Lenovo 12.2" 500w 2-in-1 Gen 5 Review
The Lenovo 12.2" 2-in-1 is all about portability, but its painfully slow processor and tiny storage make it a niche pick. We'll tell you if it's worth the high price.
Overview
The Lenovo 12.2" 2-in-1 is a tiny laptop that's built to be carried. It's light, has a touchscreen, and the battery life is decent for its size. But you're not buying this for raw power. It's for checking email, browsing the web, and maybe taking notes in a meeting.
Performance
Let's be real, the Intel N150 processor is slow. It's in the 9th percentile for CPUs. It'll handle basic tasks, but open more than a few Chrome tabs and you'll feel it. The 8GB of RAM is also on the low side. The integrated graphics are fine for video calls, but that's about it. Gaming is a no-go, as the 5.7/100 score confirms. The 128GB SSD is tiny, so you'll be managing storage from day one.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Super portable and light at 1.32kg. 97th
- Touchscreen and 2-in-1 design are handy for notes. 75th
- Battery life is solid for its compact size. 66th
- WiFi 6E is a nice modern feature.
Cons
- The Intel N150 CPU is painfully slow for anything beyond basics. 7th
- Only 8GB of RAM and a tiny 128GB SSD. 8th
- Port selection is very limited. 17th
- Display brightness is just okay at 300 nits. 29th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Intel Processor N150 |
| Cores | 4 |
| Frequency | 100 MHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB |
Graphics
| GPU | Intel Graphics |
| Type | integrated |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 |
| Storage | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | NVMe SSD |
Display
| Size | 12.2" |
| Resolution | 1920 (Full HD) |
| Panel | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 50% NTSC |
Connectivity
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 1.4 Output |
| Wi-Fi | WiFi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 |
Physical
| Weight | 1.3 kg / 2.9 lbs |
| Battery | 47 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro |
Value & Pricing
At $829, this is a tough sell. You're paying a premium for the ultra-compact form factor and the 2-in-1 touchscreen. For the same money, you could get a much more powerful standard laptop. The value is only there if being this small is your absolute top priority.
Price History
vs Competition
Compared to a MacBook Pro, you're getting a fraction of the performance for a similar price. The ThinkPad P14s will run circles around it for business tasks. The ASUS Zenbook Duo offers way more screen real estate and versatility. And compared to any gaming laptop like the MSI Vector, it's not even in the same universe. This Lenovo's only real advantage is its size.
Verdict
Only buy this if you need the absolute smallest Windows 2-in-1 you can find and your workload is incredibly light. Think occasional web browsing and document editing. Students or business users who need to run more than one app at a time should look at a more powerful 13-inch or 14-inch laptop instead.