Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 R7-8845HS, 32GB DDR5, 512GB SSD, R780M, 16" 2K OLED 400nits HDR 120Hz, 76Wh Batt $1309 Delivered @ Lenovo

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Blockbuster Education deal now available on the standard store plus cash back eligible
Quality OLED display, Radeon 780M for light gaming and large battery
Lenovo specs do not confirm whether chassis is full aluminium or if this particular variant has the PC-ABS bottom

To get the deal specs/price, tick the following options in the builder:

4 Cell Li-Polymer 76Wh +$10

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AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS (8C / 16T, 3.8 / 5.1GHz, 8MB L2 / 16MB L3), 45W TDP
32GB LPDDR5x-6400MHz (Soldered), dual-channel, not upgradable
Integrated AMD Radeon 780M Graphics
512GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0x4 NVMe TLC
16" 2K (2048x1280), OLED, 400nits, Glossy, 100% DCI-P3, 120Hz, TÜV Low Blue Light (Hardware), DisplayHDR True Black 500

Supports up to 4 independent displays (native display and 3 external monitors via HDMI and USB-C)
HDMI supports up to 1920x1080@60Hz
USB-C supports up to 3840x2160@60Hz

2x USB-C (USB 5Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 1), with USB PD 3.0 and DisplayPort 1.4, 1x USB-A (USB 5Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 1), Always On, 1x USB-A (USB 5Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 1), 1x HDMI 1.4b, 1x Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm), 1x microSD card reader
Wi-Fi 6E 11ax 2x2 + BT5.1
1080P FHD IR Hybrid with Dual Microphone
4 Cell Li-Polymer 76Wh battery
65W USB-C Slim (3-pin) AC adapter
Grey, English keyboard
Buttonless Mylar surface multi-touch touchpad
Aluminium (Top), Aluminium or PC-ABS (Bottom) case
356 x 251 x 16.9-17.9 mm
1.79-1.82 kg
Windows 11 Home 64
1 Year Onsite warranty

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Comments

  • Phoebus on 14/11/2024 - 19:11

    I wonder if you can use a 2280 SSD?

    • daver01 on 14/11/2024 - 19:21
      +3

      Apparently only a 2242 slot:

      • M.2 Slot 1x 2242 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4

      Source: Laptop Media

  • Zeee on 14/11/2024 - 19:15
    +1

    Any review of this laptop on youtube? Pictures?

    • Jimothy Wongingtons on 14/11/2024 - 19:22
      +2

      146 upvotes on last deal… I’d say it must be pretty good

    • daver01 on 14/11/2024 - 19:42

      My reply above has a link to a review by Laptop Media; it seems quite comprehensive, including tear-down video and method. Their review sample has the same CPU and screen optioned but I am not sure how much RAM was specced.

      Edit: The review sample has a smaller battery than the config in this deal.

    • paddywide on 14/11/2024 - 21:21

      When you close it, the gap is a bit big between the screen and body. The Screen is not as good as my XiaoMi book (2 years ago, OLED, 500 nit, higher resolution). Other than that, all good.

  • BarryBurrito on 14/11/2024 - 19:31
    +4

    Damn, very tempted, wish it was the 14inch model.

  • bobloblawlawblog on 14/11/2024 - 19:47

    Would laptops like this be able to play GTA5 or RDR?

    • Wonderfool on 14/11/2024 - 21:39
      +3

      GTA5, pretty easily. Can probably play very high 1080p and the 1% won't dip below 60 fps.

      In R2D2, it'll do 60 fps if you do low to medium settings.

      Think of this as around the performance of a 1060 3gb.

      • Franc-T on 15/11/2024 - 01:36
        +1

        If your gaming better off getting something like this:

        https://www.scorptec.com.au/product/laptops-&-notebooks/gami…

        Thats a decent deal, and the laptop is fine (I have a differnet model with a faster cpu but this will easily play)

        • Wonderfool on 15/11/2024 - 07:54
          -1

          I agree, but if I'm playing older games like GTA and R2D2, this laptop has alot going for it.

          Pretty big fan of 1440p OLED screen and the 76w battery add on. I also found myself needing 32gb ram surprisingly often as well. So I'll personally choose this.

