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product_id: 383111601
title: "Lenovo Flex 5 Laptop, 14.0\" FHD Touch Display, AMD Ryzen 5 5500U, 16GB RAM, 256GB Storage, AMD Radeon Graphics, Windows 11 Home, Graphite Grey"
brand: "lenovo"
price: "R27917"
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# AMD Ryzen 5 5500U - powerful & efficient Fingerprint Reader & Webcam Shutter - privacy & security 14" FHD IPS Touchscreen - immersive & vibrant Lenovo Flex 5 Laptop, 14.0" FHD Touch Display, AMD Ryzen 5 5500U, 16GB RAM, 256GB Storage, AMD Radeon Graphics, Windows 11 Home, Graphite Grey

**Brand:** lenovo
**Price:** R27917
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 💼 Flex your productivity with power and style anywhere, anytime!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Lenovo Flex 5 Laptop, 14.0" FHD Touch Display, AMD Ryzen 5 5500U, 16GB RAM, 256GB Storage, AMD Radeon Graphics, Windows 11 Home, Graphite Grey by lenovo
- **How much does it cost?** R27917 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/383111601-lenovo-flex-5-laptop-14-0-fhd-touch-display-amd)

## Best For

- lenovo enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted lenovo brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Privacy First:** Physical webcam shutter and fingerprint reader keep your data and identity secure in any environment.
- • **Power Meets Portability:** AMD Ryzen 5 5500U with Radeon Graphics delivers smooth multitasking and light gaming on the go.
- • **Stay Connected & Charged:** WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5, USB-C with Power Delivery, and up to 12 hours battery life with Quick Charge keep you productive anywhere.
- • **360° Flexibility for Every Mode:** Switch seamlessly between laptop, tent, stand, and tablet modes to match your workflow or entertainment style.
- • **Stunning Visuals, Minimal Distraction:** 14-inch Full HD IPS touchscreen with ultra-narrow bezels maximizes your workspace and viewing pleasure.

## Overview

The Lenovo Flex 5 14" laptop combines AMD Ryzen 5 5500U processing power with 16GB RAM and a 256GB NVMe SSD for fast, reliable performance. Its 14-inch Full HD IPS touchscreen with narrow bezels offers an immersive visual experience, while the 360° hinge enables versatile use modes including laptop, tent, stand, and tablet. Enhanced privacy features like a physical webcam shutter and fingerprint reader ensure security. With WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5, multiple ports, and up to 12 hours of battery life with Quick Charge, this lightweight, graphite grey convertible laptop is designed for professionals who demand flexibility, power, and style on the move.

## Description

Designed to provide excellent all-around performance, graphics, and productivity in a flexible device, the Lenovo Flex 5 14 14-inch laptop is built to be what you need it to be. Proudly powered by AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series mobile processors with integrated AMD Radeon™ Graphics, the Flex 5 14 has a 360⁰ hinge and touchscreen display, making it easy to watch, work, and create to your heart's content. Reduce the clutter with four-sided narrow bezels for more viewing area on the FHD IPS panel. Plus, with a 12-hour battery* with Quick Charge, this slim and lightweight laptop is your ideal travel companion, whether you're working at the coffee shop or flying across the country.The Flex 5 14 is a 2-in-1 laptop that's made to be used the way you want. Flip the hinge and use the touchscreen in "tablet" mode to take notes, draw, or interact with the computer in intuitive ways. Fold it into the familiar "laptop" mode for everyday computing and productivity tasks. Put your convertible laptop in "tent" mode to share photos, videos, or documents so everyone can see your full HD screen. Or flip it into "stand" mode to watch your favorite streaming movies and shows. This easy-to-use laptop also comes with Windows 11 Home, a backlit keyboard, a webcam privacy shutter, and a fingerprint reader.* All battery life claims are approximate and based on results using the MobileMark® 2014 battery life benchmark test. Actual battery life will vary and depends on many factors such as product configuration and usage, software use, wireless functionality, power management settings, and screen brightness. The maximum capacity of the battery will decrease with time and use.

