Review Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 16IRU9
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 16IRU9 · Core 7 150U · Iris Xe G7 96EUs
Intel Core 7 150U · Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs · 16GB LPDDR5x-5200 (onboard) · 512GB SSD (SK hynix) · 16″ 1920×1200 IPS 60Hz · 1.808 kg
Good CPU performance for the price – metal and plastic chassis options,
slim design for the price, long battery life,
inexpensive.
No integrated NPU or Thunderbolt support,
mediocre graphics performance,
mediocre IPS display options,
RAM is not user upgradeable,
spongy keyboard keys.
Display covers only ~61% sRGB – not for photo editing
Display – 16″ WUXGA IPS · 60 Hz · 61.2% sRGB · no PWM
Panel: LEN160WUXGA – 16″ 1920×1200, IPS, matte, touch, 60 Hz.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brightness (centre) | ~313 cd/m² |
| Brightness (average) | ~308 cd/m² |
| sRGB coverage | 61.2% |
| Display P3 coverage | 41.5% |
| AdobeRGB coverage | 42.9% |
| Response time (B/W) | 15.1 ms |
| Response time (grey) | 20.7 ms |
| PWM | Not detected |
| Finish | Matte (anti-glare) |
- Matte IPS panel – good for office use
- No PWM flickering – eye-friendly
- Low colour space coverage (~61% sRGB)
- Poor colour accuracy – not for photo editing
Panel FRU: LEN160WUXGA (16″ WUXGA IPS, 60Hz, matte, touch)
Processor – Intel Core 7 150U · 10c/12t · Raptor Lake-U Refresh
- Model: Intel Core 7 150U – 2× Golden Cove P-Core, 8× Gracemont E-Core
- Boost: 5.4 GHz (P-Core)
- TDP: 37 W PL2 / 22 W PL1 (sustained)
- Cinebench R23 Multi: ~9,895 pts
- Essentially a rebrand of Core i7-1365U – no NPU
CPU FRU: Intel Core 7 150U (Raptor Lake-U Refresh, soldered BGA)
Graphics – Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs · integrated
- Model: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
- 3DMark Time Spy: ~1,764 pts
- Cyberpunk 2077 (1080p Ultra): ~10.9 fps
- ~40-50% slower than Meteor Lake Arc 8
| Benchmark | Score |
|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy | 1,764 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike | 4,908 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 (1080p Ultra) | ~10.9 fps |
Weak iGPU – not suitable for gaming or GPU-intensive tasks
GPU FRU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs (integrated, soldered)
Memory – 16GB LPDDR5x-5200 · onboard · not upgradeable
- Capacity: 16 GB LPDDR5x-5200 (onboard, dual-channel)
- Soldered – not upgradeable
RAM is soldered – no upgrade options.
RAM FRU: LPDDR5x-5200 16GB (onboard) – not replaceable
Storage – 512GB SK hynix · PCIe 4.0 · 1× M.2 slot
- Drive: SK hynix HFS001TEJ4X112N – 512 GB, PCIe 4.0
- Seq. read: ~4,954 MB/s
- Seq. write: ~4,153 MB/s
- M.2 slot – replaceable
SSD FRU: SK hynix HFS001TEJ4X112N (512 GB, M.2, PCIe 4.0)
Battery – ~12.7 hours · 57 Wh
- Capacity: 57 Wh
- WiFi surfing (150 nits): ~12.7 hours
- Good battery life
Battery FRU: 57 Wh (internal) – replaceable
AC Adapter FRU: 65W USB-C (Lenovo)
Chassis & Connectivity – Metal/plastic · no Thunderbolt · Wi-Fi 6E · HDMI 1.4
- Materials: Metal or plastic options
- Weight: 1.808 kg (3.99 lbs)
- Dimensions: 356 × 251 × 16.9 mm
- Left: 2× USB-C (5 Gbps, DP, PD), HDMI 1.4, 3.5mm audio
- Right: MicroSD reader, 2× USB-A 3.2 Gen1
- No Thunderbolt 4 / USB4
- Wi-Fi 6E (Intel AX203)
- HDMI limited to 1.4
WLAN FRU: Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX203 – M.2 2230, replaceable
Serviceability – RAM soldered · 1× M.2 · SSD replaceable
| Component | Replaceable? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| SSD | ✅ Yes | 1× M.2 slot – replaceable |
| RAM | ❌ No | Soldered LPDDR5x – not upgradeable |
| Wi-Fi | ✅ Yes | M.2 2230 – replaceable |
| Battery | ⚠️ Limited | 57 Wh – replaceable |
| CPU/GPU | ❌ No | Soldered BGA |
RAM is soldered – no upgrade options.
SSD and Wi-Fi are replaceable – but RAM is not.
Components FRU / Model Numbers
| Component | FRU / Model |
|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core 7 150U (Raptor Lake-U Refresh, soldered) |
| GPU | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs (integrated, soldered) |
| RAM | LPDDR5x-5200 16GB (onboard) – not upgradeable |
| SSD | SK hynix HFS001TEJ4X112N (512 GB, M.2, PCIe 4.0) |
| Display Panel | LEN160WUXGA (16″ WUXGA IPS, 60Hz, matte, touch) |
| WLAN | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX203 – M.2 2230 |
| Battery | 57 Wh (internal) |
| AC Adapter | 65W USB-C (Lenovo) |
Procurement & Reseller Recommendations
CPUCore 7 150U – solid budget performance
RAMSoldered – no upgrade
GPUIris Xe G7 – weak iGPU
Display~61% sRGB – not for photo editing
FansAudible – up to 43.3 dB(A)
Value$800 – good budget laptop
Key Selling Points vs. Competitors
Strengths
- Good CPU performance for the price
- Metal and plastic chassis options
- Slim design for the price
- Long battery life
- Inexpensive
Weaknesses
- No integrated NPU or Thunderbolt support
- Mediocre graphics performance
- Mediocre IPS display options
- RAM is not user upgradeable
- Spongy keyboard keys
Pro tip for resellers & repair professionals:
• Highlight the good battery life and budget price – key selling points.
• Display only covers ~61% sRGB – not suitable for photo editing.
• RAM is soldered – set expectations clearly.
• SSD and Wi-Fi are replaceable – but RAM is not.
• No Thunderbolt or NPU – recommend for basic productivity only.
• Highlight the good battery life and budget price – key selling points.
• Display only covers ~61% sRGB – not suitable for photo editing.
• RAM is soldered – set expectations clearly.
• SSD and Wi-Fi are replaceable – but RAM is not.
• No Thunderbolt or NPU – recommend for basic productivity only.