Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5 Chromebook Review: All the issues you need to know!

[@EB-xg1jf]

Thanks very much for another great Chromebook tablet review. I bought this tablet over the HP alternative because for the same price, the duet 5 came with tablet, keyboard cover, spen and spen cover. At first, I didn't like the large tablet size, but now I love it. I don't notice issues like the weight and size any longer - and strangely, I think I now prefer larger screen tablets.

[@EB-xg1jf]

Everyone who sees my duet 5 is blown away and is interested in buying one. Your videos have been very instructive and helped me in my decision

[@maarsin4735]

@@EB-xg1jf what about red saturation? I mainly want to watch movies - and I'm afraid of scalded faces

[@brianEB]

@@maarsin4735 never had a problem with red saturations. I also use the tablet for watching movies.

[@m.m.9654]

Thanks, man, for this great video. As always, you are providing detailed, non biased information, wich helps very much. Please keep up the great work. It's appreciated very much !

[@amsatt]

Great to hear that :)

[@longhairedphreak]

Thank you for the comprehensive review. Great stuff!

[@Captainborta]

lenovo ideapad duet 5i or lenovo chromebook duet 5???

[@tigrux]

Another great video. I have questions regarding ram and storage: Are there significant differences in the performance between the 4GB and 8GB RAM models? Is the storage in the 128GB model any faster than the 64GB SSD model? Thanks.

[@amsatt]

Thanks, the storage difference has no effect on the write and read speed. But the RAM difference for multitasking would have effect. but for a single app requiring less than 1 to 2 GB Memory you will not see a difference in performance.

[@peteryvr3329]

Great reviews. When you placed three devices together, the Duet 5 screen is reddish, KZbin page is not pure white. Can you adjust the screen hue to fix the "extra red" you mentioned at the beginning? Can you use mouse on Chrome ? Thank

[@amsatt]

For now, there is no native screen color adjuster in Chrome OS. And the screen will remain reddish. You can use the mouse perfectly on Chrome, similar to Windows or Mac OS

[@JoeCooper-b4t]

​@@amsattdo you know if they've addressed/corrected the reddish hue in the 2024 models, and otherwise improved on your other concerns?

[@GeorgeK-bp8kg]

The OLED screen has an automatic built-in Eye Care Display technology per Lenovo, thus the screen does not look as white in dark light settings or not as bright rooms. Once you are in room with bright lighting, the OLED screen whites changes and it will be amazing with perfect blacks and colors. I thought my screen was defective at first until I tested it in various different lit rooms and proved that the Eye Care display setting kicks in when in not well lit rooms.

[@amsatt]

thanks for sharing this, I didnt know that. However, in any indoor environment I used the device, the screen was still not white.

[@GeorgeK-bp8kg]

@@amsatt Set your display to native 1920 X 1080 in settings. Then change the font size to large/extra large otherwise text will display small. Try this and see if it works better for you.

[@Pandemonium9999]

hi ! how could i change the color of the screen ! its very very red yes true, thanks for help

[@amsatt]

Unfortunately no, not in the time being, Maybe in future ChromeOS will allow to change the saturation of the screen . The OLED screen in Duet 5 is not the best panel.

[@Pandemonium9999]

@@amsatt thanks for your answer, by the way i downloaded : Display Calibration and all is working better without night mode

[@tigrux]

Another topic you could explore is how to use the Duets to run emulators like Dolphin and RetroArch as well as BT gamepads like the Xbox controllers. It would draw traffic to your channel.

[@amsatt]

Good tip, thanks.

[@pasmador1]

I'm thinking of buying this device. I appreciate the honest review.

[@amsatt]

Glad you liked it!

[@Jrdrummaster16]

Any solve to the keyboard problem, any case or protection I can buy or new keyboard?

[@sronweb]

Thanks for the review. I'm just comparing the Lenovo Duet 5 (in the 8Gb RAM, 128 SSD) which has the Snapdragon 7c ARM cpu vs the Asus CX5400 on i3 CPU (8GB ram, 256 Gb SSD). As I would need to carry also a 15" company laptop, the weight and portability would be something to consider. Also I would prefer a x86 cpu with target to use Linux apps which are not designed for arm. I see on Amazon also the Asus has i5 cpu, but price is 1400€, so much higher but, even with random use of Crostini, I understand that i3 should be enough still ok, not too slow. What would you recommend?

[@amsatt]

If you want heavily use the Linux Apps you might go with Asus. Unless you know the Apps that you need, do work in ARM processors. Core i3 as I know has a better performance than Snapdragon 7c ARM. The battery life would be the main advantage of Duet 5! nanoreview.net/en/laptop/asus-chromebook-flip-c536?m=c.1_r.1m/processors/intel-core-i3-1115g4

[@joannetsen]

This is not the same as the LENOVO Ideapad Duet 5 12IAU7, is it?

[@windgiagia]

Hi, what pen were you using for Chromebook Duet 5?