Review: Nice laptop; Be Aware of Battery Conservation Mode in Lenovo Vantage - I have only had this laptop for about a month. Overall, I really like it so far and have had no trouble transitioning from Windows 10 to Windows 11, although I don't give this machine a lot of tasks; it's my travel computer and my bedside companion. I did have a concern about the battery charging, though, and I want to alert people to the issue. If you don't want to read this review any further, just please remember to keep the Lenovo Vantage software on your computer in case you need it. First, the laptop ships with a charger that is a small brick with a cable that has a three-prong wall plug and another cable that connects to the USB-C port on the laptop. I used the charger and the battery charged up to 100% with no problems. I had my battery set to "Battery Saver" in the Windows 11 system settings. The laptop does have the older type of round charging port, but you have to buy a separate charger to use it. So that's what I did; I went to the Lenovo site and bought that charger---which by the way, is not too lightweight itself, but at least it's more manageable for use on trains and such, and it has the two-prong wall plug. So last night, I decided I had better make sure the additional (travel) charger worked okay. I noticed, though, that my battery was only charging up to 60% of capacity. The charger was powering the machine, but the battery wasn't filling up. I thought maybe the charger was defective. At that point I switched to the charger that came with the laptop, but with that charger, also, the battery wasn't charging beyond 60%! Oh, no! At that point, I thought my laptop must be a lemon. I downloaded an additional software from the Lenovo site, Lenovo Diagnostic Tool, and ran a test on the battery. The battery test failed! I remembered that another desertcart customer who had reviewed this laptop had complained that he couldn't charge his battery beyond 60%. A Lenovo representative responded something about a setting that prevented full loading of the battery to extend battery life if the laptop is kept plugged in. I looked for that setting in the Windows battery settings, and changed my Power Mode setting to Best Performance, but that didn't help. I could find nowhere in the Windows Settings to get the battery to charge more fully. Eventually, I looked in the Lenovo Vantage software, under More Settings, and found that my machine had been set (not be me, I swear) to Conservation Mode. This setting is only in the Lenovo Vantage software, and is NOT the same as Battery Saver in the Windows settings. Once I changed my laptop from Conservation Mode to Rapid Charger in Lenovo Vantage, my battery started charging again. The purpose of Conservation Mode is to conserve the life of the battery if the laptop is continually kept plugged in. Because that's how I use the laptop, I will continue to use Conservation Mode, but will try to remember to switch to Rapid Charge mode if I want to take the laptop to another location without taking along a charger. I suspected that the travel charger I purchased separately had somehow triggered the computer to convert from Conservation Mode to Rapid Charge, but that is not the case. If the computer is in Rapid Charge mode, either charger will charge the battery to 100%. If the battery has a charge of less than 60%, and the computer is in Conservation Mode, either charger will charge it to 60%. If the battery has a charge of between 60% and 100%, the computer is then put into Conservation Mode and plugged into either charger, the computer will be powered by the charger but the battery will not be further charged. I hope this review is helpful.
Review: Runs Skyrim on very high settings - Just disable reflections. I am consistently impressed with this little thing on the gaming front. You should also raise the throttle percentage in the power settings for the processor to get rid of some of the weird inexplicable stickyness stickyness. It actually is a pretty decent processor and for a small notebook like this it really is overall a pretty powerful little computer. The screen leaves something to be desired. It easily reflects even low light, and is hard to see during the day time if there is too much sunshine in your vicinity, to the point it's nearly unusable in certain lighting conditions.

## Features

- Powered by an AMD Ryzen 5 5500U mobile processor with Radeon graphics, this portable notebook computer has 16GB DDR4 RAM and 256GB NVMe SSD Storage
- Reduce the clutter - The Flex 5 14 touchscreen laptop has a narrow bezel on 4 sides for more viewing area and less clutter on the IPS FHD (1920 x 1080) display
- Designed to keep your ideas flowing, anywhere, anytime with the ability to multi-mode, this Windows laptop has a 360⁰ hinge so you can use it in laptop mode for everyday computing, tent mode for sharing, stand mode for binge-watching your favorite streaming shows, or tablet mode for easy interaction
- A physical shutter on the webcam improves your privacy, allowing you to keep out unwanted attention
- Stay connected with integrated 2x2 WiFi 6 (802.11AX), Bluetooth 5, 2 USB-A ports, 1 USB-C with PD to support power charging, HDMI, a 4-in-1 card reader, and an audio jack
- Using Alexa on your PC is as easy as asking a question - just ask and Alexa can check your calendar, create lists, play music, answer questions, read the news and more

