Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15IAL7 2022 (12th Gen i5-1235U, MX550, 16GB, 512GB, 15.6" FHD)
3.3/5
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Model: 15IAL7
3.3/5
expert Review
Weight
1.77 kg
CPU Series
12th Gen Intel Core Processors (Alder Lake)
GPU Name
GeForce MX550
Size
15.6 inches
The 2022 iteration of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15IAL7 is among the best mainstream laptops for students and officers that balances power, build quality and affordability. This particular laptop is powered by Intel’s 12th generation i5-1235U processor with integrated GeForce MX550. It comes with 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD. It features a 15.6″ FHD LCD panel enclosed inside a plastic chassis, which feels robust nonetheless.
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15IAL7 2022 Full Specification
| Announced | 2023 |
| Market Status | In Stock |
| Laptop Type | Traditional |
| Dimension | 356.67 x 233.13 x 17.9 mm |
| Weight | 1.77 kg |
| Color Options | Arctic grey, Abyss Blue, Misty Blue |
| CPU Series | Intel 12th Gen (Alder Lake) |
| Processor | Intel i5-1235U |
| Cores / Threads | 10 Cores / 12 Threads |
| L3 Cache | 12MB |
| Base / Boost Clock | P-Cores: 1.2 GHz / 4.4 GHz E-Cores: 0.9 GHz / 3.3 GHz |
| GPU | GeForce MX550 |
| Graphics Type | Dedicated |
| VRAM | 2GB GDDR6 |
| TGP | Unspecified |
| Boost Clock | Unspecified |
| Soldered Memory | Yes |
| Frequency | 3200 MHz |
| Channel | Dual Channel |
| Maximum Capacity | 16GB |
| HDD | No |
| SSD | 512GB M.2 NVMe PCIe |
| SSD Slots | 1x M.2 PCIe (Used) |
| Optical Drive | N/A |
| Size | 15.6 inches |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Finish | Matte (Anti-Glare) |
| Resolution | Full HD (1920 x 1080) 16:9 aspect ratio |
| Refresh Rate | 60Hz |
| Response Time | Unspecified |
| Variable Refresh Rate | No |
| Color Gamut | 45% NTSC |
| Others | 85° Viewing Angle (L/R/U/D) |
| Maximum Brightness | 300 nits (cd/m2) |
| Ports | 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (Always on) 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A |
| USB Type-C | 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Data transfer only) |
| Display | 1x HDMI 1.4b |
| Audio | 1x 3.5mm Headphone/Microphone Input/Output |
| Media Card | 1x Micro SD Card Reader |
| Ethernet | No |
| WiFi | WiFi 6 (802.11 ax 2x2), Dual-Band (2.4/5 GHz) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Security | Fingerprint Scanner, TPM 2.0 |
| RAM | 16GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Configuration | 2x 8GB |
| Keyboard | Non-backlit Keyboard |
| Trackpad | |
| Webcam | 720p HD Camera With Shutter, Fixed Focus |
| Speakers | 2x 2W Speakers With Dolby Audio |
| Microphone | Dual-Array Microphones with Noise Canceling |
| Capacity | 38 Wh Li-ion |
| Charging | Unspecified |
| Operating System | Windows 11 |
| Preloaded Software | Lenovo Utility Lenovo PC Manager Lenovo Vantage |
Lenovo Ideapad 5 15IAL7 (2022) Overview:
Here's a brief description of the design aesthetic, processor, and battery life of the Lenovo Ideapad 5 2022 15IAL7 (i5, 15.6" FHD) laptop.
Design and Build
Despite being in the budget laptop category, Lenovo Ideapad 5 looks much like a premium device. Its brushed matte finish gives it a polished look. It is well-built with no hinge or flexing issues. It's not cumbersome at 1.63 kilos and is pretty convenient to use.
The large 15.6" display is an IPS panel of FHD resolution (1920x1080). It can go up to 300 nits in brightness and covers 45% of the NTSC color gamut. The keyboard unfortunately lacks a backlight and the trackpad is a bit off-center.
Performance and Memory
The Lenovo Ideapad 5 is powered by Intel's 12 th gen Core i5-1235U processor. The Intel mobile processor is pared with 2GB of GeForce MX550 GPU, which makes it effective to deliver smooth performance for day-to-day tasks and office work. This laptop comes with 16GB of DDR4 RAM with storage of 512GB.
Battery and Connectivity
Lenovo Ideapad Gaming 3 ships with a 45Wh battery. It's not a very big battery but it can still play local 1080p video for up to 7.1 hours at 150 nits of brightness.
As for port selection, you get an old-fashioned USB 2 type-A port, a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port, a USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 port, an HDMI 1.4b port, a Card reader, and a 3.5mm headphone/microphone jack.
For wireless connectivity, you have your standard Wifi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 technology.
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15IAL7 2022 (12th Gen i5-1235U, MX550, 16GB, 512GB, 15.6" FHD) Price in Nepal
| Variant | Price |
|---|---|
| 16GB+512GB | Rs. 91,500 |
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