The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is a premium machine with a higher price, more storage, double the memory, a more powerful processor, and a superior Nvidia graphics card compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15". The Flow X13's excellent for gaming, 3D work, machine learning, and demanding engineering applications. Though it has less battery life and is less portable due to being slightly heavier. The Lenovo IdeaPad is more budget-friendly, with decent performance for general use and casual gaming, boasting a larger screen and longer battery life, making it more suitable for everyday tasks and users who prioritize portability and value over raw power. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X13
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good portability
Good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15"
Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.1/10
7.4/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
511.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
341.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 stands out for its high-end CPU and GPU, more RAM, superior screen resolution, and versatile 2-in-1 convertible form factor, making it ideal for a range of general use scenarios, though with a shorter battery life. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 offers a larger screen, longer battery life, and sufficient performance for everyday tasks, but its less powerful integrated graphics and lower screen resolution reflect in its lower suitability for tasks beyond general use.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
6.2/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
6.7/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 excels in engineering and design use due to a more powerful CPU, double the RAM, and a superior GPU compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15", which is equipped with a less robust CPU and GPU, and half the RAM, limiting its performance for intensive tasks. Moreover, the ASUS offers a higher resolution and better screen quality, greatly benefiting design work, while the Lenovo's lower screen resolution and color coverage make it less suitable for detailed graphic work.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.3/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" is good.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
8.0/10
7.3/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is very good for software development, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" is good.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
8.4/10
6.5/10
13.4in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
511.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
341.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 boasts a higher resolution and a brighter display, which enhances the clarity and visibility for both general use and detailed engineering tasks, but its lower refresh rate diminishes the gaming experience where fluid motion is crucial. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" offers a fair level of sharpness and brightness for everyday tasks and engineering work without excelling in color accuracy for professional design use. Neither is ideal for 3D gaming, as the refresh rates are not as high as dedicated gaming laptops which can hinder the smoothness of fast-paced visuals.
Battery
8.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" has 11 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Very Good
Good
13.4in
SIZE
15.6in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
4.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has very good portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.6/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,500
$690
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has a price of $2,500 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" costs $690.
"The Asus ROG Flow X13 is not an off-the-shelf convertible. This quickly becomes clear when you take a closer look at the technical specs. The AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS is a state-of-the-art SoC with 8 cores and 16 threads, which also makes the 2-in-1 interesting as a work device. With 32 GB of RAM and a 1 TB SSD, gamers are also well taken care of. The dedicated Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q fits well into the overall concept and ensures a solid 3D performance. With the eGPU dock, which is equipped with a GeForce RTX 3080, the small convertible transforms into a full-fledged desktop replacement in terms of performance."
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 is convincing due to its long battery life. The device scores points especially with its large battery and long battery runtimes combined with its low consumption. The CPU and GPU perform in the test as one would expect, and in line with what was familiar from the somewhat smaller 14-inch sister model, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14."
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About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
About Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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