Choosing between the Lenovo Flex 5 16 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro involves considering several factors. The Flex 5 offers better battery life, is a touchscreen, and can be used as a tablet, making it highly versatile for general use, but its performance is not as suited for 3D/machine learning or gaming. On the other hand, the IdeaPad 5 Pro has higher screen refresh rate, and with its dedicated Nvidia graphics card, it's more capable for gaming and engineering tasks. It's slightly lighter than the Flex 5, but the tradeoff is less battery life and no touchscreen feature. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Flex 5 16
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro.
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.3/10
7.8/10
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has a better screen than the Lenovo Flex 5 16 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, both Lenovo laptops provide clear visuals and comfortable viewing through adequate resolution and brightness, making reading and browsing pleasant. In engineering and design, the color accuracy and range are essential, and these laptops offer good coverage of professional color gamuts, leading to more precise work in color-critical applications. However, for 3D and gaming, the lower refresh rates limit smoothness and responsiveness, resulting in less immersive experiences compared to laptops designed specifically for those purposes with higher refresh rates.
Battery
11.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 has 11.5 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
7.0/10
7.6/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and Lenovo Flex 5 16 both have good build quality, though the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$779
$1,162
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 has a price of $779 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro costs $1,162.
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro are both good for general use.
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro are suitable for general use with their capable processors, adequate RAM, and high-quality IPS displays with similar screen resolutions and sizes, ensuring smooth operation and clear visuals. The Flex 5 16 offers the versatility of a 2-in-1 convertible form and slightly better battery life, making it more adaptable for various situations, while the IdeaPad 5 Pro, having a more robust GPU and a higher refresh rate screen, caters to more intensive graphics tasks along with a higher quality keyboard, but compromises on battery life and is marginally less portable.
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
6.5/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and Lenovo Flex 5 16 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 is equipped with an Intel i7-1255U Iris Xe integrated GPU and a standard 60Hz display, which may limit performance and visual smoothness in gaming and 3D applications. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro comes with a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and a higher refresh rate screen at 120Hz, offering better graphics performance and a more fluid visual experience, which are crucial for gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.2/10
7.2/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and Lenovo Flex 5 16 are both good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 is equipped with an Intel i7 processor and integrated Iris Xe graphics, making it suitable for engineering tasks and offers a 2-in-1 convertible design, but its graphics capabilities may be limited for intensive design tasks. On the other hand, the IdeaPad 5 Pro boasts a higher performance AMD Ryzen 5 processor and an Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU for rigorous engineering software and graphic-intensive design work, but it's not as versatile as a 2-in-1 and may have slightly reduced portability. Both laptops have good screen quality, 16GB of RAM, and similar SSD storage, with considerations for portability and other features somewhat important for the overall experience.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.5/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 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
7.5/10
7.4/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 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.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and Lenovo Flex 5 16 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Lenovo Flex 5 16 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro compare to other laptops
"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."
"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 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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