If you prioritize longer battery life and a lighter weight for better portability, the Lenovo Flex 5 16 would suit you, but for more demanding tasks like 3D rendering and gaming, the Lenovo LOQ 16 with its dedicated Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics card would be preferable, despite being slightly heavier and having shorter battery life. The Flex 5 16 would generally cost less but for users needing the higher refresh rate and advanced features like hardware ray tracing from the LOQ 16, the extra expense could be justified. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Flex 5 16
Good portability
Very good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo LOQ 16
Good for gaming and AI
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
7.5/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo LOQ 16 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Flex 5 16 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
7.2/10
7.9/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo LOQ 16 and Lenovo Flex 5 16 are both good for engineering and design, though the Lenovo LOQ 16 is somewhat better.
The Lenovo LOQ 16 pulls ahead in engineering and design due to its superior AMD Ryzen processor and Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU, delivering robust computational and graphics performance essential for such tasks, despite less screen sharpness compared to the Flex 5 16's display. The Flex 5 16, on the other hand, offers a high-quality IPS touchscreen with superior color coverage and brightness, beneficial for design work, but it's held back by a less powerful Intel CPU and integrated GPU, making it more suitable for lighter workloads.
Screen Quality
7.3/10
7.2/10
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 has a better screen than the Lenovo LOQ 16 for general use, and engineering and design, while the Lenovo LOQ 16 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 and Lenovo LOQ 16 both have displays that provide clear images and vibrant colors suitable for activities like browsing, watching videos, and document editing, due to their high resolution and bright screens. Engineering and design professionals would appreciate the accurate color representation offered by these laptops, as they cover a broad spectrum of color gamuts, ensuring that the designs appear precise and true to life. However, their screens may not refresh as quickly as required by high-end gaming or running sophisticated 3D applications, leading to less fluid motion and potential visual lag during fast-paced scenes.
Battery
11.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 has 11.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo LOQ 16 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.
Portability
Good
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 has good portability, while the Lenovo LOQ 16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$779
$1,000
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 has a price of $779 and the Lenovo LOQ 16 costs $1,000.
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 and Lenovo LOQ 16 are both good for general use.
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 is lauded for general use due to its versatile 2-in-1 convertible design that allows it to function as both a laptop and a tablet, coupled with a better battery life for longer usage away from power sources. On the other hand, the Lenovo LOQ 16, while heavier and with shorter battery life, offers a more powerful AMD Ryzen processor and dedicated Nvidia graphics, making it also suitable for general use but with the added ability to handle more graphics-intensive tasks.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.6/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo LOQ 16 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
7.5/10
7.5/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo LOQ 16 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.
Build Quality
7.0/10
7.4/10
The Lenovo LOQ 16 and Lenovo Flex 5 16 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 Lenovo Flex 5 16 and the Lenovo LOQ 16 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."
"Gaming laptops with an RTX 4060 are available starting from about 1,000 Euros (~$1,060), even in 16-inch format. For the supposedly affordable Lenovo LOQ 16 (1,500 Euros, ~$1,591), the manufacturer particularly saves in the equipment and materials compared to the more expensive Legion series. In addition, the LOQ is slightly heavier and more bulky. What remains is anything but a laptop full of difficult compromises. Instead, this is a more than solid gaming laptop that focusses on the 3D performance.Q is slightly heavier and more bulky."
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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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