Windows Central Verdict
Lenovo once again provides the ideal all-in-one computer with the IdeaCentre AIO 5i 27.
It doesn’t take up much room but still provides the performance and conveniences to suit most users.
Just don’t expect it to handle any intensive gaming.
Lenovo IdeaCentrea AIO 5i 27 with two windows splitting the screen.
Disclaimer:This review was made possible by a review unit provided by Lenovo.
The company did not see the contents of the review before publishing.
It features an Intel Core i5, 8GB of RAM, and 512GB of SSD storage.
Altogether, it handles video calls, music playing, and multitasking very well.
Of course, this is no surprise, as this AIO was not built for intensive gaming.
There are more powerful configurations on the market if more processing power is wanted.
Ports on the backside of the Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO5i 27.
However, each iteration employs the integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics Processor.
As expected, prices vary depending on the internal hardware utilized.
However, they sometimes resulted in past Lenovo AIOs being somewhat wobbly.
Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO 5i 27 from the side.
Fortunately, the IdeaCentre AIO 5i 27 has a much more stalwart build that also looks elegant.
The 27-inch screen is held up via two metal poles that connect to the computer base.
The screen can be tilted upward or downward, but the stand cannot be extended or shortened.
An iPhone wirelessly charging on the Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO5i 27’s built-in wireless charging base.(Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)
I took a moment to shake my table rather violently to see if the IdeaCentre would wobble.
There would have to be a significant amount of movement and/or force to knock it over.
As with previous versions of this AIO, the base doubles as a wireless charging station and phone stand.
An iPhone propped up on the Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO5i 27’s phone stand.(Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)
Either way, your phone will be taken care of.
This is frustrating and takes away from the convenience that the stand is attempting to provide.
All in all, this is a very handsome desktop that will look good in any home or office.
Black cat staring at Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO 5i 27 monitor.
Alternatively, the HDMI in port allows this AIO to act as an additional monitor if needed.
This makes the IdeaCentre AIO 5i a perfect laptop companion.
This can make working on Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO 5i very convenient.
Default settings produced 100% of sRGB, 79% of AdobeRGB, and 85% of P3.
So much so that there wasn’t much of a need to calibrate this monitor.
Bleeding can plague many displays, especially when the brightness is at its lowest setting.
However, it performs admirably when using most applications and is an excellent multitasker.
Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO 5i 27 backside.
It could do all this easily without stuttering, blasting the fans, or slowing down.
The 12th Gen Intel Core i5-12500H that this AIO uses provides slightly higher-than-average performance.
It’s perfect for video chats, music listening, video watching, and simple games with low-level graphics.
Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO 5i 27 Geekbench 5 benchmark.(Image credit: Windows Central)
They’re both relatively simple but very reliable.
The keyboard is very satisfying to use.
This gives plenty of convenience without doing anything over-the-top.
Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO 5i 27 CrossMark benchmark.(Image credit: Windows Central)
It also worked much better in lower lighting than I would have expected.
Discussing how well this operating system works is a whole other subject, of course.
But once these changes are adjusted to Windows 11 feels great to use.
Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO 5i 27 Cinebench R23 benchmark.(Image credit: Windows Central)
It’s a helpful program that helps users keep tabs on things.
As the name of this AIO implies, it has a long 34-inch screen for all your viewing needs.
Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO 5i 27: Should you buy it?
Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO 5i 27 PCMark 10 benchmark.(Image credit: Windows Central)
It was a delight to work with the Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO 5i 27 over the last couple of weeks.
The IdeaCentre AIO’s ideal configuration offers an Intel Core i7, 16GB of RAM, and 256 SSD.
It can easily handle multitasking between various programs and is perfectly suited to video calls.
Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO 5i 27 CystalDiskMark benchmark.(Image credit: Windows Central)
Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO5i 27 keyboard.(Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)
Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO5i 27 mouse.(Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)
Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO5i 27 camera (front side).(Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)
Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO5i 27 camera (back side).(Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)
Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO5i 27 next to a potted plant.
