Lenovo IdeaPad 14" 5 2-in-1 Blue 2025

A flexible 2-in-1 with a punchy Ryzen AI 7 350 and 1TB SSD that nails everyday productivity. The dull 45% NTSC display is the price you pay for the sub-$750 sticker.

The Ryzen AI 7 350 surprised us. It's an 8-core, 16-thread chip that sits in the 78th percentile for CPU performance in our database, which means it's well above average for this class of machine. Day-to-day multitasking, browser tabs, Office apps, and even light photo editing all feel snappy. The Radeon 860M integrated graphics are more modest, landing in the 62nd percentile, so don't expect much beyond casual gaming or older titles at low settings. The 1TB NVMe SSD is a standout, hitting the 80th percentile for storage, and it makes boot times and app launches feel instant. The 16GB of RAM is about average for the category, but it's LPDDR5X, so it's fast and efficient.

Against the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro, the IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 gives up a lot in display quality and portability, but it undercuts the Samsung on price while offering similar CPU performance. The HP OMEN Transcend 14 and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 are in a completely different league for gaming and creator work, but they cost significantly more and aren't 2-in-1s. The Apple MacBook Pro M5 is the obvious choice if you're deep in the Apple ecosystem or need best-in-class battery life and screen quality, but it's also double the price. For a budget-conscious buyer who wants a flexible Windows machine, the IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 is the pragmatic pick.

At $730 USD, this is a strong value. You're getting a current-gen Ryzen AI chip, 1TB of storage, Wi-Fi 7, and a 2-in-1 design with a pen included. Most competitors at this price point either skimp on storage, RAM, or build quality. The display is the main compromise, but if you're not doing color-critical work, it's an easy trade-off to accept.

The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 is a flexible little workhorse that punches above its weight for everyday productivity. The Ryzen AI 7 350 with 16GB of LPDDR5X and a 1TB SSD is a genuinely solid combo for a 14-inch convertible, and the included Lenovo Digital Pen 2 sweetens the deal. It's not a gaming rig or a creator powerhouse, but for students, office workers, and anyone who wants a touchscreen laptop that can flip into a tablet, this thing nails the basics.

The headline here is balance. You get Wi-Fi 7, a backlit keyboard, a 1080p webcam with a privacy shutter, and a 16:10 display that's great for documents and web browsing. The 45% NTSC color coverage and 60Hz refresh rate tell you this isn't aimed at photo editors or competitive gamers, but at $730 USD, it's a lot of laptop for the money.

If you're a creative professional who needs accurate colors, skip this. The 45% NTSC panel will drive you nuts. Get a MacBook Pro M5 or a Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro instead. Gamers should also look elsewhere, the Radeon 860M just doesn't have the muscle for modern titles.

Buy it if you want a well-rounded 2-in-1 for school, office work, or casual home use. The Ryzen AI 7 350, 1TB SSD, and included pen make this a genuinely good deal at $730 USD. Just know that the display is the weak link, and if you care about color accuracy or smooth scrolling, you'll want to look elsewhere.