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Updated January 12, 2024·
If the higher price isn't a concern, the Asus Zenbook Flip S13 offers a more premium build quality, usually has a better display, and tends to be more versatile due to its 2-in-1 form factor, which allows for laptop and tablet use. It may also offer higher performance, which is beneficial for intensive tasks. However, if looking for value for money, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is generally more affordable and can deliver good performance for everyday tasks like web browsing, office work, or media consumption. It may have a longer battery life, which is great for on-the-go usage but often sacrifices the premium build and display quality of the Asus. Depending on your needs, if portability and a flexible form factor for presentations or creative work is important, the Asus might be better; but for general use with a focus on affordability, the Lenovo could be the more practical choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13
- Excellent portability
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.9
7.8
13.3in
SIZE
16.0in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
372.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro for general use, engineering and design, and content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has a better screen for gaming and AI.
For general use, the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 offers a vibrant display with high resolution and brightness, making text and images clear and easy to view, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro provides a slightly lesser quality but still satisfactory experience for everyday tasks. In the context of engineering and design, the ASUS stands out with a wider color range, embracing extensive color gamuts that ensure more accurate color representation, essential for precision work; however, the Lenovo still delivers decent color fidelity for less demanding design tasks. When it comes to gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short due to lower refresh rates, which can lead to less smooth visuals in fast-paced environments where higher refresh rates are crucial for optimal performance.
Portability
Excellent
Good
13.3in
SIZE
16.0in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.3 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has excellent portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,400
$860
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has a price of $1,400 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro costs $860.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
372.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
10.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 offers good general use performance due to its high-quality screen, lightweight design, and sufficient RAM coupled with a solid CPU, making it suitable for various tasks while being easily portable and having decent battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro, while offering similar RAM and a robust CPU, differentiates itself with better graphics performance and a larger screen, which might appeal to users looking for a bit more power and display real estate despite it being less portable and having a shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
6.3
6.5
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13, with its Intel i7 processor and integrated Iris Xe graphics, offers moderate performance for gaming and 3D tasks, and its 60Hz screen refresh rate is suitable for casual gaming but may not be ideal for fast-paced games. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro, powered by an AMD Ryzen 5 processor with a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, provides better gaming and 3D capabilities, complemented by a higher 120Hz screen refresh rate for smoother visuals in action-packed games.
Engineering and Design
7.4
7.2
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 excels in engineering and design due to its high-resolution touchscreen display and powerful CPU, complemented by ample RAM and an integrated GPU adequate for less graphics-intensive tasks. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro offers a larger screen with a high refresh rate and a discrete GPU, which is better suited for more demanding graphics work, but it's heavier and less portable than the ASUS model.
Content Creation
7.8
7.5
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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
7.6
7.4
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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.
Battery
10.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has 10.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has 10 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
7.6
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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 Zenbook Flip S13 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $860 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12'' x 8.3'' x 0.51'' | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.65 lbs | 4.3 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.01" | 14.02" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.31" | 9.88" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1165G7 | AMD Ryzen 5 6600HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10.5 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 67 Wh | 75 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 372 nits | 409 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.3/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
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 | N/A | |
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ASUS Zenbook Flip S13
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Charles Jefferies | January 2023
"The Asus Zenbook S 13 Flip is an ultra-sleek 2-in-1 convertible. A gorgeous OLED screen and lightweight magnesium chassis make this convertible a traveller’s dream. Its SSD isn’t fast, but it won’t hold you back in everyday use. Its battery life also isn’t class leading, but it’s hardly off the pace. Overall, the Zenbook S 13 Flip OLED holds its head high in the premium convertible category and is a smaller alternative to the Spectre x360 13.5 and the Yoga 9i Gen 7."
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro
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Florian Glaser | September 2022
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro turns out a successful all-rounder that, aside from 3D applications, always strikes a good or very good figure. This begins with the elegant metal case that isn't particularly light but fairly robust, giving a high-quality impression. The input devices are also better than those of many competitors. Both the keyboard and the touchpad are attractive and comfortable. In addition, the performance of the Ryzen 5 6600HS is easily able to keep up with the Intel competitors."
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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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