If you prioritize a more vibrant display and a thinner and lighter design, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i is the better option. However, for those requiring more on-board storage out of the box and a touchscreen with pen support, the Lenovo Flex 5 14 would be the choice. Both have similar battery life and are priced comparably, offering good general use performance. The Flex 5 stands out for its flexibility as a 2-in-1 device suitable for various modes of use, while the Slim 7i offers a higher resolution and contrast display, which may be preferable for media consumption and work that involves color accuracy. Both have enough power for everyday tasks and can handle more demanding software to a certain degree, but for intensive gaming or specialized engineering applications, these laptops may not be the most optimal. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Flex 5 14
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i.
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.4/10
6.9/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
277.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
340.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i 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 resolution and brightness for everyday tasks, but its color accuracy may not be optimal for precision work in engineering and design. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i provides sharp visuals and better color reproduction, making it suitable for professionals who require color fidelity for design work. However, both laptops lack the high refresh rates preferred for smooth rendering in 3D applications, which can be a drawback for gaming or animation work.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i and Lenovo Flex 5 14 both have very good portability, though the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
7.8/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i and Lenovo Flex 5 14 both have good build quality, though the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$950
$899
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has a price of $950 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i costs $899.
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i are both good for general use.
The Lenovo Flex 5 14, with its AMD Ryzen CPU, ample RAM, and touch-enabled, high-resolution screen offers flexibility and sufficient performance for everyday tasks; its convertible design also adds to its versatility for general use, albeit with a slightly heavier build affecting portability. In comparison, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i also provides adequate performance for general use with a similar RAM capacity and an Intel i7 CPU, but stands out with its lighter weight, which enhances portability, and features a higher quality keyboard and better heat management while compromising on a touch screen and convertible functionality.
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
6.2/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo Flex 5 14, with an AMD Ryzen GPU and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, offers mid-range gaming and 3D capabilities; similarly, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i is equipped with an Intel Iris Xe GPU and also a 60Hz refresh rate, making it fair for such tasks but neither are optimal for high-end gaming experiences due to their moderate graphics power and screen refresh rates.
Engineering and Design
7.0/10
7.1/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i and Lenovo Flex 5 14 are both good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 is equipped with a robust AMD Ryzen 7 processor and integrated Vega graphics, making it capable of handling engineering and design applications; it also provides a large storage capacity and a high-resolution IPS screen for clear visuals.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.7/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i 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
7.4/10
7.5/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i 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.
Battery
11.5 Hours
11.5 Hours
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has 11.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i has 11.5 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.
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How the Lenovo Flex 5 14 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i 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."
"Among Lenovo's multiple laptop brands, the IdeaPad family is decidedly the one designed for consumers: people who want decent performance at a reasonable price. Consider, then, this laptop a paragon for the pickier members of that crowd. With a 14-inch touch-enabled display, a comfortable keyboard, an Evo-certified Intel Core i7 11th Generation CPU, and the latest Windows 11 operating system, the IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro ultraportable ($1,199 as tested) is a slick mainstream machine at a bit of a premium price, and quite capable for everyday tasks."
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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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