power, has (an option?) of a brighter screen, and is a bit more high-end in price and build. What I liked in Lenovo slides- they say it supports freesync- if true, that would be really nice to have.
@@firasco A store in Finland is estimating the 4800U Slim 7 to arrive in week 31 (last week of July/first week of August), and week 30 for the 4700U version. Don't know how reliable that is, but it's all I've got.
Still waiting as well, assuming it has option for a nicer screen. The mediocre screen is the main reason I haven't jumped on the Flex 5... at least we've finally moved away from 1366x768 though, right?!
Thanks Lisa, like many I couldn’t wait for you to a detailed review on this laptop. I was especially interested in real-world opinion of the display, as the laptop specs seem really good for the price.
Wish they selected the SMT models. power consumption is not that much different and I'm sure people will be happy to pay a bit more for double the thread count. non SMT models shouldn't even be a thing now.
@@the80386 SMT is useful only if you do actual heavy work on a laptop- but for simple media consumption 6c/6t is more than enough. And for games- the bottleneck is on the iGPU anyways. So for most users- no SMT CPUs are just fine, even if planning to use the laptop for ~5 years. In that sense- picking 16GB of (soldered) RAM is more important.
Thank you. Very helpful. I like the way different reviewers have different styles, and your style is much appreciated.
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Got this for my mom, build quality is great for the materials used, Lenovo really knows their stuff with materials. Feels like a much more expensive, Al/Mg chassis than it is. Performance for what most moms use it - awesome and it does well in more demanding stuff too. Sticking to Lenovo these days is not too hard, owning several ThinkPads has taught me that.
I've got a bad feeling that what if we end up losing this fantastic reviewer due to the viewing ratings in comparison to those others with soo little in depth reviews and just a few bullet points with Alot of flashy graphics...I hope she doesn't give up on this channel and in those who trust her voice above all others...
Lisa! I missed you! I haven´t seen any of your videos since the beginning of the pandemic craze. I am happy that you are alive and kicking.... your laptop presentations are so ... soothing! LOL!
Got this just days ago, I had 3 years of bad experience with a dead Dell XPS and a crashing crazy HP envy, let's hope this idealpad lasts 3 or more years.
You mentioned that the ram is soldered at 2:41 are you sure about that? The previous lenovo and most laptops I ve seen have 1 soldered and the other upgradeable. edit I now saw the tear down, I guess you right, that's sad :/
Hi Lisa, I love your reviews! Very informative and fun always! Now, let me share my ideapad story: I bought recently an AMD Ideapad 5 from Lenovo UK, not the Flex version. I got the Ryzen 7 4800u version with 16GB of RAM. Whats not to love about it, hun?? Well. Ideapad keyboard was a big issue for me! I bought it to replace my T430, and gave up (returned it) after a couple of days. The ideapad 5 keyboard was a deal-breaker! It does not compare to the Thinkpad experience! Besides, I missed not having a TrackPoint on the Ideapad!
@@Honza90 Hi John, I don't know if the Flex Lisa demonstrates is available in the UK/Ireland with another name. The one I bought (& later renturned) is the ideapad 5-15ARE05 Laptop (pcsupport.lenovo.com/gb/en/products/laptops-and-netbooks/5-series/ideapad-5-15are05), without the pen/touch screen
@@abruni83 Ok cheers Antonio! I've just had a look at the Irish Lenovo site seems to be called an Ideapad 5 (no sign of a touch pen though) www.lenovo.com/ie/en/laptops/ideapad/s-series/IdeaPad-5-14ARE05/p/88IPS501392 I'll hold old and keep having a look I want to replace my beloved Flex 2 and quite like the one Lisa reviewed here!
@@Honza90 Hey, the 14 inch variant (the one you've linked) does not have a touch screen so yeah no pen. You can find touch-capability in the 15 inch variant (has slightly better thermals and louder speakers too from what I've seen in reviews). The 14 inch variant is probably going to be my next machine very very soon (upgrading from an overheating surface pro 4). It's unfortunate that the Ideapad 5 doesn't have 2 in 1 functionality, but the pure value for performance is super convincing for me. If I do end up needing touch, I can get a small drawing tablet and still have change left over in comparison to getting the flex 5 (at least in my area (Australia). Alot of drawing tablets are also capable of just being a secondary screen too, so that's a plus. So if you do decide to get it, you should get it quick. It's been unexpectedly popular (the AMD variant), and Lenovo is struggling to meet supply for demand.
