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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED offers a higher resolution and better color coverage with an OLED display, making it excellent for visual tasks, but the Lenovo Flex 5 16 has a larger screen and longer battery life, which is useful for extended use without charging. The Zenbook has a faster refresh rate, which may benefit fast-paced applications, though the Lenovo's processor has more cores for multitasking. Both have similar storage and high-definition touchscreens, but the Lenovo comes with more RAM for handling numerous applications simultaneously. The Zenbook is lighter for travel, whereas the Flex has a longer-lasting battery. Both support USB-C charging, although different port offerings may influence your choice based on external devices you plan to connect. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good portability
- Good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo Flex 5 16
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.7
7.2
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and Lenovo Flex 5 16 are both good for engineering and design, though the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is somewhat better.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is well-suited for engineering and design due to its high-resolution OLED screen with superior color accuracy and contrast, making it great for detailed visual work, though it has less RAM than the Lenovo. Conversely, the Lenovo Flex 5 16 offers more RAM, which is beneficial for multitasking and intensive engineering applications, and its IPS screen, while not as color-accurate as the OLED, provides more screen real estate with its 16-inch display.
Screen Quality
8.6
7.3
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
376.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has a better screen than the Lenovo Flex 5 16 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Asus Zenbook 14X OLED offers vivid colors and sharp details due to its high-resolution OLED display, which makes it excellent for general use and design work where color accuracy is key. However, its lower refresh rate may not be ideal for gaming where fluid motion is crucial. The Lenovo Flex 5 16, with a good resolution and adequate brightness, provides a satisfactory experience for everyday tasks and engineering software, but like the Zenbook, it falls short for gaming due to its standard refresh rate.
Battery
6.0 Hours
11.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has 6 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
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has very good portability, while the Lenovo Flex 5 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
7.0
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and Lenovo Flex 5 16 both have good build quality, though the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$575
$779
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has a price of $575 and the Lenovo Flex 5 16 costs $779.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.6
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
376.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.4/10
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 and ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is ideal for general use with its OLED screen delivering vibrant colors and high contrast, paired with a solid processor and RAM suitable for common tasks, plus it is lighter and has a good portability score. In contrast, the Lenovo Flex 5 16 offers more RAM which can handle multitasking better, has a longer battery life, and can double as a tablet with its 2-in-1 convertible design, but it is heavier and may be less convenient to carry around.
Gaming and AI
6.5
6.2
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and Lenovo Flex 5 16 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is fair for gaming and 3D tasks because its Intel i5-13500H Iris Xe graphics provide decent performance, and its high-refresh OLED screen enhances visual smoothness and image quality, although the GPU isn't ideal for the most demanding games. Conversely, the Lenovo Flex 5 16 also offers fair performance in similar tasks with its Intel i7-1255U Iris Xe graphics, but its standard refresh rate screen may not be as smooth in fast-paced games, despite having a capable processor and good screen quality for less intensive 3D applications.
Content Creation
7.6
7.6
8.5/10
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 ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and Lenovo Flex 5 16 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
7.5
7.5
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and Lenovo Flex 5 16 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.
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How the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and the Lenovo Flex 5 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED | Lenovo Flex 5 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$575 | $779 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 8.9'' x 0.67'' | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.74'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.44 lbs | 4.63 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.67" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.88" | 9.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-13500H | Intel i7-1255U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 11.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 70 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 | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 376 nits | 400 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 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 | 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 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
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 | 4 | |
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ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED
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Matthew Buzzi | September 2023
"While one of the more budget-friendly configurations of the Asus Zenbook 14X OLED may make a compelling case as a top value pick, it’s difficult to be disappointed with the more expensive model we reviewed here. At its core, for all models, it’s a luxury-built laptop with extreme portability and a gorgeous OLED display. Our unit rocks with a snappy Core i9 processor for getting real work done, and the discrete GPU—even if it has a clear power ceiling—is a bonus for creative pros."
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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