Lenovo Delivers New Lighter Devices to Help Consumers Live Large

March 4, 2022 – As adapting to a hybrid lifestyle continues to inspire more intuitive consumer experiences, Lenovo™ goes all in on smarter innovations and trusted services benefiting daily life. At MWC™, Lenovo unveiled its new portfolio of mainstream consumer 2-in-1 convertible and detachable laptops, a tablet, and smart solutions.

Committed to creating a more inclusive digital world where more consumers have access to their own feature-rich, full-time laptop without being weighed down, Lenovo IdeaPad™ continues to expand its line-up with greater performance, versatility and portability. Whether learning from home, working in an office or just staying in to relax, users can level-up with intuitive features in versatile form factors that do more, including the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i and Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 convertible laptops offered in two screen sizes (14-inch and 16-inch) with an optional Lenovo E-color pen for all life’s creative moments. The new 12-inch Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5i detachable laptop with Windows 11 is practically perfect for students and multitaskers.

Lenovo has also announced a robust line-up of consumer IdeaPad Chromebooks for the modern home office, classroom and beyond: The new IdeaPad Flex 5i Chromebook (14”, 7), the 2-in-1 IdeaPad Flex 3i Chromebook (15”, 7), and the grab-and-go IdeaPad Duet 3 Chromebook (11”, 7). Another way to enjoy versatility and me-time entertainment is with the upgraded Lenovo Tab M10 Plus (3rd Gen) Android™ tablet which supports the Lenovo Precision Pen 2 and enhanced reading mode.

Flip, Explore and Much More – IdeaPad Flex 5 2-in-1 series

Better ergonomic experiences are what’s in store with the new design language of the IdeaPad Flex 5i convertible laptop featuring up to 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 U-series processor and Intel Iris™ X^e MAX Graphics, and the IdeaPad Flex 5 convertible laptopwith up to AMD Ryzen™ 7 processor with built-in Radeon™ graphics. A 360-degree hinge enables multiple modes including laptop to tablet mode, or stand to tent mode, while its drop-down hinge design allows the keyboard to slightly lift when opening the laptop for a more comfortable typing experience. It’s a feature that also helps to focus the user’s field of view above the bottom bezel for a roomy 90 percent active screen area.

Available in two screen sizes, 14-inch and 16-inch, expect vibrant and crystal-clear visuals from the next-gen IdeaPad Flex 5i and IdeaPad Flex 5 with an up to 2.8K 16:10 display on offer with an OLED option¹ for impressive image quality – even in daylight. Not to mention better contrast and fuller viewing angles too with up to 100 percent DCI-P3 color gamut and 400 nits brightness. These IdeaPad laptops come TÜV-certified² for low blue light technology to help reduce eye strain while maintaining color accuracy, while Lenovo Eye Care software helps users choose the ideal light setting for them. Get the most out of collaboration with additional Smart Learning features from Lenovo, such as flip to start, Smart Power and Smart Noise Cancelling that helps tune out background chatter to enhance hybrid learning experiences, plus an upgraded FHD webcam plus privacy shutter. The mic picks up the user’s voice clearly when speaking and helps to suppress feedback from clackety typing noises or loudspeakers in the background.

Equipped with a full function Type-C™ port (USB 3.2) for fast data transferring³ and power delivery, new IdeaPad laptops also support display output and Thunderbolt™ 4⁴ to make connecting devices even easier. Enjoy smooth streaming and tackle content creation tasks like editing with up to 16G memory and PCIe SSD 1TB storage⁵ for expanded performance. Experience clear sound via user-facing speakers with Dolby Audio™ and 65W support for fast charging for 15 minutes for two hours of video playback via Rapid Charge Boost.⁶

This IdeaPad features a slimmer, lighter build than previous models for portability. The IdeaPad Flex 5i and IdeaPad Flex 5 are offered in a selection of calming hues⁷ to express the user’s unique style.To jot down ideas in tablet mode, simply use the latest optional Lenovo Digital Pen⁸ or optional Lenovo E-Color pen⁸ capable of capturing any color from real-life objects easily.