Waiting to see what you'll think about the new HP envy if you ever review it. Also I really love your videos, but to me sound is a pretty important factor in buying my laptop and I'd like to know what I should expect from my laptops. But that's all your decision for sure ! Great videos, love your work.
I have found Lisa's comments about fan noise not to be the case for me. Unless in battery saver mode the fan on this thing fires up intermittently and loudly, almost whistling. On charge the thing whines constantly. If you Google this it seems I am not alone with this Lenovo driven problem. Loved the fit and finish and speed of the Ryzen 5 but if I wanted to live next door to a major airport I might not be bothered by the sound of this thing being drowned out! It got returned and I suggest you try one out in a store before you buy. Hope this helps y'all.
almost a year later. is there an update similar to this laptop? I don't want to buy last year's model and find out a new one is coming. school starts in august.
I recently got the previous generation with Ryzen 7 3700U and it performs really well. I can just imagine how this one will be with the improved AMD cpu.
@@95shila no lagging and still running well, even with the upgrade to Windows 11. I wouldn't use it for any heavy gaming, but it would probably work fine for some light gaming.
Same, looking for a nice case. I did find a near perfect fit screen protector though www.amazon.com/Spigen-Tempered-Protector-Designed-Chromebook/dp/B07QV32XFH?ref_=d6k_applink_bb_marketplace
Thank you for the great review Lisa! Good to hear AMD is back in de game. Even better to see you using KEEPER Security! I use that password management system with great joy.
Be careful about the ryzen 5 if it has flimsy top plastic top . It will bleed to the touch. I had permante bleed marks within less than a month, marks within less than month, I returned it for the Ryzen 7 model that has a metal top.
I love the sleek, professional look of thinkpads and their keyboards are a dream. That being said, why can't they finally improve the quality of their screens? It's such a big turn off to have these bland looking colors with semi-optimal brightness.
This is exactly what I ordered. . They sold it to me said I'd get it Monday.... Now it's out of stock... Now they think it's flipping discontinued... I'm so pissed.
Lisa Gade's reviews are top notch. No B.S., concise and coherent. And what other reviewer pops the back off to show you the guts? Question: Coil whine was noted. Is the noise transmitted through the speakers themselves or is it from the electronics?
Costco has this laptop with the ryzen 7. If you don't have a membership the warranty they have on the devices essentially pays for itself. Well worth it at 750 bucks which less than the reviewed model that comes with a ryzen 5
Most of the reviews that I've seen say that the keyboard is good or better than average for a laptop in this price range. I have however, seen one reviewer say that he didn't like the keyboard
I bought the i5 version without reviewing any about it because I'm on the rush and there are no stocks of the other laptops on my choice list. But I can say that I just bought a multemedia beast laptop
Is it just mine or does the fan on this laptop get pretty loud when plugged in to a high resolution external monitor (2560x1080 or higher) and on ac power? Can't seem to get this fan to quiet down and it is super annoying. PC is fast otherwise. But weakpoints are definitely screen color accuracy, weight (relative to macbook pro or xps 13), and build quality which is two tiers below MBP or XPS13.
The non-upgradeable RAM is a real bummer, so definitely opt for 16 GB. Bummer about the display as well. I guess I should just hook it up to my Dell P2415Q monitor for color-accurate work. Nevertheless, this is very tempting. I might have to pick one up and see how it handles DaVinci Resolve. The real selling point for me: the full-size SD card slot! :D No more attaching a dongle just to pull photos off my camera.
