The ASUS ROG Flow X16 offers a high-quality touchscreen, better color coverage, and is relatively more portable due to its lower weight, making it well-suited for general use, creative tasks, and gaming. However, it is more expensive and has a shorter battery life. The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 is less expensive, has a higher battery life, and comes with a more powerful graphics card, which may make it more suitable for gaming and 3D-intensive work. However, it lacks a touchscreen, and the screen has lower color coverage and brightness, making it less ideal for color-sensitive creative work. 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 display quality
Very good overall build quality
Good portability
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 5
Good battery life
Key differences
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.5/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 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.
Screen Quality
8.5/10
7.2/10
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
502.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
When considering screen quality, the ASUS ROG Flow X16 excels in general use and engineering due to its high resolution and brightness, alongside wide color gamuts which ensure crisp, vibrant images essential for detail-oriented tasks. For engineering and design, its strong color accuracy with extensive coverage of DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB is also crucial for professionals who require true-to-life color representation. However, for gaming and 3D applications, its lower refresh rate holds it back, as a higher refresh rate is paramount for smooth visuals and improved gameplay experiences.
Battery
5.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has 7 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
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 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 Slim 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
$1,000
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a price of $1,300 and the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 costs $1,000.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X16 to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16, with its higher resolution touchscreen display and 2-in-1 convertible design, offers versatility and a sharper image for general use, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5, though it has a less vivid display and traditional laptop form factor, provides longer battery life and better heat management for extended usage without discomfort. Keep in mind the ROG's premium features add to its cost and weight, making it less portable than the Legion Slim 5, which is lighter and easier on the wallet but compromises on screen quality and flexibility for tablet-like use.
Gaming and AI
7.6/10
7.7/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 and ASUS ROG Flow X16 are both good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 offers a higher refresh rate and a more powerful GPU compared to the Lenovo Legion Slim 5, making it potentially superior for gaming and 3D applications; however, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 still provides competitive gaming performance with its capable GPU and adequate refresh rate, coupled with a high-quality screen.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
8.0/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and Lenovo Legion Slim 5 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 stands out in engineering and design tasks, largely due to its higher resolution touchscreen enhancing visual clarity and touch interactivity, and a more powerful CPU that provides superior processing capabilities. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 offers a better GPU which is essential for demanding graphical tasks and slightly more portability due to its newer release, balancing performance with the ease of carrying the device.
Software Development
7.7/10
7.4/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and Lenovo Legion Slim 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 Slim 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."
"The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 acknowledges that a gaming laptop doesn’t have to be as thick as possible and can still ensure adequate cooling when the muscles need flexing. To this end, in the Slim 5 Gen 8, it finds a neat balance of refined, trimmed-down design that still lets its internals cruise (even above their max power ratings). Lenovo then added in some high-end build quality with an altogether excellent keyboard that’s useful for both work and play."
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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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