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Updated January 12, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook 14 could save you money and is known for its slim, lightweight design, making it highly portable. However, if you're looking for a laptop with flexible usage modes and a touchscreen, the Lenovo Flex 5 14 offers a 2-in-1 design that could be worth the extra investment. Keep in mind that for heavy tasks like gaming or video editing, you might want to consider the graphics and processing power of the Lenovo. If long battery life is crucial for you, compare the manufacturers' battery life claims, but be aware these can vary based on your usage. For general tasks like web browsing or using office applications, either laptop should perform well, but you'll need to weigh up whether the adaptability and potential performance advantages of the Lenovo Flex 5 are worth its higher price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14
- Very good overall display quality
- Good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo Flex 5 14
- Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.2
7.7
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
339.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
277.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both good for general use, though the Lenovo Flex 5 14 is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Screen Quality
8.3
6.4
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
339.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
277.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has a better screen than the Lenovo Flex 5 14 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the Lenovo Flex 5 14 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Zenbook 14 offers a high resolution and bright display, making it suitable for general use and engineering tasks where detail and color accuracy are important. However, it falls short for gaming and 3D because it lacks a high refresh rate, which is crucial for smooth visuals in fast-paced environments. Conversely, the Lenovo Flex 5 14 provides a decent all-around display but may not satisfy professionals in engineering or design who require more precise color representation, nor gamers who seek fluid motion in their visuals.
Battery
8.0 Hours
11.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has 8 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.
Build Quality
7.8
7.0
The ASUS Zenbook 14 and Lenovo Flex 5 14 both have good build quality, though the ASUS Zenbook 14 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$300
$950
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has a price of $300 and the Lenovo Flex 5 14 costs $950.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.1
6.2
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook 14 offers a higher screen refresh rate, which is better for smooth gaming and 3D rendering, while the Lenovo Flex 5 14 has a lower refresh rate, which may not be as fluid for such tasks. Both have integrated graphics which are suitable for light gaming and 3D work, but not for the most demanding games or professional 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.2
7.0
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook 14 and Lenovo Flex 5 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
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 and ASUS Zenbook 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
7.4
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 and ASUS Zenbook 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.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Zenbook 14 and Lenovo Flex 5 14 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS Zenbook 14 and the Lenovo Flex 5 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook 14 | Lenovo Flex 5 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$300 | $950 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | December 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 8.7'' x 0.67'' | 12.3'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.06 lbs | 3.42 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.35" | 12.32" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.69" | 8.85" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1240P | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 11.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 75 Wh | 52.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 90Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 339 nits | 277 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 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 | 6.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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ASUS Zenbook 14
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Florian Glaser | August 2022
"Users who travel frequently and are looking for a portable laptop are in the right place with the Asus ZenBook 14. The sleek case is extremely light (1.2 kg) and surprisingly thin (1.5 cm). Outdoor use is also enjoyable thanks to the bright Full HD display, which is something that can rarely be said about laptops with TN or IPS panels. The excellent battery life complements this as well. Longer trips are no problem with the ZenBook 14. Another plus point is the high-performance Ryzen 7 5700U, which often leaves the Intel competition in the dust thanks to its large number of cores."
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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