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Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 in review: 16-inch all-rounder with good battery life

High-end MX450. Lenovo's 16-inch all-rounder delivers more than enough computing power for office and Internet applications. It also brings all modern computer games smoothly onto the 16:10 screen - at least in HD resolution. The Tiger Lake processor and GeForce MX450 GPU make this possible.
Geforce Laptop Thunderbolt Tiger Lake Windows

With the IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6, Lenovo has a stylish all-rounder in its lineup that is powered by a Core i5-11300H processor and a GeForce MX450 GPU. One of the laptop's highlights is its 16-inch display in the 16:10 format. Competitors include devices like the Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15, the Huawei MateBook D 16, and the HP Pavilion 15.

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (IdeaPad 5 Pro Series)
Processor
Intel Core i5-11300H 4 x 3.1 - 4.4 GHz, 64 W PL2 / Short Burst, 40 W PL1 / Sustained, Tiger Lake-H35
Graphics adapter
NVIDIA GeForce MX450 - 2048 MB VRAM, Core: 1575 MHz, Memory: 1250 MHz, 25 W TDP, GDDR6, 30.0.14.7141, Optimus
Memory
16 GB 
, DDR4-3200, dual-channel mode, on-board, no memory slots
Display
16.00 inch 16:10, 2560 x 1600 pixel 189 PPI, Lenovo LEN160WQXGA, IPS, 120 Hz
Mainboard
Intel Tiger Lake-UP3 PCH-LP
Storage
Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB512HBJQ, 512 GB 
, M2.2280 (NVMe), 424 GB free
Soundcard
Realtek ALC3287
Connections
1 USB 2.0, 2 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 USB 4.0 40 Gbps, 1 Thunderbolt, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 HDMI, 1 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: combined headset port, Card Reader: SD, SDHC, SDXC, TPM 2.0
Networking
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 (a/b/g/h/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/), Bluetooth 5
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 18.4 x 356 x 251 ( = 0.72 x 14.02 x 9.88 in)
Battery
75 Wh, 4883 mAh Lithium-Ion
Charging
fast charging / Quickcharge
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: HD
Primary Camera: 0.9 MPix
Additional features
Speakers: stereo, Dolby Atmos, Keyboard: chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes, McAfee LiveSafe (trial), Microsoft 365 (trial), 24 Months Warranty
Weight
1.9 kg ( = 67.02 oz / 4.19 pounds), Power Supply: 426 g ( = 15.03 oz / 0.94 pounds)
Price
999 Euro
Links
Lenovo homepage
Lenovo notebook section
Note: The manufacturer may use components from different suppliers including display panels, drives or memory sticks with similar specifications.

 

Possible contenders in comparison

Rating
Date
Model
Weight
Height
Size
Resolution
Best Price
86 %
08/2021
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6
i5-11300H, GeForce MX450		1.9 kg18.4 mm16.00"2560x1600
81.2 %
06/2021
HP Pavilion 15-eg
i7-1165G7, GeForce MX450		1.7 kg17.9 mm15.60"1920x1080
83.2 %
06/2021
Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15
i7-11370H, GeForce MX450		1.7 kg16 mm15.60"3200x2000
86 %
04/2021
Huawei MateBook D 16-53011VFJ
R5 4600H, Vega 6		1.7 kg18.4 mm16.10"1920x1080

Case - The IdeaPad 5 comes with a slim aluminum case

The IdeaPad's slim aluminum case comes in a matte, silver-gray color (Cloud Gray). The display bezel is black. Lenovo has opted for a stylish, no-frills design with smooth surfaces. The laptop doesn't have a maintenance hatch, and the battery is firmly built into the device.

The 16-incher shows a good build quality. The gap dimensions are accurate, and there are no material protrusions. Rigidity and stability leave no room for criticism. The lid and base unit can be twisted a bit, but the whole situation still remains within limits. The hinges hold the lid firmly in position, but they allow it to wobble a bit. The maximum aperture angle is about 155 degrees. Moreover, opening the lid with one hand is possible.

Despite the different display formats and sizes, the devices in our comparison field don't differ too much in terms of dimensions. The IdeaPad weighs about 1.9 kg, a good 200 grams more than the competition.

Size comparison

❌
369 mm / 14.5 inch 234 mm / 9.21 inch 18.4 mm / 0.724 inch 1.7 kg3.8 lbs360.2 mm / 14.2 inch 234 mm / 9.21 inch 17.9 mm / 0.705 inch 1.7 kg3.85 lbs356 mm / 14 inch 251 mm / 9.88 inch 18.4 mm / 0.724 inch 1.9 kg4.19 lbs351 mm / 13.8 inch 242 mm / 9.53 inch 16 mm / 0.63 inch 1.7 kg3.85 lbs297 mm / 11.7 inch 210 mm / 8.27 inch 1 mm / 0.03937 inch 5.7 g0.01257 lbs

Connectivity - Lenovo's 16-incher comes with Thunderbolt 4

Lenovo equips the IdeaPad with two USB-A slots (USB 3.2 Gen 1) and two USB-C slots (1x Thunderbolt 4/USB 4.0, 1x USB 2.0). The included power adapter can be connected to both USB-C ports; the USB-C 2.0 port has been primarily intended for this by Lenovo. As a result, the Thunderbolt 4 slot remains available for other things (docking station, external GPU). The latter supports DisplayPort via USB-C. Along with the HDMI output, there are consequently 2 video outputs.

The ports are located in the rear areas of both sides. The space next to the palm rest remains free of cables. It would've been ideal if Lenovo had placed one USB-C and one USB-A port, respectively, on each side of the device.

Left side: USB 2.0 (Type-C; Power Delivery), HDMI, Thunderbolt 4/USB 4 (Type-C; DisplayPort, Power Delivery), combo audio
Left side: USB 2.0 (Type-C; Power Delivery), HDMI, Thunderbolt 4/USB 4 (Type-C; DisplayPort, Power Delivery), combo audio
Right side: Memory card reader (SD), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type-A)
Right side: Memory card reader (SD), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type-A)

SD card reader

With transfer rates of 90.6 MB/s (copying large data blocks), the memory card reader (reference card: AV PRO microSD 128 GB V60) is among the fastest models. A comparison with the rates of the Dell XPS 15 makes it clear that much more would be possible. Moreover, the reader doesn't accommodate SD cards completely. They protrude a good 17 mm.

SD Card Reader
average JPG Copy Test (av. of 3 runs)
Dell XPS 15 9560 (i7-7700HQ, UHD)
  (Toshiba Exceria Pro SDXC 64 GB UHS-II)
120.5 MB/s
Average of class Multimedia
  (17.6 - 205, n=66, last 2 years)
93.3 MB/s
HP Pavilion 15-eg
  (AV PRO microSD 128 GB V60)
66.7 MB/s
maximum AS SSD Seq Read Test (1GB)
Dell XPS 15 9560 (i7-7700HQ, UHD)
  (Toshiba Exceria Pro SDXC 64 GB UHS-II)
252.6 MB/s +179%
Average of class Multimedia
  (16.8 - 266, n=62, last 2 years)
122.6 MB/s +35%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6
  (AV PRO microSD 128 GB V60)
90.6 MB/s
HP Pavilion 15-eg
  (AV PRO microSD 128 GB V60)
77.8 MB/s -14%

Communication

The WLAN chip (Intel AX201) supports the 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax standards and offers Bluetooth 5 functionality. In addition, the data rates determined under optimal conditions (no other WLAN devices nearby, short distance between laptop and server PC; router: Netgear Nighthawk AX12) are very good.

Networking
iperf3 transmit AX12
Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
1420 (686min - 1498max) MBit/s +4%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
1367 (960min - 1479max) MBit/s
HP Pavilion 15-eg
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
1197 (1057min - 1282max) MBit/s -12%
Average Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
  (49.8 - 1775, n=324)
1161 MBit/s -15%
Huawei MateBook D 16-53011VFJ
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200
884 (449min - 951max) MBit/s -35%
Average of class Multimedia
  (285 - 998, n=2, last 2 years)
642 MBit/s -53%
iperf3 receive AX12
HP Pavilion 15-eg
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
1434 (1199min - 1500max) MBit/s +7%
Average of class Multimedia
  (1017 - 1675, n=2, last 2 years)
1346 MBit/s +1%
Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
1343 (650min - 1573max) MBit/s 0%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
1339 (1289min - 1364max) MBit/s
Average Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
  (136 - 1743, n=324)
1261 MBit/s -6%
Huawei MateBook D 16-53011VFJ
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200
1192 (1109min - 1450max) MBit/s -11%
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Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201; iperf3 receive AX12; iperf 3.1.3: Ø1339 (1289-1364)
HP Pavilion 15-eg Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201; iperf3 receive AX12; iperf 3.1.3: Ø1433 (1199-1500)
Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201; iperf3 receive AX12; iperf 3.1.3: Ø1343 (650-1573)
Huawei MateBook D 16-53011VFJ Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200; iperf3 receive AX12; iperf 3.1.3: Ø1192 (1109-1450)
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201; iperf3 transmit AX12; iperf 3.1.3: Ø1367 (960-1479)
HP Pavilion 15-eg Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201; iperf3 transmit AX12; iperf 3.1.3: Ø1197 (1057-1282)
Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201; iperf3 transmit AX12; iperf 3.1.3: Ø1397 (686-1498)
Huawei MateBook D 16-53011VFJ Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200; iperf3 transmit AX12; iperf 3.1.3: Ø869 (449-951)

Webcam

In terms of quality, the webcam (0.9 MP, max. 1280x720 pixels) in the Lenovo laptop isn't able to stand out from the cameras of the contenders. Things are better when it comes to color accuracy: With a deviation of around 8, the target (DeltaE less than 3) is clearly missed, but the competition is (narrowly) beaten.

