Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ITL05 Laptop (82FG00N5CC)

This laptop is an attractive choice if you need a computer to handle productivity tasks efficiently and more. Thanks to a capable CPU coupled with fast storage, memory and WiFi, you'll be spending as little time as possible waiting for things to load.

In the long term, maintenance is well-documented, and you have a few upgrade options available to you except for the RAM, which is soldered to the board. 8GB should be enough for most common tasks but could eventually be a little restrictive for some multitaskers and creatives.

Other Considerations

Here are a few things about this Laptop which could come as a surprise. For each point, you will find how to fix it (if it's an issue) and how much to budget for it. Not every point below will be a concern, but hopefully, we can keep your surprises to a minimum.

No Optical Drive. If you still use CDs, DVDs, or Blu-Ray disks on a regular basis, you will need an external drive to read them with this Laptop.$30+

Assuming you are starting over fresh, you can expect to spend $20 on accessories, for a total cost of $870.

Who it's For

Aspiring Creative
Photo Editor
Multitasker
Productivity-Focused User
Audio Editor

Specs

Screen

15.6", 1920×1080 (FHD, 1080p, 2.1MP), IPS Display (incl. PLS, AHVA, etc.), Multiple Monitor Support

Operating System

Windows 10, Home Edition

CPU

Intel Core i5-1135G7, 4 cores clocked from 2.4 to 4.2 GHz

GPU

Intel Iris Xe Graphics

Memory

8 GB, Dual-Channel

Storage

512 GB total, Media Card Reader, Solid State (very fast)

Battery

57Wh

Dimensions and Weight

Dimensions (cm): w35.67 × d23.31 × h1.91

Dimensions (in): w14.04 × d9.18 × h0.75

Weight (kg): 1.7

Weight (lbs.): 3.75

Features

Backlit
Paired Memory
External Power Brick
Built-in Media Card Reader
Fixed storage: Solid State (very fast)
Webcam / Front-Facing Camera / Selfie Cam
HDMI
IPS Display (incl. PLS, AHVA, etc.)
Multiple Monitor Support
USB Type-C
USB Type-A
USB 3.2
Fingerprint Sensor
TPM & other Encryption Hardware
Built-in Number Pad
Built-In Keyboard
3.5mm Headphone+Microphone combo jack
Built-in Microphone
Built-in Speakers
Bluetooth 5
Wi-Fi a
Wi-Fi b
Wi-Fi g
Wi-Fi n
Wi-Fi ac
Wi-Fi 6 ax

Maintenance and Upgrades

Commonly Replaced Components

Battery: A technician can help you with that

Local Storage: A technician can help you with that

Memory: Can't be repaired or updated

GPU: Can't be repaired or updated

Additional Ressources

Official Product Page Official Product Support Page

Pricing and Current Offers

No Offers found in Canada.

Software Compatibility

Here's how you can expect this laptop to fare with popular software based on developpers specified system requirements. For reference, a 1-star rating means minimal requirements are met and a 3-stars rating means recommended specs are met. Ratings beyond the 3-stars point could be advisable for uncommon scenarios like modding, working with very large and complex documents, etc.

Adobe Premiere Pro CC Design, Non-Linear Editing, Video, Video Editor

AutoCAD 2023 Design, 3D Program, Technical Drawing

Minecraft Game, Action, Adventure, Building, Sandbox, Survival

Microsoft Word 2021 Business, Desktop Publishing, Productivity, Text Editor

Microsoft Excel 2021 Business, Financial Software, Productivity, Spreadsheet

Fortnite Game, Action, Battle Royale, Building, Multiplayer-Focused, Survival

Photoshop CC 2021 Design, Photo Editor, Raster Graphics Editor, Vector Graphics Editor

Gears 5 Game, Action, Adventure, Shooter

Death Stranding Game, Action, Horror, Survival

Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade Game, Action, RPG

Farming Simulator 22 Game, Action, Simulation

Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker Game, Adventure, MMORPG, Massively Multiplayer, RPG

Clip Studio Paint Design, Animation, Page Layout Editor, Raster Graphics Editor, Vector Graphics Editor

MagicaVoxel Design, 3D Program, 3D Sculpting, Animation

FL Studio 20 Design, Audio Editor, Audio Software

Cubase 12 Design, Audio Editor, Audio Software, Music Production

DaVinci Resolve 18 Design, Video Editor

Affinity Publisher Multimedia, Desktop Publishing, Page Layout Editor

Planet Zoo Game, Building, Business Simulation, Sandbox, Simulation, Strategy

Jurassic World Evolution 2 Game, Business Simulation, Sandbox, Strategy

Total War: Warhammer III Game, Action, Grand Strategy, RTS, Strategy

Elite Dangerous Game, Action, Simulation

Adobe Audition CC Design, Audio Editor

The Sims 4 Game, Life, Simulation

Autodesk Maya Design, 3D Program

Krita 5 Design, Painting Application, Raster Graphics Editor, Vector Graphics Editor, Animation

Cuphead Game, Action, Platformer, Shooter

Baldur's Gate 3 Game, RPG

Battlefield 2042 Game, Action, Multiplayer-Focused, FPS

Red Dead Redemption 2 Game, Action, Adventure

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Specs

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