There is no review for the 'Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Convertible Laptop, AMD Ryzen 7 Processor'!? Or I keep searching and googlesearch comes up with slightly differing ones! Like this! I need to know its cons... if there are any! Can you revview this one ;)
Clear and concise review, I’m between this Lenovo and the HP envy x360 13”, looking for Rayzen 7 , 16 Gb and HD display ... still not sure about which is the best option ... budget 900-1000
Great review! Bought 1 for me and one for the wife and love them! Great for light coding and all around stuff. Great value too, picked up the same model you reviewed for $599.99 on Amazon
Hey Lisa, awesome review as always! Been your fans since 2010. I have the Flex 4 with the same physical ports layout. Can I ask you for a favor to check if your demo unit has the same USB port issue I am experiencing on mine. With the two USB ports on the right, if you have something (eg. usb mouse dongle) plug in to the port closer to the LCD hinge. Whenever theres an another USB device plug in to the second USB port, first device disappears until you disconnect the second. I have tried with multiple types of devices(eg. dongles, external HD, USB drives) and they are disappearing as well. So far I am only able to find a few recent posts on Lenovo support forum with this issue. Thanks Lisa!
I still don't get why they don't all come with 2 nvme slots.... even if they have to share PCI-E lanes or something or even if one is really only SATA. With 4bit-MLC NAND Flash becoming more common it just makes a lot more sense to have 2, that way you can have a 4bit drive for storage and a 2bit of 3bit drive for the OS and work.
Looking for advice. Ive not had a laptop in over 10 years now. I do everything on my phone however I've just started making RUclips videos and now I'm considering getting a laptop to do the editing on instead of using my phone to do it all on. Would this be a good laptop to start with as I cant remember anything about laptops and I will need to learn how to use 1 again. Thanks for any advice
This is the review I was waiting for, thanks so much Lisa, much appreciated.
"We are gonna look at it now"
These words have been engraved into my head when watching any of your videos. You just wait for them lol
Me too. Lisa is cool.
I just bought this computer without watching any review. Thank God it has good reviews 😅
How long do u think the hinge will last ? How are they behaving now after weeks of usage ?
How is the performance
Same
eu am lenovo ideapad 5 adica fratele mai mare al lui flex 5
@@somalchakraborty5738 A few years ago, I had an IdeaPad Yoga 11S, and I never had an issue with the hinges.
Lenovo was out of stock on the 512. So I ordered the 256. I am so excited. This will be my first laptop in 8 years and my first 2 in 1.
@guyfam2 what did you use before this for 8 years?
Same here bro.. had dell inspiron 15R 2011 model
Me too🙈 but I’ll upgrade it to 512, even tho it’s too much for me but just in case 🙏
Hi could you tell me how is the hinge right now?
I am planning to buy this also does it have any other issue?
@@sohamray3882 a Mac book
Great, thank you! I was hoping in you reviewing this, one of the most interesting Ryzen 4000 pen 2 in 1
I'm waiting so much for the Ideapad Slim 7
Hope it comes real soon
Any ideas for when it will be released yet? I have ordered the IdeaPad 5 with the Ryzen 4800U for now. They do seem almost identical?
@@firasco There are some differences- different RAM/bandwidth (performance difference needs to be tested), Slim7 pushes a bit more power, has (an option?) of a brighter screen, and is a bit more high-end in price and build. What I liked in Lenovo slides- they say it supports freesync- if true, that would be really nice to have.
@@firasco A store in Finland is estimating the 4800U Slim 7 to arrive in week 31 (last week of July/first week of August), and week 30 for the 4700U version. Don't know how reliable that is, but it's all I've got.
Still waiting as well, assuming it has option for a nicer screen. The mediocre screen is the main reason I haven't jumped on the Flex 5... at least we've finally moved away from 1366x768 though, right?!
Been waiting for one of the bigger Tech RUclipsrs to review this laptop. Appreciate your opinion on this,seems like a good deal here in the U.S.
Sounds like good value for money! I might consider it. Thank you for an excellent review!
thanks for the reviews always amazing
Perfect review!
This is my first choice for watching reviews of laptops from now.
Thanks Lisa, like many I couldn’t wait for you to a detailed review on this laptop. I was especially interested in real-world opinion of the display, as the laptop specs seem really good for the price.
