CES 2023 | Lenovo's IdeaPad Slim 5i 14 / 16 lineup to feature a host of Intel Raptor Lake H-series, P-series and U-series CPUs

In addition to the AMD-powered IdeaPad Slim 5 models, Lenovo is also presenting the Intel-based 5i variants with the latest Raptor Lake mobile processors. Most of the specs on the 14-inch and 16-inch Slim 5i are similar to the AMD-based models, but Lenovo provides a wider selection of Intel CPU options with slightly higher price points.

The top-of-the-line IdeaPad Slim 5i laptops come equipped with Raptor Lake-H processors like the i7-13700H, i7-13620H, i5-13500H, i5-13420H and i5-13450H. There also are mid-range models equipped with either an i7-1360P or an i5-1340P. For the entry-level models, Lenovo includes ULV processors such as the i7-1355U, i5-1335U and i5-1334U. Each of the CPUs can be complemented by up to 16 GB of LPDDR5 or LPDDR5X memory (only for the 14-inch models) plus up to 1 TB of PCIe NVMe SSD storage.

Due to the thin and light nature of these models, Lenovo did not include Thunderbolt 4 connectors. Instead, the port selection is identical to that from the AMD models with 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (full function), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 1.4 video out, combo audio jack and miniSD card reader. A Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth 5.1 card is included, as well.

Just like on the AMD models, the 16-inch laptops get either a 2.5K IPS display with 60 Hz refresh rate and 100% sRGB color gamut, or an FHD+ IPS with 45% NTSC color gamut, while the 14-inchers can be equipped with 2.2K or FHD+ IPS panels or an FHD+ OLED.

Chassis come in metal versions with 0.67-inch profiles or plastic ones with 0.7-inch profiles. The 14-inch variants may weigh up to 3.51 lbs, and the 16-inch ones up to 4.39 lbs. Battery options include 47 / 56.6 / 75.4 Wh variants.

Availability for the Intel-based IdeaPad Slim 5i laptops is scheduled for April 2023 with prices starting at €899 for both sizes.

Buy the IdeaPad Slim 7 14-inch laptop with Intel i5-1240P processor from Lenovo's official US store