More Freedom to Create – IdeaPad Duet 5i detachable

Stylish and super slim, the IdeaPad Duet 5i debuts popular Windows 11 tablet-centric features on Lenovo’s latest 12-inch consumer detachable laptop with bundled Bluetooth® keyboard, an added benefit for all Lenovo consumer detachable Windows laptops. Convert between four usage modes, including laptop mode with accompanying folio kickstand, tablet mode, or doodle in pen mode with the optional Active Pen 3⁸, or simply detach the display to create on-the-go in free mode. It’s the Bluetooth detachable keyboard that makes it possible to achieve a happy distance between typing fingers and the screen, which was specially designed to be propped up at eyesight height for more comfort while working or learning from home.

While detachables are known for their portability, the IdeaPad Duet 5i detachable laptop is lightweight and super slim at just 9.45mm and offers a back folio cover design made with recycled material and in Stone Blue and Storm Grey hues.⁷ What’s more, impressive visuals from a 12-inch 2.5K IPS touchscreen display in taller 16:10 format with 96 percent DCI-P3 color gamut and 450 nits brightness offer immersive entertainment experiences. This detachable laptop supports Dolby Vision® for ultravivid picture quality coupled with incredibly immersive sound with Dolby Atmos®.

Stay productive with superb performance from 12th Gen Intel Core i7 processors, expanded dual-channel memory and Wi-Fi 6.⁹ Two full-function Type-C ports enable power delivery, display output to 4K displays, plus high-speed data transferring for no tradeoffs.³ The IdeaPad Duet 5i works quickly via Lenovo Smart Login and a 5M infrared (IR) camera – and if in a rush, check out Rapid Charge Express¹⁰ for three hours of video playback from just 15 minutes of charging time to quickly get back to work or play.

Smarter Features for Less Hassle – IdeaPad Chromebooks

Take the essentials anywhere with the incredibly versatile IdeaPad Flex 5i Chromebook (14”, 7).Powered by up to 12th Gen Intel Core processors, the stunning 14-inch FHD IPS display screen with optional 400-nit brightness and 100 percent sRGB color vibrancy treats the user to a better visual experience, bringing shows and games to life even in most outdoor environments. Get more done and say ‘bye’ to endless scrolling through spreadsheet rows with the taller 16:10 aspect ratio display with thin bezels on all sides. Enables creativity with support for its optional stylus⁸, plus a user-friendly, larger (120mm x 75mm) touchpad for more flexibility.

This unique 2-in-1 convertible Chromebook is packed with thoughtful details to get started faster as it works to help keep the user better protected with its optional fingerprint reader and a physical camera shutter for privacy, when not video calling with family, friends and colleagues on crystal-clear video calls via the FHD webcam (1080p).

Offered in Storm Grey and Stone Blue⁷ with clever 360-degree hinge, the IdeaPad Flex 5i Chromebook provides fuller and louder sound in every mode from dual front-facing speakers tuned by MaxxAudio®. Enjoy a better touch and type experience with the drop-down hinge that gently lifts the keyboard, allowing the user to rest their wrists. It also comes with optional backlighting for working after-hours at night. Swipe, tap and scroll with a battery life of up to 10 hours,¹¹ and switch to tablet mode to take advantage of an interface designed for touch.

Users can also experience outstanding performance and big-time entertainment on the 2-in-1 IdeaPad Flex 3i Chromebook​ (15”, 7).  Offered with a large 15.6-inch FHD IPS touchscreen display, user-facing speakers tuned by MaxxAudio and plenty of I/O ports for peripherals. Its responsive Intel Pentium® Silver N6000 processor will enable productive multitasking when the user’s on the go. An 18.94mm thin and light frame (1.91kg) offered in Abyss Blue and Arctic Grey⁷ hues helps to make this convertible ideal for stylish commuters – just slip into the bag and go. Featuring Google’s Chrome OS to power productivity tasks quickly, the IdeaPad Flex 3i Chromebook also offers the extra convenience of a numpad​ and larger touchpad for a more natural user interface​, allowing the user to select and edit files more efficiently.

