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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you value versatility and are okay with spending a little extra, the Lenovo Flex 5 14 is a solid choice as it can be used both as a laptop and a tablet, with a better performance processor for multitasking, and it offers a better screen resolution and quality. On the other hand, the Lenovo V15, while less expensive, has a larger screen and offers a professional operating system version, but it falls short in performance and display quality due to the type of screen and processor used. The Flex 5 14 also boasts a longer battery life and overall higher user satisfaction in areas such as build quality, design, and keyboard comfort. The V15 is heavier and may not be as appealing for those who require maximum portability and battery efficiency. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Flex 5 14
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo V15
- The Lenovo V15 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo Flex 5 14.
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.0
6.3
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 is good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo V15 is only fair.
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 is equipped with a more powerful CPU and a better GPU than the Lenovo V15, making it more capable of handling the demands of engineering and design software. Additionally, the Flex 5 offers a higher-quality IPS touchscreen with better color accuracy and brightness, which is crucial for detail-oriented work, whereas the V15 has a lower-quality TN panel that lacks both the color richness and touch capability.
Screen Quality
6.4
5.4
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
277.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
231.0 nits
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has a better screen than the Lenovo V15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 offers better screen quality for general use due to its higher resolution and brightness, making it suitable for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. For engineering and design work, though still fair, its color accuracy and range may not meet the expectations for professionals needing precise color representation. When it comes to gaming and 3D applications, the Flex 5's lower refresh rate results in less smooth visuals, which is less ideal for fast-paced or graphically intensive content.
Battery
11.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has 11.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo V15 has 8 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
15.6in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has very good portability, while the Lenovo V15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$950
$579
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has a price of $950 and the Lenovo V15 costs $579.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.3
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
277.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
231.0 nits
11.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 and Lenovo V15 are both good for general use.
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 stands out for its versatility as a 2-in-1 convertible which can be used as both a laptop and a tablet, and it features a higher quality IPS display for better screen quality, along with a more powerful CPU and longer battery life.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.1
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
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
8.7/10
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 and Lenovo V15 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo Flex 5 14, with an AMD Ryzen 7 7730U Vega 8 GPU and a maximum screen refresh rate of 60 Hz, is suited to moderate gaming and 3D applications; similarly, the Lenovo V15's AMD Ryzen 5 5500U Vega 7 GPU also supports mainstream games and 3D tasks at 60 Hz, but might fall behind in performance compared to the Flex 5 due to a less powerful integrated graphics unit.
Content Creation
7.6
7.3
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 and Lenovo V15 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
7.1
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 and Lenovo V15 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
6.7
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Flex 5 14 to have good build quality, while the Lenovo V15 has only fair 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 14 and the Lenovo V15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo Flex 5 14 | Lenovo V15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$950 | $579 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | December 1, 2022 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | 14.1'' x 9.3'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.42 lbs | 3.75 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.32" | 14.1" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.85" | 9.3" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 11.5 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 52.5 Wh | 38 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 277 nits | 231 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 4.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 480p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
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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Marvin Gollor | April 2022
"The strengths of the Lenovo V15 G2 AMD lie in its expandability of the RAM and allowing you to use two SSDs, in its performance that goes beyond everyday applications thanks to AMD's hexa-core CPU and Vega-7 iGPU, in its good keyboard, and its relatively robust case. In addition, the battery life of the office laptop is also acceptable, and the device stays cool and relatively quiet."
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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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