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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for a more affordable option with flexibility for touch-based applications or media consumption, you might appreciate the Lenovo Flex 5 14 due to its lower price point and 2-in-1 functionality. However, if you prioritize build quality, upgradeability, and a more recent market release, the Framework Laptop 13 (2023) would be a better fit despite being costlier. Both cater to general use well, but if you're into heavier tasks like engineering or content creation, the higher price of the Framework might be justified by its performance capabilities. Keep in mind that the Lenovo provides versatility with its convertible design, which may not be essential for everyone. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Framework Laptop 13 (2023)
- Good overall display quality
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo Flex 5 14
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.4
6.4
13.5in
SIZE
14.0in
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
472.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
277.0 nits
The Framework Laptop 13 has a better screen than the Lenovo Flex 5 14 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Framework Laptop 13 boasts a high-resolution display with excellent brightness, making it suitable for a variety of tasks and easy on the eyes for general use; the inclusion of wide color gamut support enhances detail and color accuracy crucial for engineering and design work. On the other hand, the same laptop falls short for gaming and 3D uses due to its standard refresh rate, which does not match the smoother visuals that high refresh rate panels provide. Meanwhile, the Lenovo Flex 5 14 offers a balance with decent resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and sufficient, though not exceptional, color representation for creative work but similarly struggles to deliver the fluid motion that gamers and 3D professionals seek due to its average refresh rate.
Battery
7.5 Hours
11.5 Hours
The Framework Laptop 13 has 7.5 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
Very Good
Very Good
13.5in
SIZE
14.0in
2.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Framework Laptop 13 (2023) and Lenovo Flex 5 14 both have very good portability, though the Framework Laptop 13 (2023) has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
7.0
The Framework Laptop 13 (2023) and Lenovo Flex 5 14 both have good build quality, though the Framework Laptop 13 (2023) has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,079
$420
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Framework Laptop 13 (2023) has a price of $1,079 and the Lenovo Flex 5 14 costs $420.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.7
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
472.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
277.0 nits
7.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 and Framework Laptop 13 (2023) are both good for general use.
The Framework Laptop 13 (2023) is praised for its excellent portability, good CPU and RAM for general use, high-quality screen, and customizable design, but it has a shorter battery life. Meanwhile, the Lenovo Flex 5 14 offers a larger screen with touch capabilities, more RAM, and longer battery life, all of which enhance the general use experience, though it's slightly less portable due to its larger size and weight.
Gaming and AI
6.3
6.2
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Framework Laptop 13 (2023) and Lenovo Flex 5 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Framework Laptop 13, with an Intel i5-1340P Iris Xe GPU and an IPS display with a higher resolution, is suitable for gaming and 3D applications within its capability range, however it offers a standard screen refresh rate which could limit smoothness in visuals.
Engineering and Design
7.3
7.0
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Framework Laptop 13 (2023) and Lenovo Flex 5 14 are both good for engineering and design.
The Framework Laptop 13 (2023) is equipped with a high-end CPU and RAM that are ideal for demanding engineering and design tasks, additionally benefited by its top-quality screen with excellent color accuracy, although it might be less convenient to carry due to its size. Conversely, the Lenovo Flex 5 14, while still suitable for engineering and design with its capable processor and memory, offers the advantage of portability and versatility with a touchscreen and a convertible form factor, at the potential cost of lower screen color fidelity and GPU performance.
Content Creation
7.5
7.6
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 and Framework Laptop 13 (2023) 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
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Framework Laptop 13 (2023) and Lenovo Flex 5 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.
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How the Framework Laptop 13 (2023) and the Lenovo Flex 5 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Framework Laptop 13 (2023) | Lenovo Flex 5 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,079 | $420 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | December 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.7'' x 9'' x 0.62'' | 12.3'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.95 lbs | 3.42 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.7" | 12.32" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.01" | 8.85" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1340P | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7.5 Hours | 11.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 55 Wh | 52.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.5" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2256 x 1504 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 472 nits | 277 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.8/10 | 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 | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 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 | 2 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Framework Laptop 13 (2023)
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Scott Gilbertson | July 2023
"If you’re thinking of investing in your first Framework, now is the time. The kinks and rough edges have all been smoothed out and this is a very nice machine with a bright, upgradable future. The only reason I can think of to wait is the AMD model, which I’ll be sure to test as soon as I can get my hands on one."
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 Framework
Framework is a new American laptop manufacturer, specializing in modular and repairable laptops with the goals of promoting longevity and reducing electronic waste. They are a strong proponent of the right to repair movement. Framework laptops have replaceable RAM, storage, ports, keyboards, display bezels, mainboards, and more, making them a great choice for repairability-oriented individuals.
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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