Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 16 inch vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x 2-in-1 14â€³ Gen 10 Comparison

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Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 16 inch vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x 2-in-1 14â€³ Gen 10 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing IdeaPad Slim 5 16 inch and IdeaPad Slim 5x 2-in-1 14â€³ Gen 10, two laptops by Lenovo. Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 16 inch was introduced to market in January 2024 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x 2-in-1 14â€³ Gen 10 was launched in September 2024. There is only 8 months difference between IdeaPad Slim 5 16 inch and IdeaPad Slim 5x 2-in-1 14â€³ Gen 10 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

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IdeaPad Slim 5 16 inch and IdeaPad Slim 5x 2-in-1 14â€³ Gen 10 are members of Lenovo's IdeaPad Slim series of laptops. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim Series History

	Release Date	Screen Size	Dimensions	Weight
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x 2-in-1 14â€³ Gen 10	September 2024	14.0"	313 x 227 x 17.5 mm	1.49 kg (3.29 lbs)
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 15â€³ Gen 10	September 2024	15.3"	339.33 x 236 x 15.6 mm	1.49 kg (3.29 lbs)
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 16 inch	January 2024	16.0"	356 x 251 x 16.9 mm	1.89 kg (4.17 lbs)
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 16 , Gen 9	January 2024	16.0"	359.3 x 257 x 17.9 mm	1.74 kg (3.84 lbs)
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14 , Gen 9	January 2024	14.0"	324.3 x 213.8 x 17.9 mm	1.37 kg (3.02 lbs)
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 , Gen 9	January 2024	15.6"	359.3 x 235 x 17.9 mm	1.62 kg (3.57 lbs)
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14â€³ Gen 9	January 2024	14.0"	312 x 221 x 16.9 mm	1.46 kg (3.22 lbs)
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14 , Gen 8	December 2022	14.0"	324.3 x 213 x 17.9 mm	1.31 kg (2.89 lbs)

Here is a brief look at the main features of Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 16 inch and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x 2-in-1 14â€³ Gen 10 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 16 inch Key Specs

Launched in January 2024
16.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
GPU: Intel Arc iGPU (7-Cores)
8GB Ram
356 x 251 x 16.9 mm (14.02 x 9.88 x 0.67 inches)
Weight: 1.89 kg (4.17 lbs)

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x 2-in-1 14â€³ Gen 10 Key Specs

Launched in September 2024
14.0" Touchscreen - OLED, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-42-100)
GPU: Adreno X1
16GB Ram
313 x 227 x 17.5 mm (12.32 x 8.94 x 0.69 inches)
Weight: 1.49 kg (3.29 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how IdeaPad Slim 5 16 inch and IdeaPad Slim 5x 2-in-1 14â€³ Gen 10 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 16 inch over Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x 2-in-1 14â€³ Gen 10

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~83.1% vs ~80%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	5.7 mm vs 5.8 mm	0.1 mm thinner bezels
Display Size	16 inches vs 14 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
GPU FLOPS	4.92 TFLOPS vs 3.7-4.6 TFLOPS	Fast way to input numbers
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No

Reasons to choose Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x 2-in-1 14â€³ Gen 10 over Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 16 inch

Weight	1.49 kg vs 1.89 kg	0.4 kg lighter
Screen PPI	162 ppi vs 142 ppi	More pixels per inch
2-in-1 Design	Yes vs No	Use like a tablet
Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Interact with your fingers
Max Brightness	400 nits vs 300 nits	Brighter Screen
CPU Fabrication Process	4 nm vs 7 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	4 nm vs 5 nm	Newer Generation GPU
WiFi Standard	v7 vs v6E	More advanced Wi-fi connectivity
HDMI Version	2.1 vs 1.4	Better HDMI connectivity
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs No	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Strengths of Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x 2-in-1 14â€³ Gen 10 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 16 inch

Launch Dates	January 2024 vs September 2024	Both laptops are recent models
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Dolby Atmos Support	Yes vs Yes	3D Surround Sound Support
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 1.4 vs 1x HDMI 1.4	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Built-in SD Card Reader	Yes vs Yes	Read & Write SD Cards

Common Weaknesses of Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x 2-in-1 14â€³ Gen 10 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 16 inch

HDR Support	No vs No	No HDR Support
Upgradable RAM	No vs No	No Option to increase the RAM size

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 16 inch vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x 2-in-1 14â€³ Gen 10: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 16 inch and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x 2-in-1 14â€³ Gen 10.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.89 kg (4.17 lbs)	1.49 kg (3.29 lbs)
Surface Area	894 cm2 (138.5 inches2)	711 cm2 (110.1 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~83.1%	~80%
Side Bezel Thickness	~5.7 mm	~5.8 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.12 kg/inch	0.11 kg/inch
	0.264 lbs/inch	0.242 lbs/inch
Colors	Gray, Blue	Gray
Cover Opening Angle	180Â°	360Â°

Comparison of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 16 inch and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x 2-in-1 14â€³ Gen 10 External Dimensions

Weight

IdeaPad Slim 5 16 inch weighs 1.89 kg (4.17 lbs), whereas the IdeaPad Slim 5x 2-in-1 14â€³ Gen 10 weighs 1.49 kg (3.29 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 16 inch 1.89 kg

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 2.07 kg

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x 2-in-1 14â€³ Gen 10 1.49 kg

