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IdeaPad Pro 5i 14IRH8

2023 · Windows 11 Home

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CPU80
GPU22
Display58
Memory50
Connect55
Portable67

Configuration

Scores

80+ Excellent60+ Good40+ Fair
Perf
80
Top 43% of IdeaPad Pro
Single
78
Multi
82
GPU
22
Top 100% of IdeaPad Pro
Display
58
Top 57% of IdeaPad Pro
Memory
50
Top 100% of IdeaPad Pro
Connect
55
Top 57% of IdeaPad Pro
Port
67
Top 86% of IdeaPad Pro
Value
100

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01.02.2025
CHF 1’149
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CHF 1’199
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Specifications

CPUIntel Core i7-13700H (14C/20T, 5 GHz, 45W)
Display14" 2.8K OLED OLED · 90Hz · 400 nits
RAM16GB LPDDR5-5200 (soldered) · max 32GB
Storage512 GB NVMe (1 slot)
GPUIntel Iris Xe · integrated
Battery56 Wh
Weight1.44 kg
Ports2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A 3.2, 1x HDMI 2.0, 1x SD card reader
WirelessWi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2

Form Factor

14.0"315 mm221 mmSide Profile18 mm
1.44 kg|315 × 221 × 18 mm|1.3 L
1.44 kgWeight
56WhBattery
14"Screen
5portsTotal I/O
I/O Breakdown
2x Thunderbolt 41x USB-A 3.21x HDMI 2.01x SD card reader
Wi-Fi 6EBluetooth 5.2

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RAM
16GB LPDDR5 — Soldered (not upgradeable)
Storage
Memory Score
Current
50

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Use Case Fit

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

Linux Compatibility

Kernel 6.5++
Wi-FiIntel AX211 — iwlwifi, works in 6.5+
GPUIntel Iris Xe / Intel Arc (13th gen) — i915
FingerprintGoodix reader — may need libfprint 1.94.6+
AudioIntel HDA — sof-firmware
Fedora: Fedora 39+ works well. Intel 13th gen (Raptor Lake) has mature kernel support.

Community-supported. Intel 13th gen platform — stable Linux experience with standard Intel drivers.

Analysis

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The IdeaPad Pro 5i 14IRH8 is a 2023 Intel-based creator laptop pairing performance with premium displays. It pairs a Intel Core i7-13700H with 16 GB soldered LPDDR5 and a 2.8K OLED OLED panel at 14". At 1.44 kg with a 56 Wh battery, it is highly portable.

Strengths

  • 2.8K OLED OLED display with deep blacks
  • 2x Thunderbolt 4 for docking and eGPU
  • SD card reader
  • High-performance 14-core CPU

Limitations

  • RAM soldered — not user-upgradeable
  • No built-in Ethernet
  • Basic integrated GPU — limited to light esports titles
Upgrade path: IdeaPad Pro 5i 14IMH9

Analysis derived from public PSREF specifications

Editorial Notes

The 2023 14-inch Intel variant with 13th Gen Core i7-13700H and optional 2.8K OLED offered strong single-core performance and Thunderbolt 4 in a compact creator chassis. Soldered LPDDR5 limits long-term upgradeability but the base 16/32 GB configurations cover most use cases.

Known Issues

13th Gen Raptor Lake H-series runs warmer than U-series alternatives — adequate but noticeable in a thin chassis. Soldered LPDDR5 means no RAM upgrade path.

Swiss Market

Available at clearance pricing CHF 900–1300 at Digitec and Brack. Thunderbolt 4 compatibility with existing Intel dock infrastructure is the key purchase reason over the AMD variant.