Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5vsLenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 2

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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 ThinkBook 16p Gen 2
ThinkBook 16p Gen 2

Quick Stats

The Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 2's performance is its strongest selling point and a major upgrade over previous models.
The Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 2 has an impressive build quality at its price point overall.
The Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 2's stunning QHD+ display offers crisp and detailed visuals with accurate color representation.
The Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 2 features a QHD+ display with Ryzen processors and dedicated NVIDIA RTX GPU.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5
Winner
#275
Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 2
#280
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5
#95
Winner
Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 2
#367
Display
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5
#116
Winner
Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 2
#276
Performance
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5
#537
Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 2
#475
Winner
Build
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5
#700
Winner
Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 2
#762
Features
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5
#535
Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 2
#125
Winner

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Lenovo Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5
Lenovo Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 2
up to 24GB
up to 32GB
up to 2000GB SSD
up to 1000GB SSD
AMD Ryzen 7 5700U
AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX
AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (R4000/5000, 15W)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (Laptop, 75W)
N/A
2x 2280 M.2 NVMe slots 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 ThinkBook 16p Gen 2

Strengths

Most improved design, from the 16 by 10 aspect ratio qhd plus display to ryzen inside to a pretty decent rtx 3060
Decent connectivity with ports that's not bad in terms of the ports (although not class leading)
Pretty good sound for a laptop in this price range
A consumer-oriented laptop that's not going to break the bank, perfect for those who don't want to spend $2500 on a dell xps 15 or 16-inch macbook pro

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

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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 ThinkBook 16p Gen 2

The Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 2 is a significant upgrade in design, packing a 16:10 aspect ratio QHD+ display, AMD Ryzen power, and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 GPU into its sleek chassis. With improved connectivity options and decent battery life, this laptop aims to strike the perfect balance between creativity and portability. But does it deliver on its promise?

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