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General

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Series

Dell 16S1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Document title: Dell 16S DS16260.

IdeaPad Slim 51Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11Read 5 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

DS16260, YC11F3Retailer pagejohnlewis.com/dell-16s-ds16260-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-processor-16gb-ram-512gb-ssd-16-qhd-frost-blue/p115756720Read 15 October 2026John Lewis (UK) listing for Dell 16S DS16260, Core Ultra 7, 16 GB, 512 GB, 16 inch QHD+, Frost Blue. Manufacturer part number YC11F. This listing identifies the stored configuration.

83S20007US1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11Read 5 October 2026Exact US 83S20007US. Ryzen AI 5 430, two 8 GB SODIMMs, 1 TB, 16-inch WUXGA IPS touch at 120 Hz, 60 Wh, Luna Grey and Windows 11 Home. Other processor, panel, memory, battery and color options are excluded.6Retailer pagepcnation.com/lenovo-83s20007us-pna10zwkoRead 5 October 2026Current factory SKU identity repeats Ryzen AI 5 430, 2x 8 GB, 1 TB, Luna Grey, Windows Home and touch WUXGA 120. Erroneous 60-lb shipping weight and generic January release metadata are excluded.

GTIN / EAN

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1992738562681Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11Read 5 October 2026

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

14 May 20267Press articleengadget.com/2172725/dell-14s-16-s-2026Read 15 October 2026Engadget article dated May 14, 2026 reports Dell's introduction of the 14S and 16S.

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Status

Available7Press articleengadget.com/2172725/dell-14s-16-s-2026Read 15 October 2026Released 2026 model with current retail listings. This is lifecycle availability, not a claim about current stock.

Available6Retailer pagepcnation.com/lenovo-83s20007us-pna10zwkoRead 5 October 2026Exact 83S20007US is In Stock and Add to Cart. Current sale proof, not first retail date.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Dell 16 Plus DB16250 Core Ultra 7 256V9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Dell-16S-DS16260-review-A-better-Dell-16-Plus.1368939.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck calls the Dell 16S the successor to last year's Dell 16 Plus.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, GB7Press articleengadget.com/2172725/dell-14s-16-s-2026Read 15 October 2026US availability from the article. UK availability from the John Lewis listing.

US1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11Read 5 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Frost Blue3Retailer pagejohnlewis.com/dell-16s-ds16260-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-processor-16gb-ram-512gb-ssd-16-qhd-frost-blue/p115756720Read 15 October 2026Product title names Frost Blue. ITPro confirms a Frost Blue unit and says a darker grey tone is also sold.

Luna Grey1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11Read 5 October 2026

Segment

Mainstream7Press articleengadget.com/2172725/dell-14s-16-s-2026Read 15 October 2026Article calls the 14S and 16S mid-range general productivity laptops.

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Form factor

Clamshell1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Views section: ordinary hinged laptop with a display hinge that opens to 180 degrees. No detachable or 360 degree hinge is listed.

Clamshell1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11Read 5 October 20263Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/2/d/e/354b202c8949500deaa9d46f332bb6f29a96.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Chassis

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DimensionsiClosed laptop body size. Minimum and maximum thickness describe the front and rear or other points stated by the maker.

Width356.8Depth251.4Thickness (min)15.3Thickness (max)15.4mm(14 × 9.9 × 0.6 in)1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 3 gives width 356.80 mm and depth 251.40 mm. Its front height 6.88 mm and rear height 11.37 mm do not fit a laptop that holds a 70 Wh battery, so the thickness comes from the review spec tables, see those sources.6Reviewtechaeris.com/2026/07/24/dell-16s-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec list copied from Dell: 356.8 x 251.4 mm, thickness about 15.3 to 15.4 mm at the peak. ITPro and Trusted Reviews print 15.3 mm. The manual's 6.88 mm front and 11.37 mm rear heights are not used.

Width356.5Depth250.6Thickness (min)16.9Thickness (max)17.9mm(14 × 9.9 × 0.7 in)1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11Read 5 October 2026PSREF width 356.5 and depth 250.6 mm agree with guide. PSREF height 16.9 is the guide explicitly named thinnest figure. Guide also explicitly names thickest 17.9 mm, retained as maximum.3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/2/d/e/354b202c8949500deaa9d46f332bb6f29a96.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 14 explicitly thinnest 16.9 mm and thickest 17.9 mm, not undefined T2/T4 labels.

Weight (published)iPublished laptop weight without the charger. A starting weight is identified in the source note and may vary with configuration.

1.79kg(3.9 lb)1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 3: 1.79 kg (3.95 lb) with a non-touch display and 1.88 kg (4.16 lb) with a touch display. The non-touch value is stored. Dell's marketing starting weight is 3.9 lb (1.77 kg), which Engadget, the John Lewis listing and both reviews repeat.3Retailer pagejohnlewis.com/dell-16s-ds16260-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-processor-16gb-ram-512gb-ssd-16-qhd-frost-blue/p115756720Read 15 October 2026Listing weight 1770 g, the same as Dell's marketing starting weight. The manual's 1.79 kg for non-touch configurations is stored.

