Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i 16IAU7 2022 (12th Gen i7-1255U, 16GB/1TB, 16″ FHD Touch)

Lenovo first introduced the new IdeaPad Flex 5 series at the MWC (2022) alongside other 2-in-1 convertible and detachable laptops. It is finally available in Nepal. In this article, we will discuss the specs, features, latest price, and availability of the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 (2022) in Nepal.

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 (16IAU7) Overview:

Design and Display

The 2022 iteration of the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 is available in two screen sizes. There is a 14-inch for people who value compact and a 16-inch for users that want that extra screen real estate. Irrespective of the display size, you get a WUXGA multi-touch IPS screen. It’s a glossy screen with 300 nits of brightness and 45% NTSC coverage. There are models with even higher resolution screens with up to 100% DCI-P3, but they are hard to find in a small market like Nepal’s.

You can use the IdeaPad Flex 5 as a traditional laptop and a tablet. The laptop also supports tent and stand mode, courtesy of the 360-degree hinge. It is compatible with Lenovo Digital Pen, but users must buy it separately since it is not part of the package.

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16” is mostly plastic, except for the cover, which uses adonized aluminum. It is 18.7mm thick and weighs around 2.1 kg. The 14” model is slightly thinner and lighter. It even has an all-plastic model that is even more portable.

Keyboard, Webcam, Audio

The 14” and 16” models of the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 differ in the keyboard department as well. Because of its size limitation, 14” doesn’t have a dedicated numeric keypad. Otherwise, both keyboards have white backlit and are accompanied by mylar touchpads. There is even a touch-style fingerprint scanner lying in isolation on the palm rest.

Above the keyboard lies the front-facing stereo speakers with Dolby Audio support. The top bezel is home to an FHD webcam with a dedicated privacy shutter.

Performance and Memory

The IdeaPad Flex 5 16” available in Nepal packs the power of the latest Intel Core i7-1255U processor. Based on Intel’s new hybrid architecture, it brings 2 performance, 8 efficiency cores, and a total of 12 threads. Likewise, it boasts a max clock speed of up to 3.5GHz and a 12MB cache. Lenovo even offers the laptop with 12th Core i3 and Core i5 mobile processors in the global market.

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 series is available in 8GB and 16GB RAM variants. There is no prospect of future upgrades as the LPDDR4x sticks are soldered onto the motherboard. Likewise, the single storage slot can be fitted with up to 1TB SSD.

Battery and Connectivity

Talking about the battery, you get a 52.5Wh cell and a 65W adapter in all new Flex 5 models. However, the actual battery endurance varies based on the display size and model. For reference, the IdeaPad Flex 5 16” (2022) is rated for 11.5 hours of continuous local video streaming.

In contrast, the connectivity options are uniform across all models. Each laptop gets 1x Thunderbolt, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x HDMI, 1x combined audio jack, and an SD Card reader. There is no ethernet port, but you do get Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1 for wireless networks.

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 Series (16IAU7) Specifications:

• Design & Build: Metal Lid, Plastic body / All-plastic body
• Display sizes: 14″ IPS /OLED Touch / 16″ Touch
• Resolution: 16″: WUXGA (1920 x 1200) / 2.5K (2560 x 1600)
• Keyboard: Chiclet-style keyboard (White Backlit)
• Trackpad: Plastic multi-touch trackpad, Windows Precision drivers
• Processor: Intel Core i7- 1255U (2P + 8E /12T, up to 4.7GHz)
• Graphics: Intel Iris Xe  (integrated)
• RAM: 6GB LPDDR4x-4266 RAM
• Storage: up to 1TB M.2 NVMe SSD
• Audio: 2x 2W speakers, Dolby Audio
• Battery: 52.5Wh Li-Ion, Rapid Charge Boost
• Power Supply: 65W power adapter
• Webcam: 720p HD /1080p FHD camera, Privacy shutter
• I/O:  1x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On), 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 / Thunderbolt 4 (Power Delivery 3.0, DisplayPort 1.4a), 1x HDMI 1.4b, 1x Card reader, 1x 3.5mm jack, 1x Power connector