Model-specific guide

Lenovo · IdeaPad Slim 5i

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i 14IPH11 (83S50008IN)

Everything you need to understand this laptop — core hardware, graphics, display, connectivity and practical upgrade options.

Full specificationsRAM compatibilitySSD upgrade guide

Processor

Intel Core Ultra 5 322, 6 cores (2 performance + 4 low-power efficiency), 6 threads, up to 4.4 GHz; exact model 83S50008IN

Graphics

Integrated Intel Graphics; no discrete GPU listed for this exact machine type

RAM ceiling

Up to 32 GB listed

Storage

2 M.2 slots

The complete picture

Hardware specifications

Options can vary by product number, country and factory configuration. Unknown details are labelled rather than guessed.

13 specification entries

Performance

Processor, graphics and acceleration

Processor: Intel Core Ultra 5 322, 6 cores (2 performance + 4 low-power efficiency), 6 threads, up to 4.4 GHz
exact model 83S50008IN
GPU: Integrated Intel Graphics
no discrete GPU listed for this exact machine type
NPU / AI: Up to 46 TOPS NPU
Lenovo classifies this configuration as a Copilot+ PC

Display & media

Screen, camera and sound

Panel: 14-inch WUXGA OLED (1920 × 1200), 400 nits, glossy, 100% DCI-P3, 60 Hz, DisplayHDR True Black 500
Camera: FHD 1080p + IR camera with privacy shutter and ToF sensor
Audio: Stereo 2 W ×2 speakers optimised with Dolby Audio
dual-array microphones

Connectivity & security

Ports, wireless and protection

Ports: See the Lenovo PSREF page for the exact port layout and capabilities for machine type 83S5
port transfer rates and supported features can vary by configuration
Wireless: Check the exact PSREF configuration for the supplied WLAN/Bluetooth module
Security: IR camera supports Windows Hello facial recognition
camera privacy shutter

Power & design

Battery, operating system and build

Battery: 60 Wh battery
Power adapter / build: 65 W USB-C slim adapter
Luna Grey chassis
backlit English keyboard
Operating system: Windows 11 Home Single Language (English) for model 83S50008IN
Dimensions / weight: Not verified in the current exact-model source set

Plan your upgrade

Possible upgrades

See the listed RAM ceiling, storage options and what each upgrade is useful for. Maximums are only shown when supported by the model information available here.

RAM upgrade

Up to 32 GB

Listed model capacity; confirm your exact configuration before buying.

SSD upgrade

Expansion: Supports up to 2 M.2 SSDs

Listed 2242 capacity: Up to 1 TB

Capacity shown is based on documented manufacturer options, not necessarily a hard limit. Confirm the exact configuration and connector before buying.

RAM upgrade

Increase memory for smoother multitasking

Increase memory to 32 GB

Option 1

Useful for: Heavier multitasking and longer-term headroom

Suggested upgrade

The listed upgrade path is 32 GB (2 × 16 GB), replacing the factory 16 GB (2 × 8 GB) setup.

Compatibility to check

DDR5 SO-DIMM, 5600 MT/s. Lenovo's documented tested offering is up to 32 GB.

Storage upgrade

Replace or add storage where supported

Add a second SSD

Option 1

Useful for: Keep the existing system drive and add space for games or projects

Suggested upgrade

If the secondary M.2 slot is free and present in your exact unit, add a compatible PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD.

Compatibility to check

This model lists M.2 2242 and M.2 2280 slots. Match the free slot's length and confirm the exact machine type.

Replace the main SSD

Option 2

Useful for: A larger primary drive

Suggested upgrade

Replace the factory 1 TB M.2 2242 SSD with a compatible higher-capacity drive only after checking supported length and capacity.

Compatibility to check

Use PCIe NVMe, not SATA M.2. Check the Lenovo PSREF for machine type 83S50008IN.

These recommendations apply to IdeaPad Slim 5i 14IPH11 machine type 83S5 / model 83S50008IN, not every similarly named variant.

Check before you buy

Upgrade compatibility

RAM specifications

Memory type, slots and listed capacity

Memory type: DDR5 SO-DIMM
Speed: 5600 MT/s
Slots: 2, dual-channel capable
Maximum: 32 GB (Lenovo-tested offering)
Factory configuration: 16 GB (2 × 8 GB)

Listed configurations

2 × 8 GB (16 GB factory configuration)2 × 16 GB (32 GB maximum listed by Lenovo)

Lenovo lists up to 32 GB based on its tested memory offerings; confirm compatibility before buying modules.

SSD & storage specifications

Drive format, connection and limits

SSD slots: 2 M.2 slots
M.2 2242 slot: PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe
M.2 2280 slot: PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe
Factory SSD: 1 TB M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe
Expansion: Supports up to 2 M.2 SSDs
Listed 2242 capacity: Up to 1 TB
Lenovo-tested offering; not necessarily a hard capacity limit

Lenovo states that the second M.2 slot is for user self-expansion; check the exact unit and slot availability before purchase.
Use an M.2 PCIe NVMe drive, not a SATA M.2 drive.

Before you order parts

Confirm the machine type/model code is 83S50008IN (machine type 83S5); other IdeaPad Slim 5i variants can have different specifications.
For RAM upgrades, choose DDR5 SO-DIMM modules and keep Lenovo's listed 32 GB maximum in mind.
For SSD expansion, check which M.2 slot is free and match the drive length: 2242 or 2280.

Official specifications & sources

Manufacturer pages are the reference for exact configurations.