Bought one from Amazon for $599. 4500U+16G RAM+256G SSD. Love it! Costco has 4700U+16G+512G SSD for $749, I think it’s a great deal as well.
Wish they selected the SMT models. power consumption is not that much different and I'm sure people will be happy to pay a bit more for double the thread count. non SMT models shouldn't even be a thing now.
I've tried to find this in the uk,but so far nothing with this sort of spec.
I wish there was an option for 4800U
I bought the Costco version and it's great. With Costco, you get 2 years of warranty, but there's no pen.
@@the80386 SMT is useful only if you do actual heavy work on a laptop- but for simple media consumption 6c/6t is more than enough. And for games- the bottleneck is on the iGPU anyways. So for most users- no SMT CPUs are just fine, even if planning to use the laptop for ~5 years. In that sense- picking 16GB of (soldered) RAM is more important.
Hope companies start buying these for business laptops....I'm loving it. And Lenovo is right down the street here in Raleigh, NC.
This is my next laptop. Just waiting for the sales later in the year. Fingers crossed
Thank you. Very helpful. I like the way different reviewers have different styles, and your style is much appreciated.
Got this for my mom, build quality is great for the materials used, Lenovo really knows their stuff with materials. Feels like a much more expensive, Al/Mg chassis than it is. Performance for what most moms use it - awesome and it does well in more demanding stuff too. Sticking to Lenovo these days is not too hard, owning several ThinkPads has taught me that.
Totaly agree. I have got flex 5i version, aviable in europe, and comparing to my thinkpad yoga I am impressed, not much difference except keyboard.
Is it still good today?
@@gedit_7 No, it aged relatively badly actually. Get a used thinkpad :)
Thanks for showing the insides! Please consider describing the teardown process in the future!
Lisa you are simply the best!... as a long time TV and media producer I always go to your reviews first!
Thank you ! This seems like a balanced and honest review. I think I found my next laptop 😻. Time to say goodbye to my beloved ultrabook from 2013 !
I've got a bad feeling that what if we end up losing this fantastic reviewer due to the viewing ratings in comparison to those others with soo little in depth reviews and just a few bullet points with Alot of flashy graphics...I hope she doesn't give up on this channel and in those who trust her voice above all others...
I love keeper security! I have used this for over 7 years with no issues.
Congratulations on your partnership with Keeper!
Lisa! I missed you! I haven´t seen any of your videos since the beginning of the pandemic craze. I am happy that you are alive and kicking.... your laptop presentations are so ... soothing! LOL!
First time watching you and I already love your channel
Got this just days ago, I had 3 years of bad experience with a dead Dell XPS and a crashing crazy HP envy, let's hope this idealpad lasts 3 or more years.
Hows it doing now? Contemplating between envy x360 and flex 5!
They’re selling this same computer at Costco right now for $599.99 I think 12 or 16 GB Ram and 512 GB storage. Also thanks for the review!
$599 on amazon now!!
Thank you for the positive reviews 😃
AMD 7 4700U Lenovo Ideapad 3 Office Depot. $520. Passmark ~13300.
Woaa u’re doing such a great detailed job! Perfect review, fank you!!
You mentioned that the ram is soldered at 2:41 are you sure about that? The previous lenovo and most laptops I ve seen have 1 soldered and the other upgradeable.
edit I now saw the tear down, I guess you right, that's sad :/
Good bye Intel, we won't miss your lack of innovation. 👋
finally an AMD laptop review, great video as always!
Hi Lisa, I love your reviews! Very informative and fun always! Now, let me share my ideapad story: I bought recently an AMD Ideapad 5 from Lenovo UK, not the Flex version. I got the Ryzen 7 4800u version with 16GB of RAM. Whats not to love about it, hun?? Well. Ideapad keyboard was a big issue for me! I bought it to replace my T430, and gave up (returned it) after a couple of days. The ideapad 5 keyboard was a deal-breaker! It does not compare to the Thinkpad experience! Besides, I missed not having a TrackPoint on the Ideapad!
Is this laptop the flex 5 called Ideapad 5 in UK / Ireland Antonio ?