1.85kg(4.1 lb)1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11Read 5 October 2026Exact starting 1.85 kg agrees with platform weight table for 60 Wh and IPS models. Approximate maker laboratory mass, not a weighed retail unit. Lighter OLED or other battery groups are excluded.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/IdeaPad/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Lid material

Aluminium5Reviewitpro.com/hardware/laptops/the-dell-16s-is-a-fresh-mid-range-laptop-with-premium-aspirations-but-does-it-do-enough-to-deliver-valueRead 15 October 2026Review: sturdy two-tone CNC-machined recycled aluminum chassis, with a frosty coating on the palm rest, base and lid. Review unit: Core Ultra 7 355, 16 GB, 512 GB, 2560x1600 IPS 120 Hz, 1.77 kg, 70 Wh.

Aluminium1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11Read 5 October 2026

Bottom material

Aluminium5Reviewitpro.com/hardware/laptops/the-dell-16s-is-a-fresh-mid-range-laptop-with-premium-aspirations-but-does-it-do-enough-to-deliver-valueRead 15 October 2026Same aluminum chassis statement. Separate lid and base materials are not itemised.

Aluminium1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11Read 5 October 2026

Max hinge angle

180°1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Front view caution: the maximum operating angle for the display hinge is 180 degrees.

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MIL-STD-810 testing (claimed)iManufacturer claim of MIL-STD-810 testing. The revision and tested procedures belong in the source note. This is not proof of every standard test.

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Yes1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11Read 5 October 2026MIL-STD-810H passed, 21 test items. No claim to every procedure.

Display

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Screen sizeiDiagonal of the main built-in display. Rounded-corner displays may be measured as a full rectangle.

16in(40.6 cm)1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026

16in(40.6 cm)1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11Read 5 October 2026

Native resolution

2560 × 1600px1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026

1920 × 1200px1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11Read 5 October 2026

Pixel density

188.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

141.5ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

Panel typeiDell's WVA means wide viewing angle and names no panel technology, so it is stored as IPS only when Dell or a review names IPS.

IPS3Retailer pagejohnlewis.com/dell-16s-ds16260-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-processor-16gb-ram-512gb-ssd-16-qhd-frost-blue/p115756720Read 15 October 2026Display line: 16 inch non-touch, QHD+ 2560x1600, 48-120Hz, WVA, anti-glare, 500 nits, 100% sRGB, Dolby Vision. WVA is Dell's name for a wide-viewing-angle LCD. ITPro and Trusted Reviews both call the panel IPS.5Reviewitpro.com/hardware/laptops/the-dell-16s-is-a-fresh-mid-range-laptop-with-premium-aspirations-but-does-it-do-enough-to-deliver-valueRead 15 October 2026Spec box: 16in IPS HDR 120Hz, 2,560 x 1,600.

IPS1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11Read 5 October 2026

Backlight

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Dimming zonesiIndependently controlled backlight zones, not the number of LEDs or screen pixels.

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Panel part numberiPanel part number identified in a matching review unit. Suppliers may vary within the same laptop configuration.

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Screen surfaceiSurface of the stored display configuration. Anti-reflective coatings do not by themselves make a glossy display matte. A matte finish of the chassis is not the screen surface.

Matte1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 20 option three: anti-glare. Touch is not supported on this option.3Retailer pagejohnlewis.com/dell-16s-ds16260-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-processor-16gb-ram-512gb-ssd-16-qhd-frost-blue/p115756720Read 15 October 2026

Matte1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11Read 5 October 2026

Touchscreen

No1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 20263Retailer pagejohnlewis.com/dell-16s-ds16260-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-processor-16gb-ram-512gb-ssd-16-qhd-frost-blue/p115756720Read 15 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11Read 5 October 2026

Stylus

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None1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11Read 5 October 2026

Refresh rate modesiHighest confirmed operating refresh rate of the built-in display at each resolution. Add a second row only for a documented dual-mode panel, not an ordinary supported timing.

ADell 16S DS16260 Core Ultra 7 355 QHD+

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)	VRR
2560	1600	120	Yes

Source1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 20 option three: QHD+ 2560 x 1600, 48 Hz to 120 Hz (variable).3Retailer pagejohnlewis.com/dell-16s-ds16260-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-processor-16gb-ram-512gb-ssd-16-qhd-frost-blue/p115756720Read 15 October 2026

BLenovo IdeaPad Slim 5a (16", Gen 11) 16AGP11

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)
1920	1200	120

Source1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11Read 5 October 2026Exact selected WUXGA IPS touch display supports 120 Hz. VRR is not explicitly established for this panel.

Max refresh rate

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Adaptive synciNamed variable refresh technologies for the built-in display. Manual switching between 60Hz and 120Hz is not VRR.