[@amsatt]

Penoval USI Pen Gen.1 ......... Penoval USI Pen Gen.2 is with the eraser and generally is a better pen!

[@a7salem]

Hi ,I am suffering a rattle sound in the keyboard, so annoying.unfortunately it’s glued, can’t open it… any idea?

[@amsatt]

anything broken or went between the keys?

[@fitnesstorresflores6477]

have a question do you know how can i keep the screen on all the time cause sometimes i used the chromebook to do presentacion and i need the screen on all the time so i dont know how to donit yet, if you can help me with this please ill be gratefull

[@amsatt]

go to settings, device, power and change the settings for ''when idle'' to ''keep alway on''

[@fitnesstorresflores6477]

@@amsatt thanks for your help i really apreciated

[@alksandrew]

Hi, does this chromebook comes with stylus or additional purchase is needed

[@amsatt]

depends on the bundle you get. You have to pay attanetion during the purchase to see if the Pen is included or not.

[@michael_c2]

Can't wait to see the other 11-in version ook forward to your review. I guess there's one for Windows as well.

[@Nico49240]

Bonjour quelle est la marque du stylet pour ce chrome book ? Merci 😉

[@amsatt]

I use the Penoval (Andora) USI Stylus in this video

[@hannahgonzales4017]

Hi, may I know what pen are you using?

[@amsatt]

In this video I use the 1.Gen Lenovo USI Pen. But if you are searching to get one, get the 2.Gen Penoval USI pen with eraser!

[@vajguy]

Does the keyboard have it's own battery? Do the great battery life on these with or without the keyboard?

[@amsatt]

the keyboard has no battery of its own. The battery life of the Device does not get affected in a way that you would realize.

[@NoOne-xh7ek]

Is it save to use adblock extension on Chromebook ?

[@amsatt]

it is, but it will not work always.

[@gr8bkset-524]

I tried the Duet 3 for a couple of weeks and found the screen too small to use with keyboard attached as a laptop. At first, I found the Duet 5 tablet mode too big as a tablet, but then I started using split and pop-up windows modes and became very productive. Sometimes this mode can be unstable, but in the long run I think Google will fix the bugs. For multi apps, 8GB is a must. When I want to use Chrome or read via an app such as Kindle in portrait mode, I put the app that I'm reading in 3/4 split mode. The bottom can be another app such as Google Keep to take up 1/4 for taking notes. The Duet 5 is difficult to hold as a tablet. I'm going to try attaching a handle/strap to the back and see if it is comfortable and secure. A case makes the Duet 5 heavy. Someone should come up with beefy bumpers that attach to the corners.

[@t.soares1125]

I have an HP x360 that's about 5 years old and runs windows. It's on its last legs. I'm wondering if Chromebook is the way forward for me. I do a lot of typing but would also like to be able to take handwritten notes and mark up PDFs for the stylus. How would anyone rate this device for those kinds of tasks? Handwriting or taking notes, marking a PDFs, word processing? I can get this device refurbished for $260 from a box chain store.

[@amsatt]

for taking notes and handwriting it is quite good, I can recommend it. Word processing, do you use MS Office?

[@LuisMaldunadus]

I recommend the original duet if you are only note taking

[@AyraWinla]

I just bought one for a stupidly cheap price; after minimal use thus far, I like it. It does the tasks I wanted it for very well and I'm happy with my purchase, but that wouldn't be the case if it had been full-price or if it was my "main" device. I can't deny it's faults and I agree with your points. Mine does close better than yours did, though.

[@sandeepparsam]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts.. 8GB RAM is really good. Can this device be considered for work? I connect to Amazon Workspace to perform my job (there is an App for it), For calls, I use MS Teams and I'm worried about offline document editing, I heard from other that you can only edit the documents when you are connected internet? Is that correct? overall Can this device be considered for work?

[@amsatt]

It can be considered for work but sometimes you must search for alternative apps that exist on the Linux platform (WPS, LibreOffice). MS Office android apps are no longer supported for these Chromebooks. So, the only way to use it is via the web version, which requires the internet. But you can sideload the MS Android apps, so there is a way around it. Have a look also at this device: Huawei Matebook E The base model (8GB of RAM + 128 GB storage + Keyboard + Pen) with core i3 has the same price as Duet 5.

[@sandeepparsam]

@@amsatt thanks for answering my query

[@EdgarVillegasG]

Could you make more Chromebook review videos?

[@amsatt]

I would love too, but need to figure out a balance between work, family and my hobby in KZbin!

[@hteur1]

One would believe the tablet costs around 1000€. It's a cheap tablet with an Oled screen, dedicated keyboard and 8 go of Ram. For the orice it's very good.

[@amsatt]

It is a great value. But I prefer that they made it 100 bucks more expensive and add a better quality for the screen and keyboard cover

[@sir822]

I have no major issues besides accidental scratches on the screen that seem to come from the cover and my duet 5 didn't come with the s-pen and s-pen cover which is a bummer so luck you if your did come with.