@@Honza90 Hi John, I don't know if the Flex Lisa demonstrates is available in the UK/Ireland with another name. The one I bought (& later renturned) is the ideapad 5-15ARE05 Laptop (pcsupport.lenovo.com/gb/en/products/laptops-and-netbooks/5-series/ideapad-5-15are05), without the pen/touch screen
@@abruni83 Ok cheers Antonio! I've just had a look at the Irish Lenovo site seems to be called an Ideapad 5 (no sign of a touch pen though) www.lenovo.com/ie/en/laptops/ideapad/s-series/IdeaPad-5-14ARE05/p/88IPS501392
I'll hold old and keep having a look I want to replace my beloved Flex 2 and quite like the one Lisa reviewed here!
@@Honza90 Hey, the 14 inch variant (the one you've linked) does not have a touch screen so yeah no pen. You can find touch-capability in the 15 inch variant (has slightly better thermals and louder speakers too from what I've seen in reviews).
The 14 inch variant is probably going to be my next machine very very soon (upgrading from an overheating surface pro 4).
It's unfortunate that the Ideapad 5 doesn't have 2 in 1 functionality, but the pure value for performance is super convincing for me. If I do end up needing touch, I can get a small drawing tablet and still have change left over in comparison to getting the flex 5 (at least in my area (Australia). Alot of drawing tablets are also capable of just being a secondary screen too, so that's a plus.
So if you do decide to get it, you should get it quick. It's been unexpectedly popular (the AMD variant), and Lenovo is struggling to meet supply for demand.
OHMYGOODNESS A LAPTOP THAT ACTUALLY USES RYZEN 4000?! WHAT SORCERY IS THIS?!
Josiah Moorhouse new omen also!
new hp envy too
@@Skyler-md7ny Add the ASUS ROG G14 and G15 to that list as well. They even use the Ryzen 9 4900 HS
Matrix RP-15 electrobust has the better game perfomance
Waiting to see what you'll think about the new HP envy if you ever review it. Also I really love your videos, but to me sound is a pretty important factor in buying my laptop and I'd like to know what I should expect from my laptops. But that's all your decision for sure !
Great videos, love your work.
Brought this for school awesome review love the top
I have found Lisa's comments about fan noise not to be the case for me. Unless in battery saver mode the fan on this thing fires up intermittently and loudly, almost whistling. On charge the thing whines constantly. If you Google this it seems I am not alone with this Lenovo driven problem. Loved the fit and finish and speed of the Ryzen 5 but if I wanted to live next door to a major airport I might not be bothered by the sound of this thing being drowned out! It got returned and I suggest you try one out in a store before you buy. Hope this helps y'all.
A comparision with the envy would be great!
A premium laptop with AMD Ryzen 4000 series processor would be perfect right now.
almost a year later. is there an update similar to this laptop? I don't want to buy last year's model and find out a new one is coming. school starts in august.
There's been an update to the cpu it now uses ryzen 5500u for the cpu. Though it still zen 2 and there shouldn't be huge performance difference.
"It's an upgradeable ssd meaning you can upgrade it." ...what can I say about that?
hard to argue with that man
Every 60 seconds in Africa a minute passes 😃👍🏼
@@Extradub32p it do be like that
@@Extradub32p 100% of fatalities are caused by death.
I'm glad Lisa is working with Keeper, let's keep the users safe!
I recently got the previous generation with Ryzen 7 3700U and it performs really well. I can just imagine how this one will be with the improved AMD cpu.
How is it going now? Still performs? Any lagging or other issues arise?
@@95shila no lagging and still running well, even with the upgrade to Windows 11. I wouldn't use it for any heavy gaming, but it would probably work fine for some light gaming.
9:03 anyone else notice the wifi antennas are at the base of the palmrest? That is a terrible placement for good wifi connectivity.
I recently bought this laptop and i'm loving it, but im looking for a case to cover it. Where can i get one that fit with it? Thanks for your review.
