When choosing between the Lenovo Flex 5 14 and the Lenovo Yoga 6, consider the Flex 5 14 if you are looking for a more budget-friendly option with a larger screen size that might be beneficial for multitasking and productivity. The Yoga 6, on the other hand, is slightly more expensive but offers better portability due to its smaller size and lighter weight. Both laptops have similar internal components such as CPU and integrated graphics, meaning they will offer comparable performance for tasks like general use and casual gaming. However, the Yoga 6 has a higher capacity battery which could result in longer usage times away from a power source, improving on-the-go convenience. Each model is a 2-in-1 convertible, offering the flexibility to use as both a laptop and a tablet. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Flex 5 14
Good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo Yoga 6
Excellent battery life
Very good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.4/10
6.7/10
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
277.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Lenovo Yoga 6 has a better screen than the Lenovo Flex 5 14 for general use, and engineering and design.
Both the Lenovo Flex 5 14 and Yoga 6 have adequate resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and can provide a comfortable viewing experience for activities like web browsing and document editing; however, for engineering and design, the Yoga 6 offers better color accuracy, making it a better choice for tasks that require precise color representation like photo editing or graphic design. For gaming and 3D applications, neither model excels due to their lower refresh rates, which can result in less smooth motion and gameplay, but the Yoga 6's slightly better color gamut doesn't compensate for the importance of refresh rate in this context.
Battery
11.5 Hours
12.5 Hours
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has 11.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Yoga 6 has 12.5 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.
Cost
$950
$1,045
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has a price of $950 and the Lenovo Yoga 6 costs $1,045.
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 and Lenovo Yoga 6 are both good for general use.
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 offers ample performance for general use with its strong CPU, high RAM, and a large, quality screen, coupled with substantial battery life and solid portability, which appeals to users needing a versatile device. The Lenovo Yoga 6, although similar in CPU and RAM, provides better portability due to its smaller size, slightly better battery life, and higher screen quality, making it an excellent companion for those prioritizing mobility and display clarity.
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
6.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
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 Yoga 6 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 and Lenovo Yoga 6 both offer a fair gaming and 3D experience owing to their identical integrated GPU, the AMD Ryzen 7 7730U Vega 8, which handles games and 3D graphics decently but falls short of the performance of dedicated gaming GPUs. Additionally, both have the same refresh rate and a capable CPU, but distinctions like the Lenovo Yoga 6's higher screen quality may slightly enhance visuals despite the shared rather average screen refresh rate for fast-paced gaming.
Engineering and Design
7.0/10
7.0/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Yoga 6 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
7.6/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Yoga 6 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
7.4/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Lenovo Yoga 6 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.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo Yoga 6 and Lenovo Flex 5 14 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
7.4/10
The Lenovo Yoga 6 and Lenovo Flex 5 14 both have good 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 Yoga 6 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 AMD R7-7730U in the Lenovo Yoga 6 13 provides a suitable answer to the limited cooling capabilities of a convertible - especially in tablet mode. It draws high computing power from a comparatively limited power supply so that less heat has to be dissipated at the same time."
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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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