Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 Gen 8 2023 (16" AMD 16ABR8 2-in-1) Review

[@AleksandarIvanov69]

I am 2 minutes and this is already on of the best reviews in terms of information and format I've ever seen, and I've seen A LOT! Great job, sir!

[@terrysiegel3402]

Thank you!! That means a lot, since I am no nerd, and no computer expert. Matter of fact, I am not even a sir. I am a 72 year old woman!

[@rancanganaktualisasi824]

Detailed review and soothing voice, clean environment and fun! Thanks for everything!

[@terrysiegel3402]

After watching your review, (and many more!) I ordered this computer. I got the version with the i7 gen 12 processor, 16 gb ram and 1 tb storage. I payed $711 US, including tax, and can't wait to get it! Thanks so much for the very informarive video!

[@rickyhall2648]

Hi where did you purchase your Laptop at?

[@terrysiegel3402]

I got my computer from Amazon I made a typo, however. I payed $811 for it. Still, VERY worth it!

[@talaqu8955]

@@terrysiegel3402 I am considering buying this laptop (the i5 gen) but i'm worried about brightness since I might use it in daylight , U think it does the work :)?

[@terrysiegel3402]

My display is extremely bright, and very good in a well lit room. The 2K, extra bright screen came with the my computer. Make sure the computer you order contains this in the specs.

[@talaqu8955]

@@terrysiegel3402 thankss a lot 🤍🤍🤍

[@rnf123]

I was looking at this laptop online, and trying to find a good video of it, and yours was the only video that really did this device justice. Your camera and commentary are both on point.

[@Hyperdriveuk]

Awesome reivew! Thankyou!

[@BCJSimon]

I bought the 14 inch one and i don't regret it very great Laptop thanks for a great and informative video!

[@CarrieHolt-l9e]

just bought it. It was for sale at almost 1000. Im super excited to get it. I am a video editor and was wondering if you have tried After Effects on it?

[@403gtfo]

How do you feel with it 9 month on?

[@rocogreen]

Thanks a lot for the review 👍🏾👍🏾 ! You don't beat around the bush and you go straight to the point with vital informations. I ended up buying it 🥰! So excited 🤩

[@Dovecomputers]

Thanks! Bought one myself, I use it as my daily driver. 👍

[@SimonBauer7]

regarding the pen, if it annoys you get a precision pen 2, this one is a lot better, more sensitive and more accurate and feels better.

[@SilvioMichal1]

very solid review of a great value for money laptop. I am almost sure I will buy one for this price point its a very convenient purchase. thank you for your review!

[@Dovecomputers]

Thanks. Bought one for the same reason! 👍

[@GeordiLaForgery]

Thanks for sharing this really detailed and helpful review. Do you know if that usb-c port can be used to charge it too?

[@Dovecomputers]

Yes you can!

[@GeordiLaForgery]

@@Dovecomputers That's good, I couldnt find that info on the spec page. Thanks!

[@locomocoto]

Amazing review! It really helped in my decision making process. Thanks!

[@stanleyng9491]

thanks for your honest review telling the writing isn't smooth on the touch screen.

[@Dovecomputers]

Thanks. Just ordered the new Dell Inspiron 16 7640 2-in-1, on paper great specs for the money. Hopefully get a full review out in the next few weeks. 👍

[@stanleyng9491]

@@Dovecomputers great. Let's see if the pen writing is better than the Flex 5. ❤

[@maukachauka8793]

Thanks for the review, I was wondering, would the pen and note-taking function still work well if Ubuntu or other Linux distros were to be installed on it

[@Dovecomputers]

Not sure Lenovo support Linux drivers for the pen. 🤔

[@maukachauka8793]

@@Dovecomputers Thx for the reply, would you know where I could find answers to my question, maybe on reddit or directly emailing Lenovo ?

[@ismaelvergaragarcia8224]

​@@maukachauka8793Hi. I have the same question, did you get answers?

[@maukachauka8793]

@@ismaelvergaragarcia8224 Hey, you're in luck I bought the 14inch of this and I'd recommend not to do it. You most likely won't get full functionality of the fingerprint and jenky touchscreen functions. If you want linux I recommend dual booting

[@ismaelvergaragarcia8224]

@@maukachauka8793 Thanks for your recommendation 👍

[@rodclift38]

Very nice review. Right to the point.

