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Updated January 12, 2024·
To assist you in making a decision, consider that the ASUS Vivobook 17 typically offers a larger screen and may be more suitable for tasks like watching videos or working with large spreadsheets where screen real estate is valuable. However, the larger size generally means it will be less portable than the Lenovo Flex 5 14, which is a more compact and flexible device that can double as a tablet due to its touchscreen and 360-degree hinge. The Lenovo may also offer better battery life because of its smaller screen and potentially more efficient components, making it more suitable for those who need to work on the go. On the other hand, if the ASUS Vivobook 17’s price is significantly lower, it could be a better value for you if portability and battery life are less important than having a larger display and saving money. Keep in mind that the Lenovo Flex 5 14 may have a performance edge for tasks like 3D work, machine learning, or gaming, if it includes more powerful components to justify the higher price. It’s essential to consider what balance of price, performance, battery life, and portability aligns with your specific needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 17
- The ASUS Vivobook 17 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo Flex 5 14.
Advantages of the Lenovo Flex 5 14
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.0
7.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
263.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
277.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.5 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 and ASUS Vivobook 17 are both good for general use, though the Lenovo Flex 5 14 is somewhat better.
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 offers a more powerful AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and double the RAM of the ASUS Vivobook 17, enhancing performance for general tasks. It also has a higher resolution touchscreen, making it versatile for varied use and more portable due to its smaller size and longer battery life, whereas the Vivobook's larger screen and good heat management may appeal to those prioritizing a bigger display and extensive use without overheating.
Engineering and Design
6.3
7.0
6.2/10
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 17 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has a lower-tier CPU and graphics unit, less RAM, and a screen with lesser color accuracy and resolution compared to the Lenovo Flex 5 14, which impacts its overall performance in engineering and design tasks. Furthermore, the Lenovo Flex 5 14 offers a higher portability factor due to its lighter weight and smaller size, along with a touchscreen feature that can be beneficial for design applications.
Content Creation
7.0
7.6
6.2/10
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 and ASUS Vivobook 17 are both good for content creation, though the Lenovo Flex 5 14 is somewhat better.
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
6.9
7.4
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 is good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 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
6.2
6.4
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
263.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
277.0 nits
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 17 for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 and Lenovo Flex 5 14 both have fair screen quality for general use due to satisfactory resolution and brightness, but they don't excel due to lackluster panel types that may not offer the most vibrant colors or widest viewing angles. For engineering and design, their fair screens mean they can handle the work, but professionals might find the color accuracy limited as these models don't fully cover professional color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB. Gamers and those into 3D will find the screens lacking due to the absence of high refresh rates, which are crucial for a smooth visual experience, though resolution and panel type will still provide a serviceable visual quality for less demanding tasks.
Battery
6.0 Hours
11.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has 6 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
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$369
$420
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has a price of $369 and the Lenovo Flex 5 14 costs $420.
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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
9.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 and ASUS Vivobook 17 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 and the Lenovo Flex 5 14 both have integrated graphics which are less powerful than dedicated gaming GPUs, affecting their gaming and 3D performance, but also making them more affordable. Additionally, both models have a standard screen refresh rate, limiting the smoothness in fast-paced games when compared to laptops with higher refresh rates.
Build Quality
6.5
7.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Flex 5 14 to have good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 has only fair 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 17 and the Lenovo Flex 5 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Vivobook 17 | Lenovo Flex 5 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$369 | $420 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | December 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 9.9'' x 0.78'' | 12.3'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.63 lbs | 3.42 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.72" | 12.32" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.89" | 8.85" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i3-1220P | 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 | 6 Hours | 11.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 50 Wh | 52.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 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 | 263 nits | 277 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.2/10 | 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 | 9.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | 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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ASUS Vivobook 17
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Marvin Gollor | May 2022
"The ASUS Vivobook 17 is an affordable 17-inch laptop with passive cooling. On one hand, you get a really quiet and cool work device with a good system performance, many connections, good maintenance options, speakers acceptable for multimedia enjoyment, and a sharp and clear matte FHD IPS display with the Asus VivoBook 17 (F712JA). On the other hand, the USB-C port lacks Power Delivery and DisplayPort, and the display, a higher brightness and better color space coverage."
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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