What you need to know
- Today, Lenovo revealed its newest line of IdeaPad Pro 5i (Gen 9) laptops which feature AI-powered Intel Core Ultra processors.
- These laptops should accelerate AI processes surrounding photo and video editing as well as multitasking.
- The IdeaPad Pro 5i (Gen 9) is available now and comes in either a 14-inch or 16-inch screen size with the option for an OLED display.
Today, Lenovo announced its new line of IdeaPad Pro 5i (Gen 9) laptops which feature the new Intel Core Ultra processors for better AI experiences on PC. According to Lenovo, These laptops specifically "provide faster AI-powered photo creation and editing, quicker video export, and speedier multitasking." As such, they're a great fit for both consumer and business needs.
Price: Starting at $1,149.99
CPU: Up to Intel Core Ultra 9
GPU: Integrated: Up to Intel Arc | Discrete: Up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 L
RAM: Up to 32GB LPDDR5X
Storage: Up to 1TB PCle Gen 4 NVMe SSD
Display: 14-inch or 16-inch | 2K OLED or 2.5K IPS | 120Hz
Battery: 84WHr Polymer
Connectivity: WLAN Wi-Fi 6E, Up to Bluetooth 5.2
Webcam: IR FHD with privacy shutter
Ports: 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, 1x HDMI 2.1, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x SD card reader, 1x 3.5mm headphone jack
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i (Gen 9) line is currently available in either a 14-inch or 16-inch size with various configurations to choose from. Both sizes can have either a 2K OLED display or a less expensive 2.5 IPS display. But regardless of what you choose, the panel will reach a refresh rate of up to 120Hz, which is impressive.
As far as the processors go, the new IdeaPad Pro 5i can feature up to an Intel Core Ultra 9, which has integrated NPUs (Neural Processing Units) to accelerate AI workloads. Of course, AI tasks can also be handled well with NVIDIA GeForce RTX GPUs, and the latest IdeaPad Pro 5i can also have a discrete GPU up to the powerful RTX 4050 L GPU or as simple as an integrated GPU up to Intel Arc.
Otherwise, things are pretty standard with Lenovo's latest laptop line, featuring up to 32GB or RAM and up to 1TB SSD for your storage needs. With all of the useful ports provided, this laptop can easily work with various computer accessories or can be connected to one of the best monitors.
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This year has been the year of AI growth, so it's not at all surprising to learn that big computer companies like Lenovo are utilizing the latest AI-capable processors and software in their latest laptops. Not only does this keep Lenovo relevant in a changing market, but it also provides convenience to businesses as well as consumers who use these Intel Core Ultra laptops.
But aside from the big new shift to NPU-utilizing CPUs, there isn't much of a change with the IdeaPad Pro 5i. So if you don't care for AI or don't foresee yourself needing to use it then this change over the previous Gen 8 IdeaPad Pro 5i's won't really be of importance to you.
Of course, this all means that the previous Gen 8 IdeaPad Pro 5i will be available at a much better price compared to this newest line, now or in the near future. If you're interested, check out the best deals below.
