Lenovo · 2024
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 16
Gen 9 AHP9, Ryzen 7 8845HS, 2024
A 16 inch Phoenix Ryzen 7 8845HS box at 849 dollars with the same painless Radeon 780M Linux story as the 14 inch Slim 5, paired with a plain WUXGA 300-nit panel and a 57Wh battery good for about seven real hours.
from € 899 $849 RRP
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- Best for office and web work study programming basic everyday use
- Linux: out of box
Scorecard
Mean of six category scores, 0 to 10. Compiled from public sources. How we rate.
Strongest on keyboard and speed, with no category below average.
- Battery 6/10
- Display 5/10
- Build 6/10
- Keyboard 7/10
- Speed 7/10
- Value 7/10
Worth knowing
Stands out
- Linux runs out of the box
Watch for
- RAM is soldered, no upgrade later
Linux
Excellent · Best on ubuntu LTS. Confidence: high · How we score
Linux compatibility, per distro
- Ubuntu LTS Out of the box
- Wi-Fi : works
- Bluetooth : works
- Fingerprint : needs tweak
- Webcam : works
- Audio : works
- Suspend : works
5+). Fingerprint reader is the usual goodix tweak.
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orm as lenovo-ideapad-slim-5-14-amd-gen9, so Linux runs out of the box on Ubuntu 24.04 or newer (kernel 6.5+). Fingerprint reader is the usual goodix tweak. The 16:10 1920x1200 IPS panel is unremarkable at 300 nits, the OLED panel is a paid option not the default.
See the broader picture in the Linux compatibility hub, the full compatibility matrix, and the buying guides.
Specs
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
|---|---|
| GPU | AMD Radeon 780M (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB (soldered, not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 512 GB |
| Screen | 16" 1920x1200 @ 60Hz, 300 nitsfine indoors, dim in direct sun |
| Weight | 1.82 kgaverage weight |
| Battery | 57 Wh, around 7 h real-world |
Common questions
- Does the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 16 (Gen 9 AHP9, Ryzen 7 8845HS, 2024) work with Linux?
- Yes, on a clean install it works with no tweaking (verified on Ubuntu LTS). Same Phoenix Ryzen 7 8845HS with Radeon 780M platform as lenovo-ideapad-slim-5-14-amd-gen9, so Linux runs out of the box on Ubuntu 24.04 or newer (kernel 6.5+).
- What does the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 16 (Gen 9 AHP9, Ryzen 7 8845HS, 2024) cost?
- RRP is about 849 USD (899 EUR in the EU); street price is often lower.
- Is the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 16 (Gen 9 AHP9, Ryzen 7 8845HS, 2024) good for office and web work?
- For office and web work we score it 7/10 on value and 7/10 on performance.
- How heavy is the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 16 (Gen 9 AHP9, Ryzen 7 8845HS, 2024)?
- 1.82 kg (4.01 lb). That's heavy for a daily commute.
- What's the battery life like?
- A 57 Wh pack, around 7 hours real-world mixed use. We score battery 6/10.
- Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?
- RAM is soldered, so the 16 GB it ships with is the RAM it dies with. Storage starts at 512 GB on this configuration.
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from € 899 $849 RRP
Check price on Amazon Also buy direct at LenovoShown in EURUSD, switch with the currency toggle in the header. This is an indicative RRP, not a live price.
As an Amazon Associate (US, NL, DE, UK programs), qualifying purchases via this link may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. Other markets not yet enrolled. How we make money. Verified 2026-05-21.
