Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i

Updated on January 11, 2026

The Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i Chromebook is a budget 13.3-inch convertible built around the 11th-gen Intel Core i3-1115G4. With a 360-degree hinge, a 1080p touchscreen, a backlit keyboard, and a useful set of ports, it is a sensible pick for students, freelancers, or anyone who wants a capable 2-in-1 that does not cost much. This is the original (non-Plus) Flex 5i Chromebook; Lenovo later released a separate, newer Flex 5i Chromebook Plus (14-inch, Core i3-1315U) that this page does not cover.

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Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i Comparison Chart

	Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i	Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i
Price	List Price: $469.99 Amazon Prices: Loading prices...	List Price: $429.99 Amazon Prices: Loading prices...
Model number	82M7004HUX	82M7004CUX
Performance Rating	5.7	5.7
Chromebook Plus	No	No
Processor	Dual-core 3.00 Ghz (max 4.10 Ghz) Intel Core i3-1115G4 Processor	Dual-core 3.00 Ghz (max 4.10 Ghz) Intel Core i3-1115G4 Processor
RAM	8 GB	8 GB
Internal Storage	256 GB SSD	128 GB SSD
Screen Size	13.3"	13.3"
Screen Resolution	1920x1080	1920x1080
Screen Type	IPS	IPS
Touch Screen	Yes	Yes
Stylus / Pen	No Stylus Support	No Stylus Support
Dimensions width x length x thickness	12.2 x 8.42 x 0.66 inches (309.88 x 213.87 x 16.76 mm)	12.2 x 8.42 x 0.66 inches (309.88 x 213.87 x 16.76 mm)
Weight	2.98 lbs (1.35 kg)	2.98 lbs (1.35 kg)
Backlit Keyboard	Yes	Yes
Webcam	720p HD	720p HD
WiFi	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.1	Bluetooth 5.1
Ethernet	No	No
Cellular Modem	No	No
HDMI	No HDMI	No HDMI
USB Ports	1 USB 3, 2 USB-C	1 USB 3, 2 USB-C
Thunderbolt Ports	No	No
Card Reader	microSD Card Reader	microSD Card Reader
Battery	51 Wh, Li-ion	51 Wh, Li-ion
Battery Life	10.0 hours	10.0 hours
Fanless	No	No
Auto Update Expiration Date	June, 2032	June, 2032

Detailed Insights into the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i

The Flex 5i has a 13.3-inch IPS touchscreen at 1920x1080 (16:9), rated around 250 nits. That brightness is fine indoors but dim in direct sunlight, and the bezels are on the chunky side. At 12.2 x 8.42 x 0.66 inches and 2.98 lbs it is a touch heavier than the slimmest Chromebooks but still easy to carry.

The build is soft-touch plastic rather than metal: reviewer Clive Illenden described it as feeling "lush to the touch" even though "it may not have a metal chassis." The 360-degree hinge enables four modes (laptop, tent, stand, and tablet), and the keyboard is backlit and comfortable to type on, with some deck flex under pressure. This is the same chassis Lenovo used across the line, from the entry Pentium model up to the Core i3 versions on this page.

For ports it has two USB-C (charging and data), one USB-A 3.0, a microSD slot, and a 3.5mm combo jack, plus Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.1. There is no full-size HDMI, so an external display needs a USB-C adapter, and for a wired connection you can add a USB Ethernet adapter on the USB-A port. The webcam is a standard 720p HD unit.

Reviewer Insights on the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i

A note on sources: most "Flex 5i" reviews online cover the newer Flex 5i Chromebook Plus (the 14-inch, Core i3-1315U model), which is a different machine. The two reviews below are of this original non-Plus Flex 5i Chromebook.

Clive Illenden

Clive Illenden reviewed the Core i3-1115G4 version and came away liking it despite the plastic body. He noted that while it "may not have a metal chassis," the "soft touch plastic feels lush to the touch." He put the 13.3-inch IPS display at "1920 by 1080" and "about 250 nits," which is fine indoors but not bright, and praised the "wave audio powered dual speaker setup," which "gets loud" for streaming. His read was a capable budget convertible for everyday ChromeOS work, with cloud gaming over GeForce Now as a bonus.

Lon.TV

Lon Seidman of Lon.TV reviewed the same convertible (a unit on loan from Lenovo, with his opinions his own). His sample was the entry model with "a pentium gold 7505 processor," which he called "the entry level chip in the Tiger Lake line," paired with 4GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. Usefully, he pointed buyers toward the faster configuration this page covers: there is "a version on Amazon... with a more powerful processor," and "functionally as far as the hardware is concerned it is pretty much identical," so it "will perform a little better in the same package." His verdict was a solid, well-built budget 2-in-1, with the Core i3 version the one to get for more speed.

Customer Reviews of the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i

The bound Amazon listing for the Core i3 model carries a small number of ratings (13 at the time of writing) averaging 4.3 stars, so read the owner feedback as anecdotes rather than a large sample. The praise centers on speed, the convertible touchscreen, and the keyboard. Jb1960, a verified buyer who picked one up with the i3 chip, 8GB of RAM, and a 256GB drive on sale for $329, wrote: "LOVE how fast it is and the backlit keyboard and midnight blue color." Craftychicdawn, also a verified purchaser, summed up the typical positive experience as "It's lightweight. Easy to setup. The touchscreen works great. Battery life is good."

The lower ratings are worth taking seriously rather than glossing over. Verified buyer Mr and Mrs B liked the machine but reported it "bricked in 24h" and flagged that "the screen is not super bright," ultimately returning it for a brighter model. George, another verified owner, left one star after his unit failed: he wrote that it "started up when the lid was closed and ran all night that way," ran hot, and was dead afterward, with Geek Squad telling him repair would cost more than a replacement. The reviews skew positive overall, but the reliability and screen-brightness complaints are the clearest negatives a buyer should weigh.

Read more owner reviews on Amazon.

Conclusion

The original Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i Chromebook is a solid budget 2-in-1. The 11th-gen Core i3-1115G4 is comfortably quick for ChromeOS productivity, web browsing, and cloud gaming, the backlit keyboard is pleasant to type on, and the 360-degree hinge adds real versatility. The trade-offs are the dim 250-nit screen and the plastic build, both reasonable at this price. It is a good fit for students and remote workers who want an affordable, durable convertible. Its Auto Update Expiration date is June 2032 (per Google's schedule), so it has years of ChromeOS updates left. If you are shopping new, note that Lenovo's separate Flex 5i Chromebook Plus is the newer option. To compare this model with others, use the Chromebook Comparison Chart.

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