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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for higher performance and are willing to pay for it, the ASUS Vivobook 16X could be a solid option, particularly for tasks like engineering or intensive applications. However, be aware that with a larger screen and potentially more power, it may be less portable and could have a shorter battery life compared to lighter models. On the other hand, the Lenovo Flex 5 14 offers flexibility with its convertible design and touch screen, which is great for general use and for users who value versatility and portability. It's typically more affordable but may not match the performance of more expensive models, making it less suited for demanding software or gaming. Consider what you value most—high-end performance, flexibility and portability, or cost—and choose accordingly. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16X
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good overall display quality
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo Flex 5 14
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.7
6.2
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Flex 5 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X offers better gaming and 3D capabilities due to its dedicated Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics card, which outperforms the integrated Vega 8 graphics found in the Lenovo Flex 5 14. Additionally, the ASUS has a higher screen refresh rate, which provides smoother visuals necessary for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.2
7.0
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Flex 5 14 is good.
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.
Screen Quality
7.3
6.4
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
277.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has a better screen than the Lenovo Flex 5 14 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
When considering the ASUS Vivobook 16X and the Lenovo Flex 5 14 for screen quality, the Vivobook likely offers higher resolution and brightness, making it suitable for general use and detailed tasks in engineering and design where these factors are key. However, it falls short for gaming and 3D use due to a lower refresh rate, which is crucial for smooth motion. Meanwhile, the Lenovo Flex 5 provides an adequate display for general activities and some engineering work but lacks the superior color accuracy and high refresh rate preferred for professional design applications and fluid 3D rendering, respectively.
Battery
5.0 Hours
11.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has 5 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.
Portability
Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.2 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,200
$450
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has a price of $1,200 and the Lenovo Flex 5 14 costs $450.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.7
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
277.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 and ASUS Vivobook 16X are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X boasts a powerful CPU and dedicated graphics, which makes it suitable for performance-intensive general use, yet its portability is less favorable due to a heavier build and shorter battery life. Conversely, the Lenovo Flex 5 14 offers a balance with moderate performance ideal for varied general use, greater portability with a lighter frame and longer battery life, and the added versatility of a 2-in-1 touchscreen design.
Content Creation
7.7
7.6
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and Lenovo Flex 5 14 are both good for content creation.
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
7.4
7.4
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 and ASUS Vivobook 16X 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.
Build Quality
7.0
7.0
The ASUS Vivobook 16X 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 16X and the Lenovo Flex 5 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Vivobook 16X | Lenovo Flex 5 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,200 | $450 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | December 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.8'' x 0.74'' | 12.3'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.25 lbs | 3.42 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.12" | 12.32" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.81" | 8.85" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 11.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 70 Wh | 52.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 277 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 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 | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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ASUS Vivobook 16X
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Kok Kee | February 2023
"I think the ASUS Vivobook 16X is fantastic. Great performance, decent battery life, good keyboard and trackpad, and a massive screen – just that the screen quality itself is kinda subpar. If you’re okay with the screen, then I think this is an okay laptop. However, I’d like to see a price drop."
Lenovo Flex 5 14
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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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