The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is often somewhat less expensive and offers a touchscreen, making it versatile for various uses, with a better battery life for extended use away from power sources. Its AMD Ryzen 9 processor and Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics handle a broad range of tasks well, including some 3D and engineering applications, though not as powerful as higher-end models for intensive gaming or professional 3D work. The Lenovo Legion 5 Pro, while often somewhat more expensive, boasts a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 graphics card suited for heavy gaming and demanding engineering or 3D tasks. It comes with a newer AMD Ryzen 7 processor but has a marginally lower battery life, which could be a factor if mobility and unplugged usage are priorities. Neither machine features a number pad, but they have backlit RGB keyboards and are capable of hardware ray tracing and DLSS, enhancing gaming and graphically intensive work. The Lenovo's portability is slightly lower due to its extra weight. Both will serve well for general use, but your choice should be guided by how you prioritize cost, performance in specific tasks, battery life, and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X16
Very good for general use
Very good for content creation
Very good overall build quality
Good portability
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 5
Very good for gaming and AI
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.6/10
8.4/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS ROG Flow X16 is good.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 outperforms the ASUS ROG Flow X16 in gaming and 3D tasks, primarily due to its more advanced Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU, which is a step up from the RTX 3060 found in the ASUS. Both laptops share a screen refresh rate of 165 Hz, crucial for smooth visuals, and have similar high-resolution IPS displays, but the superior GPU in the Lenovo provides a significant edge for demanding graphics workloads.
Screen Quality
8.5/10
8.0/10
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
502.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
340.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS and Lenovo both offer vibrant, sharp images due to their high-resolution displays and excellent panel types, which provide wide viewing angles and bright colors, enhancing the overall viewing experience. Engineering and design professionals would appreciate their wide color gamuts, ensuring accuracy in color-critical tasks with nuanced shades rendered effectively. However, gamers might be disappointed with both the ASUS ROG Flow X16 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5 due to their lower refresh rates, which can lead to less smooth visuals in fast-paced 3D games.
Battery
5.5 Hours
3.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 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
Good
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.4/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,300
$1,140
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a price of $1,300 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 costs $1,140.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X16 to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 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.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
8.5/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 and ASUS ROG Flow X16 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 stands out for engineering and design with its convertible 2-in-1 functionality and superior screen brightness, which translates to better visibility and flexibility in use. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 offers a more powerful GPU for demanding engineering tasks and potentially quieter operating noise, which enhances the quality of the work environment.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.8/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
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 Legion Pro 5 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
7.6/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5 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 Legion Pro 5 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."
"It doesn't quite match its Legion Pro 7i sibling as an Editors' Choice winner, but Lenovo's AMD-powered Legion Pro 5 Gen 8 is a stylish, well-built gaming laptop with solid performance at both 1080p and its sharper native resolution. It's cheaper than some comparably equipped machines and better than some similarly priced ones. That's a recipe for success, even without its frequent availability of discounts or sales. A brighter screen and longer battery life would be nice, but even as is the Legion Pro 5 earns a solid recommendation."
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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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