ColorChecker
12.3 ∆E
14.7 ∆E
16.7 ∆E
14 ∆E
16.3 ∆E
16.3 ∆E
10.9 ∆E
22.1 ∆E
14.7 ∆E
12.7 ∆E
11.9 ∆E
8.8 ∆E
17.1 ∆E
14.3 ∆E
19.6 ∆E
8.7 ∆E
17.5 ∆E
20.5 ∆E
1.2 ∆E
10.7 ∆E
16.6 ∆E
14.6 ∆E
12.1 ∆E
6.1 ∆E
ColorChecker Huawei MateBook D 16-53011VFJ: 13.77 ∆E min: 1.18 - max: 22.07 ∆E
ColorChecker
12.2 ∆E
12.5 ∆E
14.4 ∆E
15.1 ∆E
15.1 ∆E
12.8 ∆E
10.7 ∆E
16.2 ∆E
16.9 ∆E
9.3 ∆E
11.9 ∆E
11.1 ∆E
9.4 ∆E
10.9 ∆E
21 ∆E
12.3 ∆E
17.8 ∆E
15.1 ∆E
1.8 ∆E
10.7 ∆E
12.5 ∆E
11 ∆E
5.5 ∆E
4 ∆E
ColorChecker HP Pavilion 15-eg: 12.08 ∆E min: 1.76 - max: 21.03 ∆E
ColorChecker
3.5 ∆E
7.6 ∆E
7 ∆E
3.5 ∆E
8.4 ∆E
15.9 ∆E
7.8 ∆E
12.8 ∆E
14.3 ∆E
7.3 ∆E
4.7 ∆E
5.1 ∆E
9 ∆E
4.3 ∆E
18.3 ∆E
8.2 ∆E
9.4 ∆E
15.1 ∆E
8.6 ∆E
13.5 ∆E
12.2 ∆E
12.9 ∆E
10 ∆E
9.4 ∆E
ColorChecker Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15: 9.54 ∆E min: 3.47 - max: 18.31 ∆E
ColorChecker
3.8 ∆E
8.5 ∆E
9.7 ∆E
7.9 ∆E
7.1 ∆E
3.6 ∆E
10.3 ∆E
11.9 ∆E
14.5 ∆E
11.1 ∆E
6.9 ∆E
6.6 ∆E
6.2 ∆E
8.3 ∆E
19.7 ∆E
9.3 ∆E
12.8 ∆E
5.9 ∆E
1.2 ∆E
6.1 ∆E
9.5 ∆E
8.3 ∆E
3.5 ∆E
4.5 ∆E
ColorChecker Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6: 8.22 ∆E min: 1.18 - max: 19.72 ∆E

Accessories

The usual documents are included with the laptop: A quick-start guide and warranty information.

Maintenance

The hardware can be accessed after removing the bottom cover. All screws on the underside of the device have to be removed for this purpose. Afterwards, the bottom cover can be lifted off with the help of a flat spatula or a joint smoother. You can then access the SSD, the WLAN module, the BIOS battery, the battery, and the fans. The RAM is firmly soldered.

The interior of the IdeaPad 5 Pro
The interior of the IdeaPad 5 Pro

Warranty

Lenovo grants the 14-incher a two-year warranty in Germany. Furthermore, warranty extensions are available. For example, a four-year on-site warranty costs about 121 Euros (~$142).

Input devices - The Lenovo laptop has a backlit keyboard

Keyboard

Lenovo equips the IdeaPad with a backlit chiclet keyboard (including a number pad). The smooth, flat keys have a short travel and a clear stroke. The resistance provided by the keys is pleasing. Moreover, the keyboard yields a bit during typing. It didn't prove to be bothersome, though. The two-stage backlight is controlled via a function key. All in all, Lenovo delivers a keyboard that is suitable for everyday use. 

Touchpad

A multitouch-capable ClickPad (about 12 x 7.5 cm) serves as mouse replacement. The smooth surface makes it easy for fingers to glide on it. The pad also responds to inputs in the corners. It has a short travel and a clear pressure point.

Input devices of the IdeaPad 5 Pro
Input devices of the IdeaPad 5 Pro

Display - IPS in the 16:10 format

The IdeaPad Pro is equipped with a matte 16-inch display (2560x1600 pixels) in a 16:10 format. The brightness (321.6 cd/m²) and contrast (1,319:1) are good. In addition, the 120 Hz panel delivers fast response times. No PWM flickering could be detected.

Pixel grid
Pixel grid
Screen bleeding
Screen bleeding
307
cd/m²		369
cd/m²		321
cd/m²
310
cd/m²		356
cd/m²		307
cd/m²
306
cd/m²		323
cd/m²		295
cd/m²
Distribution of brightness
Lenovo LEN160WQXGA tested with X-Rite i1Pro 2
Maximum: 369 cd/m² (Nits) Average: 321.6 cd/m² Minimum: 3 cd/m²
Brightness Distribution: 80 %
Center on Battery: 356 cd/m²
Contrast: 1319:1 (Black: 0.27 cd/m²)
ΔE Color 2.4 | 0.5-29.43 Ø5
ΔE Greyscale 2.81 | 0.57-98 Ø5.3
74.5% AdobeRGB 1998 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
98.7% sRGB (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
74% Display P3 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
Gamma: 2.4
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6
Lenovo LEN160WQXGA, IPS, 2560x1600, 16.00		HP Pavilion 15-eg
Chi Mei CMN1523, IPS, 1920x1080, 15.60		Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15
IPS, 3200x2000, 15.60		Huawei MateBook D 16-53011VFJ
N161HCA-EA3, IPS, 1920x1080, 16.10
Display
-39%
-7%
-6%
Display P3 Coverage
74
42.9
-42%
66.7
-10%
66.8
-10%
sRGB Coverage
98.7
64
-35%
96.3
-2%
99
0%
AdobeRGB 1998 Coverage
74.5
44.4
-40%
68.5
-8%
69
-7%
Response Times
-135%
-184%
-134%
Response Time Grey 50% / Grey 80% *
13 ?(6, 7)
22.8 ?(10, 12.8)
-75%
34.8 ?(17.2, 17.6)
-168%
25 ?(16, 9)
-92%
Response Time Black / White *
8 ?(4, 4)
23.6 ?(13.6, 10)
-195%
24 ?(12.4, 11.6)
-200%
22 ?(12, 10)
-175%
PWM Frequency
26320 ?(43)
2500 ?(30)
Screen
-59%
-40%
15%
Brightness middle
356
294.3
-17%
312
-12%
352
-1%
Brightness
322
251
-22%
298
-7%
330
2%
Brightness Distribution
80
76
-5%
87
9%
89
11%
Black Level *
0.27
0.26
4%
0.18
33%
0.28
-4%
Contrast
1319
1132
-14%
1733
31%
1257
-5%
Colorchecker dE 2000 *
2.4
4.08
-70%
5.39
-125%
1.35
44%
Colorchecker dE 2000 max. *
4.42
19.49
-341%
9.95
-125%
2.58
42%
Greyscale dE 2000 *
2.81
3
-7%
6.3
-124%
2.02
28%
Gamma
2.4 92%
2.21 100%
2.192 100%
2.49 88%
CCT
6294 103%
6616 98%
7473 87%
6445 101%
Colorchecker dE 2000 calibrated *
3.7
3.15
Color Space (Percent of AdobeRGB 1998)
69
63
Color Space (Percent of sRGB)
96
99
Total Average (Program / Settings)
-78% / -66%
-77% / -54%
-42% / -13%

* ... smaller is better

Out of the box, the display shows a good color reproduction and meets the target with a color deviation of 2.4 (Delta E less than 3). It doesn't suffer from a blue tint, either. The sRGB color space is covered by 99%. The AdobeRGB (75%) and DCI-P3 (74%) color spaces can't be fully reproduced by the display.

CalMAN - ColorChecker
CalMAN - ColorChecker
CalMAN - Grayscales
CalMAN - Grayscales
CalMAN - Color saturation
CalMAN - Color saturation

Display Response Times

ℹ
Display response times show how fast the screen is able to change from one color to the next. Slow response times can lead to afterimages and can cause moving objects to appear blurry (ghosting). Gamers of fast-paced 3D titles should pay special attention to fast response times.
   ↔    Response Time Black to White
8 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined↗ 4 ms rise
↘ 4 ms fall
The screen shows fast response rates in our tests and should be suited for gaming.
In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.1 (minimum) to 240 (maximum) ms. » 17 % of all devices are better.
This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (21.5 ms).
   ↔    Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey
13 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined↗ 6 ms rise
↘ 7 ms fall
The screen shows good response rates in our tests, but may be too slow for competitive gamers.
In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.2 (minimum) to 636 (maximum) ms. » 21 % of all devices are better.
This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (33.7 ms).

Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)

ℹ
To dim the screen, some notebooks will simply cycle the backlight on and off in rapid succession - a method called Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) . This cycling frequency should ideally be undetectable to the human eye. If said frequency is too low, users with sensitive eyes may experience strain or headaches or even notice the flickering altogether.
Screen flickering / PWM not detected

In comparison: 53 % of all tested devices do not use PWM to dim the display. If PWM was detected, an average of 17900 (minimum: 5 - maximum: 3846000) Hz was measured.

The viewing-angle stable IPS panel can be read from any position. Reading the display outdoors is possible when the sun isn't shining too brightly.

The IdeaPad outdoors (shot in bright sunshine).
The IdeaPad outdoors (shot in bright sunshine).
Viewing angles
Viewing angles

Performance - Tiger Lake and Turing

With the IdeaPad 5 Pro, Lenovo has a 16-inch all-rounder in its lineup that provides enough performance for office and Internet applications as well as computer games.

CPU-Z
CPU-Z
CPU-Z
CPU-Z
GPU-Z
GPU-Z
HWiNFO
HWiNFO

Test conditions

The laptop offers three performance profiles ("Intelligent Cooling", "High Performance", "Battery Saving Mode"), which can be switched between via the key combination "Fn" + "Q". We used the "Intelligent Cooling" profile. In addition, we ran some benchmarks with the "High Performance" and "Battery Saving" profiles active. The results can be found in the comparison tables.

Battery Saving Mode Intelligent Cooling High Performance
PL1 12 watts 40 watts 45 watts
PL2 20 watts 64 watts 64 watts

Processor

The Core i5-11300H quad-core processor (Tiger Lake) runs at a base clock speed of 3.1 GHz. An increase to 4 GHz (four cores) or 4.4 GHz (one core) is possible via Turbo. Hyper-Threading (two threads per core) is supported.

The multithread test of the Cinebench R15 benchmark is processed at 4 GHz, and the single-thread test at 2.2 to 4.4 GHz. The clock rates are lower on battery power.

Multithread (plugged in)
Multithread (plugged in)
Single-thread (plugged in)
Single-thread (plugged in)

We verify if the CPU Turbo is also consistently used when plugged in by running the Cinebench R15 benchmark's multithread test in a continuous loop for at least 30 minutes. Turbo is used to a small extent. Moreover, the High Performance profile leads to a slight increase in clock speeds.

The Battery Saving profile allows the CPU to run at speeds well below the base clock rate for a prolonged period of time. Nonetheless, the available processing power is more than sufficient for office and Internet use. Furthermore, the profile has a positive effect on noise and heat development as well as on battery life.

Cinebench R15 Multi endurance test

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Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 Intel Core i5-11300H: Ø954 (921.15-990.11)
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 Intel Core i5-11300H; Hoechstleistung: Ø983 (978.64-986.75)
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 Intel Core i5-11300H; Akkusparmodus: Ø517 (508.18-631.69)
HP Pavilion 15-eg Intel Core i7-1165G7: Ø725 (618.81-762.14)
Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15 Intel Core i7-11370H; Variable PL1 : Ø928 (765.3-1048.55)
Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15 Intel Core i7-11370H; Pl1 @ 25W: Ø792 (781.11-959.72)
Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15 Intel Core i7-11370H; PL1 fixed @ 28W: Ø849 (836.45-917.33)
Huawei MateBook D 16-53011VFJ AMD Ryzen 5 4600H: Ø1378 (1362.03-1401.3)
CPU clock speeds while running the CB15 loop
CPU clock speeds while running the CB15 loop
CPU clock speeds while running the CB15 loop (High Performance)
CPU clock speeds while running the CB15 loop (High Performance)
CPU clock speeds while running the CB15 loop (Battery Saving Mode)
CPU clock speeds while running the CB15 loop (Battery Saving Mode)
Cinebench R15 CPU Single 64Bit
176 Points
Cinebench R15 CPU Multi 64Bit
990 Points
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64Bit
116.6 fps
Cinebench R15 Ref. Match 64Bit
99.6 %
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Cinebench R23
Single Core
Average of class Multimedia
  (878 - 2110, n=99, last 2 years)
1713 Points +20%
Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15
Intel Core i7-11370H
1529 Points +7%
HP Pavilion 15-eg
Intel Core i7-1165G7
1495 Points +4%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6
Intel Core i5-11300H
1431 Points
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6
Intel Core i5-11300H (Hoechstleistung)
1418 Points -1%
Average Intel Core i5-11300H
  (1218 - 1431, n=11)
1373 Points -4%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6
Intel Core i5-11300H (Akkusparmodus)
1352 Points -6%
Huawei MateBook D 16-53011VFJ
AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
1134 Points -21%
Multi Core
Average of class Multimedia
  (4624 - 30789, n=101, last 2 years)
14189 Points +119%
Huawei MateBook D 16-53011VFJ
AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
7713 Points +19%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6
Intel Core i5-11300H (Hoechstleistung)
6551 Points +1%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6
Intel Core i5-11300H
6465 Points
Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15
Intel Core i7-11370H
5639 Points -13%
Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15
Intel Core i7-11370H
5344 (4894.88min - 5344.23max) Points -17%
Average Intel Core i5-11300H
  (3313 - 6581, n=10)
5564 Points -14%
HP Pavilion 15-eg
Intel Core i7-1165G7
4947 (4868.64min - 4947.48max) Points -23%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6
Intel Core i5-11300H (Akkusparmodus)
3313 Points -49%
Cinebench R20
CPU (Single Core)
Average of class Multimedia
  (341 - 812, n=97, last 2 years)
646 Points +18%
Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15
Intel Core i7-11370H
589 Points +7%
HP Pavilion 15-eg
Intel Core i7-1165G7
575 Points +5%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6
Intel Core i5-11300H
548 Points
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6
Intel Core i5-11300H (Hoechstleistung)
543 Points -1%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6
Intel Core i5-11300H (Akkusparmodus)
523 Points -5%
Average Intel Core i5-11300H
  (431 - 548, n=11)
522 Points -5%
Huawei MateBook D 16-53011VFJ
AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
454 Points -17%
CPU (Multi Core)
Average of class Multimedia
  (1783 - 11768, n=97, last 2 years)
5352 Points +125%
Huawei MateBook D 16-53011VFJ
AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
3219 Points +35%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6
Intel Core i5-11300H (Hoechstleistung)
2509 Points +5%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6
Intel Core i5-11300H
2382 Points
Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15
Intel Core i7-11370H
2152 Points -10%
Average Intel Core i5-11300H
  (1300 - 2533, n=10)
2146 Points -10%
HP Pavilion 15-eg
Intel Core i7-1165G7
1908 Points -20%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6
Intel Core i5-11300H (Akkusparmodus)
1300 Points -45%
Cinebench R15
CPU Single 64Bit
Average of class Multimedia
  (142.6 - 308, n=99, last 2 years)
251 Points +43%
Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15
Intel Core i7-11370H
233 Points +32%
Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15
Intel Core i7-11370H
231 Points +31%
HP Pavilion 15-eg
Intel Core i7-1165G7
221 Points +26%
Huawei MateBook D 16-53011VFJ
AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
178 Points +1%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6
Intel Core i5-11300H
176 Points
Average Intel Core i5-11300H
  (123 - 211, n=8)
173.4 Points -1%
CPU Multi 64Bit
Average of class Multimedia
  (785 - 4703, n=106, last 2 years)
2321 Points +134%
Huawei MateBook D 16-53011VFJ
AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
1401 (1362.03min - 1401.3max) Points +42%
Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15
Intel Core i7-11370H (Variable PL1 )
1049 (765.3min - 1048.55max) Points +6%
Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15
Intel Core i7-11370H (Pl1 @ 25W)
960 (781.11min - 959.72max) Points -3%
Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15
Intel Core i7-11370H (PL1 fixed @ 28W)
917 (836.45min - 917.33max) Points -7%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6
Intel Core i5-11300H
990 Points
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6
Intel Core i5-11300H (Hoechstleistung)
986 Points 0%
Average Intel Core i5-11300H
  (632 - 990, n=11)
895 Points -10%
HP Pavilion 15-eg
Intel Core i7-1165G7
762 (618.81min - 762.14max) Points -23%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6
Intel Core i5-11300H (Akkusparmodus)
632 Points -36%
Blender - v2.79 BMW27 CPU
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6
Intel Core i5-11300H (Akkusparmodus)
862 Seconds * -59%
HP Pavilion 15-eg
Intel Core i7-1165G7
603 Seconds * -11%
Average Intel Core i5-11300H
  (466 - 862, n=10)
572 Seconds * -6%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6
Intel Core i5-11300H
542 Seconds *
Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15
Intel Core i7-11370H
538 Seconds * +1%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6
Intel Core i5-11300H (Hoechstleistung)
468 Seconds * +14%
Huawei MateBook D 16-53011VFJ
AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
349 Seconds * +36%
Average of class Multimedia
  (107 - 662, n=95, last 2 years)
265 Seconds * +51%
7-Zip 18.03
7z b 4 -mmt1
Average of class Multimedia
  (3398 - 7163, n=90, last 2 years)
5639 MIPS +14%
HP Pavilion 15-eg
Intel Core i7-1165G7
5416 MIPS +9%
Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15
Intel Core i7-11370H
5411 MIPS +9%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6
Intel Core i5-11300H
4947 MIPS
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6
Intel Core i5-11300H (Akkusparmodus)
4941 MIPS 0%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6
Intel Core i5-11300H (Hoechstleistung)
4931 MIPS 0%
Average Intel Core i5-11300H
  (4603 - 4969, n=10)
4872 MIPS -2%
Huawei MateBook D 16-53011VFJ
AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
4428 MIPS -10%
7z b 4
Average of class Multimedia
  (20166 - 119900, n=90, last 2 years)
57411 MIPS +126%
Huawei MateBook D 16-53011VFJ
AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
37660 MIPS +49%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6
Intel Core i5-11300H (Hoechstleistung)
25940 MIPS +2%
Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15
Intel Core i7-11370H
25382 MIPS 0%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6
Intel Core i5-11300H
25353 MIPS
Average Intel Core i5-11300H
  (17573 - 26001, n=10)
23562 MIPS -7%
HP Pavilion 15-eg
Intel Core i7-1165G7
22655 MIPS -11%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6
Intel Core i5-11300H (Akkusparmodus)
17573 MIPS -31%
Geekbench 5.5
Single-Core
Average of class Multimedia
  (926 - 2342, n=100, last 2 years)
1758 Points +21%
Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15
Intel Core i7-11370H
1574 Points +9%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6
Intel Core i5-11300H (Hoechstleistung)
1462 Points +1%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6
Intel Core i5-11300H
1447 Points
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6
Intel Core i5-11300H (Akkusparmodus)
1445 Points 0%
Average Intel Core i5-11300H
  (1342 - 1462, n=10)
1410 Points -3%
Huawei MateBook D 16-53011VFJ
AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
1118 Points -23%
Multi-Core
Average of class Multimedia
  (3828 - 23059, n=100, last 2 years)
11372 Points +132%
Huawei MateBook D 16-53011VFJ
AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
5963 Points +22%
Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15
Intel Core i7-11370H
5214 Points +6%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6
Intel Core i5-11300H (Hoechstleistung)
4944 Points +1%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6
Intel Core i5-11300H
4905 Points
Average Intel Core i5-11300H
  (3631 - 5499, n=10)
4642 Points -5%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6
Intel Core i5-11300H (Akkusparmodus)
4025 Points -18%
HWBOT x265 Benchmark v2.2 - 4k Preset
Average of class Multimedia
  (4.99 - 30.5, n=88, last 2 years)
15.6 fps +120%
Huawei MateBook D 16-53011VFJ
AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
9.8 fps +38%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6
Intel Core i5-11300H (Hoechstleistung)
8.38 fps +18%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6
Intel Core i5-11300H
7.08 fps
Average Intel Core i5-11300H
  (4.32 - 8.38, n=10)
7.04 fps -1%
Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15
Intel Core i7-11370H
6.91 fps -2%
HP Pavilion 15-eg
Intel Core i7-1165G7
6.59 fps -7%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6
Intel Core i5-11300H (Akkusparmodus)
4.32 fps -39%
LibreOffice - 20 Documents To PDF
Huawei MateBook D 16-53011VFJ
AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
59.5 s * -14%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6
Intel Core i5-11300H
52.4 s *
Average Intel Core i5-11300H
  (43.6 - 59.4, n=10)
49.9 s * +5%
Average of class Multimedia
  (6.7 - 84.9, n=92, last 2 years)
48 s * +8%
Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15
Intel Core i7-11370H
47.3 s * +10%
HP Pavilion 15-eg
Intel Core i7-1165G7
45.9 s * +12%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6
Intel Core i5-11300H (Hoechstleistung)
44.3 s * +15%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6
Intel Core i5-11300H (Akkusparmodus)
43.6 s * +17%
R Benchmark 2.5 - Overall mean
Average Intel Core i5-11300H
  (0.6 - 0.644, n=10)
0.619 sec * -2%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6
Intel Core i5-11300H (Akkusparmodus)
0.61 sec * -1%
Huawei MateBook D 16-53011VFJ
AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
0.607 sec * -0%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6
Intel Core i5-11300H
0.604 sec *
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6
Intel Core i5-11300H (Hoechstleistung)
0.6 sec * +1%
HP Pavilion 15-eg
Intel Core i7-1165G7
0.56 sec * +7%
Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15
Intel Core i7-11370H
0.552 sec * +9%
Average of class Multimedia
  (0.3826 - 0.723, n=90, last 2 years)
0.4811 sec * +20%

