The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is more expensive but offers high-end performance for intensive gaming, 3D modeling, and engineering tasks, thanks to its powerful AMD Ryzen 9 processor and Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics. It also has a larger, higher resolution touchscreen with a higher refresh rate, suitable for creative professionals. However, it's heavier, which affects portability, and has a shorter battery life. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" is more affordable, lighter, and has longer battery life, making it ideal for everyday use and portability. Its AMD Ryzen 7 with integrated Vega 8 graphics performs well for general tasks but not as well as the ASUS for demanding applications. 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
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15"
Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.0/10
7.4/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
502.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
341.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" is good.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
7.6/10
6.2/10
7.2/10
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
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 offers better gaming and 3D performance due to its higher-end Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and a significantly higher screen refresh rate of 165Hz, compared to the integrated AMD Radeon graphics and 60Hz screen refresh rate on the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15". Additionally, the more powerful CPU in the ASUS contributes to its gaming prowess, while both laptops have quality IPS displays, with the ASUS providing a higher resolution for sharper images.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
6.7/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 outperforms the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" in engineering and design due to its superior CPU and RAM, more powerful GPU, and higher quality screen with better resolution and color accuracy, which are essential for intensive tasks and detailed work. While the IdeaPad 5 is lighter and thus more portable, its lower-tier integrated graphics, less RAM, and less impressive screen make it less suited for demanding engineering software and detailed design work.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.3/10
8.1/10
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 X16 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.
Screen Quality
8.5/10
6.5/10
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
502.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
341.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 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 X16 likely offers a high-resolution display and good brightness, which enhances general purpose use and ensures detail and clarity for engineering tasks, along with wide color gamuts that benefit color-critical design work. However, its lower refresh rate compared to gaming-specific laptops makes it less ideal for gaming and 3D applications that rely on smoother motion representation. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" provides an adequate display for daily tasks and professional work that doesn't demand high color accuracy or resolution, yet similarly falls short for gaming due to an unsatisfactory refresh rate.
Battery
5.5 Hours
11.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has 5.5 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.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.6/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 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
$1,300
$690
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a price of $1,300 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" costs $690.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" 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.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" and ASUS ROG Flow X16 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS ROG Flow X16 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" 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 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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