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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you frequently do intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i offers better performance with its Nvidia graphics card, but the Lenovo Flex 5 14 might be a better pick for general use and portability, with a longer battery life and lighter design. If color accuracy is important for your work, the IdeaPad Pro 5i's display covers more color spaces, making it superior for tasks like photo editing. However, if storage is a priority, the Flex 5 14 comes with more built-in storage. Keep in mind that the IdeaPad Pro 5i has a larger, sharper screen but does not offer touchscreen capability like the Flex 5 14. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Flex 5 14
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good overall display quality
- Good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.2
7.4
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.7/10
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
7.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Flex 5 14 is only fair.
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has a less powerful integrated AMD GPU and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, which may limit gaming and 3D performance, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i boasts a more potent Nvidia dedicated GPU and a higher 120Hz refresh rate, enhancing fluidity and detail in gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.0
8.1
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Flex 5 14 is good.
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 is suited for engineering and design due to its competent AMD Ryzen CPU and Vega 8 GPU, ample RAM, and a quality screen but the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is considered very good as it houses a more powerful Intel i7 CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU, abundant RAM, and equally impressive screen quality, which can better handle demanding engineering software and intricate design tasks. While both laptops are portable, the IdeaPad Pro 5i's superior performance may slightly compromise this due to increased weight and potential for more operating noise.
Screen Quality
6.4
7.8
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 Pro 5i has a better screen than the Lenovo Flex 5 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
The Lenovo Flex 5 14's screen offers decent clarity and brightness suitable for everyday tasks like browsing and document editing, but its color range and refresh rate may not meet the demands for tasks like photo editing or 3D modeling. The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i, with its higher quality display, provides richer colors and better brightness, enhancing the experience for engineering and design applications, though it still lacks the high refresh rate needed for smooth visuals in gaming and animation. For gaming and 3D work, neither laptop is ideal, as their screens don't refresh fast enough to render fast-moving images as smoothly as specialized gaming laptops would.
Battery
11.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has 11.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i has 6 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
0.7in
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has very good portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0
7.6
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i and Lenovo Flex 5 14 both have good build quality, though the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.7
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
277.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
11.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i and Lenovo Flex 5 14 are both good for general use.
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 is praised for its use as a convertible with moderate weight, making it versatile for general use, and its Ryzen 7 processor along with a decent battery life supports everyday tasks comfortably. The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i, on the other hand, offers a substantial battery capacity and a high-resolution screen suited for more demanding applications, complemented by a powerful Intel i7 CPU and dedicated Nvidia graphics, though it is heavier which might affect its portability.
Content Creation
7.6
7.7
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i and Lenovo Flex 5 14 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
7.7
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
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 IdeaPad Pro 5i and Lenovo Flex 5 14 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.
Cost
$950
$950
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has a price of $950 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i costs $950.
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How the Lenovo Flex 5 14 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Flex 5 14 | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$950 | $950 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | December 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.75'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.42 lbs | 4.3 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.32" | 14.02" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.85" | 9.88" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | Intel i7-13700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 11.5 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 52.5 Wh | 75 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 277 nits | 409 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
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 | N/A | 4 | |
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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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Brandon Hill | January 2024
"Lenovo’s IdeaPad Pro 5i represents an impressive opening salvo for Meteor Lake in the ultraportable space against familiar foes from AMD and Apple. Not only does the Core Ultra 5 125H processor provide good performance across the board, but battery life remains a strong point against the Acer Swift Edge 16 with its AMD Ryzen 7 7840U processor. It can’t quite match the endurance of the 15-inch MacBook Pro, but the gap is shrinking."
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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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