* ... smaller is better

System performance

The fast and smooth system didn't cause any problems. The CPU provides more than enough performance for office and Internet applications. The dedicated graphics core makes it possible to play computer games. This is accompanied by good PCMark results. The RAM (16 GB, DDR4-3200, on-board) runs in dual-channel mode. Expanding the memory is not possible.

PCMark 8 Home Score Accelerated v2
4078 points
PCMark 8 Creative Score Accelerated v2
4971 points
PCMark 8 Work Score Accelerated v2
4067 points
PCMark 10 Score
5333 points
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PCMark 10: Score | Essentials | Productivity | Digital Content Creation
PCMark 10 / Score
Average of class Multimedia
  (4635 - 8670, n=85, last 2 years)
6602 Points +24%
HP Pavilion 15-eg
GeForce MX450, i7-1165G7, Samsung PM991 MZVLQ1T0HALB
5814 Points +9%
Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15
GeForce MX450, i7-11370H, Toshiba KBG40ZNV512G
5625 Points +5%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6
GeForce MX450, i5-11300H, Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB512HBJQ
5333 Points
Average Intel Core i5-11300H, NVIDIA GeForce MX450
  (4899 - 5391, n=3)
5208 Points -2%
Huawei MateBook D 16-53011VFJ
Vega 6, R5 4600H, Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB512HBJQ
5110 Points -4%
PCMark 10 / Essentials
Average of class Multimedia
  (8480 - 12420, n=85, last 2 years)
10473 Points +17%
HP Pavilion 15-eg
GeForce MX450, i7-1165G7, Samsung PM991 MZVLQ1T0HALB
9833 Points +10%
Huawei MateBook D 16-53011VFJ
Vega 6, R5 4600H, Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB512HBJQ
9123 Points +2%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6
GeForce MX450, i5-11300H, Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB512HBJQ
8931 Points
Average Intel Core i5-11300H, NVIDIA GeForce MX450
  (8366 - 8931, n=3)
8742 Points -2%
Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15
GeForce MX450, i7-11370H, Toshiba KBG40ZNV512G
8568 Points -4%
PCMark 10 / Productivity
Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15
GeForce MX450, i7-11370H, Toshiba KBG40ZNV512G
9662 Points +13%
HP Pavilion 15-eg
GeForce MX450, i7-1165G7, Samsung PM991 MZVLQ1T0HALB
9292 Points +9%
Average of class Multimedia
  (5845 - 11186, n=85, last 2 years)
8709 Points +2%
Average Intel Core i5-11300H, NVIDIA GeForce MX450
  (8292 - 9188, n=3)
8678 Points +1%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6
GeForce MX450, i5-11300H, Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB512HBJQ
8554 Points
Huawei MateBook D 16-53011VFJ
Vega 6, R5 4600H, Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB512HBJQ
7517 Points -12%
PCMark 10 / Digital Content Creation
Average of class Multimedia
  (4688 - 13548, n=85, last 2 years)
8686 Points +61%
Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15
GeForce MX450, i7-11370H, Toshiba KBG40ZNV512G
5880 Points +9%
HP Pavilion 15-eg
GeForce MX450, i7-1165G7, Samsung PM991 MZVLQ1T0HALB
5839 Points +8%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6
GeForce MX450, i5-11300H, Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB512HBJQ
5388 Points
Huawei MateBook D 16-53011VFJ
Vega 6, R5 4600H, Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB512HBJQ
5283 Points -2%
Average Intel Core i5-11300H, NVIDIA GeForce MX450
  (4600 - 5388, n=3)
5057 Points -6%

DPC latencies

The standardized latency monitor test (web browsing, 4K video playback, high-load Prime95) didn't reveal any irregularities in DPC latencies. The system seems to be suitable for real-time video and audio editing. This conclusion is based on our test device running the latest software available at the time of testing. Future updates could lead to improvements or even to worse results.

Latency Monitor
Latency Monitor
Latency Monitor
Latency Monitor
DPC Latencies / LatencyMon - interrupt to process latency (max), Web, Youtube, Prime95
Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15
GeForce MX450, i7-11370H, Toshiba KBG40ZNV512G
5117 μs * -714%
HP Pavilion 15-eg
GeForce MX450, i7-1165G7, Samsung PM991 MZVLQ1T0HALB
2084 μs * -231%
Huawei MateBook D 16-53011VFJ
Vega 6, R5 4600H, Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB512HBJQ
722 μs * -15%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6
GeForce MX450, i5-11300H, Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB512HBJQ
629 μs *

* ... smaller is better

Storage

An NVMe SSD (M.2-2280) from Samsung serves as the system drive. It has a storage capacity of 512 GB and delivers very good transfer rates.

