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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 offers a larger screen and higher resolution which is better for multitasking and media consumption but makes it less portable than the Lenovo Yoga 6. The Yoga 6 is lighter and more portable with slightly longer battery life, making it suitable for working on the go. They both have similar storage and memory capacities, and while the Flex has an Intel processor, the Yoga has an AMD processor, with both providing ample performance for general use. If you prioritize a larger display and can handle a bit more weight, the Flex is suitable. However, if portability and longer battery usage are crucial, the Yoga is the better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Flex 5 16
- Good overall display quality
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo Yoga 6
- Very good portability
- Excellent battery life
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.3
6.7
16.0in
SIZE
13.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 has a better screen than the Lenovo Yoga 6 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
If you prioritize screen sharpness and vibrant displays for tasks like browsing or document editing, the Flex 5's higher resolution and brightness offer an advantage, making text and images clearer and easier to see in various lighting conditions. For engineering and design work where color accuracy is crucial, both laptops deliver, but keep in mind that these are not top-tier machines for color work, as there are specialized laptops that excel far beyond in color reproduction. However, if gaming or 3D modeling is your main concern, neither laptop will serve you well due to their limited refresh rates and only moderate resolution and panel quality; dedicated gaming laptops would provide a smoother and more immersive experience.
Battery
11.5 Hours
12.5 Hours
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 has 11.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Yoga 6 has 12.5 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
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
13.3in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo Yoga 6 has very good portability, while the Lenovo Flex 5 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$740
$900
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 has a price of $740 and the Lenovo Yoga 6 costs $900.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.6
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
400.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
11.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Yoga 6 and Lenovo Flex 5 16 are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.1
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
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 Yoga 6 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 and the Lenovo Yoga 6 are rated similarly for gaming and 3D tasks primarily because both possess integrated GPUs (Intel Iris Xe and AMD Vega 8, respectively) which offer moderate power for such activities. Additionally, their displays have the same 60Hz refresh rate and both laptops feature capable but not top-tier CPUs, which together with the screen quality, contribute to a fair gaming and 3D experience.
Engineering and Design
7.2
7.0
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 and Lenovo Yoga 6 are both good for engineering and design.
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
7.6
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Yoga 6 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
7.4
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 and Lenovo Yoga 6 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
7.4
The Lenovo Yoga 6 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 Yoga 6 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo Flex 5 16 | Lenovo Yoga 6 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$740 | $900 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.74'' | 12'' x 8.6'' x 0.72'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.63 lbs | 3.01 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 11.97" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.99" | 8.58" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1255U | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | |
Graphics | |||
Graphics | Iris Xe G7 | Vega 8 | |
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus | |||
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus | No | No | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 11.5 Hours | 12.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 52.5 Wh | 59 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 400 nits | 271 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 8.6/10 | |
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 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
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 | N/A | |
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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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Mario Petzold | March 2023
"The AMD R7-7730U in the Lenovo Yoga 6 13 provides a suitable answer to the limited cooling capabilities of a convertible - especially in tablet mode. It draws high computing power from a comparatively limited power supply so that less heat has to be dissipated at the same time."
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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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