Choosing between the Lenovo Flex 5 16 and the Lenovo V15 depends on your needs. The Flex 5 16 is a 2-in-1 convertible that can double as both a laptop and a tablet, with a better display and longer battery life, which makes it suitable for those who need versatility and mobility. It also performs slightly better, making it a good fit for more demanding tasks. However, it's more expensive and heavier, which may be a drawback for those on a budget or who prioritize portability. Conversely, the V15, while less expensive, offers a larger storage capacity and is lighter, yet it has a lower-quality display and shorter battery life, making it a better option for general use without the need for tablet functionality or higher display quality. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Flex 5 16
Good for engineering and design
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good battery life
Good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo V15
The Lenovo V15 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo Flex 5 16.
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.2/10
6.3/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 is good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo V15 is only fair.
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 is better suited for engineering and design due to its superior CPU (Intel i7 processor) and GPU (Iris Xe), which are very important for such tasks, along with a high-quality IPS screen with better resolution, all contributing to greater performance in compute-intensive applications. Conversely, the Lenovo V15, while adequate with its AMD Ryzen 5 5500U processor and Vega 7 graphics, has a lower-quality TN screen and less robust performance, making it less ideal for demanding engineering software.
Screen Quality
7.3/10
5.4/10
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
231.0 nits
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 has a better screen than the Lenovo V15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 provides clear images and vivid colors due to its higher resolution and brightness, making it suitable for everyday tasks and professional design work that benefits from better color accuracy. However, its screen may not refresh quickly enough for smooth visuals needed in gaming and 3D applications. Conversely, the Lenovo V15's lower resolution and brightness result in less sharp and dimmer visuals, which is a disadvantage for all types of use, and its lackluster color range makes it less ideal for engineering and creative tasks that require precise color representation.
Battery
11.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 has 11.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo V15 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.
Cost
$779
$579
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 has a price of $779 and the Lenovo V15 costs $579.
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 and Lenovo V15 are both good for general use.
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 has a powerful Intel i7 CPU, a high-quality IPS touch screen with better resolution and brightness, and longer battery life, suited for versatile use and media consumption, but is slightly heavier, making it a bit less portable than the Lenovo V15. The Lenovo V15, on the other hand, has ample storage space, a competent AMD Ryzen 5 CPU, and is lighter, enhancing its portability for general use, but is equipped with a lower-quality TN screen and shorter battery life, making it less ideal for tasks requiring long periods of use or intensive screen work.
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
6.1/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 and Lenovo V15 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo Flex 5 16's Intel Iris Xe GPU and the Lenovo V15's Ryzen Vega 7 each provide modest performance suited for gaming and 3D applications but might struggle with more demanding games and tasks. Both laptops have similar screen refresh rates, which are adequate for casual gaming, but hardcore gamers would benefit from higher rates for smoother visuals; however, the Flex's superior IPS display would offer better screen quality than the V15's TN panel.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.3/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 and Lenovo V15 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
7.1/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 and Lenovo V15 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
15.6in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo V15 and Lenovo Flex 5 16 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
6.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Flex 5 16 to have good build quality, while the Lenovo V15 has only fair 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 V15 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 strengths of the Lenovo V15 G2 AMD lie in its expandability of the RAM and allowing you to use two SSDs, in its performance that goes beyond everyday applications thanks to AMD's hexa-core CPU and Vega-7 iGPU, in its good keyboard, and its relatively robust case. In addition, the battery life of the office laptop is also acceptable, and the device stays cool and relatively quiet."
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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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