An NVMe SSD serves as system drive.
An NVMe SSD serves as system drive.
CrystalDiskMark 5.2 / 6
AS SSD
DiskSpd
hddimg
Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB512HBJQ
CDM 5/6 Read Seq Q32T1: 3559 MB/s
CDM 5/6 Write Seq Q32T1: 2973 MB/s
CDM 5/6 Read 4K Q32T1: 707 MB/s
CDM 5/6 Write 4K Q32T1: 640 MB/s
CDM 5 Read Seq: 1974 MB/s
CDM 5 Write Seq: 2138 MB/s
CDM 5/6 Read 4K: 52.3 MB/s
CDM 5/6 Write 4K: 203 MB/s
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6
Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB512HBJQ		HP Pavilion 15-eg
Samsung PM991 MZVLQ1T0HALB		Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15
Toshiba KBG40ZNV512G		Huawei MateBook D 16-53011VFJ
Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB512HBJQ		Average Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB512HBJQ
 
CrystalDiskMark 5.2 / 6
-32%
-27%
-2%
-12%
Write 4K
203
141.6
-30%
136
-33%
147
-28%
140.8 ?(82.2 - 203, n=34)
-31%
Read 4K
52.3
42.61
-19%
60.4
15%
65.5
25%
48.6 ?(35.8 - 65.5, n=34)
-7%
Write Seq
2138
1337
-37%
1447
-32%
2680
25%
2106 ?(931 - 2896, n=33)
-1%
Read Seq
1974
1575
-20%
1507
-24%
2556
29%
2099 ?(1136 - 2754, n=33)
6%
Write 4K Q32T1
640
397.8
-38%
235.6
-63%
413.4
-35%
451 ?(326 - 640, n=34)
-30%
Read 4K Q32T1
707
454.2
-36%
737
4%
500
-29%
482 ?(332 - 707, n=34)
-32%
Write Seq Q32T1
2973
1648
-45%
1529
-49%
2978
0%
2903 ?(934 - 2994, n=34)
-2%
Read Seq Q32T1
3559
2388
-33%
2357
-34%
3567
0%
3511 ?(3246 - 3568, n=34)
-1%
AS SSD
-30%
-156%
-12%
-18%
Seq Read
2541
2030
-20%
1972
-22%
2829
11%
2412 ?(1658 - 3078, n=36)
-5%
Seq Write
2555
1003
-61%
981
-62%
2423
-5%
1983 ?(1200 - 2724, n=36)
-22%
4K Read
56
46.74
-17%
55.8
0%
42.06
-25%
53.1 ?(42.1 - 63.1, n=36)
-5%
4K Write
129.6
164.2
27%
133.5
3%
126.1
-3%
131.1 ?(96.5 - 196.7, n=36)
1%
4K-64 Read
1633
1098
-33%
1277
-22%
1481
-9%
1201 ?(585 - 1666, n=36)
-26%
4K-64 Write
1863
891
-52%
313.9
-83%
2009
8%
1726 ?(1311 - 2009, n=36)
-7%
Access Time Read *
0.077
0.053
31%
0.15
-95%
0.079
-3%
0.05525 ?(0.035 - 0.079, n=36)
28%
Access Time Write *
0.029
0.062
-114%
0.513
-1669%
0.029
-0%
0.05394 ?(0.018 - 0.151, n=36)
-86%
Score Read
1944
1348
-31%
1530
-21%
1806
-7%
1495 ?(843 - 2013, n=36)
-23%
Score Write
2248
1155
-49%
546
-76%
2377
6%
2055 ?(1598 - 2377, n=36)
-9%
Score Total
5192
3149
-39%
2819
-46%
5087
-2%
4303 ?(2927 - 5307, n=36)
-17%
Copy ISO MB/s
2246
1583
-30%
1105
-51%
1358
-40%
1894 ?(1358 - 2452, n=24)
-16%
Copy Program MB/s
861
682
-21%
799
-7%
407.1
-53%
539 ?(72.2 - 920, n=24)
-37%
Copy Game MB/s
1552
1428
-8%
957
-38%
918
-41%
1193 ?(388 - 1725, n=24)
-23%
Total Average (Program / Settings)
-31% / -31%
-92% / -109%
-7% / -8%
-15% / -16%

* ... smaller is better

Continuous load read: DiskSpd Read Loop, Queue Depth 8

No graph data

Graphics card

The dedicated GeForce MX450 graphics core is Nvidia's latest mid-range model. The GPU is based on the same Turing chip as the GeForce GTX 1650 graphics core. Nvidia has four variants of the MX450 in its portfolio. The IdeaPad is equipped with variant 2.

GPU clock rate Memory Memory clock rate Memory interface TGP
Variant 1 1,395 - 1,575 MHz GDDR6 5,001 MHz 128 Bit 28.5 watts
Variant 2 1,395 - 1,575 MHz GDDR6 5,001 MHz 64 Bit 25 watts
Variant 3 1,395 - 1,575 MHz GDDR5 3,501 MHz 64 Bit 25 watts
Variant 4 720 - 930 MHz GDDR6 5,001 MHz 64 Bit 12 watts

The 16-incher delivers the best 3DMark results that we have been able to determine with the MX450 so far. The GDDR6 graphics memory (2,048 MB) is probably responsible for this. The 25-watt MX450 GPUs that we have seen so far were usually "only" equipped with slower GDDR5 memory. Furthermore, the integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs GPU is active, and the laptop works with Nvidia's Optimus graphics-switching solution.

3DMark 11 Performance
9495 points
3DMark Ice Storm Standard Score
51935 points
3DMark Cloud Gate Standard Score
21040 points
3DMark Fire Strike Score
5190 points
3DMark Time Spy Score
2498 points
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3DMark 11 | 3DMark
3DMark 11 - 1280x720 Performance GPU
Average of class Multimedia
  (3505 - 60250, n=89, last 2 years)
18929 Points +98%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6
NVIDIA GeForce MX450, Intel Core i5-11300H
9580 Points
HP Pavilion 15-eg
NVIDIA GeForce MX450, Intel Core i7-1165G7
8204 Points -14%
Average NVIDIA GeForce MX450
  (6341 - 9580, n=16)
8129 Points -15%
Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15
NVIDIA GeForce MX450, Intel Core i7-11370H
7983 Points -17%
Huawei MateBook D 16-53011VFJ
AMD Radeon RX Vega 6 (Ryzen 4000/5000), AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
4505 Points -53%
3DMark
1280x720 Cloud Gate Standard Graphics
Average of class Multimedia
  (14679 - 150699, n=60, last 2 years)
58293 Points +72%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6
NVIDIA GeForce MX450, Intel Core i5-11300H
33806 Points
Average NVIDIA GeForce MX450
  (25467 - 33806, n=13)
29167 Points -14%
HP Pavilion 15-eg
NVIDIA GeForce MX450, Intel Core i7-1165G7
27532 Points -19%
Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15
NVIDIA GeForce MX450, Intel Core i7-11370H
25467 Points -25%
Huawei MateBook D 16-53011VFJ
AMD Radeon RX Vega 6 (Ryzen 4000/5000), AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
23044 Points -32%
1920x1080 Fire Strike Graphics
Average of class Multimedia
  (1835 - 46022, n=90, last 2 years)
14005 Points +151%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6
NVIDIA GeForce MX450, Intel Core i5-11300H
5573 Points
Average NVIDIA GeForce MX450
  (4336 - 5753, n=17)
4869 Points -13%
HP Pavilion 15-eg
NVIDIA GeForce MX450, Intel Core i7-1165G7
4753 Points -15%
Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15
NVIDIA GeForce MX450, Intel Core i7-11370H
4435 Points -20%
Huawei MateBook D 16-53011VFJ
AMD Radeon RX Vega 6 (Ryzen 4000/5000), AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
2985 Points -46%
2560x1440 Time Spy Graphics
Average of class Multimedia
  (622 - 17620, n=90, last 2 years)
5310 Points +131%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6
NVIDIA GeForce MX450, Intel Core i5-11300H
2300 Points
HP Pavilion 15-eg
NVIDIA GeForce MX450, Intel Core i7-1165G7
1945 Points -15%
Average NVIDIA GeForce MX450
  (1086 - 2300, n=16)
1796 Points -22%
Huawei MateBook D 16-53011VFJ
AMD Radeon RX Vega 6 (Ryzen 4000/5000), AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
914 Points -60%

Gaming performance

Most games in our database achieve playable frame rates at HD resolution and low to medium quality levels. Titles with moderate hardware requirements allow the selection of higher settings. The IdeaPad also takes the top spot among the MX450 laptops tested so far when it comes to gaming, and it delivers the best frame rates almost throughout. In addition, the High Performance profile sometimes leads to a small increase in frame rates.

