Lenovo IdeaPad 5a 2-in-1 Gen 11 With Ryzen AI, 165Hz OLED, Starts at $899

Lenovo’s IdeaPad 5a 2-in-1 (15 Gen 11) (15AGP11) combines AMD’s Ryzen AI 400 platform with a 165Hz OLED panel, bringing Copilot+ capabilities and upgradeable memory to a 15.3-inch convertible, aligning with the broader AMD Ryzen AI 400 desktop platform rollout.

The laptop is offered across multiple Ryzen AI configurations, starting with Ryzen AI 5 430 in North America and Ryzen AI 5 435 in Australia, scaling up to Ryzen AI 7 445 in higher-end models, similar to systems using the Ryzen 9 9955HX laptop platform.

Memory support reaches up to 32GB DDR5-5600 in dual-channel configuration, paired with up to 1TB PCIe Gen4 SSD storage. The Lenovo’s IdeaPad 5a includes dual M.2 slots, allowing storage expansion.

Lenovo IdeaPad 5a 2-in-1 Gen 11 in tablet mode displaying design interface for creative work
Tablet mode for creative design tasks (Credit: Lenovo)

Lenovo provides two display options. The base model features a 1920×1200 IPS panel with a 60Hz refresh rate, 400 nits brightness, and 45% NTSC color coverage. The higher configuration upgrades to a 2560×1600 OLED panel with a 165Hz refresh rate, 500 nits peak brightness, and 100% DCI-P3 color coverage, comparable to panels used in the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Gen 11 Aura Edition OLED laptop.

The chassis uses a 360-degree hinge, enabling laptop, tent, stand, and tablet modes, a layout also seen in the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 11 OLED model. Stylus input is supported via Lenovo Pen Gen 2, which is bundled with select configurations.

Ports include HDMI 2.1 with support for up to 4K at 60Hz, two USB-C ports (10Gbps) with power delivery and DisplayPort 1.4, two USB-A ports, a microSD card reader, and a headset jack.

Lenovo IdeaPad 5a 2-in-1 Gen 11 showing labeled ports including USB, HDMI, and card slot
Full ports and slots layout overview (Credit: Lenovo)

Battery capacity is rated at 60Wh, with Rapid Charge Boost support for quick top-ups during short charging sessions.

The laptop is offered in Cosmic Blue and Lunar Grey finishes depending on region.

The IdeaPad 5a 2-in-1 (15 Gen 11) starts at $899.99 in the US, CAD 1,239 in Canada, and AUD 1,679 in Australia. Configurations with Ryzen AI 7 445, 32GB RAM, 1TB storage, and OLED display reach $1,289.99 and higher depending on region.

Lenovo IdeaPad 5a 2-in-1: Key Specifications

Model15AGP11
Display15.3-inch IPS (1920×1200, 60Hz) or OLED (2560×1600, 165Hz, 500 nits, 100% DCI-P3)
ProcessorAMD Ryzen AI 400 series (up to Ryzen AI 7 445)
GraphicsIntegrated AMD Radeon graphics
MemoryUp to 32GB DDR5-5600 (dual-channel)
StorageUp to 1TB PCIe Gen4 SSD (dual M.2 slots)
Battery60Wh
PortsHDMI 2.1, 2× USB-C (10Gbps), 2× USB-A, microSD
Form Factor2-in-1 convertible (360° hinge)
StylusLenovo Pen Gen 2 (select models)
ColorsCosmic Blue, Lunar Grey
PriceStarts at $899.99

Sources: Lenovo United States, Lenovo CanadaLenovo Australia 

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