Promo €899 Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 16IMH9 (83DC006BFR), 16″ thin, lightweight Meteor-oriented laptop PC under Core Ultra 125H Intel Arc scalable with 32 GB
Our opinion on the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 16IMH9 (83DC006BFR)
Large amount of 32 GB RAM for the elegant aluminum laptop Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 16IMH9 (83DC006BFR) thin and light AI-oriented equipped with a hybrid Meteor Lake Core Ultra 5 125H processor with Intel Arc graphics. High-performance and suitable for modest gaming, this Ultrabook accelerates multimedia processing like the fast scalable 512 GB SSD storage which reinforces responsiveness. This robust Windows 11 laptop with a 16-inch Full HD 16:10 IPS screen has an Infrared webcam for facial biometric authentication and Wi-Fi 6E, USB-C and microSD connectivity, but skips the retro keyboard lighting.
Features of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 16IMH9 (83DC006BFR)
| Screen(s) | 16'' Full HD IPS 16/10th 300cd/m² 45% NTSC (1920×1200, anti-glare) |
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H Meteor Lake (14 cores: 4P 4.5 GHz / 8E 3.6 GHz / 2S, TDP 28/64W) |
| Installed RAM (max) | 32 GB (soldered) LPDDR5x 7467 MHz |
| Graphics card | Intel Arc integrated into the processor |
| Storage | 512 GB M.2 SSD (NVMe PCIe 4.0, 2242) + 1 free M.2 slot |
| Connections | 2 USB 3.2 (Gen1, 1 Always On) + 2 USB 3.2 Type-C (Gen1), HDMI 1.4b, microSD card reader |
| Network | Wi-Fi 6E ax (2×2), Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Backlit keyboard | – |
| Numeric keypad | Yes |
| Windows Hello | Yes, via infrared webcam |
| Audio system | 2 speakers (2 x 2W) Dolby Audio |
| Operating system | Windows 11 64-bit |
| Announced autonomy / Battery | 7 hours / Li-Ion 3 cells 57Whr (65W adapter) |
| Weight / Dimensions (mm) | 1.82 Kg / 356 x 251 x 16.9 |
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 16IMH9 (83DC006BFR) faces the competition
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 16IMH9 (83DC006BFR) is currently showing in promotion at the house of Darty and the Fnac. It positions itself as one of the cheapest in its category to offer such a high amount of RAM with such a recent and efficient processor and graphics solution, all in an aluminum design with Windows provided, but skips the keyboard backlighting.
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Chassis, connections, screen of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 16IMH9 (83DC006BFR)
It is an elegant and discreet look with its thin and light Cloud Gray silver aluminum design, which is robust due to its compliance with the American military resistance standard MIL-STD-810H.
This multimedia and AI-oriented laptop PC is well equipped in terms of connectivity with its 2 USB-C, its microSD card reader, its Wi-Fi 6E ax and Bluetooth 5.2 wireless modules for remote connections and communications, its output practical HDMI video to easily connect it to a TV or monitor for example, its audio port or its 2 USB 3.0 (USB 2.0 compatible) ensuring transfers up to 5 times faster than USB 2.0 if USB 3.0 devices are plugged into it.
Biometric authentication is possible through the infrared functionality of the webcam and Windows Hello technology.
However, the keyboard does not have a backlighting system, which is regrettable given the positioning of this Ultrabook.
The Full HD screen, whose 16/10th format displays more elements in height than the classic 16/9th, has significant vertical and horizontal viewing angles due to its IPS technology.
The colorimetry here, however, is classic, lower than that provided by a high-end IPS panel.
As it adopts an anti-reflective coating, the screen is in any case more readable than a shiny panel in a bright environment (eg outdoors) while being less tiring for the eyes over a long period.
Performance, autonomy of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 16IMH9 (83DC006BFR)
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 16IMH9 (83DC006BFR) is an AI multimedia-oriented laptop with high performance in terms of processor and RAM.
This Ultrabook benefits from a large amount of 32 GB RAM, double the average. Enough to see the matter coming and calmly support the processor, a Meteor Lake Core Ultra 5 125H with 14 hybrid cores, AI capabilities and integrated Intel Arc graphics solution.
This results in solid general performance that will delight as many users as possible. Creators will particularly appreciate obtaining much faster multimedia processing thanks to these components than with 16/24 GB DDR4/5 as well as a classic Quad Core. We clearly feel the difference in work requiring RAM and CPU resources taking advantage of multi-core (and AI), such as photo editing or video editing.
Processing, such as starting/stopping and launching software or even arriving at online game cards, is very fast, helped by the high speed of SSD storage.
The SSD, which generally provides great responsiveness and fluidity on a daily basis, offers other advantages, such as low energy consumption, silent operation and a robust design.
A 512 GB SSD is integrated here, as in many models on the market.
However, in case you need additional space, you can insert a second SSD via the free M.2 slot. Or use an external storage module like a USB 3.0/USB-C device for fast transfers.
What about graphic work? They are entrusted to the exclusive care of the Intel Arc whose services are superior to those of the classic Iris Xe.
Concretely, we can watch HD photos and videos or play light to modest games.
As for autonomy, count on around 7 hours of battery operation in light use for this multimedia-oriented Ultrabook whose transport is made easier by the controlled weight and finesse. It may be of interest to some wishing to obtain a Student laptop. In the event of heavy loads (e.g. treatments), expect heat and noise from this mobile computer to which you can add a ventilated support to contain its temperatures (remember to check the dimensions carefully!).