The Witcher 3 | Dota 2 Reborn | X-Plane 11.11 | Final Fantasy XV Benchmark | GTA V | Strange Brigade | Dirt 5 | Far Cry 5 | Shadow of the Tomb Raider | Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order | F1 2021
The Witcher 3 - 1920x1080 High Graphics & Postprocessing (Nvidia HairWorks Off)
Average of class Multimedia
  (11.2 - 290, n=92, last 2 years)
93.9 fps +119%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6
Intel Core i5-11300H, NVIDIA GeForce MX450
42.8 (12.2min, 16.6P0.1, 29.7P1 - 169max) fps
HP Pavilion 15-eg
Intel Core i7-1165G7, NVIDIA GeForce MX450
39.7 (36min - 45max) fps -7%
Average NVIDIA GeForce MX450
  (21 - 46, n=16)
34.8 fps -19%
Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15
Intel Core i7-11370H, NVIDIA GeForce MX450
34 fps -21%
Huawei MateBook D 16-53011VFJ
AMD Ryzen 5 4600H, AMD Radeon RX Vega 6 (Ryzen 4000/5000)
19.4 fps -55%
Dota 2 Reborn - 1920x1080 ultra (3/3) best looking
Average of class Multimedia
  (26.3 - 171.6, n=90, last 2 years)
101.6 fps +6%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6
Intel Core i5-11300H, NVIDIA GeForce MX450 (Hoechstleistung)
97.4 (85.5min) fps +2%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6
Intel Core i5-11300H, NVIDIA GeForce MX450
95.5 (80.2min) fps
HP Pavilion 15-eg
Intel Core i7-1165G7, NVIDIA GeForce MX450
87.7 (75.1min) fps -8%
Average NVIDIA GeForce MX450
  (34.9 - 104.6, n=20)
79.9 fps -16%
Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15
Intel Core i7-11370H, NVIDIA GeForce MX450
79.4 (72.2min) fps -17%
Huawei MateBook D 16-53011VFJ
AMD Ryzen 5 4600H, AMD Radeon RX Vega 6 (Ryzen 4000/5000)
45.3 (41.6min) fps -53%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6
Intel Core i5-11300H, NVIDIA GeForce MX450 (Akkusparmodus)
42.7 (39.8min) fps -55%
X-Plane 11.11 - 1920x1080 high (fps_test=3)
Average of class Multimedia
  (23 - 131.1, n=95, last 2 years)
68.4 fps +9%
HP Pavilion 15-eg
Intel Core i7-1165G7, NVIDIA GeForce MX450
66 fps +5%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6
Intel Core i5-11300H, NVIDIA GeForce MX450 (Hoechstleistung)
65.6 fps +5%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6
Intel Core i5-11300H, NVIDIA GeForce MX450
62.6 fps
Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15
Intel Core i7-11370H, NVIDIA GeForce MX450
57.7 fps -8%
Average NVIDIA GeForce MX450
  (35.4 - 71.4, n=20)
54.9 fps -12%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6
Intel Core i5-11300H, NVIDIA GeForce MX450 (Akkusparmodus)
35.4 fps -43%
Huawei MateBook D 16-53011VFJ
AMD Ryzen 5 4600H, AMD Radeon RX Vega 6 (Ryzen 4000/5000)
28.8 fps -54%
Final Fantasy XV Benchmark - 1280x720 Lite Quality
Average of class Multimedia
  (19 - 211, n=73, last 2 years)
99.5 fps +52%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6
Intel Core i5-11300H, NVIDIA GeForce MX450 (1.3, Hoechstleistung)
72.2 fps +11%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6
Intel Core i5-11300H, NVIDIA GeForce MX450 (1.3)
65.3 fps
Average NVIDIA GeForce MX450
  (27.6 - 72.2, n=16)
57.3 fps -12%
Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15
Intel Core i7-11370H, NVIDIA GeForce MX450 (1.3)
55.1 fps -16%
HP Pavilion 15-eg
Intel Core i7-1165G7, NVIDIA GeForce MX450 (1.3)
51.5 fps -21%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6
Intel Core i5-11300H, NVIDIA GeForce MX450 (1.3, Akkusparmodus)
27.6 fps -58%
GTA V - 1920x1080 High/On (Advanced Graphics Off) AA:2xMSAA + FX AF:8x
Average of class Multimedia
  (11.8 - 181.9, n=90, last 2 years)
98.7 fps +45%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6
Intel Core i5-11300H, NVIDIA GeForce MX450
68.3 (24.7min, 45.5P1 - 145max) fps
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6
Intel Core i5-11300H, NVIDIA GeForce MX450 (Hoechstleistung)
68.1 (23.2min, 45.5P1 - 133max) fps 0%
Average NVIDIA GeForce MX450
  (30.6 - 68.3, n=11)
54.1 fps -21%
HP Pavilion 15-eg
Intel Core i7-1165G7, NVIDIA GeForce MX450
51.5 (14.9min, 37P1 - 117max) fps -25%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6
Intel Core i5-11300H, NVIDIA GeForce MX450 (Akkusparmodus)
30.6 (7.8min, 22.7P1 - 82.7max) fps -55%
Strange Brigade - 1920x1080 high AA:high AF:8
Average of class Multimedia
  (12.8 - 244, n=85, last 2 years)
101.5 fps +117%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6
Intel Core i5-11300H, NVIDIA GeForce MX450 (1.47.22.14 D3D12)
46.7 (38.7min, 39.3P1 - 62.7max) fps
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6
Intel Core i5-11300H, NVIDIA GeForce MX450 (1.47.22.14 D3D12, Hoechstleistung)
46.3 (34.8min, 39P1 - 77.3max) fps -1%
Average NVIDIA GeForce MX450
  (19.2 - 46.7, n=12)
39.2 fps -16%
Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15
Intel Core i7-11370H, NVIDIA GeForce MX450 (1.47.22.14 D3D12)
34.2 (24.1min, 29.1P1 - 60.9max) fps -27%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6
Intel Core i5-11300H, NVIDIA GeForce MX450 (1.47.22.14 D3D12, Akkusparmodus)
19.2 (13.9min, 14.2P1 - 28.1max) fps -59%
Dirt 5 - 1280x720 Ultra Low Preset
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6
Intel Core i5-11300H, NVIDIA GeForce MX450 (Hoechstleistung)
94.2 (52.7min, 57.7P0.1, 75.4P1 - 125.8max) fps +2%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6
Intel Core i5-11300H, NVIDIA GeForce MX450
92.8 (48.3min, 56.7P0.1, 73.4P1 - 156.8max) fps
Average of class Multimedia
  (44.7 - 159.4, n=3, last 2 years)
90.9 fps -2%
Average NVIDIA GeForce MX450
  (75.7 - 94.2, n=3)
87.6 fps -6%
Far Cry 5 - 1280x720 Low Preset AA:T
Average of class Multimedia
  (40 - 187, n=47, last 2 years)
111.5 fps +19%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6
Intel Core i5-11300H, NVIDIA GeForce MX450 (Hoechstleistung)
96 (83min - 111max) fps +2%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6
Intel Core i5-11300H, NVIDIA GeForce MX450
94 (73min - 110max) fps
Average NVIDIA GeForce MX450
  (47 - 96, n=8)
75.9 fps -19%
Shadow of the Tomb Raider - 1280x720 Lowest Preset
Average of class Multimedia
  (67 - 182, n=6, last 2 years)
129.3 fps +31%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6
Intel Core i5-11300H, NVIDIA GeForce MX450
99 fps
Average NVIDIA GeForce MX450
  (74.4 - 99, n=3)
84.8 fps -14%
Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order - 1920x1080 Medium Preset
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6
Intel Core i5-11300H, NVIDIA GeForce MX450
51.2 (6.26min, 6.5P0.1, 28.6P1 - 86.3max) fps
Average NVIDIA GeForce MX450
  (39 - 51.2, n=2)
45.1 fps -12%
F1 2021 - 1280x720 Ultra Low Preset
Average of class Multimedia
  (108.4 - 441, n=22, last 2 years)
231 fps +43%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6
Intel Core i5-11300H, NVIDIA GeForce MX450 (800360)
161 (128min, 114P1 - 179max) fps
Average NVIDIA GeForce MX450
  (115 - 174, n=3)
150 fps -7%

In order to verify whether the frame rates remain largely constant over a prolonged period of time, we let the game The Witcher 3 run for about 60 minutes at Full HD resolution and maximum quality settings. The character is not moved. A drop in frame rates wasn't found.

The Witcher 3 FPS diagram

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Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 i5-11300H, GeForce MX450: Ø26 (25-27)
Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15 i7-11370H, GeForce MX450: Ø19.9 (18-22)
GPU measurements during our The Witcher 3 test
GPU measurements during our The Witcher 3 test
low med. high ultraQHD
GTA V (2015) 165 154 68.3 30.5 10.9
The Witcher 3 (2015) 136 81.4 42.8 24.3
Dota 2 Reborn (2015) 123 112 104 95.5
Final Fantasy XV Benchmark (2018) 65.3 33 21.2 13.5
X-Plane 11.11 (2018) 88.3 73.4 62.6
Far Cry 5 (2018) 94 41 35 33 20
Strange Brigade (2018) 134 53.2 46.7 32.2 22.4
Shadow of the Tomb Raider (2018) 99 36 26 19 13
Battlefield V (2018) 99.1 53.2 41.6 31.9 22.4
Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order (2019) 51.2 42 35.7 25.9
Red Dead Redemption 2 (2019) 63 25.8
Gears Tactics (2020) 187.2 72 48.7 30.7 20.2
Death Stranding (2020) 55.5 25.9 25.1 23.7 15
Horizon Zero Dawn (2020) 51 29 24 9 7
Crysis Remastered (2020) 108 32.2 17 9.92
Serious Sam 4 (2020) 96.6 19 14.1
Mafia Definitive Edition (2020) 71.9 33 29.9 19.3
Watch Dogs Legion (2020) 49.2 26.8 20 7.61 4.67
Dirt 5 (2020) 92.8 25.8 16.3 11.4 8.6
Assassin´s Creed Valhalla (2020) 51 17 13 11 7
Yakuza Like a Dragon (2020) 91.7 34.4 33.3 29 17.9
Immortals Fenyx Rising (2020) 65 24 21 19 12
Cyberpunk 2077 1.0 (2020) 39.5 17.5 11.4 4.1
Hitman 3 (2021) 79.2 41.7 30.3 26.9 17.7
Outriders (2021) 80 31.9 25.9 22.5 17.9
Resident Evil Village (2021) 42.2 22.5 20.6 14.7 10.3
Mass Effect Legendary Edition (2021) 90 64.9 41.2
Days Gone (2021) 77.7 29.9 26.7 15.2 10.3
Monster Hunter Stories 2 (2021) 136 83 72.9 58.1
F1 2021 (2021) 161 57.7 46.9

Emissions - The Lenovo laptop can operate quietly

Noise emissions

The laptop doesn't produce an excessive amount of noise over the entire load range. In everyday use (office, Internet), the device is often silent - the fans are mostly still. During the stress test, the sound pressure level is an acceptable 36.5 dB(A). When the laptop is under heavier load, the sound pressure level can rise up to 44.5 dB(A) for a short time.

