So here we are back again with another cool article so in today’s article we are going to talk about the one and only best long-lasting laptop according to my testing so without wasting any more time let’s get started.
Important Key Takeaways
- The 16-inch versatile laptop for the office, home, and everywhere in between for $1,500 is none other than Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i.
- The latest Nvidia and Intel hardware powered laptop also have a battery that can last all day.
- However, the laptop has too much bloatware and disappointing webcam in it.
It shifts the way we rather think of how professional power users and student laptop users have far more in common than you may believe. Both want an all-rounder machine that is capable of getting through a day of work yet can also double up to be the entertainment hub in your living room after hours. Both require the presence of a long-lasting battery laptop.
The Ultimate All-Rounder Laptop
That ideal laptop exists, and you can find it with the 2024 Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i. The newest notebook in this segment has a returnee of features suitable for serious work mixed with bells and whistles perfect for students.
Before this, nothing I’d seen had prepared me for the sheer strength of Lenovo’s device. With an Intel Core Ultra 9 185H processor and Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 graphics, expect top-of-the-range performance. This involved testing the hardware by running several generic workplace tasks: web browsing, document typing and video conference calling simultaneously. It conducts everything very smoothly.
To boot, it has 32GB memory, which means quick load times. These components also mean that the IdeaPad Pro 5i can be used as a gaming laptop, ideal for some lower-intensity game time after work.
This power is showcased on the IdeaPad Pro’s high res 2K (2,048 x 1,280) OLED screen that paints content in great detail. The fast 120Hz refresh rate of the screen ensures realistic movies and smooth visuals due to this hardware.
But unfortunately – unlike some other laptops with OLED displays — Lenovo’s box has none of the substantial image-improving software. Colors aren’t as vibrant here, either — the panel doesn’t have full sRGB color gamut coverage and not used in Dolby Vision. Well, it does with HDR to help improve contrast but that’s about the only thing it offers.
I must also note touchscreen display. On the other hand, I didn’t see much of a need for it since this isn’t a convertible 2-in-1.
The display is flanked by a 1080p webcam on the top. The video quality for calls it pretty poor, even when there is adequate light. The recordings are also kind of grainy and there’s no way to clean up the feed without using some third-party software. It merely moves the camera.
The IdeaPad Pro is generous with its size; it includes a full-sized keyboard, which when paired up with these key caps made of rubber makes for one comfy typing experience. I also like the arrow keys, which give me a very convenient feeling. Most 14-inch laptops have very small Page Up and Down keys; Lenovo has addressed this on the IdeaPad Pro 5i.
Lenovo made some interesting design choices. For example, the speakers are placed above the keyboard. I prefer upward-firing speakers as they avoid quiet and less clear audio. The IdeaPad Pro’s speakers support Dolby Atmos, allowing for powerful sound that can fill a room, which is impressive for a laptop.
Battery life is equally decent. During my live-streaming tests, with the battery saver parameter off, the IdeaPad Pro 5i lasted approximately 8.5 hours Battery saver is a permanent on feature and it will last you for at least a day and then some. Nevertheless, you do need Lenovo’s own 230W AC adapter for charging and a USB-C charger won’t keep it juiced. The adapter itself is thankfully small and easy to carry around, but USB-C would have been nice to see given the one-sided nature of iOS.
A few possible deal breakers: For one, it’s 4.27 pounds — you aren’t going to want to lug that around by yourself for very long. IdeaPad Pro 5i scored a lot of preinstalled bloatware as well, taking the sting off that roomy 1TB storage to around an absolute low volume of about 880GB.
Buying advice
If you are a professional, or if you use it for educational/work purposes then the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i might be your waiting solution. It features a powerful CPU/GPU mixture, 2K OLED display and good keyboard. At $1,500 though, it might be out of most student’s budget.
If a pricey 16-inch laptop isn’t in your budget, check out the Yoga 7i version with an i5 processor that doesn’t have the OLED display for hundreds of dollars less. Want an OLED laptop for a little less than that, take a gander at the Acer Swift X 14.
Thank you for reading.
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