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Gray-to-gray response time (claimed)iManufacturer claim for a gray-to-gray pixel transition. Do not use generic response times, black-to-white values, or motion-picture response times.

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Native panel colour depthiPhysical panel colour depth per channel. Do not infer native bit depth or FRC from the number of supported colours.

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Brightness (SDR, claimed)iManufacturer typical SDR luminance. Outdoor maxima and an unspecified peak are not typical SDR brightness.

500nits1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 20 option three: luminance (typical) 500 nits.3Retailer pagejohnlewis.com/dell-16s-ds16260-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-processor-16gb-ram-512gb-ssd-16-qhd-frost-blue/p115756720Read 15 October 2026

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Peak brightness (SDR outdoors, claimed)iManufacturer maximum SDR luminance explicitly claimed for outdoor use. Ambient light, automatic brightness and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not typical SDR or HDR brightness.

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Sustained brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer explicitly sustained HDR luminance. Screen area, duration, temperature and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not a brief peak or SDR luminance.

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Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer peak luminance explicitly measured or claimed in HDR. Window size and duration belong in the source note.

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sRGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated sRGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

100%1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 20 option three: color gamut 100% sRGB. Coverage or volume is not stated.3Retailer pagejohnlewis.com/dell-16s-ds16260-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-processor-16gb-ram-512gb-ssd-16-qhd-frost-blue/p115756720Read 15 October 2026

100%1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11Read 5 October 2026Exact WUXGA touch IPS at 120 Hz display row states 100% sRGB. OLED DCI-P3 and NTSC 45% IPS at 60 Hz rows are excluded. Unqualified 400-nit claim is not mapped to typical SDR or peak HDR.

DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated DCI-P3 gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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Adobe RGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated Adobe RGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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HDR certification

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Factory calibratediThe maker explicitly states factory colour calibration. Certification alone does not establish calibration.

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Second display

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Processor

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Processor

Intel Core Ultra 7 3551Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 4 option three: Series 3 Intel Core Ultra 7 355.

AMD Ryzen AI 5 4301Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11Read 5 October 2026

Processor brand

Intel1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026

AMD1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11Read 5 October 2026

Core configurationiProcessor core groups using the chip maker's names. MediaTek Big, Apple Super and AMD Zen architecture labels remain distinct from Intel P and E labels.

ADell 16S DS16260 Core Ultra 7 355 QHD+

Core type	Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	4	2.3	4.7
Low-power efficiency	4	1.7	3.5

Source1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 4 option three: 4 performance cores at 2.3 to 4.7 GHz and 4 low power efficient cores at 1.7 to 3.5 GHz, 8 threads, no efficient cores. Processor wattage 25 W is the chip's generic base power and is not stored as the laptop's configured limit.2Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245722/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-355-12m-cache-up-to-4-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026Intel lists 4 P-cores (base 2.3, turbo 4.7 GHz) and 4 LP E-cores (base 1.7, turbo 3.5 GHz), no E-cores. Same as the Dell manual.

BLenovo IdeaPad Slim 5a (16", Gen 11) 16AGP11

Core type	Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
Zen 5	1	2	4.5
Zen 5c	3	2	3.4

Source4Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-400-series/amd-ryzen-ai-5-430.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact chip-maker architecture 1x Zen 5 and 3x Zen 5c. Both base 2 GHz. Overall boost 4.5 GHz belongs to Zen 5, Zen 5c explicitly up to 3.4 GHz. Generic chip 28 W/15-28 W and 256 GB memory limit are not laptop configured specifications.

CPU cores

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Cores labelled performanceiCounts only rows classified as performance. Other labels, including Big, Super and AMD Zen architecture rows, are not included.

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Cores labelled efficiencyiCounts only efficiency and low-power-efficiency rows. AMD Zen 5c and Apple super cores are not included.

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ThreadsiMaximum hardware threads of the processor, including simultaneous multithreading where supported.

81Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 20262Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245722/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-355-12m-cache-up-to-4-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026

81Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11Read 5 October 20264Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-400-series/amd-ryzen-ai-5-430.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Max boost clock

4.7GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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L3 cacheiL3 cache only. Do not copy a combined L2 plus L3 cache total. Qualcomm's total cache, such as 30 MB on Snapdragon X, is not L3, even when a laptop maker labels it L3.

12MB2Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245722/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-355-12m-cache-up-to-4-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 202612 MB Intel Smart Cache.

8MB1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11Read 5 October 2026Exact processor row explicitly 8 MB L3, distinct from separate 4 MB L2.4Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-400-series/amd-ryzen-ai-5-430.htmlRead 5 October 2026

ProcessiProcess size class of the processor compute die in nm, as on CPUs: TSMC N3B is 3, Intel 7 is 10, Intel 4 is 7 and Intel 18A is 1.8. Marketing process names and other chiplet processes belong in the source note.

