Lenovo Unveils 12.4 inch New Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5 Specs (2023 model)

Lenovo has unveiled an updated version of its popular 2-in-1 IdeaPad Duet 5 laptop for 2023. The refreshed Duet 5 touts several key upgrades under the hood while retaining the convertible form factor.

The new Duet 5 features the latest 13th generation Intel Core i3, i5, and i7 processors for improved performance. I had a previous prediction for this model in March 2023 in this post. Now, Lenovo provided us more specific specs.

IdeaPad Duet 5 2023
IdeaPad Duet 5 2023

Connectivity is handled by Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.1, two USB-C ports with DisplayPort support, and a 3.5mm audio jack. The 1080p IR camera enables Windows Hello. A 5MP world-facing camera is also included.

IdeaPad Duet 5 2023
IdeaPad Duet 5 2023

The Duet 5 sports a gorgeous 12.4-inch 2.5K (2560 x 1600) IPS touch display with narrow bezels. It has a 16:10 aspect ratio ideal for web browsing and document editing. The screen also boasts 500 nits peak brightness, 120Hz refresh rate for smooth animations, 100% sRGB coverage, Dolby Vision and TUV Low Blue Light certification.

Memory and storage options have been bumped up as well on the 2023 Duet 5. It can pack up to 16GB of fast LPDDR4x RAM and up to a 512GB NVMe SSD. This enables quicker boot-ups, app launches and data transfers compared to eMMC storage.

For portability, the laptop weighs just 1.19kg and measures 9.45mm thin. It offers up to 14 hours of 1080p video playback on a single charge via its 50Wh battery. Rapid charging support provides 2 hours of use with just a 15-minute charge.

The Duet 5 features a detachable folio case keyboard and Lenovo Digital Pen support for versatile use cases. It comes preloaded with Windows 11 and Dolby Atmos-optimized speakers.

New Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5 (2023 12IRU8 model) Specs

Specification Description
Processor 13th Gen Intel Core i3/i5/i7
Graphics Intel UHD Graphics or Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Display 12.4″ 2.5K (2560×1600) Touchscreen, 500 nits, 120Hz Refresh Rate
Memory 8GB or 16GB LPDDR4x RAM
Storage 128GB, 256GB or 512GB PCIe SSD
Battery Li-Polymer 50Wh, up to 14 hrs video playback, supports Rapid Charge Boost
Camera 5MP Front + 5MP Rear
Wireless Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.1
Ports 2x USB-C, 3.5mm audio jack
Audio Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos
Keyboard Detachable folio keyboard
Pen Optional Lenovo Digital Pen
OS Windows 11 Home or Pro
Weight Starting at 1.19 kg / 2.62 lbs
Dimensions 288.3 x 190.33 x 9.45 mm
Material Magnesium-Aluminium alloy
Color Stone Blue, Storm Grey
Warranty 1-3 years

Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5 2023 Images

IdeaPad Duet 5 2023
IdeaPad Duet 5 2023 (12IRU8)
IdeaPad Duet 5 2023
IdeaPad Duet 5 2023 (12IRU8)
IdeaPad Duet 5 2023
IdeaPad Duet 5 2023 (12IRU8)
Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5 2023 model (12IRU8)
Real photo leak of IdeaPad Lenovo Duet 5 2023 model (12IRU8)

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