Lenovo Ideapad 5 16" Luna Grey 2025

A big, versatile screen and generous storage make this a solid couch companion for everyday tasks. Just don't expect it to game or handle heavy creative work, and definitely don't pay more than $850 for it.

What surprised us most is how well the CPU holds up for the price. In our database, it lands in the 66th percentile for processor performance, which is well above average for a mid-range 2-in-1. Multitasking feels snappy, and the 1TB SSD is a nice bonus at this price point. But the GPU is a different story. It sits at the 58th percentile, which sounds okay on paper, but in practice it's a letdown for anything graphically demanding. Don't expect to do any real gaming or 3D modeling on this thing. The AI scores are a real weak spot, bottoming out at 26.7 out of 100, so if you're buying this as a 'Copilot+ PC' for local AI tasks, you'll be disappointed.

The IdeaPad 5's biggest rival is the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7th Edition. The Surface is way more portable and has a premium build, but you'll likely pay more for similar specs and lose the 2-in-1 flexibility. If you need real power, the ASUS ProArt PX13 is a standout with a much better GPU for creative work, though it costs a lot more. The HP OMEN Transcend 14 is in a different league for gaming, so if that's your goal, skip the Lenovo entirely. For pure everyday use on a budget, the IdeaPad 5 holds its own, but the Surface is the better pick if you value portability over screen size.

Pricing is all over the place, with a wild spread from $799 to $1540 across vendors. At the low end, this is a decent deal for a big-screen 2-in-1 with a 1TB SSD. At the high end, you're getting ripped off. The sweet spot is finding it closer to that $799 mark. If you're paying over a grand, you're in the territory of much more powerful laptops with dedicated graphics and better portability. Shop around and don't overpay.

The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 is a solid, practical laptop that tries to do a little bit of everything without breaking the bank. It's a big 16-inch touchscreen machine with a 360-degree hinge, so you can flip it into a chunky tablet or tent mode for watching movies. The one thing to know is that this is a workhorse for everyday tasks, not a powerhouse for gaming or heavy creative work. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 chip and 16GB of RAM handle a dozen browser tabs, Office apps, and streaming just fine, but the integrated Radeon 840M graphics will choke on anything beyond light photo editing or very casual games.

If you're looking for a portable laptop to toss in a bag every day, this isn't it. At 2kg, it's a chunky boy. Go get a Microsoft Surface Laptop or an LG Gram instead. And if you want to play games or edit video, just walk away. The HP OMEN Transcend 14 or ASUS ProArt PX13 are what you actually need.

The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 is a good choice for someone who wants a big, versatile screen for browsing, streaming, and office work and doesn't need to run demanding software. The 1TB storage and solid CPU are its saving graces. But the weak graphics, hefty weight, and non-upgradeable RAM mean it's not a machine that will grow with your needs. If you can snag it for under $850, it's a fair deal. If not, look elsewhere.