If you prioritize versatility and saving money, the Lenovo Flex 5 14 with its touch screen and 2-in-1 design may suit you well, especially for general use and portability. However, if you require higher performance for activities like gaming or engineering software, and don't mind spending a bit extra, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro generally offers better processing power and a sharper display, which could enhance your experience with more demanding applications. Keep in mind, though, that a more powerful laptop can often mean a slight compromise on battery life and increased weight. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Flex 5 14
Very good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro
Good overall display quality
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.4/10
7.8/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
277.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has a better screen than the Lenovo Flex 5 14 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 offers adequate brightness and resolution for daily tasks and productivity software, making it suitable for general use, but it might lack the color accuracy and range needed for precision work in engineering and design. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro, with its superior display, shows more accurate colors and finer details, which are crucial for professional design work and better suited to these fields. However, both laptops have displays with refresh rates that are lower than what is preferred for smooth gameplay and rendering 3D graphics, which is why they fall short for gaming and 3D applications.
Battery
11.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has 11.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has 10 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
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has very good portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
7.6/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and Lenovo Flex 5 14 both have good build quality, though the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$950
$1,162
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has a price of $950 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro costs $1,162.
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro are both good for general use.
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 is great for general use due to its balance of a powerful AMD Ryzen 7 processor, ample 16GB of RAM, and a high-quality IPS touchscreen which contributes to its versatility as a convertible laptop, alongside its light weight and long battery life enhancing its portability. Conversely, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro, with a similarly robust AMD Ryzen 5 processor and 16GB of RAM, offers a larger screen with a higher resolution and better graphic capabilities due to Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics, but it is slightly heavier and has a shorter battery life, positioning it as a more performance-oriented option.
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
6.5/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and Lenovo Flex 5 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 is limited in gaming and 3D tasks due to its integrated AMD Vega 8 GPU and a refresh rate of only 60Hz; in contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is slightly better equipped for these tasks with a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics card and a higher refresh rate of 120Hz.
Engineering and Design
7.0/10
7.2/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and Lenovo Flex 5 14 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
7.6/10
7.5/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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
7.4/10
7.4/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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 14 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro compare to other laptops
"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."
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro turns out a successful all-rounder that, aside from 3D applications, always strikes a good or very good figure. This begins with the elegant metal case that isn't particularly light but fairly robust, giving a high-quality impression. The input devices are also better than those of many competitors. Both the keyboard and the touchpad are attractive and comfortable. In addition, the performance of the Ryzen 5 6600HS is easily able to keep up with the Intel competitors."
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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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