1.8nm2Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245722/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-355-12m-cache-up-to-4-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026CPU lithography row says Intel 18A, stored as 1.8 as on the other Panther Lake products in the catalog. The GPU tile is a separate Intel 3 die.

4nm4Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-400-series/amd-ryzen-ai-5-430.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact processor technology for CPU cores is TSMC 4nm FinFET. Unlike Intel 4, this is an explicit physical node claim.

Sustained CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's sustained configured CPU power limit, such as PL1. A chip manufacturer's generic base power is not the laptop setting.

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Peak CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's configured short-duration CPU limit, such as PL2. Do not substitute generic processor maximum turbo power.

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Combined CPU and GPU poweriMaker stated simultaneous CPU plus discrete-GPU budget for the exact configuration and power mode.

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NPU performanceiNPU-only claimed operations per second. Excludes combined CPU, GPU and platform AI throughput. Precision belongs in the source note.

49TOPS1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 4: up to 49 TOPS for the Core Ultra 7 355.2Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245722/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-355-12m-cache-up-to-4-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026NPU peak 49 TOPS (INT8).

50TOPS1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11Read 5 October 2026Exact Ryzen AI NPU up to 50 TOPS, not 58 TOPS combined platform. Precision and sustained rate are unstated.

Graphics

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Discrete GPUiA separate dedicated graphics processor is installed. Integrated or unified-memory graphics do not qualify.

No1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026

No1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11Read 5 October 2026

GPU

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GPU brand

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VRAMiDedicated video memory of the installed discrete GPU. Shared system memory is excluded.

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Max GPU power (TGP)iMaximum configured discrete-GPU power including Dynamic Boost. Mode and any maker qualification belong in the source note.

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Dynamic BoostiMaximum additional GPU power shifted from the CPU through NVIDIA Dynamic Boost. This is part of maximum TGP, not extra to it. A figure written as "up to 115W Dynamic Boost" is the total, so it goes in gpu_tgp_max_w.

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GPU boost clockiHighest maker configured GPU boost clock, including factory overclock where explicitly stated. Mode belongs in the source note.

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GPU switchingiExplicit GPU display-routing or power-sharing features. Advanced Optimus includes hardware display multiplexing.

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Integrated GPU

Intel Graphics1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Tables 22 and 23: Intel Graphics with the Core Ultra 5, 7 and 9 processors. Shared system memory.

AMD Radeon 840M Graphics1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11Read 5 October 2026

Memory

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Installed RAMiTotal installed RAM in this product configuration, not the maximum purchase option.

16GB1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 6: memory is onboard and not upgradable, dual-channel LPDDR5x at 7467 MT/s, 16 GB or 32 GB. The 16 GB configuration is the reference.

16GB1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11Read 5 October 2026

RAM type

LPDDR5X1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026

DDR51Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11Read 5 October 2026

RAM speediConfigured memory data rate in transfers per second. Do not treat the DRAM clock in MHz as the data rate.

7,467MT/s1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026

5,600MT/s1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11Read 5 October 2026Exact installed two 8 GB DDR5-5600 modules. CPU memory capability is not substituted for actual installed rate.

Memory channelsiActive memory channels of the installed configuration, not the number of RAM modules or slots. One installed module is one channel. This holds for DDR5 too, whose two 32-bit subchannels on one module do not count as two channels. Soldered LPDDR memory counts in 64-bit units, so a 128-bit bus is 2 channels, even when a maker calls it quad-channel.

21Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026

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RAM upgradeiWhether the installed RAM is soldered, socketed in slots, or a mixture. Purchase-time configurations are not upgrades.

Soldered1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Slots1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11Read 5 October 2026

Memory slotsiPhysical replaceable RAM module sockets grouped by type and occupancy. Clocked SO-DIMM uses CSODIMM. Soldered memory is excluded.

ADell 16S DS16260 Core Ultra 7 355 QHD+

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BLenovo IdeaPad Slim 5a (16", Gen 11) 16AGP11

Slot	Count	Occupied	Module size (GB)
SO-DIMM	2	Yes	8

Source1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11Read 5 October 2026Two physical SODIMM sockets, both occupied by the exact two 8 GB modules. Dual-channel-capable wording is not stored as an independently verified running channel count.

RAM slots

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Free RAM slots

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Maximum supported RAMiManufacturer supported maximum RAM, including purchase-time soldered options. Does not imply post-purchase upgradeability.

32GB1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026

32GB1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11Read 5 October 2026Up to 32 GB DDR5-5600 current tested Lenovo memory offering. Not the chip maker generic maximum.

Storage

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Installed storageiTotal advertised installed storage in decimal GB. Convert 1TB to 1000GB, without changing an explicitly published 512GB value.

512GB1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Storage section: 512 GB, 1 TB and 2 TB TLC M.2 2230 PCIe Gen4 drives. The 512 GB option is the reference.

1TB1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11Read 5 October 2026Selected 1 TB converted to decimal 1000 GB.

