Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 AMD: Powerful yet affordable laptop arrives in Malaysia

Lenovo finally introduced the IdeaPad Flex 5 AMD in Malaysia, starting at the price of RM2,399.

Display and camera

The 14-inch IdeaPad Flex 5 AMD weighs around 1.5kg and has a Full HD display which also supports the Lenovo Digital Pen. One of its strengths is its flexibility which allows it to be positioned in various angles due to the 360º hinge. It also has a 720p camera that comes with a built-in Privacy Shutter and an optional fingerprint sensor for those who require additional security.

Internal specs

Under the hood, the IdeaPad Flex 5 AMD is powered by up to Ryzen 7 4700U mobile processor and has integrated AMD Radeon Graphics. It can also support up to 16GB DDR4 RAM and 256GB PCIe NVMe SSD storage.

The IdeaPad Flex 5 AMD also comes with dual noise-cancelling microphones, speakers with Dolby Audio support and a 52.5Wh battery. The laptop is also equipped with Quick Charge that allows it to charge up to 80% in an hour, and Smart Charge that offers 120 minutes from just 15 minutes of charge.

With pre-installed Microsoft Office Home and Student 2019, working or studying with the IdeaPad Flex 5 AMD is also convenient. It runs on Windows 10 and has various ports such as a headphone jack, a 4-in-1 media reader, a USB-C port, a HDMI port and two USB-A ports.

Where to buy

The IdeaPad Flex 5 AMD is available in three colours; Graphite Grey, Light Teal and Platinum Grey. It starts at RM2,399 and can be purchased at any Lenovo Exclusive Store in Malaysia or online via its official site. However, the higher variant that uses the Ryzen 7 4700U processor can only be purchased online with a starting price of RM3,475.12.