Lenovo · 2025
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i 16 (Intel, Gen 10)
A big 16-inch panel and a boring, well-supported Intel platform: Linux just works here, which is the whole point at roughly 700 dollars (approx).
Compiled from public sources and community data, not hands-on tested. What that means.
Linux readiness9.9
Best on ubuntu LTS. Confidence: high
Scores
Specs
| CPU | Intel Core 5 210H |
|---|---|
| GPU | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB |
| Screen | 16" 1920x1200 @ 60Hz |
| Weight | 1.85 kg |
| Battery (real) | ~10 h |
Linux compatibility
- ubuntu-lts Out of the box
- Wi-Fi
- works
- Bluetooth
- works
- Fingerprint
- needs tweak
- Webcam
- works
- Audio
- works
- Suspend
- works
ubuntu-lts: The Core 5 210H is a conventional Raptor Lake-class H part with plain Intel graphics, so Ubuntu 24.04 installs without drama on kernel 6.8. Fingerprint reader, if fitted, needs libfprint setup. About 10.5 hours of light use in testing; Lenovo claims closer to 15.