Laptops
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Quick verdict
IdeaPad 5a 2-in-1 — AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 / 16 GB / 1 TB / Integrated Graphics / 14in WUXGA wins because it has better value at 1189.99, a lighter design (1), an advantage in laptop weight (1), and an advantage in laptop minimum weight (1).
Why it wins
Buy IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 – Cosmic Blue — Intel Core Ultra 7 255U / 16 GB / 1 TB / Integrated Intel Graphics / 16in WUXGA if
Buy IdeaPad 5a 2-in-1 — AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 / 16 GB / 1 TB / Integrated Graphics / 14in WUXGA if
Personal fit
Neither product is clearly Apple-first, so choose based on the overall verdict.
Neither product is clearly Android-first, so choose based on the overall verdict.
Camera data is close, so check the detailed camera rows before deciding.
Gaming is close from the available specs, so prioritize platform and display preference.
Better endurance for heavy daily use.
The stronger price-to-hardware choice.
Category score
Evidence
| Spec | IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 – Cosmic Blue — Intel Core Ultra 7 255U / 16 GB / 1 TB / Integrated Intel Graphics / 16in WUXGA | IdeaPad 5a 2-in-1 — AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 / 16 GB / 1 TB / Integrated Graphics / 14in WUXGA |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Weight The product's weight, measured in g. |
1,900.55 g
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1,419.74 g
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| Laptop Weight The product's laptop weight, measured in g. |
1,900.55 g
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1,419.74 g
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| Laptop Minimum Weight The product's laptop minimum weight, measured in g. |
1,900 g
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1,420 g
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| Regulation & Support | ||
| Warranty The product's listed warranty specification or capability. | 1 Year Courier or Carry-in | 1 Year Courier or Carry-in |
| Display | ||
| Display The product's listed display specification or capability. | 16in WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS, Glare, Touch, 45%NTSC, 300 nits, 60Hz, Glass | 14in WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS, Glare, Touch, 45%NTSC, 400 nits, 60Hz, Glass |
| Performance | ||
| Processor The product's listed processor specification or capability. | Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 255U Processor (E-cores up to 4.20 GHz P-cores up to 5.20 GHz) | AMD Ryzen™ AI 5 430 Processor (2.00 GHz up to 4.50 GHz) |
| Gpu The product's listed gpu specification or capability. | Integrated Intel® Graphics | Integrated Graphics |
| Storage The product's listed storage specification or capability. |
1 TB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe Gen4 TLC
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1 TB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe Gen4 QLC
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| Os The product's listed os specification or capability. | Windows 11 Home 64 | Windows 11 Home 64 |
| Laptop Processor The product's listed laptop processor specification or capability. | Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 255U Processor (E-cores up to 4.20 GHz P-cores up to 5.20 GHz) | AMD Ryzen™ AI 5 430 Processor (2.00 GHz up to 4.50 GHz) |
| Laptop GPU The product's listed laptop gpu specification or capability. | Integrated Intel® Graphics | Integrated Graphics |
| Laptop Operating System The product's listed laptop operating system specification or capability. | Windows 11 Home 64 | Windows 11 Home 64 |
| Laptop Storage Options The product's laptop storage options, measured in GB. | 1 TB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe Gen4 TLC | 1 TB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe Gen4 QLC |
| Power | ||
| Battery The product's listed battery specification or capability. |
57WHr Polymer; Supports Rapid Charge Boost (15 minutes = 2 hours capacity)
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60Wh; Rapid Charge: Boost (2 hours in 15 minutes)
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| Pricing | ||
| Price The product's listed price specification or capability. |
1199.99
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1189.99
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