The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is typically more expensive but offers higher performance, especially for 3D and machine learning tasks or intensive gaming, with a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, a higher refresh rate screen, and advanced features like hardware ray tracing and DLSS. It has a longer battery life for general use, but less battery life than the Lenovo Flex 5 14 when it comes to typical usage. The Lenovo Flex 5, on the other hand, is more affordable, lighter, and more portable, making it suitable for everyday tasks and some light multimedia work, but it may not be as well-suited for demanding engineering applications or gaming due to its integrated Vega 8 graphics. Both have touchscreens, but the ASUS has a larger screen size, which could be an advantage for multimedia and productivity work, yet it could also affect portability negatively. If budget allows and you need stronger performance for high-end tasks, the ASUS might be the better option, while for regular use and better portability at a lower price point, the Lenovo could be more appropriate. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X16
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo Flex 5 14
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.6/10
6.2/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Flex 5 14 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
8.3/10
7.0/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Flex 5 14 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 outshines the Lenovo Flex 5 14 for engineering and design due to its superior CPU (AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS vs. AMD Ryzen 7 7730U), more powerful GPU (Nvidia RTX 3060 vs. integrated Vega 8), and higher quality screen (greater resolution, brightness, and color space coverage).
Screen Quality
8.5/10
6.4/10
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
502.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
277.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a better screen than the Lenovo Flex 5 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 likely boasts a high-resolution display and superior brightness, which enhances the visual experience for both general use and detailed engineering tasks, while its color accuracy supports professional design work. However, its refresh rate might be lower than those preferred for gaming, which can affect the smoothness and responsiveness needed for 3D environments. In contrast, the Lenovo Flex 5 has an adequate display for general activities and sufficient color quality for casual design but falls short in both resolution and refresh rate for a premium gaming experience.
Battery
5.5 Hours
11.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has 11.5 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
Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Flow X16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo Flex 5 14 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,300
$950
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a price of $1,300 and the Lenovo Flex 5 14 costs $950.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X16 to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo Flex 5 14 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is equipped with a more powerful CPU and GPU, making it exceptionally good for tasks that demand high performance, but it is less optimal when it comes to battery life and portability compared to the Lenovo Flex 5 14. The Lenovo Flex 5, with ample RAM and adequate screen quality, strikes a balance between performance and battery life, making it highly portable and suited for longer use away from a power source.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.6/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X16 to be very good for content creation, while the Lenovo Flex 5 14 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
7.7/10
7.4/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and Lenovo Flex 5 14 are both good for software development.
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 X16 and the Lenovo Flex 5 14 compare to other laptops
"Above all else, the Asus ROG Flow X16 is one thing - versatile! It is a thin, mobile work device, it's a 2-in-1, tablet, a powerful workstation and even a gaming PC. But something even more surprising: It does all of these things really well without making any big blunders. It's anything but a lazy compromise. Because, despite its compact dimensions and 2-in-1 functionality, the hardware isn't throttled and boasts, at least in turbo mode, above-average performance."
"The highlight of the latest IdeaPad Flex 5 14 is clearly its AMD CPU. The octa-core Ryzen 7 5700U is insanely fast even when compared to the best Tiger Lake Ultrabooks in the market or even Core H CPUs in many gaming laptops. It's a lot of raw processing power for what is supposed to be a budget 14-inch convertible. If your daily workloads can benefit from extra multi-thread CPU performance, then look no further than the inexpensive AMD-powered Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14. For regular on-the-road browsing or video streaming, however, a slimmer and lighter 10th gen Core Yoga, Spectre, or XPS would be a more balanced option."
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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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