Lenovo Ideapad Flex 5 - Best 14" laptop for under $700?! Review Time!

[@ComputerStuff]

Should we still do a rating system on our laptop reviews? What do you all think?

[@ashugarg3196]

Hey Chris u have changed ur rating system,,this laptop with i5 1235u vs Dell Inspiron u have reviewed 6 month ago.with same configuration i51235u which one is better

[@kessragnell]

I’d probably go with this one!

[@ashugarg3196]

​@@kessragnell what goes in favour of this one compare to Dell Inspiron

[@joshuacoolins6138]

I use this for work, and i may say the key board is my favorite thing about this computer. absolutely love it.

[@ComputerStuff]

Glad to hear!

[@sukano6533]

Hey how is it now (like after 8 months of use) . I am considering tho buy it.

[@TomasN37]

@@sukano6533I would like to know too.

[@soniagarcia5307]

I Just got mine yesterday and is very smooth for my studies and stuff

[@Mohanad3023]

كم السعر

[@a_hijazii]

Hii I'm thinking of buying it too, is it good for taking notes? Thanks in advance

[@smshakib504]

How is it now ?

[@golabovich11x65]

Waiting on mine now, great review, very very helpful and in depth, literally almost all the questions I had before even about Photoshop were addressed in this awesome review! Keep it up!

[@OsmanOsman1]

same here! Ordered it on black friday, cant wait!

[@ComputerStuff]

Glad it was helpful! Enjoy the computer!

[@kameshalee4715]

Hi how is it after 11 months, would you still recommend

[@golabovich11x65]

@@kameshalee4715 I would still recommend. No issues yet.

[@marychristinea]

I just ordered one tonight! Thank you for the review.

[@ComputerStuff]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@smardaghfous2790]

Did u like it ?

[@basherx1858]

How you is it Is it good for study and some 720p edits I want to take ryzen 7 7730u version

[@basherx1858]

And Does the battery last for more than 6 hours?

[@farsehole]

Thanks!

[@ComputerStuff]

Super grateful for your support. Thank you.

[@LionelMugesera-g3h]

This laptop is crazzyyy!!!!! I knew it was the best laptop from the start, thx

[@ComputerStuff]

Glad you like it!

[@ssekanjakoenock8914]

Bro, you earned a subscriber.

[@ComputerStuff]

Awesome! Thanks for subbing!

[@BiancaGeorgescu-q4w]

Very good review, it helped me a lot

[@ComputerStuff]

Glad to hear it!

[@djba]

Hi … thanks for this video. When you were talking about I/O you mentioned the charging port. Do I understand that the charger that comes with the laptop doesn’t use the charging port but uses the Usb Type C port instead?

[@dudedeafgamer]

I snatched nearly $1,000 Flex 5 with Ryzen 7 7730U, 16 GB Ram, 1TB storage, and integrated AMD Radeon graphic that was on sale at Lenovo website for $650. Like, dang that was a really good deal!

[@mshammami]

I just purchased one same specs as yours seems like how do you like it? I am thinking about returning it I saw one at best buy with similar specs but a 2.2k monitor instead and 512gb ssd

[@glazed45]

do you play games on it? that's the exact specs i'm looking for in this laptop

[@mshammami]

@@glazed45 I played roms on it. I don't think the graphics card will hold for gaming. There is a laptop on dell insprion 13 with similar specs but better graphics for 699 I would hop on that deal. Also this lenovo laptop I had to return twice due to touch screen issues.

[@AbhishekKumar-ix6il]

Does it come with the pen in the box?

[@ggzion]

Great review!

[@ComputerStuff]

Thanks!

[@alxblahblah21]

Hello , love the video, would you suggest it for an engineering student ?

[@ComputerStuff]

Absolutely!

[@Biaanca5036]

The fun part is that since most tablet designers are using windows-Ink now instead of the ancient old wintab, you can actually install a Huion tablet and use a huion drawing display and a lenovo pen at the same time. No wintab? No broken mixed stylus support. ✊

[@bronsonramoutar2414]

I have an older version of this laptop (mid 2020) and I really enjoyed it as a uni student, BUT... The body flexes too much to the point that it has developed a number of cracks and it has straight up split in the top right corner from the delete key right to the edge, causing the usb to stop working. This appears to be a very common problem.

[@shimon-mor93]

Hey I just saw the video and just wanted to ask one question... You may have checked whether it is possible to connect two more screens to your computer via an HDMI splitter or via TYPR-C

[@ComputerStuff]

You would not be able use two monitors on an HDMI splitter.