When it’s time to embrace the productivity-from-anywhere life turn to the ultra-mobile IdeaPad Duet 3 Chromebook (11”, 7) that’s 7.9mm thin and fanless design runs cool and quiet. The responsive performance and leading efficiency of the Snapdragon® 7c Gen 2 Compute Platform enables up to 12 hours of streaming video on a single charge,¹¹ so Duet 3 Chromebook users can play and work longer from home, a park or café. As the 2-in-1 successor to Lenovo’s much acclaimed original Chromebook Duet (10”), this new device is sure to take centerstage. Enjoy all the sights and sounds from the slightly larger 11-inch 2K near-borderless display that’s TÜV-certified² for low blue light, a significant upgrade over last gen’s touchscreen with upgraded dual speakers for clear audio.

Offered in Misty Blue and Storm Grey⁷, this Chromebook offers enhanced durability via a ‘snap-on’ detachable keyboard with anti-pry and water-resistant keys.¹² The optional stylus⁸ which can be attached to the folio case via a removable clip, draws quickly and like a real pen with tilt support for natural-angled brush strokes and fast inking. The smart keyboard automatically disables when folded into tablet mode​ allowing for notetaking with the stylus pen without accidental keypresses so one can focus on the screen. Paired with two USB-C ports for easy connections and first-class features like a folio kickstand, 5MP front camera and 8MP rear webcam​ – simply remove the folio case and hold it as a camera for a quick chat with pals.

Live one’s Best Life – Lenovo Tab M10 Plus (3rd Gen)

Binge longer and study smarter on the 10.61-inch 2K IPS LCD display of the new Lenovo Tab M10 Plus (3rd Gen). With four-sided narrow bezel, 400 nits of brightness and up to 85 percent screen-to-display ratio​, users can enjoy entertaining content in the highest mobile streaming resolution available on a tablet at up to 1080p.¹³ Ideal for immersive streaming of one’s favorite shows and movies from providers such as Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ and others¹³ all in cinematic quality, users can move from room to room with enveloping audio above and around them via Dolby Atmos delivered over quad speakers.

Powered by hefty octa-core processor with up to 6GB RAM and 128GB storage​ for superior performance⁵, this tablet runs on Android 12 OS with updates to come.¹⁴ With clever optimized Reading Mode settings and optional folio case⁸, time will fly when kicking back, browsing or immersed in learning something new. Make studying easier on the eyes with TÜV-certified low blue light²,​ as well as easier on the notetaking hand as the user can intuitively jot notes and doodle with the optional Lenovo Precision Pen 2⁸ and Lenovo Instant Memo. Channel one’s thoughts or ideas when drawing in tilt mode with 4,096 levels of pressure sensitivity, and ample battery life.¹¹

Offered in a unique dual-tone design with two color options⁷​, the sleek Lenovo Tab M10 Plus weighs 465g to keep it light and productive all day with up to 12 hours of video playback¹¹ with a 7700mAh battery.

Visit the Lenovo StoryHub newsroom for images, full specs and the following sites for more information: Lenovo’s MWC Event Page and Lenovo’s MWC Virtual Showcase.

