Lenovo Delivers New Lighter Devices to Help Consumers Live Large

February 28, 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. Today 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™ Xe MAX Graphics, and the IdeaPad Flex 5 convertible laptop with 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 optionfor 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-certifiedfor 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 huesto express the user’s unique style. To jot down ideas in tablet mode, simply use the latest optional Lenovo Digital Penor optional Lenovo E-Color pencapable of capturing any color from real-life objects easily.

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 is slated to support 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.

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.  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 Greyhues 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.

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 performance, this tablet runs on Android 12 OS with updates to come.With clever optimized Reading Mode settings and optional folio case, time will fly when kicking back, browsing or immersed in learning something new. Make studying easier on the eyes with TÜV-certified low blue light,​ as well as easier on the notetaking hand as the user can intuitively jot notes and doodle with the optional Lenovo Precision Pen 2and 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.

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