[@snix-9013]

Would you recommend this pc for a student who needs it for school? Because I need a touch pc for drawing figures (anatomy etc.) and taking notes, and based of prices I end up on this

[@ComputerStuff]

Yes it would be great for a student.

[@aaronmark3930]

Can someone please explain the different Flex 5's? This one has like a notch sticking out on the top of the screen while other reviews don't seem to have it. What is the difference here? Are they different models or what?

[@ComputerStuff]

Possibly updated model.

[@tranquility8590]

Hii after a year, is it still working efficiently and the touchscreen?

[@ComputerStuff]

Yes!

[@tranquility8590]

@@ComputerStuff so like if I’ll use it for note taking for medicine at Uni will it be efficient?

[@diezgp]

​@@tranquility8590For notetaking a cheap/used galaxy tab with pen

[@SamuHell782]

Typing from a Lenovo Flex 2-15 bought in August 2014. And look at that! CapsLk also!

[@ComputerStuff]

Lenovo be messing with us!

[@joaquinmaury]

Nice video, man!, Have you tried to charge the laptop via USB-C but with a different charger that comes in the box? Thnaks in advance!

[@ComputerStuff]

Yes I have! Good to go!

[@mshammami]

For the type c port is there an adapter to uce to display to a monitor or would a hub work?

[@ComputerStuff]

I don't believe our test model supported display on USB-C (but dont remember). That said its a feature of some of the Lenovo Ideapads. Check when buying to make sure that it supports "Display on USB-C"

[@Alex2487720]

making a comparison. between this model and the yoga i7 model with i5 1335u processor 8gb ram and 512 GB SSD. What would be the best option taking into account that the yoga i7 would be costing 150 dollars more? Im student of veterinary medicine and i like a model with the 2 and 1 Thanks for your video

[@ComputerStuff]

Go Yoga.

[@ashishpandey9135]

Can you tell me how is this laptop is still running is it good for long term or not

[@ComputerStuff]

We don't forsee many long term reliablitiy issues with this computer.

[@frommatorav1]

I just ordered the 16" Flex 5i for the same price but it has the Intel i7 1255u processor, not the AMD 5500u. The ram is 16GB DDR 4LP 4266 and 512GB nvme pcie4.0 for storage. It does have some upgrades, that this model didn't have like 2k5 IPS screen with 400 nits and thunderbolt USB 4. How much difference is there with the CPU? The Intel has a 10 core, 2P cores with 8E cores. I bought it for my wife and she insisted on a 15 or 16 inch screen. The best deals seemed to on the 14" models, except this one on a 24 hr sale at newegg.

[@AndresChido]

Hey how is your computer doing? Did you buy it upgrades by happy ranger? And if so is everything good? I want to buy one that has the 2k screen and 400 nits

[@iron_pulse_06]

I bought the same laptop but the i5 version

[@frommatorav1]

@@AndresChidoso far, no issues with it. She has been happy with it. I don't have a link but I got it at newegg.

[@johndoe-lr9if]

This would make a solid upgrade for the Wifes laptop, she likes Linux Mint though since I put that on her machine, which would not quite take full advantage of the hardware. Could even be some issues, can you tell us about dual boot with linux (I'm JOKING). I like the rating system, whatever's clever, 1-5 worketh as well

[@ComputerStuff]

Why go Linux Mint instead of sticking with Windows? Just not a fan?

[@johndoe-lr9if]

@@ComputerStuff My fault, I like to use Linux on my personal machines, she doesn't need any Windows programs so it suits her fine

[@safdars725]

What's your take on New Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Snapdragon 6th gen

[@ComputerStuff]

As a little productivity machine it's not a bad offering.

[@chrissmith2963]

Just subscribed. Hope you have some Chromebook reviews.

[@ComputerStuff]

Thanks Chris! In an effort of transparency - we never review Chromebooks - not fans. I deal with quite a lot of Chromebooks however, so if you have questions about a particular one I'd be happy to answer for you.

[@chrissmith2963]

@@ComputerStuff I respect that, thanks! My desktop PC is on its last legs but I'm not sure I want to continue with the PC platform. I'm just not sure where Microsoft is heading with its OS plane so ... Right now I'm trying to decide between the Acer spin 513 w 3:2 panel, the Spin 514 Vero w 256gb storage, the Spin 714 and the 16" Asus 5601 that's $200 off at BB. I really like the vibe and look of the spin 514 but have seen some reviews that trash the display. Have you seen either the 514 or the Asus up close to gauge how good the screen is? It's that question that is holding me back on those models. (CU trashed the display of the Asus, but best buy reviews are much kinder.) The specs for the spin 714 seam outstanding, esp ports and the 16:10 screen, but I've read complaints about quality control issues. I'm left wondering if the spin 513 might not be the safest bet? Any thoughts you can share are most welcome. And if you have a suggestion that's not even on my list I'd be glad to know. Thx!

