The Lenovo Flex 5 16, priced in the lower midrange, is often significantly less expensive than the upper midrange Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga. The Flex has a larger screen, longer battery life, and similarly capable internal components, making it suitable for general use and moderate engineering tasks. However, the ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is lighter, more portable, offers a higher build quality, and comes with extra features like facial recognition. The ThinkPad's display is brighter and has a higher contrast ratio, which could be better for professionals who prioritize screen quality. If portability and premium features are essential and within your budget, the ThinkPad might be more suitable, but if you're looking for larger screen real estate and value for money, the Flex could be a better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Flex 5 16
Good for engineering and design
Very good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga
Very good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.3/10
7.3/10
16.0in
SIZE
13.5in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
451.0 nits
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga for software development, and content creation.
For general use, both the Lenovo Flex 5 16 and the ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga offer screens with sufficient resolution, brightness, and panel types that provide clarity and comfort for everyday tasks, like browsing and video streaming. Their displays also cover wider color gamuts, which are crucial for engineering and design professionals who need accurate color representation for their work. However, these laptops may not be suitable for gaming and 3D applications, as their screens lack the high refresh rates required for smooth motion and fast-paced visuals.
Battery
11.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 has 11.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has 8 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
Excellent
16.0in
SIZE
13.5in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.4in
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has excellent portability, while the Lenovo Flex 5 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
8.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has very good build quality, while the Lenovo Flex 5 16 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$779
$725
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 has a price of $779 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga costs $725.
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both good for general use.
The Lenovo Flex 5 16, with its higher battery capacity and larger screen, is well-suited for general use where a bigger display and longer battery life are prioritized; its quality IPS panel and ample RAM make multitasking and media consumption a pleasure. Meanwhile, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga, being lighter with a higher-resolution display and exceptional build quality, caters to those seeking ultimate portability without sacrificing screen sharpness and durability, while maintaining competitive general use performance with enough RAM.
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
6.0/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.1/10
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both considered fair for gaming and 3D due to their similar integrated graphics, the Intel Iris Xe, which provides moderate performance suitable for less demanding games and 3D applications. They also share 60Hz screen refresh rates, which are at the lower end for gaming—higher rates are preferred for smoother visuals, while their CPUs and screen quality are decent, they are less critical compared to GPU and refresh rate for gaming and 3D performance.
Engineering and Design
7.2/10
6.7/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Flex 5 16 to be good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.3/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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
7.3/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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 Lenovo Flex 5 16 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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 ThinkPad X1 Titanium is a showcase of what Lenovo thinks business computing will look like in the near future. People want thinner, lighter laptops with high-quality screens and enough computing power to get their work done. The X1 Titanium achieves these goals with some controversial but innovative design choices, including a redesigned keyboard and a pared-down port selection."
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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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