          Edit: wait wtf, why is it 1280p? I thought it said 2k?

  • DEvok on 14/11/2024 - 19:50
    +1

    Is this integrated graphics? How is it with gaming?

    • Opaquer on 14/11/2024 - 20:16

      I'm also curious about this - if it can handle some games (not even at 4k), this might be a winner!

      • DEvok on 14/11/2024 - 21:54

        Might look into this, my LG gram is also integrated but can't even play any 3d games tho..

        • Opaquer on 14/11/2024 - 22:10

          If you find out, let me know! This ticks a lot of boxes, but if it can game as well then I think it's a definitive purchase

          • havequick on 17/11/2024 - 07:49

            @Opaquer: This is slightly more powerful than what's in my ROG Ally which is a dedicated gaming handheld - yes you are going to have to turn down graphics settings and resolution but I haven't found anything it won't run yet.

    • The Almighty Dollar on 14/11/2024 - 20:56
      +4

      Yes it's integrated. AMD's best integrated is the 890m I think, which is very rare atm. The 780m can play most games at their lowest settings and is a little bit slower in most cases than the Intel Arc integrated.

  • kaikor on 14/11/2024 - 19:58
    +2

    Need to pay $20 for backlit KB??? Shouldn't this feature be standard these days?

    • robinsoa on 14/11/2024 - 19:58

      Kaikor I paid the extra $30 for backlit kB.

      • robinsoa on 14/11/2024 - 19:59

        Well the wife did. Birthday present and I am near on blind. Backlit yeah should be included. Bit hey 1339 all up delivered is a great deal.

        • kaikor on 14/11/2024 - 20:03

          Yeah for sure my old eyes need backlit, and that abyss blue color looks really sexy too, another $30!

          • robinsoa on 14/11/2024 - 20:05

            @kaikor: D'oh I should have done the abyss blue too :( oh well when I look at it I'll go not as sexy but I got $30 for something else :p

    • donman92 on 15/11/2024 - 10:08

      Comes up as $30 for me.

  • Stingo on 14/11/2024 - 20:04

    How much more would I need to spend to get something with:

    a) a screen I can read in sunlight
    b) expandable RAM

    The Legion 9i might fit the bill screen and RAM wise. Somewhat pricey though. I'd be happy with a older slower power efficient CPU even a 2nd hand machine with discrete graphics.

    Suggestions?

    • Look Up on 14/11/2024 - 20:32
      +4

      $1K more

      One option is to buy one of the Pro IPS models and swap in your own 500nits OLED display:

      Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 R7-8845HS, 32GB DDR5, 512GB SSD, Radeon 780M, 16" 2.6K IPS 350nits 120Hz, 84Wh Bat $1299 Delivered @ Lenovo
      Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i EVO CU5-125H, 32GB DDR5, 512GB SSD, Arc 7, 14" 2.9K IPS 400nits 120Hz, 84Wh Bat $1348 Delivered @ Lenovo

      For a cheapest DIY upgrade base, there are plenty of sub $1K ThinkPads that run dual SODIMM slots with 45% NTSC IPS screens like this recent deal

      • Stingo on 14/11/2024 - 20:42

        Thanks, I don't know if I can manage a screen swap. If I could I'd put in a transflective screen if any were are about in that size. I don't know about the E-series. Is the build quality decent enough? The hinges tend to go on my laptops or break the plastic. Is the L-series a happy medium?

        • Look Up on 15/11/2024 - 08:25

          For a rugged tank like build, a custom Metabox is another option

          They have a number of models with RAM slots and ability to option up to a 500nits display

          Send them an email with your configuration requirements and see what they come back with

    • Jamesooo on 14/11/2024 - 21:14

      I ordered a legion 5 slim the other day with 500 nits anti-glare screen and 2 SODIMM slots. Could be an option.

      • Stingo on 14/11/2024 - 21:25

        What's the build quality like of Legion 5's? How many nits is enough? I have much to learn…

        • tjoy on 15/11/2024 - 01:42
          +1

          Lenovo Legion is known for its build quality among gaming laptop brands

          • Stingo on 15/11/2024 - 06:49

            @tjoy: Thanks, but how does that compare to build quality of Lenovo's other brands? Really, only considering the Legion for the screen and upgradeable RAM.

