Review Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 14Q8X9
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 14Q8X9 · Snapdragon X Plus · Adreno X1-45
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100 · Qualcomm Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS · 16GB LPDDR5x-8448 (soldered) · 1TB SSD (Samsung PM9C1a) · 14″ 1920×1200 OLED 60Hz · 1.493 kg
High performance-per-watt when running ARM-optimized software –
noticeably quieter and cooler than Intel or AMD options,
OLED with P3 colors come standard,
relatively inexpensive,
very long battery life.
Relatively slow Snapdragon processor when under emulation,
no HDR or high refresh rate options,
no support for 80 mm M.2 SSDs,
weak graphics performance,
weak integrated speakers.
Inexpensive convertible with Snapdragon and OLED – a budget ARM alternative.
Display – 14″ OLED · 1920×1200 · 60Hz · ~100% P3
Panel: Samsung ATNA40CT01-0 – 14″ 1920×1200, OLED, glossy, 60Hz, touchscreen.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brightness (centre) | ~358 cd/m² |
| Brightness (peak) | ~366 cd/m² |
| sRGB coverage | ~100% |
| Display P3 coverage | ~100% |
| Response times | Very fast (OLED) |
| PWM | 461.8 Hz |
| Finish | Glossy (highly reflective) |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
- Vivid P3 colors and infinite contrast
- Very fast response times
- 60 Hz refresh rate – noticeable in everyday use
- Highly reflective surface
- PWM flickering at 462 Hz
- No HDR support due to low brightness
Panel FRU: Samsung ATNA40CT01-0 (14″ 1920×1200 OLED, 60Hz, glossy, touch)
Budget OLED panel – limited to 60 Hz and no HDR.
Processor – Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100 · 8c/8t · Oryon
- Model: Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100 – 8× Oryon
- Boost: 3.4 GHz
- Process: 4 nm
- Cinebench 2024 Multi: ~680 pts
- 20% slower than Snapdragon X Elite; slower under emulation
CPU FRU: Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100 (Oryon, soldered)
Graphics – Qualcomm Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS · integrated
- Model: Qualcomm Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS
- 3DMark Fire Strike: ~3,615 pts
- Cyberpunk 2077 (FHD Ultra): ~8.2 fps
- Weak graphics performance – only for light workloads
| Benchmark | Score |
|---|---|
| 3DMark Fire Strike | 3,615 |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate | 17,207 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance | 4,452 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 (FHD Ultra) | ~8.2 fps |
Very weak graphics – comparable to older Iris Xe or Vega 8.
GPU FRU: Qualcomm Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS (integrated)
Memory – 16GB LPDDR5x-8448 · soldered · not upgradeable
- Capacity: 16 GB LPDDR5x-8448 (soldered, quad-channel)
- Soldered – not upgradeable
RAM is soldered – no upgrade options.
RAM FRU: LPDDR5x-8448 16GB (soldered) – not replaceable
Storage – 1TB Samsung PM9C1a · PCIe 4.0 · single M.2 2242 slot
- Drive: Samsung PM9C1a MZAL81T0HDLB – 1 TB, PCIe 4.0
- Seq. read: ~6,186 MB/s
- Seq. write: ~4,684 MB/s
- Short M.2 2242 – no support for 80 mm SSDs
SSD FRU: Samsung PM9C1a MZAL81T0HDLB (1 TB, M.2 2242, PCIe 4.0)
Battery – ~16.1 hours · 57 Wh
- Capacity: 57 Wh
- WiFi surfing (150 nits): ~16.1 hours
- Video playback: ~20+ hours
- Excellent battery life – one of the best
Battery FRU: 57 Wh (internal) – replaceable
AC Adapter FRU: 65W USB-C (Lenovo universal)
Chassis & Connectivity – Aluminum lid · PC-ABS base · Wi-Fi 7 · USB-C · microSD
- Materials: Anodized aluminum (lid), PC-ABS plastic (base)
- Weight: 1.493 kg (3.29 lbs)
- Dimensions: 313 × 227 × 17.5 mm
- Left: HDMI, USB-C (10 Gbps, PD 3.0, DP 1.4), 3.5mm audio
- Right: Power button, microSD, 2× USB-A (5 Gbps)
- Good port selection for a budget convertible
- Wi-Fi 7 (Qualcomm)
- No Thunderbolt support
WLAN FRU: Qualcomm Wi-Fi 7 – soldered (not replaceable)
Serviceability – RAM & Wi-Fi soldered · SSD replaceable
| Component | Replaceable? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| SSD | ✅ Yes | M.2 2242 – no 80 mm support |
| RAM | ❌ No | Soldered – not upgradeable |
| Wi-Fi | ❌ No | Soldered – not replaceable |
| Battery | ⚠️ Limited | 57 Wh – internal but replaceable |
| CPU/GPU | ❌ No | Soldered |
RAM and Wi-Fi are soldered – limited upgradeability.
Easy access with 4 T5 Torx screws – SSD is replaceable.
Components FRU / Model Numbers
| Component | FRU / Model |
|---|---|
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100 (Oryon, soldered) |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS (integrated) |
| RAM | LPDDR5x-8448 16GB (soldered) – not upgradeable |
| SSD | Samsung PM9C1a MZAL81T0HDLB (1 TB, M.2 2242, PCIe 4.0) |
| Display Panel | Samsung ATNA40CT01-0 (14″ 1920×1200 OLED, 60Hz, glossy, touch) |
| WLAN | Qualcomm Wi-Fi 7 – soldered |
| Battery | 57 Wh (internal) |
| AC Adapter | 65W USB-C (Lenovo universal) |
Procurement & Reseller Recommendations
CPUSnapdragon X Plus – efficient but slow under emulation
RAM16GB soldered – sufficient but fixed
GPUAdreno X1-45 – very weak
DisplayOLED 60Hz – vibrant but no HDR
Battery16.1h – excellent
Value~$800 – affordable ARM convertible
Key Selling Points vs. Competitors
Strengths
- High performance-per-watt when running ARM-optimized software
- Noticeably quieter and cooler than Intel or AMD options
- OLED with P3 colors come standard
- Relatively inexpensive
- Very long battery life
Weaknesses
- Relatively slow Snapdragon processor when under emulation
- No HDR or high refresh rate options
- No support for 80 mm M.2 SSDs
- Weak graphics performance
- Weak integrated speakers
Pro tip for resellers & repair professionals:
• Highlight the battery life and quiet operation – key selling points for portable users.
• OLED display with P3 colors – excellent for media consumption.
• Slow under emulation – set expectations for non-ARM optimized apps.
• RAM and Wi-Fi are soldered – important to note for upgrades.
• Easy to open with 4 screws – SSD is replaceable, but only 2242 size.
• Highlight the battery life and quiet operation – key selling points for portable users.
• OLED display with P3 colors – excellent for media consumption.
• Slow under emulation – set expectations for non-ARM optimized apps.
• RAM and Wi-Fi are soldered – important to note for upgrades.
• Easy to open with 4 screws – SSD is replaceable, but only 2242 size.