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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize a lightweight and compact laptop with a touchscreen, the ASUS ROG Flow X13 is a premium option that offers strong performance for general use, engineering applications, and gaming. However, it comes at a higher cost than the Lenovo Legion 5i Pro. The Legion 5i Pro, while more affordable and offering similar performance, is heavier and bulkier, making it less portable but it includes a number pad and has a larger screen that may be better for productivity and gaming. Neither requires you to compromise on performance for demanding tasks, but the ASUS ROG Flow X13 is more travel-friendly while the Lenovo Legion 5i Pro could be more comfortable for long hours of work and play at a desk. 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 Pro 5i
- Very good for gaming and AI
Key differences
General Use
8.1
7.5
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
511.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.6/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 outshines the Lenovo Legion 5i Pro for general use partially due to its superior screen quality with higher brightness and wider color coverage, alongside a lighter frame for greater portability and a longer battery life, making it more versatile for various environments and on-the-go use. While the Legion 5i Pro matches in RAM and CPU, its heavier weight and shorter battery life make it less ideal for constant mobility, despite a keyboard and other somewhat important factors being of similar quality.
Content Creation
8.2
7.6
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
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 Legion 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
8.1
13.4in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
511.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
If superior screen resolution and brightness are crucial to you for everyday computing tasks, both the ASUS ROG Flow X13 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i offer high-quality displays that enhance readability and content clarity, making them excellent choices for general use. For engineering and design professionals who require precise color reproduction, these laptops also excel, as they include displays with wide color gamuts, covering a broad spectrum of colors used in professional-grade software. However, if you are an avid gamer or work with 3D applications, the lower refresh rates on these laptops might not deliver the smooth visuals you need, despite their strong resolution and panel quality.
Battery
8.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has 3.5 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
16.0in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
5.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.4
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo Legion 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
$1,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has a price of $2,500 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
7.8
8.0
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion Pro 5i to be very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS ROG Flow X13 is good.
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
8.4
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5i are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 stands out for its powerful AMD Ryzen CPU and high-end Nvidia RTX GPU, combined with a high-resolution touch screen and substantial RAM, making it ideal for engineering and design tasks that demand top-notch processing and graphics capabilities. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i, while also equipped with a capable Intel CPU and Nvidia GPU, offers a larger screen and RAM on par with the ASUS, yet trades some portability for a bulkier build, making it better suited for stationary work environments where screen real estate and performance are valued over mobility.
Software Development
8.0
7.5
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X13 to be very good for software development, while the Lenovo Legion 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 Legion Pro 5i compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Flow X13 | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,500 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.8'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | 14.3'' x 10.3'' x 0.97'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.87 lbs | 5.6 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.77" | 14.31" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.35" | 10.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS | Intel i7-13700HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 3.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 75 Wh | 80 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 | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 511 nits | 368 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.8/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.3/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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 | 4 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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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Brian Westover | August 2023
"The midpriced Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 8 follows some of our favorite gaming machines, including last year's model and the higher-end Legion Pro 7i Gen 8 tested earlier this year. But pedigree doesn't count for much in the computer world, and gaming laptops require a certain level of power and graphics performance to justify their prices. The Pro 5i Gen 8 just doesn't do that, offering middling CPU and GPU performance rather than the sort of muscle that would make it a great value."
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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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