Storage type

NVMe SSD1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026

NVMe SSD1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11Read 5 October 2026

Installed drive PCIe generationiPCIe generation of the installed drive. This may be lower than the slot capability.

41Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026

41Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11Read 5 October 2026

Storage slotsiPhysical storage connectors grouped by capability and occupancy. A slot accepting several drive lengths is one slot, not one per length.

ADell 16S DS16260 Core Ultra 7 355 QHD+

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Count	Occupied
M.2 2230	PCIe NVMe	4	4	1	Yes

Source1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Tables 8 and 11: one M.2 Key-M 2230 slot for the SSD, PCIe NVMe Gen4 x4, and one M.2 2230 Key-E slot for the Wi-Fi card. The Key-E slot is not storage.

BLenovo IdeaPad Slim 5a (16", Gen 11) 16AGP11

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Count	Occupied
M.2 2242	PCIe NVMe	4	4	1	Yes
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	4	2	1	No

Source1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11Read 5 October 2026Exact Ryzen AI 5 430 branch: occupied 2242 PCIe 4 x 4 and empty 2280 PCIe 4 x 2. The 450 processor second-slot x 4 capability is excluded. Guide also permits a 2242 drive in the second slot, but it remains one physical 2280-length socket.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/IdeaPad/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026

M.2 slots

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Ports

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PortsiPhysical laptop connectors grouped by type, protocol capability and side. One connector with several protocols is counted once.

ADell 16S DS16260 Core Ultra 7 355 QHD+

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	Thunderbolt 4 / DisplayPort 2.1	2	Left	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	1	Left	5	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	1	Right	5	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Views section: right side has the headset jack and one USB 3.2 Gen 1 port. Left side has HDMI 2.1, one USB 3.2 Gen 1 port and two Thunderbolt 4 ports with Power Delivery and DisplayPort 2.1. Table 7: no media-card reader. The power-adapter port is USB Type-C. Accepted USB-C charging input is not stated (the manual says 65 W for best performance, 27 W minimum), so charging_in_w is left out. Peripheral output power is not stated.

BLenovo IdeaPad Slim 5a (16", Gen 11) 16AGP11

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	DP Alt Mode	Maximum charging input (W)	Maximum peripheral power (W)
USB-C	USB 10Gbps / DisplayPort 1.4	2	Left	10	Yes	100	15
USB-A	USB 5Gbps	1	Right	5	Not available	Not available	4.5
USB-A	USB 5Gbps, Always On	1	Right	5	Not available	Not available	10
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
microSD card	Not available	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11Read 5 October 2026Two USB-C 10Gbps PD 65-100 W/DP 1.4, two USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1 and audio. Original guide establishes sides and output budgets. No USB4 or Thunderbolt inferred from CPU capability. HDMI guide specifies TMDS 4K60, with no unverified higher timings stored. One physical microSD reader. Original guide also supports microSDHC and microSDXC in that same slot.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/IdeaPad/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 20263Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/2/d/e/354b202c8949500deaa9d46f332bb6f29a96.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed Left/Right views pages 6 and 8 and 16-inch connector table pages 16-17. Both USB-C left, both USB-A right, left HDMI/audio, right microSD. USB-C output 5 V 3 A = 15 W, accepted PD 65-100 W. Normal USB-A output 5 V 0.9 A = 4.5 W, right Always On USB-A output 5 V 2 A = 10 W. No peripheral output budget is treated as laptop charging input.

USB-C ports

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Thunderbolt

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Highest HDMI version

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Card reader

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Ethernet speed

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Maximum USB-C charging inputiHighest confirmed charging power accepted by a USB-C port. This is separate from adapter rating and power delivered to peripherals.

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Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 71Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 9: two Intel Wi-Fi 7 modules (BE213 and BE211). The reviewed unit's module is not stated, so the module is left out.

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11Read 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi bandsiSupported radio frequency bands. Availability may be restricted by country or regulatory configuration.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026

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Wi-Fi module

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BluetoothiThe version as a number with one decimal, such as 5.4 or 6.0. A qualifier such as or above goes in the source note.

6.01Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 9: Bluetooth 6.0 wireless card on both options. The Trusted Reviews spec table says 5.4, which is not stored.

5.41Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11Read 5 October 2026

Cellular

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No1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11Read 5 October 2026

Keyboard and touchpad

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Keyboard layoutsiDocumented layouts of the retained regional SKUs. Do not infer a layout solely from the sales country.

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English1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11Read 5 October 2026

Key switches

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Keyboard backlightiA maker-confirmed backlight with no published type uses backlit_unspecified. Do not infer white lighting, a single colour or RGB from backlit alone. A single-zone RGB backlight is RGB zones.

Single colour1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 12: lattice, spill-resistant keyboard with traditional LED backlight. The colour comes from Trusted Reviews, see that source.4Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/dell-16s-2026Read 15 October 2026Review says the white backlighting is serviceable but dull. Stored as a single colour.