[@ComputerStuff]

​@@chrissmith2963 There's a little known fact on some of these machines but unfortunately depending on the factory they were built at you may get a good screen or a bad screen. The ASUS machines typically get a bad screen, whereas ACERs tend to get a little luckier. Were it my money I'd go with the ACER Chromebooks. Vero models tend to have lesser quality screens than there other units, however again that is luck of the draw depending where it was built. In general the reason why I recommend people stay away from Chromebooks is because quality control on them in general tends not to be so good. A lot of Chromebooks suffer with motherboard problems as well as issues with screens. I'd recommend giving the Windows platform another consideration as you'll typically get something a little better in that realm.

[@chrissmith2963]

@@ComputerStuff This gives me a lot to think about. Thanks for taking the time to write 👍

[@beatrizsoriano8651]

Which stylus should I buy for this? Lenovo website says something something pen 2 but delivery is in MAY!!!!! Help 🙏

[@ComputerStuff]

I am fairly sure this is the correct pen: amzn.to/42d02ZV and it's in stock as of today.

[@Biaanca5036]

It's AES compatible so a used wacom bamboo ink 2 would work. That's what I use Any pen that uses AES signals might work

[@thoughtswarfare]

Would you know if intel variants are pwm free?

[@ComputerStuff]

Sorry I dont know, but I doubt it. Not sure they distinguish that between the AMD and Intel variants.

[@aesthetic.7z586]

Nice helpful vid! I bought one recently and im wondering why the thin bezel on the hinge is moving a little, on the edge on both sides. Thanks.

[@ComputerStuff]

The plastic is pretty thin, it may just be normal flex.

[@jUstNOrMaLgUrl]

not like i undertand any of that but im buying on that is twice the price probbly diffrent a little but i just hope the baterry last long for movies i sit all day watching movies

[@venkatashish5857]

Which one is better whether 5500 u or 7730u

[@ComputerStuff]

7730

[@38hdjsij]

Ideapad slim 3 i7 13th gen vs this one?What do you think

[@ComputerStuff]

Slim 3 i7 my choice.

[@lorenzocensasorte4843]

What changes between 14ALC7 and 14ALC5?

[@TheRightAngleGamer]

I believe I have the ALC5, mine is a 16:9 display and only has 256 GB

[@Iccento]

Dolby is only an audio signal processing system and not speakers itself, aka the computer support surround sound (just like every other windows computer more or less) but the built in speakers has nothing to do with it.

[@ComputerStuff]

But my theory of advertising "Dolby, THX, Harman, etc" as a means of advertising superior audio quality and in turn having horrible speaker quality is almost always true and stands to point.

[@Iccento]

@@ComputerStuff absolutely, they definitely use weird, hard hitting names to make their product look better in the eyes of the buyer. Therefore it is important to know what they mean, both "Dolby" and "THX" or sometimes "Atmos", these are signal processing systems, all it tells is that the product can handle certain tasks like surround sound for example. But it does not mean the built in speakers can handle it. Extremely misleading. However when it says "Bang & Olufsen", "Harman", "AKG", "JBL" etc. These are are speaker brand names. Dropping one of these in and deliver crap audio would ultimately damage the brands name and reputation. With that said there are a lot of laptops with heavy hitting speaker names that sound garbage. a story for another time maybe. Great review btw.

[@glazed45]

i play SCS software games, beamng drive( im ok with 30fps on this), cities skylines, minecraft, and roblox. will this laptop work for me? 8'm looking at the same model with 16gb RAM and ryzen 7 7730u + iGPU options

[@ComputerStuff]

I still think you're better off getting something with dedicated graphics.

[@Mtb_foot6861]

Is it good for light gaming such as roblox?

[@ComputerStuff]

Yes!

[@chied5029]

Its the pen included?

[@ComputerStuff]

If I recall, yes. Someone else wanna weigh in? haha - I think we mention it in the video.

[@MD-he7wm]

How many monitors can I connect?

[@mrsxber1916]

1

[@เกาลัดหล่นไม่ไกลต้น]

Palm rejection when drawing?

[@ComputerStuff]

No :(

[@Biaanca5036]

It's decent, I use krita and annotate excel documents. Usually programs like this have a mode just for pens that doesn't allow fingerpainting.

[@Noj98856]

bro, where is dimm slots?

[@ComputerStuff]

Inside!

