Lenovo IdeaPad Slim Series 16" IdeaPad Slim 5i Review

The IdeaPad Slim 5i 16-inch is a capable multimedia laptop with a great screen and modern features like WiFi 7. Its integrated graphics rule out gaming, and performance is just average for the price. Worth considering if the big touchscreen is a priority, but shop around.

The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i 16-inch is a solid all-rounder that tries to do a bit of everything. It's got a big, bright screen, a decent amount of RAM, and the latest WiFi 7, all wrapped in a fairly portable package.

Lenovo is pitching this as a Copilot+ PC, which means it's built for AI tasks. But the real story here is its versatility for everyday work and entertainment, not heavy lifting.

The Intel CPU and integrated AMD graphics combo is fine for office apps and streaming. Our database shows its GPU performance is in the 98th percentile, but that's a bit misleading—it's great for an integrated chip, but it's still integrated. It scored a 22 out of 100 for gaming, so don't expect to play anything modern. The 16GB of DDR5 RAM is a good base for multitasking, and the 512GB SSD is okay, though it's only in the 47th percentile for storage speed.

At $990, it's in a tough spot. You're paying for the large screen, touch capability, and the 'Copilot+' branding. The specs are decent but not exceptional. If the big, bright touchscreen is a must-have for you, the price might be justified. Otherwise, there are more powerful or more portable options for similar money.

Compared to something like the ASUS Zenbook Duo, you lose the dual-screen novelty but gain a larger, single display. Next to the gaming laptops on the list, like the MSI Vector, it gets absolutely smoked in performance but wins on portability and battery. Its closest competition is other 16-inch multimedia laptops. It holds its own on screen quality but often falls behind on pure CPU power or storage value.

Gamers and creative pros should look elsewhere. The integrated graphics can't handle gaming or serious video editing. Also, if you need max portability, the 1.69kg weight and 16-inch size put it in the 'compact' category's 39th percentile—there are much smaller laptops out there.

Buy this if you want a large, bright touchscreen for media consumption and light work, and you value having the latest connectivity like WiFi 7. It's a good 'kitchen table' laptop for families or a secondary machine for someone who doesn't need raw power.