Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5vsLenovo IdeaPad Slim 5

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Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5
IdeaPad Flex 5

Quick Stats

The Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5's impressive performance makes it ideal for business use and everyday tasks effectively.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5's sturdy and durable build ensures a laptop that can last for five to six years.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5's display provides crisp visuals with vibrant colors and decent color accuracy.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 offers impressive features including great battery life and solid Intel Core performance.
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Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5
IdeaPad Slim 5

Quick Stats

The Ryzen 7 processor delivers strong performance for everyday use and casual gaming needs effectively.
Lenovo's IdeaPad Slim 5 Light boasts a sturdy build quality with a solid keyboard deck and robust magnesium alloy interior.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 Light's display is merely adequate, lacking vibrancy and color accuracy.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 Light boasts an 8th Gen Intel Core i3 processor and 512GB SSD storage primarily.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5
#275
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5
Winner
#271
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5
#95
Winner
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5
#182
Display
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5
#116
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5
#93
Winner
Performance
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5
#537
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5
#425
Winner
Build
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5
#700
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5
#679
Winner
Features
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5
#535
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5
#487
Winner

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Lenovo Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5
Lenovo Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5
up to 24GB
up to 16GB
up to 2000GB SSD
up to 4000GB SSD
AMD Ryzen 7 5700U
AMD Ryzen 7 7730U
AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (R4000/5000, 15W)
AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (R4000/5000, 15W)
N/A
1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4  See photo

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5

Strengths

It has great materials, with really great plastics used in its construction.
Battery life is between about eight and a half to nine hours, effectively all-day battery life.
It's perfect for business people who travel a lot, as well as those who need a solid productivity powerhouse.
The laptop is also suitable for non-profits, given its affordability and serviceability.
Lenovo's warranty and customer service are not too bad, making it a reliable choice.
It's ideal for photographers who want to edit photos on the go or use as a backup hard drive.

Weaknesses

The laptop has slightly better speakers would make it almost perfect.
The keyboard layout is slightly weird, with caps lock being displayed as 'LK'.
Gamers might struggle with the laptop's performance, especially when playing high-end games.
Video editors may also face some limitations, particularly when working with 1080p compressed content.
Audio editors might be okay, but light gaming is not its forte.
The speakers are not very good.

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5

Strengths

Lightweight, weighing less than my water bottle
Long battery life (8 hours and 10 minutes of video playback and 11 hours and 20 minutes of web surfing)
Power efficient Zen 3 chip with a base TDP of 15 watts
65W USB-C charger is portable and convenient
Quiet operation (except when Extreme Performance mode is enabled)
Affordable price (RM3299 or around $700)

Weaknesses

The screen could be better, especially for those with OCD like the reviewer
HDMI port is a bit of an outdated feature in this day and age
GPU performance is not ideal for gaming (can only casually play AAA titles at low settings)
CPU can get hot (reaching 90°C during Extreme Performance mode)
Bottom of laptop can get slightly uncomfortable to touch when CPU is under load
Laptop's design might not be ideal for those who want a workhorse that can handle demanding tasks
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Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5

The Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 is a solid productivity powerhouse designed for busy professionals on-the-go. With its compact 14-inch screen, this laptop is perfect for business travelers and those who need a reliable device to get work done from anywhere. While it may not be the best choice for gamers or video editors, its robust performance and impressive battery life make it an ideal option for students, non-profits, and photographers who need a dependable laptop that can keep up with their demands.

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5

The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 Light is a refreshingly compact laptop that weighs in at just over 1kg, making it the perfect companion for school and work on-the-go. With its Intel Core i3 processor and up to 8 hours of battery life, this device can handle basic tasks with ease, from note-taking and document editing to watching videos and browsing the web. But is it enough to satisfy our increasingly demanding digital needs?

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