The laptop's noise development is strongly related to the performance profiles. If the High Performance profile is active, the fans run continuously at high speeds under load. The Intelligent Cooling profile makes the fans work as quietly as possible. The difference between the profiles is very noticeable in a load scenario like the stress test.

Noise Level

Idle
25 / 25 / 25 dB(A)
Load
44.5 / 36.5 dB(A)
  red to green bar
 
 
30 dB
silent
40 dB(A)
audible
50 dB(A)
loud
  
min: dark, med: mid, max: light   Earthworks M23R, Arta (15 cm distance)   environment noise: 25 dB(A)
dB(A) 0102030405060708090Deep BassMiddle BassHigh BassLower RangeMidsHigher MidsLower HighsMid HighsUpper HighsSuper Highs2029.821.322.829.82540.526.823.240.53134.230.330.834.2402420.821.3245034.733.419.934.76321.21917.221.28021.317.513.421.310026.718.313.226.712525.920.713.525.916021.122.313.321.120021.424.612.821.425020.526.212.120.531522.229.611.822.240023.229.410.823.250022.82810.922.863022.9281122.98002329.411.223100025.633.411.125.6125024.832.711.724.8160022.831.111.622.8200024.934.712.224.9250022.833.912.522.8315022.232.712.622.2400023.332.71323.3500030.432.513.530.4630024.232.613.724.2800021.433.61421.41000020.133.815.420.11250017.128.315.517.11600013.818.313.713.8SPL36.544.524.836.5N2.54.90.62.5median 22.8median 29.6median 12.6median 22.8Delta1.53.711.5hearing rangehide median Fan NoiseLenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6
i5-11300H, GeForce MX450		HP Pavilion 15-eg
i7-1165G7, GeForce MX450		Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15
i7-11370H, GeForce MX450		Huawei MateBook D 16-53011VFJ
R5 4600H, Vega 6		Average NVIDIA GeForce MX450
 		Average of class Multimedia
 
Noise
-2%
-5%
1%
-3%
-3%
off / environment *
25
25.4
-2%
25
-0%
25.5
-2%
25.2 ?(23.3 - 26.6, n=16)
-1%
24.1 ?(19.4 - 26.5, n=95, last 2 years)
4%
Idle Minimum *
25
25.6
-2%
25
-0%
25.5
-2%
25.2 ?(23.3 - 26.6, n=16)
-1%
24.5 ?(20.1 - 31.8, n=95, last 2 years)
2%
Idle Average *
25
25.6
-2%
26
-4%
25.5
-2%
25.9 ?(24.2 - 31.7, n=16)
-4%
25 ?(20.1 - 31.8, n=95, last 2 years)
-0%
Idle Maximum *
25
25.6
-2%
27
-8%
25.5
-2%
26.3 ?(24.2 - 30.2, n=15)
-5%
26.5 ?(20.1 - 36.8, n=95, last 2 years)
-6%
Load Average *
44.5
39.2
12%
43
3%
33
26%
40.8 ?(30.4 - 48, n=16)
8%
39.8 ?(24.2 - 59.7, n=94, last 2 years)
11%
Load Maximum *
36.5
41.5
-14%
44
-21%
42.1
-15%
42.3 ?(30.6 - 52.9, n=16)
-16%
47.4 ?(29.6 - 62.9, n=95, last 2 years)
-30%
Witcher 3 ultra *
39.1
42

* ... smaller is better

Temperature

The IdeaPad in the stress test.
The IdeaPad in the stress test.

The laptop hardly warms up in everyday use (office, Internet). The case temperatures remain in the green range at all times. However, this is over under high load. During the stress test, temperatures beyond 50 °C (~122 °F) and 60 °C (~140 °F) are reached at some measuring points. This is due to the moderate fan use. The use of the High Performance profile is required for better cooling.

The case heats up around the rear USB-C port when the power adapter is plugged in. The more power is required from the power adapter, the hotter the temperature gets. There's no risk of burns, though.

The CPU and GPU begin the stress test (Prime95 and FurMark run for at least an hour) at 4 GHz and 1,600 MHz, respectively. As it progresses, the speeds drop to 3.1 GHz and just under 1,400 MHz, respectively. The stress test represents an extreme scenario. We use this test to check whether the system remains stable under full load.

Max. Load
 57 °C
135 F		65.3 °C
150 F		48.4 °C
119 F		 
 43.4 °C
110 F		55.5 °C
132 F		39.9 °C
104 F		 
 35.7 °C
96 F		38.3 °C
101 F		34.1 °C
93 F		 
Maximum: 65.3 °C = 150 F
Average: 46.4 °C = 116 F
53.1 °C
128 F		55.4 °C
132 F		47.1 °C
117 F
38.8 °C
102 F		53.7 °C
129 F		34.2 °C
94 F
31 °C
88 F		44.8 °C
113 F		33.8 °C
93 F
Maximum: 55.4 °C = 132 F
Average: 43.5 °C = 110 F
Power Supply (max.)  68.6 °C = 155 F | Room Temperature 22.3 °C = 72 F | FIRT 550-Pocket
(-) The average temperature for the upper side under maximal load is 46.4 °C / 116 F, compared to the average of 31.2 °C / 88 F for the devices in the class Multimedia.
(-) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 65.3 °C / 150 F, compared to the average of 36.9 °C / 98 F, ranging from 21.1 to 71 °C for the class Multimedia.
(-) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 55.4 °C / 132 F, compared to the average of 39.1 °C / 102 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 24.3 °C / 76 F, compared to the device average of 31.2 °C / 88 F.
(±) The palmrests and touchpad can get very hot to the touch with a maximum of 38.3 °C / 100.9 F.
(-) The average temperature of the palmrest area of similar devices was 28.8 °C / 83.8 F (-9.5 °C / -17.1 F).
Heat map - Top (load)
Heat map - Top (load)
Heat map - Top (idle)
Heat map - Top (idle)
Heat map - Bottom (load)
Heat map - Bottom (load)
Heat map - Bottom (idle)
Heat map - Bottom (idle)
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6
i5-11300H, GeForce MX450		HP Pavilion 15-eg
i7-1165G7, GeForce MX450		Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15
i7-11370H, GeForce MX450		Huawei MateBook D 16-53011VFJ
R5 4600H, Vega 6		Average NVIDIA GeForce MX450
 		Average of class Multimedia
 
Heat
6%
-3%
12%
3%
7%
Maximum Upper Side *
65.3
44
33%
54
17%
42.6
35%
48.1 ?(39.1 - 65.3, n=16)
26%
43.9 ?(26 - 67, n=97, last 2 years)
33%
Maximum Bottom *
55.4
53.4
4%
52
6%
41.7
25%
52.2 ?(36.6 - 67.8, n=16)
6%
46.3 ?(25 - 69, n=97, last 2 years)
16%
Idle Upper Side *
25.4
27.4
-8%
33
-30%
27.8
-9%
28.1 ?(23.8 - 33.6, n=16)
-11%
28.5 ?(21.2 - 41.7, n=95, last 2 years)
-12%
Idle Bottom *
26.8
28.8
-7%
28
-4%
27.6
-3%
28.9 ?(24.8 - 34, n=16)
-8%
29.3 ?(21.4 - 39.8, n=95, last 2 years)
-9%

* ... smaller is better

Speakers

The stereo speakers produce a decent sound that hardly includes any bass. Headphones or external speakers are recommended for a better sound experience.

dB(A) 0102030405060708090Deep BassMiddle BassHigh BassLower RangeMidsHigher MidsLower HighsMid HighsUpper HighsSuper Highs2022.222.822.22526.923.226.93132.330.832.34026.121.326.15034.919.934.96319.417.219.48018.313.418.310022.413.222.412528.713.528.716035.113.335.120035.412.835.425046.812.146.831556.811.856.840063.810.863.85006610.96663066.11166.180070.911.270.9100068.311.168.3125066.511.766.5160067.411.667.4200067.412.267.4250059.412.559.4315061.912.661.9400061.91361.9500052.313.552.3630058.313.758.3800067.51467.51000073.115.473.11250069.615.569.61600060.413.760.4SPL78.424.878.4N42.80.642.8median 61.9median 12.6median 61.9Delta9.419.423.922.823.930.135.930.129.830.629.822.125.622.132.124.732.12322.1232221.12224.422.324.433.717.233.745.315.445.348.113.548.149.215.549.25814.75863.619.463.662.813.362.863.912.963.964.712.264.766.912.966.966.313.166.368.112.468.167.91367.96413.26463.613.163.663.613.263.663.413.563.465.113.665.165.913.565.96413.66460.913.460.95412.65477.325.677.341.50.741.5median 63.6median 13.4median 63.66.116.1hearing rangehide median Pink NoiseLenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6Huawei MateBook D 16-53011VFJ
Frequency diagram (checkboxes can be checked and unchecked to compare devices)
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 audio analysis

(±) | speaker loudness is average but good (73.1 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 24.3% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (13% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(±) | higher mids - on average 5.2% higher than median
(+) | mids are linear (4.9% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 4.7% away from median
(±) | linearity of highs is average (11.8% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (21.5% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 72% of all tested devices in this class were better, 5% similar, 22% worse
» The best had a delta of 5%, average was 18%, worst was 45%
Compared to all devices tested
» 55% of all tested devices were better, 7% similar, 37% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 25%, worst was 134%

Huawei MateBook D 16-53011VFJ audio analysis

(-) | not very loud speakers (68.1 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 20.5% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (12% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(+) | balanced mids - only 2.1% away from median
(+) | mids are linear (3.3% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 0.7% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (2.5% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (15.4% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 11% of all tested devices in this class were better, 4% similar, 85% worse
» The best had a delta of 7%, average was 22%, worst was 53%
Compared to all devices tested
» 18% of all tested devices were better, 4% similar, 78% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 25%, worst was 134%

Energy management - The IdeaPad Pro delivers good battery life

Energy consumption

The laptop doesn't show any irregularities in terms of energy consumption. The rates are at a normal level for the hardware installed here. The consumption of the similarly equipped Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15 is at the same level.