  • sydney rider on 14/11/2024 - 20:33

    just bought one. This ticks almost all the boxes replacing my Macbook M1.
    Upgraded to 1T.

    • tsk2 on 14/11/2024 - 20:52

      Why the switch? Just after something different. The MacBook monitor limit has been annoying me (if it was 3 external in clam I’d be fine ) but iMessage alas owns me due to family and also iPhone cameras being consistently good.

      • sydney rider on 14/11/2024 - 20:55
        +2

        Yes, Monitor limit annoyed me too! I had a docking once work with 2 external monitor, and suddenly not.

        plus, RAM and Storage are too expensive to upgrade.
        plus I wanna switch to Linux too. which I've been using for years.

        • tsk2 on 14/11/2024 - 21:00

          Yeah I too hear the call of a Linux thinkpad.

        • Unotifoso on 14/11/2024 - 22:33
          +1

          I'm doing exactly the same.

          Looking for a Lenovo to replace an m1 pro 14 in an effort to switch to Linux as darktable runs poorly on macos, but tbh the screen, speakers, general build quality and possibly battery are a big part of the appeal I'm finding hard to replicate. Let us know how you go.

          • sydney rider on 14/11/2024 - 23:40

            @Unotifoso: I have problem with the CUDA setup in my Linux PC with 4060. guess AMD runs a bit better than Nvidia on Linux.
            hope this one will be better.
            I'm not a big fan of Apple. M1 was really good years ago, won't go with M4 as it's not justified with the expensive RAM and Storage.

            • Unotifoso on 15/11/2024 - 07:42
              +1

              @sydney rider: My desktop is Ryzen 5700x + RTX 2060, Ubuntu 24.10, running first party Nvidia drivers. I believe I had to install the cuda dev kit for ollama optimisation but all working okay in Ubuntu. Should be the same in mint and other distros that play nice with Nvidia and have a decent user base such as Fedora.

              Don't hate me for my snaps

              • sydney rider on 15/11/2024 - 10:57
                +1

                @Unotifoso: thx so much for the insight. will try when I hv spare time.
                I tried to mount using my dockers on my PC, running browsers VNC from my M1 (saving memory of the MBP lol)
                somehow the Nvidia doesn't work well(it once worked ok. strange again.)

          • shabaka on 14/11/2024 - 23:49

            @Unotifoso: I have mbp m1 pro 14 and it's really hard to go back to anything else. need 16" but not too keen to go mbp 16 - too dear and too heavy

            but this Lenovo is no replacement, need higher res panel. everything 16 with good panels is $2000+ and I could just get a refurb mbp m1 16 for that money it's superb.

            • sydney rider on 15/11/2024 - 00:31

              @shabaka: yeah. it's a personal choice. go for it.

            • Lastora on 15/11/2024 - 00:40

              @shabaka: I wish they would make a lighter MacBook :)

              • shabaka on 15/11/2024 - 07:36

                @Lastora: haha they already have, I still look at mba 15 from time to time, but they downgraded it too much (for marketing purposes) even tho pricing once you start upgrading it makes even less sense

                I wish they just wiped model line clean and did a 15 inch pro that is light like mba 15 with proper miniled screen and speakers, 17 inch mbp again, and airs I don't really care what they do, not my market

            • Unotifoso on 15/11/2024 - 07:34

              @shabaka: My thoughts are similar. Also the offset keyboard irks me. I'm a sucker for MacBook aesthetics and dedication to the tactile experience… But surely one of these Lenovo posts will eventually hit the spot

              • shabaka on 15/11/2024 - 07:40

                @Unotifoso: p16s comes pretty close if you got access to education - for just under $2k can configure high res OLED panel but that would be 16gb and need storage upgrade too

                HP was clearing x360 model 16" with a good (but super glossy) OLED panel for $2k, aluminium body too. 32/1tb. but keyboard sucked

                no joy for now

                all I crave for with my mbp 14 is just a lil bit more screen real estate, everything else is perfect. screen, speakers, keyboard, design, power, battery life..

                not using darktable tho, is it any good? I got Luminar it's super good and not subscription based, also M silicon optimised

