Considering the ASUS ROG Flow X13's premium pricing, you're paying for its higher portability due to its smaller size and lower weight, as well as its 2-in-1 convertible feature which allows it to be used as a tablet. It also has a slightly better performance with a more powerful processor and graphics card. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion 5 15" is generally less expensive, offers good performance for its price range, and has a larger screen which might be better for gaming and productivity tasks, but it's heavier and not as portable as the ASUS. If ultimate portability and a 2-in-1 design are crucial for you, and you're okay with a higher cost, the ASUS could be your choice. However, if you prefer a larger screen and better price-to-performance ratio for gaming without a need for tablet functionality, the Lenovo could be a more suitable option. 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 build quality
Very good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 5 15"
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" has no clear advantages over the ASUS ROG Flow X13.
Key differences
General Use
8.1/10
7.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
511.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo Legion 5 15" is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 shines in general use with its high-resolution touchscreen, great portability owing to its light weight and small dimensions, and good battery life, while also serving as a convertible 2-in-1 device for tablet-like utility.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.4/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.0/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
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 Legion 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
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is very good for software development, while the Lenovo Legion 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
8.0/10
13.4in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
511.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion 5 15" 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 design due to its high resolution and panel type that delivers crisp, clear visuals and robust color representation, vital for detailed work and visual accuracy. The Lenovo Legion 5 15" also offers a clear and bright display for general tasks and adequate color fidelity for engineering and design, making it a solid choice for professionals. However, both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D applications as their screens have lower refresh rates, which can lead to less fluid motion and a less responsive experience during fast-paced action or complex 3D rendering.
Battery
8.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 5 15" has 4 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
Fair
13.4in
SIZE
15.6in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
5.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion 5 15" has only fair 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 Legion 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
$879
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has a price of $2,500 and the Lenovo Legion 5 15" costs $879.
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" and ASUS ROG Flow X13 are both good for gaming and AI.
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
8.2/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.0/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 and Lenovo Legion 5 15" are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 excels in engineering and design due to its powerful CPU and GPU combo, ample RAM, and high-resolution touchscreen that can be quite useful for design work. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion 5 15" offers similar CPU and RAM capacity, but with a larger screen, which might be better for multitasking, yet it's heavier and less portable compared to the 2-in-1 convertible ASUS.
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How the ASUS ROG Flow X13 and the Lenovo Legion 5 15" compare to other laptops
"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 Legion 5 15 is an affordable gaming laptop with a lot of power. The new AMD processor Ryzen 7 5800H offers plenty of performance and it is also very efficient. The combination with the fast 130W version of the GeForce RTX 3060 ensures high gaming performance. We also like the fast 165 Hz display with the 1080p resolution. The automatic graphics switching causes some problems with stutters, which are very annoying. If you do not need long battery runtimes, you should definitely deactivate the hybrid graphics mode in Lenovo's Vantage app. The Legion 5 15 is never silent."
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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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