Single colour3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/2/d/e/354b202c8949500deaa9d46f332bb6f29a96.pdfRead 5 October 202616-inch keyboard table explicitly White for selected backlit models. Exact SKU selects Backlit, so single-color illumination is bound. Non-backlit optional keyboards are excluded.

NumpadiDedicated physical numeric keypad. A virtual touchpad number pad is not counted.

Yes4Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/dell-16s-2026Read 15 October 2026Review: the larger chassis adds a number pad.

Yes3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/2/d/e/354b202c8949500deaa9d46f332bb6f29a96.pdfRead 5 October 202616-inch keyboard table explicitly Numeric keypad. This does not apply to 14-inch guide siblings.

Key traveliPhysical key travel distance, not actuation distance.

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1.3mm1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11Read 5 October 2026Current platform keyboard lists 1.3 mm travel.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/IdeaPad/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Pointing stickiDedicated stick pointing device such as TrackPoint. A touchpad does not qualify.

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No3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/2/d/e/354b202c8949500deaa9d46f332bb6f29a96.pdfRead 5 October 2026Complete 16-inch keyboard and touchpad illustration on printed page 4 and base inventory show no physical pointing stick. The 14-inch sibling illustration is not used as proof for this selected 16-inch model.

Touchpad size

Width130Height90mm(5.1 × 3.5 in)1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 16: 130 mm horizontal, 90 mm vertical.

Width120Height75mm(4.7 × 3 in)1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11Read 5 October 2026

Touchpad mechanismiA clickpad or glass touchpad that clicks when pressed down is mechanical. Haptic needs a source that says haptic or force feedback.

Mechanical4Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/dell-16s-2026Read 15 October 2026Review: trackpad buttons with a satisfyingly mechanical press.

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Camera and audio

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Webcam

1920 x 1080 at 30 fps1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 15: FHD RGB and IR camera with user presence detection. Still 2.07 MP. Video 1920 x 1080 at 30 fps. No privacy shutter is mentioned.

1080p Full HD1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11Read 5 October 2026Exact FHD 1080p plus IR with physical Privacy Shutter and ToF sensor. Optional 5MP camera not transferred.

IR face loginiAn infrared camera suitable for Windows Hello face authentication. An ordinary webcam or fingerprint sensor does not qualify.

Yes1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Front view: infrared camera and emitter support Windows Hello.

Yes1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11Read 5 October 2026

Webcam privacy

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Physical shutter1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11Read 5 October 20263Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/2/d/e/354b202c8949500deaa9d46f332bb6f29a96.pdfRead 5 October 2026Guide camera shutter physically covers the camera lens. This is distinct from an electronic kill switch.

Built-in speaker driversiIndividual built-in acoustic drivers, including separate tweeters and woofers. Do not count audio channels or infer driver count from speaker assemblies.

21Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026

21Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11Read 5 October 2026Two explicitly rated 2 W stereo speakers are two physical drivers.

Total speaker poweriCombined published power of the built-in speaker drivers. RMS or peak classification belongs in the source note.

4W1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 10: two speakers, speaker output average 2W+2W=4W, peak 10 W + 10 W = 20 W. The average is stored.

4W1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11Read 5 October 2026Two 2 W published speaker ratings sum to 4 W. RMS or peak classification is unstated.

Audio features

Cirrus Logic SmartAmps1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 10: audio controller Cirrus Logic SmartAmps.

Dolby Audio1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11Read 5 October 2026

MicrophonesiPhysical built-in microphones, not beamforming channels or microphone modes.

21Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 10: dual-array digital microphones. Front view lists a left and a right microphone.

21Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11Read 5 October 2026

Battery and power

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Battery energyiPublished nominal energy capacity of the installed internal battery in watt-hours. Separate from measured runtime and charger output.

70Wh1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 19: 3-cell, 70 Wh lithium ion, 11.70 VDC, ExpressCharge. A 70 Wh battery is the only option listed.

60Wh1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11Read 5 October 2026

Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime for each explicitly named test. Display brightness, configuration and other conditions belong in the source note. Wireless streaming preserves an unnamed content type and does not imply video or audio. Video conferencing requires an explicit calling test, with application and participant setup in the source note. MobileMark versions use different workloads, so compare only rows of the same version.

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Adapter rated outputiNominal rated output of the documented supplied or recommended adapter. A temporary dynamic maximum belongs in the source note. Not the laptop charging-input limit.

65W1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 17: 65 W AC adapter, USB Type-C.

65W1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11Read 5 October 2026

Laptop charging connectoriConnector at the laptop end of the documented main charging cable, not the wall plug or adapter-end connector. HP's AC smart pin is a round DC plug, so it is barrel.

USB-C1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026

USB-C1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11Read 5 October 2026

Charge 0 to 50 % (claimed)iManufacturer time to charge an empty battery to 50%. Adapter and powered-off conditions belong in the source note.

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Cooling

None of 4 known

FansiPhysical cooling fans inside the laptop. Excludes fans in external coolers and the power adapter.