I am also interested 😊
Same, looking for a nice case. I did find a near perfect fit screen protector though
www.amazon.com/Spigen-Tempered-Protector-Designed-Chromebook/dp/B07QV32XFH?ref_=d6k_applink_bb_marketplace
Great reviev, thanks Lisa!
@5:12 thanks for the weight, a spec rarely shown by the sellers.
"Schwing" at 3:45?? You're officially my fav reviewer.
Thank you for the great review Lisa! Good to hear AMD is back in de game. Even better to see you using KEEPER Security! I use that password management system with great joy.
Be careful about the ryzen 5 if it has flimsy top plastic top . It will bleed to the touch. I had permante bleed marks within less than a month, marks within less than month, I returned it for the Ryzen 7 model that has a metal top.
My laptop from 2015 has it's limit's, it's time to buy this one
it's flex 5 here in Greece. I think the previous flex 14 was for some reason called c340-14API. 🤷♂️
I'm nowhere near needing a new laptop, just watching 'cus i enjoy your reviews :)
same
Lisa would you consider doing headset/mic review, those mostly used for work at home calls
I love the sleek, professional look of thinkpads and their keyboards are a dream. That being said, why can't they finally improve the quality of their screens? It's such a big turn off to have these bland looking colors with semi-optimal brightness.
Miss you long and full detail reviews
This is exactly what I ordered. . They sold it to me said I'd get it Monday.... Now it's out of stock... Now they think it's flipping discontinued... I'm so pissed.
As always great review. Please review Lenovo Legion 5/5i, Acer Nitro 2020, and Omen 15 2020
one thing to be aware of is the current model is named ideapad 5 2 in 1 and not flex 5.
I'm getting this laptop today! very happy
Lisa Gade's reviews are top notch. No B.S., concise and coherent. And what other reviewer pops the back off to show you the guts?
Question: Coil whine was noted. Is the noise transmitted through the speakers themselves or is it from the electronics?
Wow really enjoyed your presentation . You make it fun! Regards your new Fan
Unfortunately this product is not available sold out at least at Leveno, maybe Amazon
Costco has this laptop with the ryzen 7. If you don't have a membership the warranty they have on the devices essentially pays for itself. Well worth it at 750 bucks which less than the reviewed model that comes with a ryzen 5
@@giorgiopereira6742 THXs for the info
Costco
I ordered mine at costco
I love your reviews!
Hey Lisa, you didn’t mention anything about the keyboard :(
Most of the reviews that I've seen say that the keyboard is good or better than average for a laptop in this price range. I have however, seen one reviewer say that he didn't like the keyboard
@@Fishing_for_Fishies it's assured that lenovo Keyboard is a good option.
Even acers have improved their sets.
@@mohdfaizal6773 I think you meant to reply to Andres above me
I like the keyboard.
She mentioned it at the end.
I'm new to this channel and i just realized that this is like the simplest channel name ever for a tech reviewer 😂.
Good review nonetheless.
I bought the i5 version without reviewing any about it because I'm on the rush and there are no stocks of the other laptops on my choice list. But I can say that I just bought a multemedia beast laptop
Love you Lisa! Glad to see you back and doing well:) stay safe out there we need you and your wonderful reviews :)
IT WAS SO CLOSE! It just needed 16gb ram. IDK why they don't allow it, it is dual channel. iGPU takes 2GB so its only 6GB usable.
What is the difference between this and the Lenovo Flex 5
Is it just mine or does the fan on this laptop get pretty loud when plugged in to a high resolution external monitor (2560x1080 or higher) and on ac power? Can't seem to get this fan to quiet down and it is super annoying.
PC is fast otherwise. But weakpoints are definitely screen color accuracy, weight (relative to macbook pro or xps 13), and build quality which is two tiers below MBP or XPS13.
How is this laptop for civil engineering students can it run 3D design softwares need a reply asap please
It runs SolidWorks without an issue. Massive performance boost compared to my aging laptop with i7-4700hq
@@nikhilf50 what about Autocad and revit
@@tenibada467 I have never used Revit. It runs SolidWorks well. I am sure it can easily handle autocad.