[@tar7983]

I purchased the computer to draw, but mine didn’t come with a pen, and the Lenovo website says that there’s no pen that is comparable with this computer that I can buy. What can I do?

[@miko5869]

Please, what is your recommendation, buy the flex 5 ryzen 5 5500u or the flex 5 ryzen 5 7530u? this last one is 90 dollars more expensive. Thanks 😊

[@Dovecomputers]

Depends what you will be doing with the laptop? General use, the Ryzen 5 will be fine. If you will be photo or video editing, the Ryzen 7 will be better alongside 16GB min. memory.

[@miko5869]

@@Dovecomputers Thank you very much for responding 😊 in terms of security, which of the two models do you recommend? I need a new computer to work on creating a website (WordPress) for my business, and I'm afraid of buying a computer with weak security :(

[@cogitoergosum9127]

Is it possible to limit the charging of the battery to 65% when keeping the Laptop connected to electricity 🔌? To safe the battery health? Is there any setting for that?

[@Dovecomputers]

The Lenovo vantage app and Windows 11 does allow you to do this now. Trickle charge the laptop battery like the latest smartphones.

[@ShaneONeal-i8h]

Bought this Ebay refurbed for $500. Looking forward to receiving it.

[@renecahoneyghan7713]

Can we get an update on how it’s going so far ?

[@marvinplettner]

The list of comparable laptops one might consider purchasing instead is a fantastic review feature.

[@johnnyhart6801]

Picked up this exact model from box at 399£. Bargain?

[@CoinBureau_SA]

Can the USB C port be used to charge the laptop?

[@eefat9735]

I ma torn between this model and the Yoga 7 Gen 8 (16" AMD). Any advice?

[@Dovecomputers]

Yoga 7 Gen 8 > Faster CPU, DDR5 memory and GPU (If you select Ryzen 7735U/680M GPU model) Extra USB-C port, Wi-Fi 6E, lighter weight. Downside, 1920x1200 45%NTSC display panel is worst than the review model, Flex 5 (16" WQXGA (2560 x 1600), IPS, Glare, Touch, 100%sRGB, 400 nits) Hope than helps you. 😁

[@eefat9735]

@@Dovecomputers Thanks so much! The yoga wins in every way. unfortunately there is no option to improve display unlike the flex :( I wonder would it make a very noticeable difference in display

[@deepakravi9708]

Is the 14 inch a good device for graphic design and video editing? With the Gen 8 of course.

[@samdottori]

Can I edit 4k videos with this ? Please let me know. If not, can you recommend me a laptop that would allow me to do that and also I like to use the pen on the laptop, thank you

[@Dovecomputers]

It will probably struggle with this model. Look at the Yoga 7i 16 Gen 8 with i7-1360P instead. 👍

[@mindfulnessess]

does lenevo 2 pen ultra-tacticle support IdeaPad 5 ?

[@evi9751]

Hello! Do you know if it supports active pen 3?

[@user-cp5iq3xf9z]

Would this laptop be good for 3D rendering with Vray?

[@PlayStation_Xbox_02]

I'm planning to buy a 14inch Variant but confused between i5 1235u vs ryzen 5 7530u. Which one should i pick for future proof technology and performance?

[@Dovecomputers]

Not much between the two processors. Make sure you get the 16GB memory model whatever one you choose.

[@armorgeddonguides]

Amazing review! I am considering buy the Flex 5 but am unsure whether to go for this model or the Intel model. What would you recommend?

[@Dovecomputers]

IMO, the AMD version is better.

[@snvvs369]

I just wanna buy an anti glare screen guard for lenovo ideapad flex 5 16inch which I can't find in online. can I purchase screen guard of yoga 7i 16 inch for my laptop?

[@nebojsamamula1444]

I have a good deal on 8gb only afraid it will be to few ram.. 16 gb are like 100$ more.. any thoughts..?

[@Dovecomputers]

Don't touch the 8GB models if you are running Windows. Minimum 16GB.

[@nebojsamamula1444]

@@Dovecomputers tnx i thought so.. i will try to find good deal on 16gb..

[@thomba34]

Does the laptop have some sort of heating issue? Just ordered it and I see a few posts on it

[@Dovecomputers]

We deployed 6 of these, back in April for a business client. Not had one issue with heat or the hinges. (Touchwood!) They get used every day in the field.

[@leonkoren8176]

Wich pen should i use for it?