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Vapor chamberiA vapor-chamber heat spreader is installed. Ordinary heatpipes alone do not qualify.

Not available

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Liquid metaliComponents where the maker confirms liquid-metal thermal material. Ordinary thermal paste is excluded.

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Power modesiPublished laptop operating modes and configured power limits. Do not place observed runtime power measurements in this table.

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Security

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Fingerprint

None1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Top view: the power button gives standard power control. The hardware security table lists no fingerprint reader. PCWorld says its OLED unit has no fingerprint reader.8Reviewpcworld.com/article/3195908/dell-16s-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Windows Hello facial recognition, no fingerprint reader. The reviewed unit is the OLED touch configuration (Core Ultra 7 355, 16 GB, 1 TB). No other measured values are stored from it, since its display differs from the stored configuration.

None1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11Read 5 October 2026

TPM

2.01Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 25: TPM 2.0 discrete, with FIPS 140-3 and TCG certification.

2.01Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11Read 5 October 2026

Remote management

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Security lock slotiA dedicated built-in physical security-cable slot. Security locks that occupy a USB-C port do not qualify.

Yes1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 7: security-cable slot, one wedge-shaped lock slot. The slot's side is not stated.

No3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/2/d/e/354b202c8949500deaa9d46f332bb6f29a96.pdfRead 5 October 2026Complete left, right and bottom diagrams and connector inventories on printed pages 6-9 and 16-17 show no dedicated chassis security-lock slot for this 16-inch model. Accessory locks are not substituted.

Software

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Operating system

Windows 11 Home1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Supported operating systems: Windows 11 Home and Windows 11 Pro. Windows 11 Home is stored from the review spec tables.

Windows 11 Home1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11Read 5 October 2026

OS family

Windows1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Windows1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11Read 5 October 2026

Security updates untiliPublished end date of OS/security updates promised for the exact device model. Preserve the source precision. Do not calculate it from years or substitute a generic OS-version lifecycle. Unknown when no device-specific promise is published.

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Measured display

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Brightness (measured, centre)iReviewer center-point SDR luminance for the matching display configuration. Do not substitute a review average or unspecified measurement.

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Brightness (measured, average)iReviewer mean luminance across a documented display grid, normally nine points.

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Contrast ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

1,360:14Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/dell-16s-2026Read 15 October 20261360:1 at peak brightness with a 0.36 nit black level. At 50% brightness the colorimeter reads 1120:1 with a 0.14 nit black level. The test data table lists 1360:1.

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HDR peak brightness (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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sRGB coverage (measured)iReviewer measured sRGB coverage, not gamut volume. Instrument and method belong in the source note.

97%4Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/dell-16s-2026Read 15 October 2026Review unit: Core Ultra 7 355, 16 GB, 512 GB, 2560x1600 WVA, non-touch, 70 Wh. Test data table: sRGB 97%. The instrument is called a colorimeter in the text and not named. The panel was running at 60 Hz in this review.

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DCI-P3 coverage (measured)iReviewer measured DCI-P3 coverage, not gamut volume. Display P3 measurements are identified in the source note.

74%4Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/dell-16s-2026Read 15 October 2026Test data table: DCI-P3 74%, Adobe RGB 73% to 74%. Stored as published coverage.

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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iReviewer colour error before calibration. Delta-E formula, colour space and picture mode belong in the source note.

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PWM flicker foundiWhether a reviewer detected pulse-width-modulation flicker under the documented test conditions. False does not prove all frequency ranges were tested.

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PWM frequency (measured)iDetected PWM frequency at the brightness setting stated by the reviewer.

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PWM at or below brightnessiHighest display brightness setting at or below which the documented PWM is detected.

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Response black to white (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response for black-to-white-to-black, with test conditions in the source note.

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Response grey to grey (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response between specified grey levels. State the levels in the source note.

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Measured performance

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Cinebench 2024 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Cinebench 2024 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Geekbench 6 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

2,689points4Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/dell-16s-2026Read 15 October 2026Test data table: Geekbench 6 single core 2689. The Geekbench 6 minor version and the power mode are not stated.

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Geekbench 6 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

10,952points4Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/dell-16s-2026Read 15 October 2026Test data table: Geekbench 6 multi core 10952. Same note as single core.

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3DMark Time Spy graphicsiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Graphics score, not the overall score. A score the review does not label as graphics is left out.

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3DMark Steel NomadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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SSD sequential read (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

6,042MB/s4Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/dell-16s-2026Read 15 October 2026CrystalDiskMark read 6041.96 MB/s, stored as 6042. Write was 3942.12 MB/s. ITPro measured a different read speed on another unit and is not used.

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Game frame ratesiMatching review-unit game results. Resolution, preset, upscaling, frame generation and ray tracing are stated only when documented.

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Measured noise and temperature

None of 9 known

Fan noise per modeiReviewer sound-pressure readings for the matching configuration and mode. Measurement distance and workload belong in the source note.

