Lenovo has quietly launched the IdeaPad Slim 5i Ultra in the United States, bringing a notably lightweight Intel-powered notebook to the domestic market. First revealed at MWC 2026 in March, the device has already appeared in several international regions, including Australia, Hong Kong, and Singapore.
Configurations and Display Options
The 14-inch laptop is offered with a choice between LCD and OLED panels, and the screen technology directly affects the physical profile. The OLED configuration measures 11.9 mm (0.47 inches) at its thinnest point and weighs 2.51 lbs, while the LCD variant comes in at 12.9 mm (0.51 inches) and 2.65 lbs. Both versions undercut the 2.7-lb weight of the 13-inch MacBook Air M5, a comparison Lenovo has emphasized since the announcement. Despite the slim dimensions, the chassis houses two SSD slots and a 65 Wh battery that is rated for up to 20 hours of runtime.
Pricing and Internal Hardware
The entry-level U.S. configuration is priced at $899.99. This model ships with an Intel Core Ultra 5 226V processor, 16 GB of LPDDR5X-8533 memory, and a 256 GB PCIe Gen4 SSD. The base display is a 14-inch touchscreen IPS panel with a 1920 x 1200 resolution, 400 nits of brightness, 100% sRGB color coverage, and a 60 Hz refresh rate. At no additional cost, customers can substitute this screen for a non-touch 120 Hz IPS panel with 400 nits, or a non-touch 60 Hz OLED display offering 300 nits and 100% DCI-P3 coverage.
Stepping up to the Intel Core Ultra 7 256V processor adds $100 to the total, with storage expandable up to 1 TB. Independent testing indicates the higher-tier chip provides roughly 6% faster CPU performance and around a 25% boost in graphics throughput, a gain attributed to the integrated Arc 140V GPU. Connectivity across the lineup includes Wi-Fi 7, a backlit keyboard, a 1080p webcam, and three USB-C ports. The machine omits dedicated USB-A and HDMI connections entirely, relying on its USB-C array for data and display output.
Source: lenovo.vzew.net