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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is generally more expensive and offers higher performance for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering due to its more powerful Intel processor and Nvidia GPU. It's less portable due to its larger size and lower battery life. The Lenovo Yoga 6 is less expensive and excels in portability with higher battery life and a lighter build; ideal for general use and those who prioritize having a touchscreen. Both laptops have the same amount of storage and RAM, and they both run Windows 11 Home but expect the IdeaPad Pro 5i to handle demanding tasks better, while the Yoga 6 offers better battery life and ease of carrying. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good overall display quality
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo Yoga 6
- Very good portability
- Excellent battery life
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.4
6.1
6.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 is only fair.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is equipped with a dedicated Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and a screen refresh rate of 120Hz, which make it better for gaming and 3D applications, providing smoother visuals and enhanced graphics performance compared to the Lenovo Yoga 6 that uses integrated AMD Vega 8 graphics and offers a lower screen refresh rate of 60Hz, less suited for intensive gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.1
7.0
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
6.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 is good.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is very good for engineering and design tasks because it has a more powerful CPU and GPU combination, which are crucial for high performance in demanding applications, and a higher quality screen for detailed visual work.
Screen Quality
7.8
6.7
16.0in
SIZE
13.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
409.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i has a better screen than the Lenovo Yoga 6 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
If you prioritize vibrant and accurate color reproduction for tasks like photo editing or graphic design, the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i stands out with its superior color gamut, offering richer and more precise colors, which is less pronounced in the Lenovo Yoga 6. However, the IdeaPad Pro 5i's lower refresh rate makes it less ideal for gaming and 3D applications where smoother motion is key. The Yoga 6, while having a fair display for general use, doesn't shine in any particular area, but it is a balanced option if you're looking for a laptop that's adequate for a bit of everything without excelling in screen quality for specific tasks.
Battery
6.0 Hours
12.5 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i has 6 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
16.0in
SIZE
13.3in
4.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo Yoga 6 has very good portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$950
$1,045
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i has a price of $950 and the Lenovo Yoga 6 costs $1,045.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.6
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
409.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i and Lenovo Yoga 6 are both good for general use.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i offers a powerful Intel i7 CPU and dedicated Nvidia graphics, making it suitable for demanding applications, while its high screen quality and sufficient RAM ensure smooth general use; however, its battery life and weight make it less portable than the Lenovo Yoga 6, which, despite having an integrated AMD GPU and a slightly smaller screen, offers versatility as a 2-in-1 convertible with impressive battery life, making it better for on-the-go usage. Both laptops offer substantial storage and RAM for general use, but the IdeaPad's higher screen refinement and the Yoga's portability and longer battery runtime cater to different preferences.
Content Creation
7.7
7.6
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i and Lenovo Yoga 6 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
7.7
7.4
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i and Lenovo Yoga 6 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 Pro 5i 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 Pro 5i and the Lenovo Yoga 6 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i | Lenovo Yoga 6 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$950 | $1,045 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.75'' | 12'' x 8.6'' x 0.72'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.3 lbs | 3.01 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.02" | 11.97" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.88" | 8.58" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 12.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 75 Wh | 59 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 409 nits | 271 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 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 | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | 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 Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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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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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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