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Updated January 12, 2024·
For tasks requiring higher performance, such as intensive engineering, 3D work, or gaming, the Lenovo Flex 5 14 with its more powerful AMD Ryzen processor and Vega graphics will handle these demands much better than the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14", which is more suited for basic tasks given its Intel Celeron processor and UHD Graphics. The Flex 5 14's higher resolution and better display type contribute to a superior visual experience compared to the lower resolution and standard display of the IdeaPad 1 14". Additionally, the Flex 5 is a 2-in-1 convertible, offering the versatility to be used as a tablet. However, these advantages come with a higher cost, and the Flex 5 is heavier, which may reduce its portability compared to the lighter IdeaPad 1 14". If budget is a constraint and your tasks are mostly web browsing, document editing, and other light activities, the IdeaPad can be sufficient and will save you money. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Flex 5 14
- Good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Good overall build quality
- Very good battery life
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14"
- The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has no clear advantages over the Lenovo Flex 5 14.
Key differences
General Use
7.7
6.1
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
277.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
239.0 nits
11.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 is good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is only fair.
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 is well-suited for general use due to its more powerful AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and ample 16GB of RAM which provide swift performance, paired with better screen quality and a convertible design that enhances portability and versatility. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is considered poor for general use as it is limited by a weaker Intel Celeron N4020 CPU, only 4GB of RAM, a lower-quality TN display with a resolution that doesn't stand up well for multitasking or media consumption, and a non-convertible design.
Gaming and AI
6.2
5.5
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is poor.
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 offers acceptable gaming and 3D performance due to its more powerful AMD Ryzen CPU and Vega GPU, compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" which falls short with its basic Intel Celeron CPU and weaker integrated graphics. Additionally, the Flex 5 14's IPS display with higher resolution enhances screen quality, whereas the IdeaPad 1 14" has a lower-resolution TN panel, which diminishes the gaming and visual content experience.
Engineering and Design
7.0
5.5
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 is good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is poor.
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 is equipped with a more powerful CPU, a higher amount of RAM, and a superior integrated GPU, along with a higher-resolution IPS screen, which provides better performance and display quality for engineering and design tasks.
Content Creation
7.6
6.2
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 is good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is only fair.
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
7.4
6.4
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 is good for software development, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is only fair.
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.
Screen Quality
6.4
5.3
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
277.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
239.0 nits
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
If you prioritize a vivid display with crisp visuals for everyday tasks like browsing and watching videos, the Lenovo Flex 5 14 offers a better experience due to its higher resolution and brightness compared to the IdeaPad 1 14". For engineering and design work, where accurate color representation is crucial, the Flex 5 might be more suitable, although neither model excels in color gamut coverage. For gaming and 3D applications that demand smooth motion and quick screen refreshes, both laptops fall short, but the Flex 5's superior panel type and resolution give it a slight edge over the IdeaPad 1.
Battery
11.5 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has 11.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has 9 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
6.0
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$950
$153
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has a price of $950 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" costs $153.
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Key similarities
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" and Lenovo Flex 5 14 both have very good portability.
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How the Lenovo Flex 5 14 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo Flex 5 14 | Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$950 | $153 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | December 1, 2022 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | 12.9'' x 9.3'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.42 lbs | 3.09 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.32" | 12.88" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.85" | 9.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | Intel Celeron N4020 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 64 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 11.5 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 52.5 Wh | 32 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 277 nits | 239 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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 | 10/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Allen Ngo | May 2021
"The highlight of the latest IdeaPad Flex 5 14 is clearly its AMD CPU. The octa-core Ryzen 7 5700U is insanely fast even when compared to the best Tiger Lake Ultrabooks in the market or even Core H CPUs in many gaming laptops. It's a lot of raw processing power for what is supposed to be a budget 14-inch convertible. If your daily workloads can benefit from extra multi-thread CPU performance, then look no further than the inexpensive AMD-powered Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14. For regular on-the-road browsing or video streaming, however, a slimmer and lighter 10th gen Core Yoga, Spectre, or XPS would be a more balanced option."
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Tom Brant | August 2021
"The IdeaPad 1 14 is a simple machine, but it’s well-designed and has nearly everything you’d expect from a no-nonsense laptop that allows you to check emails and get schoolwork or other light tasks done with relative ease. A "true" 128GB SSD (as opposed to an eMMC drive) and a roomy 14-inch full HD display are arguably the star attractions, with the comfortable keyboard and reasonably modern styling playing important backup roles."
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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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