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09BG96KFJ |
| Audio Output Type | 3.5MM audio jack |
| Automatic Backup Software Included | Webcam |
| Battery Average Life Standby | 12 hours |
| Battery Cell Type | Lithium Polymer |
| Battery Life | 12 hours |
| Best Sellers Rank | #49,696 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) #8,089 in Traditional Laptop Computers |
| Biometric Security Feature | Fingerprint Recognition |
| Brand | Lenovo |
| Built-In Media | Computer, Charger, User Guide, Pen |
| CPU Model | Ryzen 5 5500U |
| CPU Model Generation | 5000 Series |
| CPU Model Number | 5500U |
| Color | Graphite Grey |
| Connectivity Technology | Wi-Fi |
| Control Method | Touch |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 1,442 Reviews |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 1920x1080 |
| Display Technology | LCD |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Form Factor | Laptop |
| Graphics Coprocessor | AMD Radeon Graphics |
| Graphics Description | Integrated |
| Graphics Ram Type | Shared |
| Hard Disk Description | SSD |
| Hard Disk Interface | USB |
| Hard Disk Size | 256 GB |
| Hard-Drive Size | 256 GB |
| Hardware Interface | Bluetooth 5, HDMI, USB 3.0, USB Type C |
| Human-Interface Input | Keyboard |
| Item Dimensions L x W x Thickness | 8.43"L x 12.2"W x 0.67"Th |
| Item Weight | 5 pounds |
| Keyboard Description | Traditional |
| Keyboard Layout | QWERTY |
| Lithium-Battery Energy Content | 52 watt-hours |
| Manufacturer | Lenovo |
| Memory Clock Speed | 2400 MHz |
| Memory Speed | 3200 MHz |
| Model Name | Lenovo ideapad Flex 5 |
| Model Number | 82HU00JWUS |
| Model Year | 2021 |
| Native Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Notebook Pointing Device Description | Touchpad |
| Number Of Cells | 3 |
| Number of Ports | 2 |
| Operating System | Windows 11 |
| Optical Storage Device | No Optical Drive |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Fingerprint Reader |
| Processor Brand | AMD |
| Processor Count | 1 |
| Processor Series | Ryzen 5 5500U |
| Processor Speed | 2.1 GHz |
| RAM Memory Installed | 16 GB |
| RAM Memory Technology | DDR4 |
| RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Ram Memory Maximum Size | 16 GB |
| Resolution | 1080p |
| Screen Size | 14 inches |
| Speaker Description | 2 x 2W |
| Specific Uses For Product | Personal |
| Total Number of HDMI Ports | 1 |
| Total Usb Ports | 2 |
| Touchpad Feature | Touchpad |
| UPC | 195891989333 |
| Video Output | HDMI |
| Video Processor | AMD |
| Voltage | 5 volts |
| Warranty Description | 1 Year Limited with Premium Care |
| Wireless Compability | 802.11ax |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Lenovo
- **CPU Model:** Ryzen 5 5500U
- **Color:** Graphite Grey
- **Graphics Card Description:** Integrated
- **Hard Disk Size:** 256 GB
- **Model Name:** Lenovo ideapad Flex 5
- **Operating System:** Windows 11
- **Ram Memory Installed Size:** 16 GB
- **Screen Size:** 14 Inches
- **Special Feature:** Fingerprint Reader

## Images

![Lenovo Flex 5 Laptop, 14.0" FHD Touch Display, AMD Ryzen 5 5500U, 16GB RAM, 256GB Storage, AMD Radeon Graphics, Windows 11 Home, Graphite Grey - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71zZiQGzc5L.jpg)
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![Lenovo Flex 5 Laptop, 14.0" FHD Touch Display, AMD Ryzen 5 5500U, 16GB RAM, 256GB Storage, AMD Radeon Graphics, Windows 11 Home, Graphite Grey - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71k58VtLUXL.jpg)

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice laptop; Be Aware of Battery Conservation Mode in Lenovo Vantage
*by I***R on May 28, 2022*

