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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is pricier but provides a highly portable option, ideal for intensive tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering due to its powerful AMD processor and Nvidia RTX graphics. It has a compact 13.4-inch touch display with high refresh rates for smoother visuals. The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i, while more affordable, is less portable with a larger 16-inch screen, and its Intel processor and Nvidia graphics are well-suited for general use and some engineering applications. Both laptops offer similar battery life, with the ASUS having a better portability score, and both come equipped with 16GB of RAM and high-resolution displays, albeit Lenovo has no touchscreen. Choose ASUS for high-performance needs on the go and Lenovo for cost-effective, larger-screen productivity. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X13
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i
- The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i has no clear advantages over the ASUS ROG Flow X13.
Key differences
Content Creation
8.2
7.7
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 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.
Screen Quality
8.4
7.8
13.4in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
511.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 excels in general use and engineering-related tasks due to its high-resolution display with vibrant colors encompassing wide color gamuts, ensuring precise color representation crucial for designers and engineers. However, its lower refresh rate may not deliver the smooth visuals gamers seek in fast-paced 3D environments. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i offers a balance between resolution and color accuracy for both everyday users and professionals in design fields but might fall short for gamers due to similar limitations in refresh rates.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i has 6 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
16.0in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
4.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has very good portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.6
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,500
$860
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has a price of $2,500 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i costs $860.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.1
7.7
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
511.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X13 to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 stands out for general use with its powerful AMD Ryzen 9 processor and high-quality, high-refresh-rate display, making it not only snappy in performance but also fluid and vivid for multimedia tasks. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i, while still delivering strong performance using an Intel i7 processor and offering a large screen, lags slightly behind in screen quality and portability due to its larger size and higher weight, though it compensates with a better keyboard and solid build quality.
Gaming and AI
7.8
7.4
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 and Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i are both good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 excels with a more powerful GPU, the Nvidia RTX 4070, and higher screen refresh rate at 165 Hz, beneficial for fluid visuals in gaming and 3D applications. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i, while equipped with a decent Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU, has a lower refresh rate of 120 Hz, which may result in slightly less smooth gaming and 3D rendering compared to the ASUS.
Engineering and Design
8.5
8.1
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 and Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 stands out for engineering and design use due to its high-performance AMD Ryzen 9 processor, premium Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU, and high screen quality with a bright, high-resolution display that covers a wide range of colors, finely suited for design accuracy. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i, with its potent Intel i7 processor and capable Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU, offers a larger screen for extensive engineering workflows but trades off some portability due to its larger size and greater weight.
Software Development
8.0
7.7
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X13 to be very good for software development, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 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.
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How the ASUS ROG Flow X13 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Flow X13 | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,500 | $860 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.8'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.75'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.87 lbs | 4.3 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.77" | 14.02" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.35" | 9.88" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS | Intel i7-13700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 75 Wh | 75 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.4" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 511 nits | 409 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.3/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Sebastian Bade | February 2021
"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."
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Brandon Hill | January 2024
"Lenovo’s IdeaPad Pro 5i represents an impressive opening salvo for Meteor Lake in the ultraportable space against familiar foes from AMD and Apple. Not only does the Core Ultra 5 125H processor provide good performance across the board, but battery life remains a strong point against the Acer Swift Edge 16 with its AMD Ryzen 7 7840U processor. It can’t quite match the endurance of the 15-inch MacBook Pro, but the gap is shrinking."
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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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