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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 offers a balance between performance and portability, with its higher refresh rate display being suitable for smooth visuals. However, the Lenovo Flex 5 16 has a larger screen, better multitasking capacity with more RAM, and a slightly more powerful processor, making it better for demanding tasks and engineering software. It also has a touchscreen and provides longer battery life, which may be valuable for productivity and convenience. The Lenovo is heavier, which could affect portability. The ASUS may appeal for its OLED display with better color reproduction, portability, and lower cost, while the Lenovo stands out for its performance and larger touchscreen display. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good portability
- Good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo Flex 5 16
- Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.0
7.6
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
385.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.4/10
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both good for general use, though the Lenovo Flex 5 16 is somewhat better.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14's OLED screen offers excellent color coverage and contrast, making it visually striking, though its smaller RAM and lower-tier CPU make it less robust for intensive tasks compared to the Lenovo Flex 5 16, which boasts a more powerful CPU and double the RAM for smoother performance. While the Vivobook Pro is more portable due to its lighter construction, the Flex 5 compensates with a larger screen, touchscreen capability, and longer battery life, enhancing its flexibility for a variety of uses.
Screen Quality
8.4
7.3
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
385.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a better screen than the Lenovo Flex 5 16 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the Lenovo Flex 5 16 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize image and video clarity for work or entertainment, the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 offers superior screen resolution and brightness, making it a better fit for general use and detailed engineering or design tasks due to its robust color coverage. However, if you lean towards frequent gaming or 3D applications, you’ll find the ASUS's lower refresh rate less than ideal, potentially leading to less smooth visuals when compared to laptops built for gaming. The Lenovo Flex 5 16, while offering an overall good viewing experience for general and professional use, also falls short for gaming and may not match the ASUS's performance for color-sensitive tasks.
Battery
8.0 Hours
11.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 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
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has very good portability, while the Lenovo Flex 5 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$548
$740
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a price of $548 and the Lenovo Flex 5 16 costs $740.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.1
6.2
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 offers a higher screen refresh rate and an OLED screen which may lead to a more fluid and vibrant gaming experience, but it has a similar GPU compared to the Lenovo Flex 5 16 which may limit gaming performance to some extent. While the Lenovo Flex 5 16 has a larger screen and comes with a CPU that is generally better for multitasking, it has a lower refresh rate IPS screen which is less ideal for fast-paced games but it might still provide adequate performance for casual gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.0
7.2
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both good for engineering and design.
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.
Content Creation
7.3
7.6
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 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
7.2
7.5
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 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
7.4
7.0
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 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 Pro 14 and the Lenovo Flex 5 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 | Lenovo Flex 5 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$548 | $740 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.5'' x 9'' x 0.76'' | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.74'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 4.63 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.5" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9" | 9.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-11300H | Intel i7-1255U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 11.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 63 Wh | 52.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 90Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 385 nits | 400 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 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 | 4 | |
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ASUS Vivobook Pro 14
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Marc Herter | July 2022
"The Asus Vivobook Pro 14 OLED is a Pantone Validated laptop that packs a lot of processing power. The Asus VivoBook Pro 14 OLED's highlight is its outstanding display: Featuring a 3K resolution in the 16:10 format and nearly a 100% coverage of the Display P3 color space, the display hardly leaves anything to be desired. The Asus laptop also shows impeccable rates in terms of general system performance. Combined with long battery life, low noise emissions, and relatively good speakers, the laptop can be recommended to users who can accept compromises in terms of connectivity."
Lenovo Flex 5 16
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Andreas Osthoff | April 2023
"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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