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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 tends to be a bit less expensive and offers longer battery life, making it ideal for those who prioritize affordability and longer usage between charges. It's a convertible device with a touchscreen and a detachable keyboard for versatility, suitable for general use and light workloads. Conversely, the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i tends to be slightly more expensive, but it compensates with better performance features like a more powerful processor and graphics card, leading to superior performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks, despite its shorter battery life. If portability is essential, note that the IdeaPad Pro 5i is lighter, yet both have large 16-inch displays which might affect portability. Both laptops have the same amount of storage and memory, making them equally capable in handling everyday tasks and multitasking. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Flex 5 16
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.2
7.4
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.7/10
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
7.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Flex 5 16 is only fair.
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 has an integrated GPU and a lower screen refresh rate, making it just fair for gaming and 3D applications, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i's dedicated Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and higher screen refresh rate contribute to its better performance in these areas, thus being good for gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.2
8.1
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Flex 5 16 is good.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is considered very good for engineering and design due to its higher-performing CPU and dedicated Nvidia GPU, essential for demanding tasks, whereas the Lenovo Flex 5 16, with its less powerful integrated GPU and lower CPU performance, is only considered good.
Screen Quality
7.3
7.8
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 Pro 5i has a better screen than the Lenovo Flex 5 16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
For general use, the Lenovo Flex 5 16 provides satisfactory visuals, but compared to the IdeaPad Pro 5i, it falls short due to the latter's superior resolution and brightness, enhancing the overall viewing experience. Engineers and designers will find the Flex 5 16 adequate for their color-intensive tasks, though the IdeaPad Pro 5i's wider color gamut coverage ensures more accurate color reproduction, crucial for professional design work. Neither laptop is ideal for Gaming and 3D because of their subpar refresh rates, with the IdeaPad Pro 5i's resolution and panel type offering only a marginal improvement for these specific tasks.
Battery
11.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 has 11.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i has 6 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
7.6
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i and Lenovo Flex 5 16 both have good build quality, though the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$779
$950
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 has a price of $779 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i costs $950.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.7
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
400.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
11.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i and Lenovo Flex 5 16 are both good for general use.
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 is well suited for general use due to its ability to switch between laptop and tablet modes, providing versatility, complemented by solid CPU and RAM capacity, a high-quality IPS screen, and a respectable battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i, while also offering a powerful processor and sufficient RAM, excels with a higher capacity battery and superior keyboard and speaker quality, making it ideal for extended use and media consumption, but it is less portable and has shorter battery life than the Flex 5 16.
Content Creation
7.6
7.7
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 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
7.7
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
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 IdeaPad Pro 5i 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.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 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 Pro 5i compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo Flex 5 16 | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$779 | $950 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.74'' | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.75'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.63 lbs | 4.3 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 14.02" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.99" | 9.88" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1255U | Intel i7-13700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 11.5 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 52.5 Wh | 75 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 400 nits | 409 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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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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Brandon Hill | January 2024
"Lenovo’s IdeaPad Pro 5i represents an impressive opening salvo for Meteor Lake in the ultraportable space against familiar foes from AMD and Apple. Not only does the Core Ultra 5 125H processor provide good performance across the board, but battery life remains a strong point against the Acer Swift Edge 16 with its AMD Ryzen 7 7840U processor. It can’t quite match the endurance of the 15-inch MacBook Pro, but the gap is shrinking."
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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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