I have only had this laptop for about a month. Overall, I really like it so far and have had no trouble transitioning from Windows 10 to Windows 11, although I don't give this machine a lot of tasks; it's my travel computer and my bedside companion. I did have a concern about the battery charging, though, and I want to alert people to the issue. If you don't want to read this review any further, just please remember to keep the Lenovo Vantage software on your computer in case you need it. First, the laptop ships with a charger that is a small brick with a cable that has a three-prong wall plug and another cable that connects to the USB-C port on the laptop. I used the charger and the battery charged up to 100% with no problems. I had my battery set to "Battery Saver" in the Windows 11 system settings. The laptop does have the older type of round charging port, but you have to buy a separate charger to use it. So that's what I did; I went to the Lenovo site and bought that charger---which by the way, is not too lightweight itself, but at least it's more manageable for use on trains and such, and it has the two-prong wall plug. So last night, I decided I had better make sure the additional (travel) charger worked okay. I noticed, though, that my battery was only charging up to 60% of capacity. The charger was powering the machine, but the battery wasn't filling up. I thought maybe the charger was defective. At that point I switched to the charger that came with the laptop, but with that charger, also, the battery wasn't charging beyond 60%! Oh, no! At that point, I thought my laptop must be a lemon. I downloaded an additional software from the Lenovo site, Lenovo Diagnostic Tool, and ran a test on the battery. The battery test failed! I remembered that another Amazon customer who had reviewed this laptop had complained that he couldn't charge his battery beyond 60%. A Lenovo representative responded something about a setting that prevented full loading of the battery to extend battery life if the laptop is kept plugged in. I looked for that setting in the Windows battery settings, and changed my Power Mode setting to Best Performance, but that didn't help. I could find nowhere in the Windows Settings to get the battery to charge more fully. Eventually, I looked in the Lenovo Vantage software, under More Settings, and found that my machine had been set (not be me, I swear) to Conservation Mode. This setting is only in the Lenovo Vantage software, and is NOT the same as Battery Saver in the Windows settings. Once I changed my laptop from Conservation Mode to Rapid Charger in Lenovo Vantage, my battery started charging again. The purpose of Conservation Mode is to conserve the life of the battery if the laptop is continually kept plugged in. Because that's how I use the laptop, I will continue to use Conservation Mode, but will try to remember to switch to Rapid Charge mode if I want to take the laptop to another location without taking along a charger. I suspected that the travel charger I purchased separately had somehow triggered the computer to convert from Conservation Mode to Rapid Charge, but that is not the case. If the computer is in Rapid Charge mode, either charger will charge the battery to 100%. If the battery has a charge of less than 60%, and the computer is in Conservation Mode, either charger will charge it to 60%. If the battery has a charge of between 60% and 100%, the computer is then put into Conservation Mode and plugged into either charger, the computer will be powered by the charger but the battery will not be further charged. I hope this review is helpful.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Runs Skyrim on very high settings
*by J***C on February 4, 2023*

Just disable reflections. I am consistently impressed with this little thing on the gaming front. You should also raise the throttle percentage in the power settings for the processor to get rid of some of the weird inexplicable stickyness stickyness. It actually is a pretty decent processor and for a small notebook like this it really is overall a pretty powerful little computer. The screen leaves something to be desired. It easily reflects even low light, and is hard to see during the day time if there is too much sunshine in your vicinity, to the point it's nearly unusable in certain lighting conditions.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for the Discounted Price I Paid!!
*by D***D on April 1, 2022*

****Please note there is an issue with Lenovos battery software that sometimes causes it to conflict with windows battery management drivers. You can uninstall the windows drivers and windows will automatically reinstall them when the computer is rebooted ergo why I have this 4 stars (since Lenovo still hasn’t addressed it)**** I got this laptop when it was on sale just ahead of Ryzen 6000 series chips coming out for a 25% discount. Lenovo is presumably looking to get rid of old stock. If you can get it for <600 bucks it’s a great value as of March 2022. Specs for the unit I bought were: -Ryzen 5 5600U mobile APU (with onboard Vega graphics) -256 GB M.2 SSD -16 GB LPDDR4 Came with: -12 month warranty with technician support -USB-C Charger -Stylus For a laptop for my mom to browse the web and pay bills off of it kicks ass. It has a metal body with a nice finish that doesn’t attract noticible finger prints. It also came with their stylus which my mom loved just because it’s novel and she’s never had a laptop with that option. It is light, has excellent battery life, and makes for a great laptop for average productivity tasks and some very light gaming. It packs a punch and looks great doing it. The battery life in this is also fantastic. When doing normal workloads (I.e. just browsing the web, paying bills, etc) this thing will last literal days on one full charge. It also has a reasonable selection of IO with HDMI out, 2 USB 3.0 and 1 USB-C which is used for charging but can be used for other stuff. Overall, would recommend for now but as 6000 series laptops become more readily available you might want to start looking at those for RDNA 2.0 graphics if the price and specs are right. Don’t get intel they suck.

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