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Fan noise while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Top surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Bottom surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Palm rest under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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CPU temperature in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured battery and power

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Battery runtime per testiReviewer runtime for the exact test and configuration. Mixed browsing, video and graphics workloads are classified as mixed use.

ADell 16S DS16260 Core Ultra 7 355 QHD+

Test	Brightness (nits)	Hours (h)
Productivity	150	18.17

Source4Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/dell-16s-2026Read 15 October 2026PCMark 10 Modern Office battery test at 150 nits: 18 hours 10 minutes (18.17 h). Test workload stored as productivity. The Windows power mode is not stated. Smart charging, which limits charge to about 80%, is on by default per the review, and the review does not say it was changed for the run.

BLenovo IdeaPad Slim 5a (16", Gen 11) 16AGP11

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Wi-Fi browsing runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Video runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Full charge time (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Power draw idleiHighest reviewer idle AC power reading for the matching configuration and test conditions.

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Power draw gamingiReviewer AC power draw during the named game and settings. Not GPU-only power.

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Power draw maxiMaximum reviewer AC input power during the documented load or stress test. Not the adapter rating.

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Sustained CPU power (measured)iObserved sustained CPU package power during the documented test. Not the configured PL1 limit.

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GPU power while gaming (measured)iObserved GPU-only power while running the documented game and settings.

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Weight (measured)iReviewer measured laptop mass without its power adapter unless the source note explicitly states otherwise.

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Certifications

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Intel EvoiManufacturer certification of the exact configuration as Intel Evo. Processor support alone does not establish certification.

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Copilot+ PCiManufacturer identifies the configuration as Copilot+ PC. A Copilot keyboard key alone is insufficient.

Yes7Press articleengadget.com/2172725/dell-14s-16-s-2026Read 15 October 2026Article says both models come with Windows 11 and are Copilot+ PCs.

Yes1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11Read 5 October 2026

Colour certifications

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ENERGY STAR

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Yes1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11Read 5 October 2026

EPEAT

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Gold1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11Read 5 October 2026

Other certifications

TÜV Rheinland low blue light1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Dell low blue light display section: the display complies with TÜV Rheinland's requirement for low blue light displays.

ErP Lot 6/26, RoHS compliant, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution), TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11Read 5 October 2026

In the box

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In the boxiAccessories confirmed for this exact SKU. Do not combine mutually exclusive regional bundles into one box.

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65 W USB-C power adapter (3-pin)1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11Read 5 October 2026Only exact selected main adapter. Bundled Accessories row is None. Retailer gifts or optional ecosystem accessories are excluded.

Power adapter includediWhether a power adapter is included with this exact regional SKU. A supported or recommended adapter does not prove inclusion.

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Yes1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11Read 5 October 2026Exact selected Power Adapter is 65 W USB-C 3-pin. Guide no-adapter regional option is excluded.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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1year1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11Read 5 October 2026

Warranty serviceiDocumented manufacturer warranty service for the named market. Included paid service upgrades belong in the source note.

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Collect and return, Carry-in1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11Read 5 October 2026Exact US one-year courier or carry-in base warranty, no included upgrade. Courier mapped to collect and return.

Links

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Product page

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www.lenovo.com/us/en/p/laptops/ideapad/ideapad-slim-series/lenovo-ideapad-slim-5a-gen-11-16-inch-amd-laptop/len101i01405Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/laptops/ideapad/ideapad-slim-series/lenovo-ideapad-slim-5a-gen-11-16-inch-amd-laptop/len101i0140Read 5 October 2026Observed current original-generation manufacturer family page. Exact SKU-specific path redirects here, so current sale is instead verified by exact retailer offer.

Spec sheet

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psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/IdeaPad/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11_Spec.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/IdeaPad/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026Current September 18, 2026 manufacturer PDF opened and read. Exact CPU and WUXGA touch panel row used. Unscoped family battery runtimes and other option values are excluded.

Manual

gzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdf1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Dell 16S DS16260 Setup and Specifications, May 2026 Rev. A00, regulatory model P150F. This is a third-party mirror of the Dell document. dell.com was not opened. The manual covers every configuration of DS16260. The reference configuration here is Core Ultra 7 355, 16 GB, 512 GB and the QHD+ 2560 x 1600 non-touch display, which is option three of Table 20. Several other options (Core Ultra 5, 9 and X7 chips, FHD+ and OLED displays, 1 and 2 TB) are not stored.

support.lenovo.com/docs/ideapad_slim_5_14163Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/2/d/e/354b202c8949500deaa9d46f332bb6f29a96.pdfRead 5 October 2026Complete original Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5a/i 14/16 Gen 11 guide, first edition December 2025. Machine-type table explicitly binds 16AGP11 to 83S2. Official PSREF Documentation links support.lenovo.com/docs/ideapad_slim_5_1416, but support route is inaccessible. Public producer PDF mirror was read.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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