EMEA Pricing and Availability¹⁵

• The 14-inch IdeaPad Flex 5i convertible with Intel Core processor will start at €499 (including VAT) and is expected to be available starting in June 2022, and the 14-inch IdeaPad Flex 5 convertible with AMD Ryzen processor will start at €549 (including VAT) and is expected to be available starting in May 2022.¹⁵
• The 16-inch IdeaPad Flex 5i convertible with Intel Core processor will start at €699 (including VAT) and is expected to be available starting in June 2022, and the 16-inch IdeaPad Flex 5 convertible with AMD Ryzen processor will start at €699 (including VAT) and is expected to be available starting in May 2022.¹⁵
• The IdeaPad Duet 5i detachable with bundled keyboard folio with optional backlighting will start at €749 (including VAT) and is expected to be available starting in July 2022. Optional Lenovo pen sold separately in most markets.¹⁵
• The IdeaPad Flex 5i Chromebook (14”, 7) will start at €549 (including VAT) and is expected to be available starting June 2022.¹⁵
• The IdeaPad Flex 3i Chromebook (15”, 7) will start at €449 (including VAT) and is expected to be available starting May 2022.¹⁵
• The IdeaPad Duet 3 Chromebook (11”, 7) powered by the Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 Compute Platform will start at €349 (including VAT) and is expected to be available starting May 2022.¹⁵
• The Lenovo Tab M10 Plus (3rd Gen) will start at €249 (including VAT) and is expected to be available starting April 2022. Optional pen sold separately in most markets.¹⁵