[@amanbhatia1601]

Would you recommend this laptop or Dell Inspiron 5420 (12th Gen i3, 8GB DDR4, 512GB SSD, Non Touch) 14 inches laptop? Also, what battery backup were you able to get on a full charge?

[@mauu9778]

yeah please let us know with regards to its durablity

[@ComputerStuff]

I'd go with the Dell, gun to my head.

[@ComputerStuff]

I feel the Dell will be more durable overall despite potential for (easily fixed) cooling issue.

[@Joergenator]

After comparing a lot of laptops at this price range, I think this is the best according to bang for your buck. But my only concern is if it's good enough for video editing for You Tube 🤔 Or do you think there is a better option at this price range?

[@ComputerStuff]

That depends on what kind of camera and footage you're editing. This will be fine for 1080p or compressed 4k. GoPro for e.g. will do fine.

[@Joergenator]

@@ComputerStuff Thx Chris, as it will mainly be Go-Pro stuff to upload to KZbin

[@Noj98856]

bro.. does it have soldered ram???

[@ComputerStuff]

1 soldered one open if I recall (correct me if I'm wrong).

[@Noj98856]

@@ComputerStuff is there any hard disk slot available??

[@ComputerStuff]

@@Noj98856 you should watch the video! I cover the inside of the machine

[@ravi_draxler]

types c port do support display output☺️

[@ComputerStuff]

It does not!

[@ravi_draxler]

@@ComputerStuff i do have flex since 6 months i checked and its supported

[@ComputerStuff]

@@ravi_draxler my apologies if I’m wrong! Thanks for checking.

[@theinktician]

You have the same name as that guy that used to play marvel vs capcom

[@ComputerStuff]

There's another Chris G??? He must be destroyed.... there can only be one......

[@joaquinhernandezsalazar4553]

Any ideas on how would this laptop behave when using C/C++, Java or Python?

[@ComputerStuff]

It would be great for coding!

[@saifel-eslamal-labban2163]

Remember, quality control

[@ComputerStuff]

Important in every product!

[@jUstNOrMaLgUrl]

yeah u sould do halfs halfs are great usually if its more haha

[@ViktorsTech]

i got one for 360$ its coming in next week

[@ComputerStuff]

Nice!

[@Madokakurusawa]

I want it but cant afford it even 2nd hand😢😢

[@Madokakurusawa]

Can you donate this to me if you dont need it anymore?

[@ComputerStuff]

Hah, I'd love to but we have since gotten rid of it!

[@zeidabdallah4322]

i am stuck between the Lenovo ideapad 5 pro with AMD 5 5600H 8 gb ram or the lenovo flex 5 amd 5 5500U 16 gb ram, dont know which one to go for

[@ComputerStuff]

Ideapad 5 Pro would be my recommendation.

[@zeidabdallah4322]

@@ComputerStuff thanks appreciate it

[@FPChris]

If you like 1920x1080 resolution like it’s 2001.

[@ComputerStuff]

1080p is no doubt massively outdated. But manufacturers are not making 2k or even 4k the default in entry laptops though.

[@jUstNOrMaLgUrl]

shit i never use laptops with no headphones but the worst shit now i dont want it ahhhhhhhhhhhh i sould do less reseach ill never buy a laptop at this rate lmao

[@uicidalafvibe7564]

Where the Frick a carton of eggs 10$ at 😂

[@ComputerStuff]

Harris Teeter

[@austJW]

The Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 is complete garbage. The monitor is made of plastic so it easy to break. And I got quoted a price of $800 to repair it (cost to buy is $1,200). Now a second hand one is $700! Its disgusting what Lenovo did to users. THey could of used a 4k screen thats cheaper than the 2.2k screen. Screwed over the user for sure.

[@ComputerStuff]

Sorry to hear about your experience!

[@TomasN37]

After how long yours break down?

[@basujayanta1]

A laptop that has only 45% ntsc colour gamut is of no use to a photographer! Period!

[@ComputerStuff]

I disagree but respect your opinion! I'd guarantee you an alarming chunk of modern "photographers" couldn't care less about color gamut. Same would go for amateurs or those shooting for hobby.

[@theinktician]

Am I grimy for saying "just buy a used galaxy book on ebay"? AMD 5000 was better, but the screen and pen on the samsungs were so much better. They depreciated like crazy too lmao - but thats why i dont buy samsung anymore lmao (ironic i know)

[@ComputerStuff]

Haha. The Galaxys can be good machines but if you get one with a pentile display... YUCK!

[@minimalz4811]

Soldered RAM 💀

[@ComputerStuff]

Yeah it's awful. One of the worst things computer manufacturers did!

[@peterboil4064]

This laptop makes me gay and giggely.