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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you need a laptop for general use with a lower cost, the ASUS Vivobook 14 could be a suitable option. It is lightweight and offers decent performance for everyday tasks. However, if you require a laptop for more demanding applications like 3D rendering, engineering software, or heavy multitasking, the Lenovo Flex 5 14, with its more powerful processor, higher RAM, and large storage, would be a better choice. The Lenovo also has a slightly better battery life and a touchscreen with a higher resolution, making it more versatile for a variety of uses despite being a bit heavier and more costly. Both have backlit keyboards, but the Lenovo includes a numeric keypad and a fingerprint reader for extra convenience and security. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 14
- The ASUS Vivobook 14 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo Flex 5 14.
Advantages of the Lenovo Flex 5 14
- Good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Very good battery life
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.9
7.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
277.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.5 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 14, with its adequate RAM and CPU, is fairly suitable for general tasks and its lighter weight makes it quite portable, but it falls behind the Lenovo Flex 5 14, which boasts double the RAM and a more potent CPU, making it better for multitasking and demanding applications. Additionally, the Flex 5 14 offers superior screen quality, with a higher resolution and touch capability, and remarkably better battery life, which are significant advantages for extensive use throughout the day.
Engineering and Design
6.3
7.0
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 offers a higher screen resolution, more RAM, and a more powerful CPU and GPU, which translates to better performance for engineering and design tasks compared to the ASUS Vivobook 14. While both laptops feature similar screen sizes and IPS panels for good color reproduction, the Lenovo Flex 5 14's touchscreen and convertible design may provide additional versatility for design work, though it is slightly heavier than the ASUS.
Content Creation
6.9
7.6
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 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
7.4
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 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
6.4
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
277.0 nits
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 14 for content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the ASUS Vivobook 14 and Lenovo Flex 5 14 have screens that are capable but not top-tier in panel quality, resolution, and brightness, which are vital for comfortable everyday viewing and productivity tasks. The fair screen quality for engineering and design in both laptops indicates that they can reproduce colors adequately but may not cover the broader color gamuts required by professionals for precision work. When it comes to gaming and 3D applications, the poor screen quality on both laptops is due to their lower refresh rates and the moderate importance of resolution and panel type, which may not provide the fluid visuals gamers and creators seek.
Battery
7.0 Hours
11.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Flex 5 14 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.
Cost
$480
$950
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has a price of $480 and the Lenovo Flex 5 14 costs $950.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.0
6.2
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 and ASUS Vivobook 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook 14 and the Lenovo Flex 5 14 are both rated as fair for gaming and 3D tasks primarily due to their integrated graphics solutions, which can handle light gaming but are not as capable as dedicated gaming GPUs. While they share similar screen refresh rates, which are important for smooth visuals, the CPUs and screen quality do play a role, with the Lenovo Flex 5 having an edge in screen resolution and brightness, which contributes to a somewhat better visual experience.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook 14 and Lenovo Flex 5 14 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0
7.0
The ASUS Vivobook 14 and Lenovo Flex 5 14 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 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Vivobook 14 | Lenovo Flex 5 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$480 | $950 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | December 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.8'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | 12.3'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 3.42 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.79" | 12.32" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.42" | 8.85" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1235U | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 11.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 42 Wh | 52.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 250 nits | 277 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.5/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Allen Ngo | May 2021
"The highlight of the latest IdeaPad Flex 5 14 is clearly its AMD CPU. The octa-core Ryzen 7 5700U is insanely fast even when compared to the best Tiger Lake Ultrabooks in the market or even Core H CPUs in many gaming laptops. It's a lot of raw processing power for what is supposed to be a budget 14-inch convertible. If your daily workloads can benefit from extra multi-thread CPU performance, then look no further than the inexpensive AMD-powered Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14. For regular on-the-road browsing or video streaming, however, a slimmer and lighter 10th gen Core Yoga, Spectre, or XPS would be a more balanced option."
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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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