Product Specifications

	IdeaPad Flex 5i (14”, 7)	IdeaPad Flex 5i (16”, 7)
Dimensions and Weight	Starting at 17.4 mm and weighs from 1.5kg	Starting at 18.7 mm and weighs from 2.1kg
Display	Up to optional 14” OLED 2.8K 16:10, 100% DCI-P3, TUV-certified	Up to 16” 2.5K IPS 16:10 100% sRGB, TUV-certified
Processor	Up to 12th Gen Intel Core i7-1255U	Up to 12th Gen Intel Core i7-1255U
Graphics	Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics
Memory	Up to 16GB LPDDR4X Up to 1TB SSD PCIe5 Windows 11
Storage
Operating System
Battery	MobileMark® 2018: Up to 6 hrs (OLED display) and up to 9 hrs (WUXGA display)16 1080p Video Playback: Up to 8 hrs (OLED display) and up to 12 hrs (WUXGA display)16 Supports Rapid Charge Boost6	MobileMark 2018: Up to 8.5 hrs (WUXGA display)16 1080p Video Playback: Up to 11.5 hrs (WUXGA display)16 Supports Rapid Charge Boost6
Camera	Up to FHD webcam
Ports	1 x USB Type-C Thunderbolt 4 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 1 x HDMI (1.4b) 1 x SD Card Reader 1 x Microphone/Earphone Combo DC Port (round)
Audio	Dual speakers and Dolby Audio
Colors	Stone Blue, Cloud Grey and Storm Grey (choice of body material offered)7	Cloud Grey and Storm Grey (all-metal chassis offered)7
Accessories	Lenovo Digital Pen or Lenovo E-color Pen (both optional)8
	IdeaPad Flex 5 (14”, 7)	IdeaPad Flex 5 (16”, 7)
Dimensions and Weight	Starting at 17.8mm and weighs from 1.55kg	Starting at 18.7mm and weighs from 2.1kg
Display	Up to 14” 2.2K IPS 16:10 100% sRGB, TUV-certified	Up to 16” 2.5K IPS 16:10   100% sRGB, TUV-certified
Processor	AMD Ryzen 7 5700U processor with Radeon™ graphics
Graphics
Memory	Up to 16GB LPDDR4X Up to 1TB SSD PCIe5 Windows 11
Storage
Operating System
Battery	MobileMark 2018: Up to 9 hrs (WUXGA display) and up to 8 hrs (2.2K)16 1080p Video Playback: Up to 12 hrs (WUXGA) and up to 10 hrs (2.2K)16 Supports Rapid Charge Boost6	MobileMark 2018: Up to 8.5 hrs (WUXGA display) and up to 8 hrs (2.5K)16 1080p Video Playback: Up to 11.5 hrs (WUXGA) and up to 10 hrs (2.5K)16 Supports Rapid Charge Boost6
Camera	Up to FHD webcam
Ports	1 x USB Type-C (4.0) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 1 x HDMI (1.4b) 1 x SD Card Reader 1 x Microphone/Earphone Combo DC Port (round)
Audio	Dual speakers with Dolby Audio
Colors	Stone Blue, Cloud Grey and Storm Grey7	Cloud Grey and Storm Grey7
Accessories	Lenovo Digital Pen or Lenovo E-color Pen (both optional)8
	IdeaPad Duet 5i (12”, 7)
Dimensions and Weight	Starting at 9.45mm and weighs from 810g (tablet only)
Display	12.35” 2.5K IPS, 16:10, 96% DCI-P3 and Dolby Vision Gorilla® Glass touchscreen
Processor	Up to 12th Gen Intel Core i7-1255U
Accessories	Active Pen 3 (optional)
Memory	Up to 16GB LPDDR4X (Dual Channel)
Storage	Up to 1TB SSD PCIe (M.2)5
Operating System	Windows 11
Battery	50WHr, supports Rapid Charge Express10
Cameras	Front 5MP IR camera / Rear 5M
Ports	2x Full function USB-C  1x Audio Jack
Audio	Dual speakers and Dolby Atmos
	IdeaPad Flex 5i Chromebook (14”, 7)
Dimensions and Weight	Starting at 19.7mm and weighs from 1.62kg
Display	Up to 14” FHD IPS 16:10, 400 nits, 100% sRGB
Processor	12th Gen Intel Core i5-1235U
Memory	Up to 8GB LPDDR4X
Storage	Up to SSD 512GB5
Operating System	Chrome OS
Battery	Up to 10 hours of battery life11
Camera	1080p FHD
Ports	1 x MicroSD Card Slot (SD 3.0) 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-C) or 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2×1 (Type-C)17 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type-A) 1 x Combo Audio Jack 1 x Kensington Nano Security Slot
Audio	Dual speakers tuned by MaxxAudio from Waves
	IdeaPad Flex 3i Chromebook (15”, 7)
Dimensions and Weight	Starting at 18.94mm and weighs from 1.91kg
Display	15.6″ FHD IPS touchscreen, 300 nits
Processor	Up to Intel Pentium Silver N6000
Memory	Up to 8GB LPDDR4X
Storage	Up to 128GB eMMC
Operating System	Chrome OS
Battery	Up to 10 hours of battery life11
Camera	720p
Ports	1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Type-C) 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Type-A) 1 x MicroSD™ Card Reader 1 x Audio Combo Jack 1 x HDMI
Audio	Dual speakers tuned by MaxxAudio from Waves
	IdeaPad Duet 3 Chromebook (11”, 7)
Dimensions and Weight	Starting at 7.90mm and weighs from 516.5g (tablet only)​
Display	11” 2K LCD 5:3 touchscreen with stylus support (optional), TUV-certified
Processor	Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 Compute Platform
Memory	Up to 8GB LDDR4X
Storage	Up to 256GB eMMC
Operating System	Chrome OS
Battery	Up to 12 hours battery life11 Supports 45W Quick Charge
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 5 802.11 ac Bluetooth 5.1 Combo with Wi-Fi Card
Ports	2 x USB 3.0 Gen 1 (Type-C™) Pogo-pin
Audio	Dual speakers
	Lenovo Tab M10 Plus (3rd Gen)
Processor(s)	MediaTek G80  (Wi-Fi only) Snapdragon SDM680  (LTE/Wi-Fi SKU)
OS	Android 12 (Android 13 expected in 2023)14
Audio + Speakers	Quad speakers, Dolby Atmos
Memory	Up to 6GB RAM and 128GB storage5​
Battery	7700 mAh, supports 20W Quick Charge
Display	10.61” 2K (2000 x 1200) IPS LCD, 72% NTSC
Dimensions and Weight	Starting at 7.45mm weigh from 465g (1.03lbs)
Colors	Storm Grey and Frost Blue7
Camera	8MP Front (fixed-focus), 8MP Rear (auto-focus)
Accessories	Lenovo Precision Pen 2 (optional)8 Folio case (optional)8