                • Unotifoso on 15/11/2024 - 07:46

                  @shabaka: Lots of Apple haters due their tactics and pricing, but sit down with the hardware and it's hard to fault 👌🏼

                  • shabaka on 15/11/2024 - 08:02
                    +1

                    @Unotifoso: I must admit on my mbp 14 I experienced a lot of crashes and restarts when switching display calibration profiles, using just the standard settings, no fancy stuff.

                    so experience wasn't as smooth as I would have expected. otherwise no other complaints

                    • sydney rider on 15/11/2024 - 11:04

                      @shabaka: Similar here… If this happened on Linux (via dmesg or some other logs) or even Windows (thanks to the large user base), you'd likely find some solutions. But on macOS? Hardly anything. No idea why it's such a black hole for troubleshooting!

    • smartProverble on 16/11/2024 - 02:41

      Upgraded to 1T.

      What is "1t"?

      • sydney rider on 16/11/2024 - 14:47

        1T SSD. It's 512GB if not upgrade.
        I could have chosen DIY but just don't wanna bother.

        • fingerprint for $20. not expensive and future proof for me.
  • Jaff on 14/11/2024 - 20:39
    +2

    An upsized cashback would make this deal even better

    • sydney rider on 14/11/2024 - 20:41

      tried to looking around, can't see any.
      which one gets the cashback pls?

      • Jaff on 14/11/2024 - 21:27
        +1

        ShopBack offering 8% cashback until 12am tonight

        • sydney rider on 14/11/2024 - 21:42

          I think you are referring to non-edu store's.

          "These items are not eligible for Cashback:
          Purchases via the Lenovo Education Store"

          • Jaff on 14/11/2024 - 22:41
            +1

            @sydney rider: I am aware of that, do check shop back before mid night as this laptop will be eligible for 8%

  • Boxcuttahz on 14/11/2024 - 20:47
    -1

    Touchscreen?

    • Stingo on 14/11/2024 - 21:27

      Only when my fingers are greasy.

  • RaijnAU on 14/11/2024 - 20:48

    I was looking at the Yoga Slim 7i Aura but with the OLED screen, this seems to tick the 4k movies ans basic gaming box. It's just a bit heavier.

  • lilchonk on 14/11/2024 - 21:38

    thinkpad homies represent xoxo

  • thisusernameistaken on 14/11/2024 - 21:39

    USB-C supports up to 3840x2160@60Hz

    Is that one monitor or can it do two monitors at that resolution and frame rate? Specifically the LG 32UN88A of course

    Realistically, what's the battery life? 8 hours?

    No reason why I can't remove Windows and chuck a Linux distro like Ubuntu on?

  • JownehFixIT on 14/11/2024 - 21:44

    IdeaPad Slim? Or IdeaPad Pro? Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 R7-8845HS, 32GB DDR5, 512GB SSD, Radeon 780M, 16" 2.6K IPS 350nits 120Hz, 84Wh Bat $1299 Delivered

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/873218

    • thisusernameistaken on 14/11/2024 - 21:45

      I personally prefer the OLED

      • JownehFixIT on 14/11/2024 - 21:46

        Yeah it would certainly look nicer, is brighter too, but chat elsewhere said OLED uses a little more energy too. So I guess if battery life was the ultimate goal, maybe the pro could win out there.

    • scottySK on 15/11/2024 - 06:34
      +1

      i'm considering the Pro for better battery life (every other screen in my life is IPS anyway, don't want to ruin the experience by getting OLED)

      • Wonderfool on 15/11/2024 - 08:11
        +1

        You wouldn't really "ruin" the experience. IPS is still good screens.

        OLED is just really nice, that's all.

    • cheapocheapo on 15/11/2024 - 07:02
      +1

      Received the ideapad pro yeaterday.
      Wished i got this ideapad slim, for the better screen , finger print reader.

    • knasty on 15/11/2024 - 09:27
      +1

      I got this exact laptop (Slim 5) inc fingerprint/larger battery/32Gb. It's a great machine for the price. The screen is excellent but definitely reflective so be careful if using in bright spaces. The resolution is absolutely fine on this screen size.

