LenovoIdeaPad Duet 5 Chromebook

13.3-inches
1.207kg
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7C, 8GB Ram, 256GB SSD

£549Typical price

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The Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5 Chromebook is a two-in-one laptop with a detachable keyboard and a touchscreen, allowing you to use it like a tablet whenever you need to. That could make this Chromebook a versatile alternative to a traditional laptop. But before you buy, you’ll need to know whether performance, portability and screen quality are good enough for your needs. Read our full review of this Lenovo Chromebook for all this and more.

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What is it?
How fast is it and what’s it like to use?
What are the keyboard and touchpad like?
How good are the screen and webcam?
How are the speakers and audio quality?
How long does the battery last?
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Should I buy it?

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KEY TEST RESULTS
Screen performance
Sound quality
Portability

Aug 2025Last checked by Which?
Jan 2025First reviewed by Which?
May 2024Released

The overall Which? test score is made up of the following star ratings, all determined by our rigorous lab tests.

A laptop's screen being tested with a scientific instrument

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Ease of use

Overall
Touchpad
Keyboard
Connections

How we test ease of use

A large variety of tests make up this score, including how easy the laptop is to use while on your lap, how easy the lid is to open, and how well the keyboard and touchpad are to handle.

Performance

Overall
Start up from off
Wi-fi

How we test performance

A combination of USB speed tests, industry-standard benchmark software and wi-fi speed tests create this overall speed score. We also let you know how good a laptop is for gaming, although this does not impact our overall percentage score.

Battery life

Overall
Web browsing battery life
Video playback battery life

How we test battery life

A laptop that manages more than eight hours in our test will normally score five stars, while one that lasts under three hours will normally get one star.

Screen performance

Overall
Colours and brightness
Reflection reduction
Viewing angles

How we test screen performance

We look at how clear and bright the screen is, and perform scientific measurements to check colour accuracy. We also assess how wide the viewing angles are and whether reflections cause a problem.

Sound quality

Overall
Speakers - Music and movies
Headphones

How we test sound quality

The quality of the sound that comes from the built-in speakers, and how well the sound card handles audio delivered to high-quality headphones through the headphone jack.

Practicality

Overall
Portability
Build quality
Quiet operation

How we test practicality

These scores let you know what a laptop will be like to take out and about. Lighter laptops made from premium materials do better here, as do those that manage their heat efficiently and quietly.

Processor
Processor model	Qualcomm Snapdragon 7C
Total number of processor cores	8
Number of performance cores	8
Number of efficiency cores	0
Maximum processor speed	2.4GHz
Graphics	Qualcomm Adreno
Processor brand	Qualcomm Snapdragon 7C

Memory and storage
Ram	8GB
Main storage type	eMMc
Total storage capacity	256GB
Usable storage capacity	204GB

General
Height	15.3mm
Width	305mm
Depth	193mm
Weight	1.207kg
Available new	Yes

Display
Screen size	13.3-inches
Resolution	1536x864
Finish	Shiny
Touchscreen	Yes

Features
Operating system	ChromeOS
CD/DVD drive	No
Backlit keyboard	No
Separate numeric keypad	No
Type	Chromebook
Convertible/ 2-in-1 laptop	Yes
Key specs	Qualcomm Snapdragon 7C, 8GB Ram, 256GB SSD

Connections
USB 2.0	0
USB 3	0
USB-C	2
Charge laptop via USB
USB-C usable as display output
HDMI out	No
Ethernet port	No
SD card reader	No SD card slot
Connections on supplied dongle	USB C to 3.5mm Dongle

Security
Currently supported	Yes
End of software update support	June 2033

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