[@amsatt]

the pen and cover are not always included in the box. Depends on the model and the bundle you buy. I could imagine that the screen will have scratches as the cover is moving and is not fixed with magnets.

[@matthews4159]

I think the smaller DUET 3,, might be a better compromise You might report the colour problems to GOOGLE,, ALT SHIFT i maybe they could add Colour adjustment into Chrome OS??

[@amsatt]

I also believe that Duet 3 is a better compromise

[@SolarasNaracott]

Finally. Every review I have seen says that the screen is great. The screen is NOT great. The screen door pixel effect is quite noticeable. Text are blurry unless you set the resolution to 1080p, which shrinks everything way too small to see comfortably. Some images are fuzzy or not quite clear. I am very disappointed in the screen on this.

[@amsatt]

The color accuracy is also not good.

[@knighthawk3759]

What really sucks is unlike the duet 3 this one does not go to tablet mode when you fold the keyboard back which is absolute crap for a tablet of this cost. You have to disconnect the keyboard physically before it to go into tablet mode. But the duet3 has a built-in sensor that disables the keyboard completely even while still physically connected..... To me that's just lazy

[@matthews4159]

accessibility >> dictation,,..... its been upgraded,, say HELP after you press the microphone icon.. It will display the Voice commands

[@ThinksDeeper]

Make sure you watch out for the price!! You had been able to purchase for approximately $370 and now that the model is even older they have raised the current price to $500 dollars! Don't support price gauging like this

[@3aeren]

turn off the night light to make the screen not have a pinkish/warm screen!

[@amsatt]

it has nothing to do with the night light. Night light makes it warm or more yellowish. This is when the night light is off, then the screen is still pinkish.

[@3aeren]

@@amsatt my screen isnt pink at all..... i bought 3 and all have perfect whites... maybe what u got was a lemon unit, sorry to say

[@amsatt]

@@3aeren possible, but keep in mind that duet 3 and 5 have totally different screen panels

[@Klokopf52]

The deal-breaker for me was the low pixel density and the pretty poor stylus. You can get e-ink tablets for the same money with much more accurate pens

[@MatheusFerreira-mu6lu]

Yeah but ChromeOS and USI really isnt the choice to make when It comes to stylus If you really want that get a Tab S6 or something like that, even comes with the stylus in the box...

[@srourfamily]

I use it a lot as a second computers it is great one of the reason i enjoy it because of 13.3 screen and clarity!! I also use it well with my samsung galaxy 7 plus . The pen is ok but so great but using as a tabler form it has lots of room. The keyboard is great>

[@sanketkumarsahu3043]

Thanks ❤️

[@sulliwan]

Finally a 16:9 tablet. Its not a con

[@amsatt]

depends what you want to do with it!

[@NoOne-xh7ek]

I have same exact issue with it , screen is low quality , I am sure if Lenovo used high end LCD instead of this low OLED quality screen it would be better , sound quality also very poor it is just like very cheap old Android phone , I will return it and I will buy HP because of its better quality and more friendly as a tablet mode and use

[@amsatt]

I dindt like the screen as well. OLED is nice but it should also be a good quality. FHD is also okay till 11 inch or so, otherwise you see the pixels.

[@mkultra1078]

Hello thanks very much for honesty about huge size being horrid and that uneven keyboard! most reviewers only talk about how great the huge sizes are... I believe the whole draw was the compact size and portability. if want big go buy laptop. Because aint nobody holding that big boy in bed! cheerios!

[@amsatt]

I don't want to sell any product, I want to inform. No to affiliate links or sponsorships, thats my motto!

[@onemack46]

A very negative review in which the reviewer finds minor issues which he reports as putative faults, I noticed that the reviewer can't say anything positive until the end, and then it's already too late to see the product with an open mind. This is a very good tablet, it is well priced and responsive, it will meet most people's needs particularly at the affordable end of the spectrum. As far as the faults with the cover are concerned, they are non existent unless he was given a faulty device to utilise. Backlit keyboard what do expect for the price and mostly not necessary!?

[@amsatt]

that's literally the title of the video. I dent want to sell a product here, what is the harm to know all the minor issues of a device before purchasing it?

[@onemack46]

@@amsatt your review stresses the alleged faults as being major not minor, even the tone is negative

[@LuisMaldunadus]

That’s why you listen to the whole video. This is not tik tok

[@matthews4159]

why do you need back light??... it only add's COST,, and the Duet 5 is already very $$$$$$$ If you TOUCH TYPE you don't need to see the keyboard any way there is a GLASS KBD,,, and,,, ACCESSIBILITY >> Voice to text ,, works very well and .. its a TABLET,, try WRITING using the USI pen & script input

[@MobileDecay]

I like typing in the dark.

[@amsatt]

it's just how each person is used to work and get the work done. I am more productive by typing on a keyboard.

[@WalterBurton]

SO TIRESOME. OH MY GOD. 🙄

[@energyvampire1672]

Soooo software issues mainly nothing to do with Lenovo lol 🤣

[@MobileDecay]

you didn't watch the video obviously.