The GPU of the Lenovo laptop performs our The Witcher 3 test with a fairly constant power consumption (72.4 watts on average). During the stress test, power consumption decreases slightly over time due to the decreasing clock rates of the CPU and GPU.

Power Consumption
Off / Standbydarklight 0.45 / 4.6 Watt
Idledarkmidlight 5 / 9 / 9.4 Watt
Load midlight 71 / 99 Watt
 color bar
Key: min: dark, med: mid, max: light        Metrahit Energy
Currently we use the Metrahit Energy, a professional single phase power quality and energy measurement digital multimeter, for our measurements. Find out more about it here. All of our test methods can be found here.

Energy consumption during our The Witcher 3 test / stress test

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Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 i5-11300H, GeForce MX450; Witcher 3 ultra: Ø72.4 (69.7-85.3)
HP Pavilion 15-eg i7-1165G7, GeForce MX450; Witcher 3 ultra: Ø55.6 (54.5-61.3)
Huawei MateBook D 16-53011VFJ R5 4600H, Vega 6; Witcher 3 ultra: Ø40.5 (39-50.4)
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 i5-11300H, GeForce MX450; 1280x720 Prime95 28.10 and Furmark 1.25: Ø100.7 (94.5-105)
HP Pavilion 15-eg i7-1165G7, GeForce MX450; 1280x720 Prime95 28.10 and Furmark 1.25: Ø65.1 (63.7-65.9)
Huawei MateBook D 16-53011VFJ R5 4600H, Vega 6; 1280x720 Prime95 28.10 and Furmark 1.25: Ø66.5 (65.9-67.4)
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6
i5-11300H, GeForce MX450		HP Pavilion 15-eg
i7-1165G7, GeForce MX450		Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15
i7-11370H, GeForce MX450		Huawei MateBook D 16-53011VFJ
R5 4600H, Vega 6		Average NVIDIA GeForce MX450
 		Average of class Multimedia
 
Power Consumption
5%
-7%
21%
6%
-33%
Idle Minimum *
5
4.9
2%
6
-20%
5.2
-4%
4.91 ?(3 - 9.5, n=16)
2%
7.29 ?(2.2 - 34.6, n=96, last 2 years)
-46%
Idle Average *
9
7.9
12%
9
-0%
8.2
9%
8.36 ?(4.9 - 14.1, n=16)
7%
11.8 ?(4.6 - 43, n=96, last 2 years)
-31%
Idle Maximum *
9.4
14.2
-51%
12
-28%
9.4
-0%
11.1 ?(5.7 - 14.9, n=16)
-18%
14.6 ?(5.6 - 44.9, n=96, last 2 years)
-55%
Load Average *
71
64.3
9%
74
-4%
40
44%
58.4 ?(25 - 79.5, n=16)
18%
77.7 ?(14.3 - 147, n=95, last 2 years)
-9%
Witcher 3 ultra *
72.4
55.6
23%
70.7
2%
40.5
44%
Load Maximum *
99
65.4
34%
91
8%
67
32%
76.2 ?(50.4 - 104, n=16)
23%
121 ?(47.7 - 247, n=95, last 2 years)
-22%

* ... smaller is better

Battery life

The 16-incher achieves runtimes of 9:03 hours and 10:25 hours in the Wi-Fi test (accessing websites via a script) and video test (short film Big Buck Bunny (H.264 encoding, Full HD) running in a loop), respectively. The laptop's power-saving features are disabled during both tests, and the display brightness is set to about 150 cd/m². In addition, the wireless modules are disabled for the video test.

The Lenovo laptop leaves its rivals in the dust. The large-capacity battery (75 Wh) makes itself noticed here. Using the Battery Saving performance profile provides a slight gain in runtimes - about 30 minutes.

The battery has a capacity of 75 Wh.
The battery has a capacity of 75 Wh.
Battery Runtime
Idle (without WLAN, min brightness)
19h 23min
WiFi Websurfing (Edge 92)
9h 03min
Big Buck Bunny H.264 1080p
10h 25min
Load (maximum brightness)
1h 24min
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6
i5-11300H, GeForce MX450, 75 Wh		HP Pavilion 15-eg
i7-1165G7, GeForce MX450, 41 Wh		Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15
i7-11370H, GeForce MX450, 70 Wh		Huawei MateBook D 16-53011VFJ
R5 4600H, Vega 6, 56 Wh		Average of class Multimedia
 
Battery Runtime
-21%
-30%
-19%
4%
Reader / Idle
1163
901
-23%
650
-44%
710
-39%
933 ?(506 - 1571, n=25, last 2 years)
-20%
H.264
625
323
-48%
510
-18%
710 ?(319 - 1481, n=53, last 2 years)
14%
WiFi v1.3
543
396
-27%
493
-9%
538
-1%
572 ?(274 - 1204, n=95, last 2 years)
5%
Load
84
74
-12%
70
-17%
68
-19%
97.7 ?(39 - 215, n=76, last 2 years)
16%
Witcher 3 ultra
59
81.8 ?(57 - 104, n=5, last 2 years)

Pros

+ matte IPS display
+ 120 Hz display in the 16:10 format
+ high resolution (2560x1600 pixels)
+ good color-space coverage
+ good performance development
+ sleek aluminum case
+ NVMe SSD
+ runs quietly
+ Thunderbolt 4/USB 4
+ DisplayPort via USB-C
+ Power Delivery
+ good battery life
+ fast memory card reader

Cons

- soldered RAM
- no memory slots
- can get very hot under full load

Verdict - Successful all-rounder

The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 16IHU6 (82L9000WGE), provided by:
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 16IHU6 (82L9000WGE), provided by:

Office and Internet applications as well as games don't pose any major challenges for the IdeaPad 5 Pro. The Core i5-11300H processor and the GeForce MX450 GPU can constantly perform at a high level. The MX450 GPU installed here delivers the best benchmark results that we've measured with this GPU so far.

Lenovo does a lot right with the IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6. The 16-inch all-rounder is likely to attract a lot of interest.

Noise development is moderate over the entire load range. In everyday use, little to no noise is usually emitted by the device, and it hardly heats up at all. However, the device can heat up considerably under full hardware load.

The powerful hardware doesn't stand in the way of good battery life: You should be able to get through the day without the included USB-C power adapter (95 watts) thanks to real-world battery runtimes of 9 to 10 hours. The power adapter can be plugged into both USB-C ports (1x Thunderbolt 4/USB 4, 1x USB 2.0). The built-in keyboard (backlit) left a good impression overall.

The 16-inch display (2560x1600 pixels, 120 Hz, IPS) in the 16:10 format scores points with a matte surface, stable viewing angles, good color reproduction, and good color-space coverage. The brightness and contrast meet their respective targets.

Would the competitors listed be an alternative? The Huawei MateBook D 16 offers slightly more CPU power and costs about 100 Euros (~$117) to 150 Euros (~$175) less than the IdeaPad. The RedmiBook Pro 15 is most similar to the IdeaPad, but it can only surpass the laptop in terms of display resolution (3000x2000 pixels). In addition, the Xiaomi device would need to be purchased from Chinese online platforms. The HP Pavilion 15 clearly lags behind the Lenovo laptop in terms of performance, but it scores points with expandable and replaceable RAM.

Price and availability

At the time of writing, you can find the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro (Core i5-11300H, GeForce MX450, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD, Windows 10 Pro) on Amazon for $929.

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 - 08/15/2021 v7
Sascha Mölck

Chassis
82 / 98 → 84%
Keyboard
83%
Pointing Device
87%
Connectivity
63 / 80 → 79%
Weight
64 / 20-72 → 85%
Battery
86 / 95 → 90%
Display
90%
Games Performance
77 / 90 → 86%
Application Performance
90 / 90 → 100%
Temperature
81%
Noise
91 / 95 → 96%
Audio
59%
Camera
44 / 85 → 51%
Average
77%
86%
Multimedia - Weighted Average

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> Expert Reviews and News on Laptops, Smartphones and Tech Innovations > Reviews > Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 in review: 16-inch all-rounder with good battery life
Sascha Mölck, 2021-08-21 (Update: 2021-08-21)