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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" is more budget-friendly and offers a larger 15.6-inch screen, a number pad on the keyboard, and extensively higher display brightness, making it suitable for general use and better value for those looking to spend less. However, the Lenovo Yoga 6, although pricier, comes with double the RAM, a more compact and lighter 13.3-inch screen, a higher resolution with a wider aspect ratio, and a slightly longer battery life. The Yoga 6's design lends itself to better portability, making it ideal for those who prioritize mobility and a touch screen with higher color accuracy, suitable for tasks that benefit from a sharper display. Both utilize similar AMD Ryzen 7 processors and integrated graphics, suitable for light gaming, but for computing power without needing ultimate portability or the highest screen quality, the IdeaPad 5 15" may suffice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15"
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo Yoga 6
- Good for engineering and design
- Very good portability
- Excellent battery life
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.5
6.7
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
341.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Lenovo Yoga 6 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" for engineering and design, and software development.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" has a display that provides adequate resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and is suitable for general use, but its limited color gamut may not fully satisfy users needing precise color accuracy for engineering and design. While the Lenovo Yoga 6 also offers suitable screen characteristics for everyday activities, it stands out with better color reproduction, which is essential for professionals working in design fields who rely on color fidelity. However, both laptops have screens that lack high refresh rates, making them less than ideal for gaming or working with 3D applications that benefit from smoother visuals during fast-paced scenes or model rotations.
Battery
11.0 Hours
12.5 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" has 11 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.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
4.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo Yoga 6 has very good portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$599
$550
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
$900
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" has a price of $599 and the Lenovo Yoga 6 costs $550.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.4
7.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
341.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Yoga 6 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" are both good for general use.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" with its larger screen, ample storage, and satisfactory battery life makes it ideal for those who prioritize a more traditional laptop design for general use, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 stands out with its compact form factor, convertible design, superior portability, and higher RAM, which may appeal to users seeking flexibility and better multitasking capabilities. SCREEN RESOLUTION, KEYBOARD, AND SPEAKER QUALITY - The IdeaPad 5 15" offers a standard Full HD screen but with a numeric keypad and very good keyboard quality, which can enhance productivity; in contrast, the Yoga 6 provides a higher pixel density display for sharper visuals, very good speaker quality for better audio experience, but without a numeric keypad.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.1
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
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 IdeaPad 5 15" and Lenovo Yoga 6 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" and Lenovo Yoga 6 are considered fair for gaming and 3D due to their integrated Vega 8 graphics, which can handle lighter gaming workloads but may struggle with more demanding titles; both have screens with standard 60Hz refresh rates, which is sufficient for casual gaming but not ideal for competitive gameplay where higher refresh rates can provide smoother visuals. Additionally, the CPUs in both laptops are capable of handling general tasks and some gaming, and while the screen quality is good, with the Yoga 6 having a slightly higher resolution and screen aspect ratio, neither laptop features hardware geared toward high-end gaming performance.
Engineering and Design
6.7
7.0
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Yoga 6 to be good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" is only fair.
The Lenovo Yoga 6 outperforms the IdeaPad 5 15" in engineering and design tasks mainly due to its higher RAM capacity, which translates to smoother multitasking and better handling of complex software used in these fields. Additionally, the Yoga 6 has a superior screen with higher resolution and color accuracy, essential for design precision, while still offering great portability and a higher-quality keyboard, making it more suitable for on-the-go engineers and designers.
Content Creation
7.3
7.6
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Yoga 6 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" 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
7.3
7.4
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Lenovo Yoga 6 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" 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
7.6
7.4
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" and Lenovo Yoga 6 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 IdeaPad 5 15" and the Lenovo Yoga 6 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" | Lenovo Yoga 6 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$599 | $550 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.2'' x 0.67'' | 12'' x 8.6'' x 0.72'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.08 lbs | 3.01 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.01" | 11.97" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.18" | 8.58" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5825U | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 11 Hours | 12.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 57 Wh | 59 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 341 nits | 271 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.8/10 | 8.6/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Marcus Schwarten | August 2021
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 is convincing due to its long battery life. The device scores points especially with its large battery and long battery runtimes combined with its low consumption. The CPU and GPU perform in the test as one would expect, and in line with what was familiar from the somewhat smaller 14-inch sister model, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14."
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Mario Petzold | March 2023
"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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