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IdeaPad Pro 5 16ARP8

2023 · Windows 11 Home

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CPU63
GPU32
Display51
Memory62
Connect45
Portable64

Configuration

Scores

80+ Excellent60+ Good40+ Fair
Perf
63
Top 100% of IdeaPad Pro
Single
62
Multi
64
GPU
32
Top 57% of IdeaPad Pro
Display
51
Top 100% of IdeaPad Pro
Memory
62
Top 29% of IdeaPad Pro
Connect
45
Top 100% of IdeaPad Pro
Port
64
Top 100% of IdeaPad Pro
Value
86

Swiss Prices

Digitecretail
01.02.2025
CHF 1’099
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01.02.2025· Lenovo CH MSRP
CHF 1’149
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Specifications

CPUAMD Ryzen 7 7735HS (8C/16T, 4.75 GHz, 35W)
Display16" 2.5K IPS IPS · 120Hz · 350 nits
RAM16GB DDR5-4800 (2 slots) · max 32GB
Storage512 GB NVMe (1 slot)
GPUAMD Radeon 680M · integrated
Battery75 Wh
Weight1.89 kg
Ports1x USB-C (USB 4), 1x USB-C 3.2, 2x USB-A 3.2, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x SD card reader
WirelessWi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2

Form Factor

16.0"360 mm253 mmSide Profile21 mm
1.89 kg|360 × 253 × 21 mm|1.9 L
1.89 kgWeight
75WhBattery
16"Screen
6portsTotal I/O
I/O Breakdown
1x USB-C (USB 4)1x USB-C 3.22x USB-A 3.21x HDMI 2.11x SD card reader
Wi-Fi 6EBluetooth 5.2

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RAM

2 slots · DDR5-4800 · Max 32GB

Storage
Memory Score
Current
62

Performance Overview

Hardware Guide

Use Case Fit

ExcellentOffice / Productivity
GoodSoftware Development
GoodGaming
GoodVideo Editing
GoodData Science / ML
GoodVirtualization

Linux Compatibility

Kernel 6.5++
Wi-FiMediaTek MT7922 or Realtek — mt7921e works in 6.5+
GPUAMD Radeon 740M — amdgpu
FingerprintSensor variant may not be in libfprint — verify before purchase
AudioAMD ACP — sof-firmware
Fedora: Fedora 39+ recommended. AMD platform is well-supported.

Community-supported. 16" AMD Ryzen 7000 model — standard Linux compatibility.

Analysis

DeveloperDesktop ReplacementStudentLight Gaming

The IdeaPad Pro 5 16ARP8 is a 2023 mainstream creator laptop with strong display and solid performance. It pairs a AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS with 16 GB upgradeable DDR5 and a 2.5K IPS IPS panel at 16". At 1.89 kg with a 75 Wh battery, it is desk-friendly.

Strengths

  • 120 Hz smooth refresh rate
  • User-upgradeable RAM (2 SODIMM slots)
  • Large 75 Wh battery for all-day use
  • SD card reader

Limitations

  • No built-in Ethernet
  • On the heavier side at 1.89 kg
Upgrade path: IdeaPad Pro 5 16ARP9

Analysis derived from public PSREF specifications

Editorial Notes

The 16-inch Gen 8 AMD offered user-upgradeable DDR5 SODIMM slots — a notable feature often absent in thin consumer laptops. Ryzen 7 7745HX with the option for an RTX 4050 discrete GPU made it a genuine entry-level creator and gaming machine.

Known Issues

HX-class 55W TDP in a consumer chassis means active cooling is always present under load. Fan noise is higher than U/H-series alternatives.

Swiss Market

Clearance pricing at CHF 1000–1400 at Digitec and Brack. The upgradeable RAM is a practical advantage for buyers who want to extend the machine's lifespan.