The ASUS ROG Flow Z13, being more expensive, offers superior performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks with its higher-end processor and dedicated graphics card. It also has a higher resolution with a more color-accurate, bright display useful for creative work, and features a more portable design. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" is more budget-friendly with adequate performance for general use, a larger screen, and a longer battery life, which makes it more suitable for everyday tasks and those who prioritize cost and battery over high performance. Both have touchscreens, but the ASUS is more tailored for gaming and intensive tasks, while the Lenovo excels in longevity and value. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow Z13
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15"
Very good battery life
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.0/10
7.4/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
511.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
341.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
9.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 stands out in general use due to its superior CPU, double the RAM for better multitasking, and a higher quality screen with better resolution, color coverage, and brightness, making it excellent for both work and entertainment; however, it's slightly less portable and has shorter battery life compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15", which showcases good general performance with a solid CPU, adequate RAM and screen quality for everyday tasks, plus it offers longer battery life and easier portability, but with less impressive color coverage and brightness on its display. While the IdeaPad excels in keyboard quality and has ample storage, the Flow Z13's portability is enhanced by its tablet mode, and both have good speaker and heat management but differ in their approach to gaming readiness and aesthetics.
Gaming and AI
7.5/10
6.2/10
6.2/10
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
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 outperforms the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" in gaming and 3D tasks because it has a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate of 165Hz compared to the Lenovo's integrated Vega 8 GPU and 60Hz refresh rate. While both have strong CPUs, the superior GPU and refresh rate of the ASUS make it more suitable for the demands of intense gaming and 3D rendering.
Engineering and Design
8.4/10
6.7/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.3/10
9.5/10
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 Z13 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.
Software Development
8.0/10
7.3/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is very good for software development, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" 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.
Screen Quality
8.4/10
6.5/10
13.4in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
511.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
341.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 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 Z13 offers a display with high resolution and brightness, making it sharp and easy to view in various lighting conditions, which is excellent for general tasks and detailed engineering work. Its color accuracy with wide color gamuts is also beneficial for professionals in design who need true-to-life colors. However, for gaming and 3D applications, its lower refresh rate could lead to less smooth visuals, which is not ideal when fast motion display and quick response times are essential.
Battery
6.5 Hours
11.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has 6.5 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.
Portability
Excellent
Good
13.4in
SIZE
15.6in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.0 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has excellent portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.6/10
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 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
$1,575
$690
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has a price of $1,575 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" costs $690.
"The Asus ROG Flow Z13 is a gaming tablet with powerful Alder Lake i9 CPU. The ROG Flow Z13 impresses with its good cooling. After our review, the impression is predominantly positive. Besides a very fast Alder Lake CPU and stable gaming performance, especially the cooling system is surprisingly effective and quiet. You can use the integrated speakers without any issues while gaming. The 1200p display in the 16:10 format also impresses with good color reproduction and high brightness. Since the battery runtimes aren't particularly long as it is, we wouldn't recommend the optional 4K panel."
"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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