      • JownehFixIT on 15/11/2024 - 09:46

        Fewer pixels to push may result in another slight battery gain too…

  • shabaka on 14/11/2024 - 23:26

    1280p isn't exactly high res, tiny upgrade over 1080p. need at least WQXGA

  • gadgetguy on 15/11/2024 - 00:10
    -3

    Fingerprint reader?

    Only 2K display?

    • gadgetguy on 15/11/2024 - 14:19
      -1

      WTF is with the downvotes?

      Fingerprint reader is not listed in the specs. I checked and you have to pay extra for it.

      The post right above mine comments on the 2K display. I think its bad for a 16" personally.

      There are some real idiots on here.

  • t3m on 15/11/2024 - 01:43

    No touch screen .. 😭

  • kostaslala on 15/11/2024 - 10:32

    how's the battery life of this compared to an M3 MacBook air?

  • donman92 on 15/11/2024 - 11:03

    Tough decision over this one or the Snapdragon® X Plus X1P-42-100 model. Thoughts?

  • sickfvckadam on 15/11/2024 - 14:26

    Just wondering if anyone can recommend a 13 to 14inch laptop that's touch screen, folds all the way around like a 2 in 1. Similar specs to this, thank you

  • snorbert on 15/11/2024 - 15:37

    Just a heads up that at least for my laptop order, DHL Express tracking showed a saga about a mass shipment from China that got broken out into sets of packages once it entered Australia. I was getting regular updates about my order as it entered AU yesterday, yet today my package doesn't even show up in any of the sets of packages going to Canberra.

    Meanwhile Lenovo's quietly pushed back the laptop delivery date to 19/11 instead of 15/11 as originally stated. I can see other people's shipments in the same waybill are out for delivery, so that's nice for them I guess.

  • Radiskull on 15/11/2024 - 16:20

    Very good price!

    I wonder what the battery life is like compared to the Qualcomm laptops. Those have insane battery life. I get they are a different class in terms of use case but similar spending price.

  • StackableSnacks on 15/11/2024 - 17:41

    I was able to get Jbhifi to price match. It was the 3 cell battery, but with the backlit keyboard and 1tbssd. Very happy. It's a wonderful looking laptop. I had a HP envy which was pooping itself.

    • Jaff on 15/11/2024 - 17:52

      any link you could share or receipt?

      • StackableSnacks on 16/11/2024 - 07:33

        Hey Jaff. Not sure how to share an image in here, but if you DM me, I think I can send photos that's way if you want.

    • F1ProjectOne on 16/11/2024 - 14:30

      Was that in store or online? and could you please send me the receipt too please, I'm trying to get one through JB

  • Ti-au on 16/11/2024 - 22:47

    Does this thing have an aluminum body, or at least to cover the screen.

    I bought a lenovo PC with a plastic body, the screen got bent, broke and then Lenovo tried to charge me 80% of the RRP to get it fixed, so really want to avoid that…

    The reason why I ask is because it says: "The bottom cover of the laptop uses 50% recycled aluminum, and 90% ocean-bound plastic in the system"

  • jacharya on 19/11/2024 - 11:41
    +1

    Thanks op, bought this with the new code from lenovo site with the top cashback of 16%.

    • donman92 on 19/11/2024 - 15:12

      What is the new code?

      • jacharya on 19/11/2024 - 15:17
        +1

        Its applied by the lenovo site - BFCM24.
        Does not stack with any other code.

        • donman92 on 19/11/2024 - 15:17

          ah good to know BFCM24 works with cashback

          • jacharya on 19/11/2024 - 15:23
            +1

            @donman92: Yep I already got the notification from Top cashback - shows the amount and status is pending.

            • F1ProjectOne on 21/11/2024 - 12:27

              @jacharya: how much cashback did you get?

              • jacharya on 21/11/2024 - 14:45

                @F1ProjectOne: The laptop cost 1430 and cashback notification is for about 230 odd, still showing as pending though.

    • Jaff on 21/11/2024 - 15:15

      shows 4.55% now

      • jacharya on 21/11/2024 - 17:13

        yep that was 1 day promotion from top cashback. there is a link to that deal in this thread somewhere.

      • somacruz on 21/11/2024 - 17:45

        Check shopback for 13.2% today

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