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Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (Gen 9, AMD)
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Lenovo · 2024

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14

Gen 9, AMD

A quiet, plain 300-nit machine, but the Ryzen 7 8845HS and Radeon 780M combo is about the most painless Linux box under 650 dollars.

from € 650 $600 RRP

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  • Best for office and web work study programming basic everyday use
  • Linux: out of box

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Scorecard

6.8 / 10

Mean of six category scores, 0 to 10. Compiled from public sources. How we rate.

Strongest on value and battery, with no category below average.

  • Battery 7/10
  • Display 6/10
  • Build 7/10
  • Keyboard 6/10
  • Speed 7/10
  • Value 8/10

Worth knowing

Stands out

  • Linux runs out of the box

Watch for

  • RAM is soldered, no upgrade later
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Linux

Linux readiness9.9

Excellent · Best on ubuntu LTS. Confidence: high · How we score

Linux compatibility, per distro

  • Ubuntu LTS Out of the box
    • Wi-Fi : works
    • Bluetooth : works
    • Fingerprint : needs tweak
    • Webcam : works
    • Audio : works
    • Suspend : works

    Ryzen 8845HS with Radeon 780M is one of the most trouble-free Linux platforms in the budget class on kernel 6.5 or newer. Check the exact Wi-Fi card.

See the broader picture in the Linux compatibility hub, the full compatibility matrix, and the buying guides.

Specs

Specifications for Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14
CPUAMD Ryzen 7 8845HS
GPUAMD Radeon 780M (integrated)
RAM16 GB (soldered, not upgradeable)
Storage512 GB
Screen14" 1920x1200 @ 60Hz, 300 nitsfine indoors, dim in direct sun
Weight1.45 kglight for daily carry
Battery84 Wh, around 8 h real-world

Common questions

Does the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (Gen 9, AMD) work with Linux?
Yes, on a clean install it works with no tweaking (verified on Ubuntu LTS). Ryzen 8845HS with Radeon 780M is one of the most trouble-free Linux platforms in the budget class on kernel 6.5 or newer.
What does the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (Gen 9, AMD) cost?
RRP is about 600 USD (650 EUR in the EU); street price is often lower.
Is the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (Gen 9, AMD) good for office and web work?
For office and web work we score it 8/10 on value and 7/10 on performance.
How heavy is the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (Gen 9, AMD)?
1.45 kg (3.20 lb). That's manageable for occasional travel.
What's the battery life like?
A 84 Wh pack, around 8 hours real-world mixed use. We score battery 7/10.
Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?
RAM is soldered, so the 16 GB it ships with is the RAM it dies with. Storage starts at 512 GB on this configuration.

Ready to buy the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (Gen 9, AMD)?

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from € 650 $600 RRP

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Shown in EURUSD, switch with the currency toggle in the header. This is an indicative RRP, not a live price.

As an Amazon Associate (US, NL, DE, UK programs), qualifying purchases via this link may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. Other markets not yet enrolled. How we make money. Verified 2026-05-18.

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