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IdeaPad Pro 5i 16IRH8

2023 · Windows 11 Home

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CPU80
GPU22
Display51
Memory62
Connect55
Portable64

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
51
Top 100% of IdeaPad Pro
Memory
62
Top 29% of IdeaPad Pro
Connect
55
Top 57% of IdeaPad Pro
Port
64
Top 100% of IdeaPad Pro
Value
100

Swiss Prices

Digitecretail
05.02.2025
CHF 1’199
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05.02.2025· Lenovo CH MSRP
CHF 1’249
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Specifications

CPUIntel Core i7-13700H (14C/20T, 5 GHz, 45W)
Display16" 2.5K IPS IPS · 120Hz · 350 nits
RAM16GB DDR5-4800 (2 slots) · max 32GB
Storage512 GB NVMe (1 slot)
GPUIntel Iris Xe · integrated
Battery75 Wh
Weight1.89 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

16.0"360 mm253 mmSide Profile21 mm
1.89 kg|360 × 253 × 21 mm|1.9 L
1.89 kgWeight
75WhBattery
16"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

2 slots · DDR5-4800 · Max 32GB

Storage
Memory Score
Current
62

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Use Case Fit

ExcellentOffice / Productivity
ExcellentSoftware Development
GoodGaming
GoodVideo Editing
GoodData Science / ML
ExcellentVirtualization

Linux Compatibility

Kernel 6.5++
Wi-FiIntel AX211 — iwlwifi
GPUIntel Iris Xe / Intel Arc — i915
Fingerprintlibfprint 1.94.6+ may be required
Audiosof-firmware required
Fedora: Fedora 39+ recommended. Raptor Lake well-supported upstream.

Community-supported. 16" Intel 13th gen — solid Linux compatibility.

Analysis

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The IdeaPad Pro 5i 16IRH8 is a 2023 Intel-based creator laptop pairing performance with premium displays. It pairs a Intel Core i7-13700H 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
  • 2x Thunderbolt 4 for docking and eGPU
  • SD card reader
  • High-performance 14-core CPU

Limitations

  • No built-in Ethernet
  • On the heavier side at 1.89 kg
  • Basic integrated GPU — limited to light esports titles
Upgrade path: IdeaPad Pro 5i 16IMH9

Analysis derived from public PSREF specifications

Editorial Notes

The 16-inch 2023 Intel model stood out for offering user-upgradeable DDR5 SODIMM slots alongside Thunderbolt 4 — a combination hard to find at this price tier. The 13th Gen Core i7-13700H with optional RTX 4050 provided a balanced creative and gaming platform.

Known Issues

H-series thermals are managed adequately but fan noise is present under load. Base storage configurations may need upgrading — the 512 GB SSD fills up quickly for creative workflows.

Swiss Market

Clearance pricing CHF 1100–1500 at Digitec and Brack. The upgradeable DDR5 RAM and Thunderbolt 4 together make it one of the best-value 16-inch creator laptops for the Swiss market.