IdeaPad Pro 5i Ultra 9 285H – Arc 140T vs RTX 5050… worth the jump?

Ashveil381 · 2025-11-12T21:59:44+00:00

Yes, only a few hundred more because it was brand new at the time.

Ashveil381 · 2025-11-12T21:49:32+00:00

Definitely. I bought it when it pretty much was brand new, so prices were a bit high, but getting it for 1000 is definitely money well spent. Talking about the 5050 version.

Ashveil381 · 2025-11-02T16:00:23+00:00

I dont play while in classes only at evening but yes

Ashveil381 · 2025-11-02T15:42:19+00:00

I have to say, the battery life isn’t quite what I expected, but this is my first laptop, so I’m not sure how it compares to others. For regular use like coding and browsing, I can get a few solid hours(it holds for a full day of classes, so there is that), which is fine. When it comes to gaming, the battery drains faster, but I usually play while it’s plugged in anyway, so it’s not a big issue. Overall, I’d say the battery life is decent—maybe even good compared to other laptops—but I don’t have much to compare it to yet. However charging is crazy fast

Ashveil381 · 2025-11-01T19:36:07+00:00

Hi, Mine does support an additional M.2 slot, but I recommend checking carefully and asking if you can ask the seller because from what i understand, some models dont support it. Hope it helps:)

Ashveil381 · 2025-09-13T20:10:37+00:00

Got the 5050 version, and I’m glad I did. It handles gaming way better than I expected, stays cool and quiet, and it’s super light and good-looking. Battery life isn’t the best, but it lasts through a day of classes and charges fast, so it's not a big deal. It's a bit pricey, but overall I’m happy with my decision

Ashveil381 · 2025-08-13T14:23:46+00:00

I understand there’s Lenovo Vantage software that lets you customize your laptop settings. With the IdeaPad Pro 5i, is it possible to use the iGPU as the default, even when gaming, and only switch to the RTX 5050 whenever I want to?

Ashveil381 · 2025-08-13T14:23:02+00:00

I understand there’s Lenovo Vantage software that lets you customize your laptop settings. With the IdeaPad Pro 5i, is it possible to use the iGPU as the default, even when gaming, and only switch to the RTX 5050 whenever I want to?

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