It's also called flex 5 in Europe :)
Power settings are same with battery, can locking cpu to 70% save battery or how, and gaming fps is same
Just a note, they are also offering a 1TB version, at least in europe.
The non-upgradeable RAM is a real bummer, so definitely opt for 16 GB.
Bummer about the display as well. I guess I should just hook it up to my Dell P2415Q monitor for color-accurate work.
Nevertheless, this is very tempting. I might have to pick one up and see how it handles DaVinci Resolve.
The real selling point for me: the full-size SD card slot! :D No more attaching a dongle just to pull photos off my camera.
Very nice. Thank you for the review!
Which is better ho envy x360 13 ryzen 7 4700 U or Lenovo IdeaPad flex 5 14 ryzen 7 4700 U ?
There is no review for the 'Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Convertible Laptop, AMD Ryzen 7 Processor'!? Or I keep searching and googlesearch comes up with slightly differing ones! Like this!
I need to know its cons... if there are any!
Can you revview this one ;)
Clear and concise review, I’m between this Lenovo and the HP envy x360 13”, looking for Rayzen 7 , 16 Gb and HD display ... still not sure about which is the best option ... budget 900-1000
Seb Trivi i’m literally in the same exact boat with these two choices, idk much abt computers but i think i’m going to go for lenovo
Great review! Bought 1 for me and one for the wife and love them! Great for light coding and all around stuff. Great value too, picked up the same model you reviewed for $599.99 on Amazon
I'm using the Acer Spin 5 and this laptop has so many similarities!!
Would you take a 4500U with 16GB + 256GB SSD or 4700U with 8GB + 512GB SSD for the same price?
AMD Ryzen with a WACOM pen.
"wowsers"
Good review. Subscribed.
How to find the on 🔘 button on this laptop
Hey Lisa, awesome review as always! Been your fans since 2010. I have the Flex 4 with the same physical ports layout. Can I ask you for a favor to check if your demo unit has the same USB port issue I am experiencing on mine. With the two USB ports on the right, if you have something (eg. usb mouse dongle) plug in to the port closer to the LCD hinge. Whenever theres an another USB device plug in to the second USB port, first device disappears until you disconnect the second. I have tried with multiple types of devices(eg. dongles, external HD, USB drives) and they are disappearing as well. So far I am only able to find a few recent posts on Lenovo support forum with this issue. Thanks Lisa!
How does this compare with the i7 version of the same laptop? I've got the i7, NVIDIA ffx, 16GB, 1TB SSD version...
Probably my favorite laptop reviewer!
im writing on one of these laptops atm guys this is a beast especially in games at 720p go grab it fast.
A brighter screen would have sold me on getting one immediately.
I have it since december..it's maybe not the best. but good enough
you say it is a plastic lid, but I've used these with metal lids. are there 2 versions?
I still don't get why they don't all come with 2 nvme slots.... even if they have to share PCI-E lanes or something or even if one is really only SATA.
With 4bit-MLC NAND Flash becoming more common it just makes a lot more sense to have 2, that way you can have a 4bit drive for storage and a 2bit of 3bit drive for the OS and work.
JUst bought on Prime Day for $499. What a great deal!
Great review, Lisa.
I think this is the first AMD laptop I've ever see you review. Nice.
We reviewed the Surface Laptop 3 with AMD last fall. But that was the old gen, this is a whole new game!
@@mobiletechreview Oh! i surely forgot. Ty for the reminder, I'll check the video out.
Great review. Please review/compare to Envy x360 Ryzen 4700 with 1000nits panel!
Can you review the hp envy x360 with the same ryzen 4500u
Hello, do you know how I can get this laptop or the Ryzen 7 version in Europe? I can't find it anywhere, only in Amazon US and Lenovo US
Here 5 monthes later in France , and can't find any ryzen 4000 series laptop....
I got mine from curry’s in the UK
Looking for advice. Ive not had a laptop in over 10 years now. I do everything on my phone however I've just started making RUclips videos and now I'm considering getting a laptop to do the editing on instead of using my phone to do it all on. Would this be a good laptop to start with as I cant remember anything about laptops and I will need to learn how to use 1 again. Thanks for any advice