If you need a laptop for high-end gaming or demanding tasks like video editing, the ASUS ROG Strix G16 may justify its higher cost with robust performance and advanced features. However, if you prioritize versatility, everyday use, and prefer a more budget-friendly option, the Lenovo Flex 5 offers 2-in-1 flexibility and is generally more portable with satisfactory performance for less resource-intensive activities. Remember that the ASUS tends to have shorter battery life due to its powerful components, while the Lenovo should last longer on a single charge, making it better for on-the-go use. Choose based on what will meet your primary needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024)
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo Flex 5 16
Good portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.1/10
7.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
459.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.4/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) is very good for general use, while the Lenovo Flex 5 16 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is equipped with a high-performance CPU and ample RAM, making it excellent for demanding tasks and ensuring smooth multitasking, but its bulk and shorter battery life limit its portability. On the other hand, the Lenovo Flex 5 16 offers a balance with decent CPU and enough RAM for everyday tasks, a touch screen good for casual use, and longer battery life that enhances its portability, albeit with a trade-off in outright power.
Gaming and AI
8.4/10
6.2/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
240Hz
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 Strix G16 (2024) is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Flex 5 16 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 boasts a high-end GPU and a screen with a fast refresh rate, providing smooth and immersive visuals that are crucial for demanding games and 3D applications; contrastingly, the Lenovo Flex 5 16, while versatile with a decent CPU and screen quality, doesn't match the ASUS's graphic capabilities and refresh rates, making it less ideal for intense gaming or 3D rendering.
Engineering and Design
8.8/10
7.2/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Flex 5 16 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 generally offers a higher-end CPU, more RAM, and a more powerful GPU than the Lenovo Flex 5, crucial for demanding engineering tasks and running graphics-intensive software smoothly, while its screen quality is typically better suited for detailed design work. However, the Lenovo Flex 5, while still capable of handling engineering software, is lighter and offers a 2-in-1 form factor with a touchscreen, which may be preferred for its flexibility and portability despite a relative reduction in raw performance and screen fidelity.
Content Creation
8.4/10
7.6/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo Flex 5 16 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
8.8/10
7.3/10
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
459.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a better screen than the Lenovo Flex 5 16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 excels in general use and engineering tasks due to its high-resolution display, which offers crisp visuals, and its wide color gamut, ensuring accurate color reproduction needed for design work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, its screen falls short as it lacks a high refresh rate, which is key for smooth motion and responsiveness. Conversely, the Lenovo Flex 5 16 provides adequate image quality and color accuracy for both everyday tasks and engineering software, but like the ASUS, its lower refresh rate dampens the experience in fast-paced games and 3D rendering.
Battery
8.0 Hours
11.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Flex 5 16 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
Fair
Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 has good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) and Lenovo Flex 5 16 both have good build quality, though the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,599
$779
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) has a price of $1,599 and the Lenovo Flex 5 16 costs $779.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) to be very good for software development, while the Lenovo Flex 5 16 is good.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) and the Lenovo Flex 5 16 compare to other laptops
"With the mobile Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080, the Asus ROG Stix G16 hits the sweet spot between performance and cooling. The G16 also does not have to shy away from direct comparison with its supposedly stronger family member, the ROG Strix Scar 18 with its RTX 4090, as most benchmarks of the two laptops are very close to each other. Moreover, the G16 should be significantly cheaper. Depending on the supplier, the price difference here could be almost US$ 2,000. In the 2023 model series, Asus has significantly leveled out the differences between the two high-end lines."
"The Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 is a solidly equipped, 2-in-1 in the lower price segment. Performance is definitely sufficient for everyday tasks and in tests the battery proved itself to be very economical. That aside, there is a lot of standard fare on show and a search for real highlights ends in vain. The low color coverage and reflective display can be avoided by going for an optional 2.5K display but this also presumably results in poorer battery life. The cooling uses only one fan and leads to a raised temperature on one side of the device under load. Additionally, there is very loud fan noise, also under load or when gaming. On top of that, we also occasionally noticed electronic noises."
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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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