[@sureyyanurozil2819]

Omg the pen, I need this for my studies! Does it have the hinge problem that other Lenovo ideapads have had? That is the only thing holding me back :(

[@dzibanart8521]

There is no hinge issues I been using flex devices for a while now. I still have a flex 14 from 3 years ago and although the hinge is a bit loser that when brand new it still stronger than the most laptops regular hinge, I use it day in and day out in every position and environment possible 😂. I'd say I have less wabble than the Lenovo flex 5 16 granted the screen is smaller, I have not used the 16 version for long enough to know if there will be issues down the line. If anything you should consider the Lenovo Tab extreme it is 14in tablet but with very powerful processor and pen support.

[@sureyyanurozil2819]

thank you so much this was actually so helpful!! Yess this is why I love windows, since I was little I was just used to our laptops lasting for years. My last acer just recently died after 7 years of heavy use and my hp of 12+ years still works fine but I was a stupid teenager who cracked a lot of heavy editing programs on it so it's a bit too slow for school now ahhaahah. However all these popular laptops I am seeing people say they use for 2/3 years and then switch. Maybe that's just how it is but I am therefore very thoroughly looking for a good laptop, I also prefer 13 or 14 inch due to portability! I think I'll go for flex 5, just have to figure out what model exactly. Also btw do you know if the keyboard lightening can be turned on and off? or is it always on? I havent been able to find that info anywhere @@dzibanart8521

[@elbaulsonora5617]

ME GUSTA LA LENOVO FLEX TENGO UNA DEL 2018 FLX 15 1570 MUY RAPIDA

[@dzibanart8521]

Insta purchase! Arrr Lenovo!! There is no AMD 7840u option 😢

[@WS-hk4hp]

Possible to upgrade the ssd to a 2280 instead of the given 2242 ssd?

[@Dovecomputers]

I can confirm you can use a 2280 SSD instead.

[@PlayStation_Xbox_02]

What are the drawbacks of 2242 over 2280 ?

[@venomkills802]

isnt the brightness 300 nits?

[@user-tzean0324]

Can USB 3.1 Gen 1 do HDMI output?

[@Dovecomputers]

Yes you can, I plugged in a USB-C docking station with a HDMI output.

[@recklessvelociraptor2579]

Is 1tb max size ssd I can put in there?

[@jonathanfriedman7182]

I bought this laptop from microcenter in NY last year and it didn't come with a stylus pen. Brand new and unopened

[@mkriz2140]

They sell two versions, with or without the pen

[@pengyuecai553]

Excuse me, Can type C port be used for charging?

[@Dovecomputers]

Yes it can. It is rated Power Delivery 3.0. 👍

[@zaidazam2592]

Thankx man for putting price in rupees .

[@jacksmaia]

It haves powerdelivery?

[@Dovecomputers]

The USB-C port supports power delivery.

[@rsa8209]

my dual array microphone doesnt work. I need help from Brazil

[@marijabarbaric5727]

I ser that the screen is very reflective, how much does that bother? Is it hard to work?

[@Dovecomputers]

No as you can easily adjust the display lid to reduce the glare.

Its possible to upgrade ram from 16GB to 32Gb ?

[@Dovecomputers]

Soldered on memory, no upgrade option.

[@pcswithignou3606]

Can i insert sim card here?

[@Dovecomputers]

No. You have to use a USB 4G dongle or a Mi-Fi device.

[@thejanguliesekhose7075]

😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@GameHEADtime]

My old ones screen cracked…

[@laurgavrila]

The pen is included?

[@Dovecomputers]

Yes.

[@laurgavrila]

@@Dovecomputers I buy this laptop and the pen missing

[@fumano2679]

did you buy the "flex"? its only on it

[@specialized29er86]

This one will do me for $1600 Aus.

[@jesusgomez9538]

Necesito preguntar algo importante, acabo de comprar el mismo modelo de 14 pulgadas, he visto comentarios fatales acerca de las bisagras, ¿alguien puede resolver mi duda acerca de qué tan resistentes resultan las bisagras? La pregunta número 2 es: También observé comentarios acerca de un fallo en la laptop por actualizaciones, el cual consiste en que la pantalla se queda en color negro y según esto por un falla de tarjeta madre o algo relacionado ¿pueden decirme si es factible conservarla o devolverla ahora que puedo?

[@njabulozimu7702]

The screen does not look like a 16:10 to me.