If you prioritize a larger screen, higher resolution, and a touchscreen, the Lenovo Flex 5 16 is a better choice and also offers longer battery life and more storage. However, it is heavier and may cost more than the Asus Vivobook 14, which is lighter and thus more portable, making it a suitable option for general use. Although both laptops are not ideal for intensive gaming, the Lenovo Flex 5 16 has better overall performance with more RAM and a better processor which is better suited for 3D tasks, machine learning, engineering, and has higher color accuracy on its display. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 14
Very good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo Flex 5 16
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good battery life
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.9/10
7.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.5 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.4/10
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 offers greater storage capacity, twice the RAM, and a more powerful CPU than the ASUS Vivobook 14, contributing to its higher suitability for general use, while also featuring a higher resolution touchscreen display with better color coverage, enhancing screen quality.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
7.2/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 outshines the ASUS Vivobook 14 in engineering and design use due to its superior main processor, double the amount of RAM, and a higher-resolution screen, which is key for detailed design work. Additionally, the Lenovo offers a larger, higher quality display with touchscreen capability, enhancing interactivity for design tasks, although it is less portable and heavier than the lighter ASUS Vivobook, which could be a drawback for users who prioritize mobility.
Content Creation
6.9/10
7.6/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 is good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
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
6.8/10
7.5/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 is good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
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
6.3/10
7.3/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the ASUS Vivobook 14 provides a satisfactory display with decent resolution and brightness, but might not impress those looking for a very sharp or bright screen. The Lenovo Flex 5 16, offering higher resolution and brightness, ensures a sharper and more vivid experience, making it better for both general use and detailed engineering work, where color accuracy is crucial. However, both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D applications, as they lack the high refresh rates required for smooth motion, although they maintain adequate resolution and panel quality for other tasks.
Battery
7.0 Hours
11.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has 7 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
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has very good portability, while the Lenovo Flex 5 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$421
$740
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has a price of $421 and the Lenovo Flex 5 16 costs $740.
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 and ASUS Vivobook 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook 14 with its Intel i5-1235U Iris Xe graphics can handle gaming and 3D tasks but may not perform as well as laptops designed specifically for these purposes, especially due to its standard screen refresh rate and good but not top-tier CPU and screen quality.
Build Quality
7.0/10
7.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook 14 and Lenovo Flex 5 16 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS Vivobook 14 and the Lenovo Flex 5 16 compare to other laptops
"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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