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 1.42 kg

Thickness Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 16 inch 16.90 mm

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 20.35 mm

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x 2-in-1 14â€³ Gen 10 17.50 mm

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 17.12 mm

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 16 inch is 0.12 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x 2-in-1 14â€³ Gen 10 is 0.11 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 16 inch vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x 2-in-1 14â€³ Gen 10: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core Ultra 5 125H Intel Core Ultra 7 155H AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS	Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-42-100)
Base Frequency	3.6 GHz	3.2 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.6 GHz	3.4 GHz
Number of Cores	Intel Arc Graphi	8
Number of Threads	18	8
L3 Cache	18 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel Arc Graphics (7-Cores)	Qualcomm Adreno X1
CPU Fabrication Process	7 nm	4 nm

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 16 inch and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x 2-in-1 14â€³ Gen 10.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: Intel Core Ultra 5 125H

Laptops with: Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-42-100)

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Intel Arc iGPU (7-Cores)	Adreno X1
Boost CLock Frequency	2200 MHz
Type	Integrated	Integrated
FLOPS	4.92 TFLOPS	3.7-4.6 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Type	LPDDR5X	LPDDR5X
Memory Speed	7.47 Gbps	8.45 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	112	1536
TMUs	7	48
ROPs	4	6

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 16 inch has a FLOPS value of 4.92 TFLOPS whereas the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x 2-in-1 14â€³ Gen 10 ' has a FLOPS value of 3.7-4.6 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 16 inch may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB 32GB	16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	2x4 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	7467 MHz	8448 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR5X	LPDDR5X
Upgradable	No	No
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

The IdeaPad Slim 5x 2-in-1 14â€³ Gen 10 provides a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, which allows for smoother multitasking and improved performance in memory-demanding tasks compared to the IdeaPad Slim 5 16 inch's RAM capacity of 8 GB.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 (16â€³)	Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x 2-in-1 (14â€³ Gen 10)
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✖ Not supported.	✔ Good performance.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	47 Wh 57 Wh 76 Wh	57 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	No
USB Power Delivery	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Left
Charge Power	65 / 100 W	65 W

On the other hand, the IdeaPad Slim 5x 2-in-1 14â€³ Gen 10 features a higher battery capacity of 57 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the IdeaPad Slim 5 16 inch's 47 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 16 inch 47 Wh

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 74.15 Wh

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x 2-in-1 14â€³ Gen 10 57 Wh

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 55.79 Wh

STORAGE
With a larger storage capacity up to 2 TB, the IdeaPad Slim 5 16 inch provides more space for storing files and applications compared to the IdeaPad Slim 5x 2-in-1 14â€³ Gen 10's max. storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB	512 GB, 1 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	2	1
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 16 inch vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x 2-in-1 14â€³ Gen 10: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 16 inch and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x 2-in-1 14â€³ Gen 10 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. IdeaPad Slim 5 16 inch has a display size of 16.0".On the other hand, IdeaPad Slim 5x 2-in-1 14â€³ Gen 10 has a smaller 14.0" display.The total usable screen area of the IdeaPad Slim 5 16 inch is 742cm² / 115inch² whereas the IdeaPad Slim 5x 2-in-1 14â€³ Gen 10's total usable screen area is 568cm² / 88inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the IdeaPad Slim 5x 2-in-1 14â€³ Gen 10 features a higher pixel density with 162 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 16 inch 142 PPI

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 169 PPI

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x 2-in-1 14â€³ Gen 10 162 PPI

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 173 PPI

Refresh Rate
Both IdeaPad Slim 5 16 inch and IdeaPad Slim 5x 2-in-1 14â€³ Gen 10 offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Brightness
The IdeaPad Slim 5x 2-in-1 14â€³ Gen 10 offers a higher maximum brightness of 400 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 16 inch 300 nits

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 413 nits

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x 2-in-1 14â€³ Gen 10 400 nits

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 383 nits

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 16 inch vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x 2-in-1 14â€³ Gen 10 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
IdeaPad Slim 5x 2-in-1 14â€³ Gen 10 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v7, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to IdeaPad Slim 5 16 inch (v6E).

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both IdeaPad Slim 5 16 inch and IdeaPad Slim 5x 2-in-1 14â€³ Gen 10 feature 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both IdeaPad Slim 5 16 inch and IdeaPad Slim 5x 2-in-1 14â€³ Gen 10 feature 2x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Neither IdeaPad Slim 5 16 inch nor IdeaPad Slim 5x 2-in-1 14â€³ Gen 10 has Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both IdeaPad Slim 5 16 inch and IdeaPad Slim 5x 2-in-1 14â€³ Gen 10 feature an HDMI port. IdeaPad Slim 5 16 inch offers 1x HDMI 1.4, while IdeaPad Slim 5x 2-in-1 14â€³ Gen 10 offers 1x HDMI 2.1.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Both IdeaPad Slim 5 16 inch and IdeaPad Slim 5x 2-in-1 14â€³ Gen 10 come with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards.

Audio Jack
Both IdeaPad Slim 5 16 inch and IdeaPad Slim 5x 2-in-1 14â€³ Gen 10 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6E	v7
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.3	v5.3
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	No	No
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 1.4	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Optional	Yes
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	Yes	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	No	No