Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5vsLenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3

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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 ThinkPad P15v Gen 3
ThinkPad P15v Gen 3

Quick Stats

The Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 offers impressive performance with smooth gameplay and professional app certification.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3's solid build quality is a notable, yet somewhat uninnovative feature overall.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3's display is decent but not exceptional, lacking color accuracy and quality.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 features a dedicated Nvidia RTX A2000 GPU with Intel Iris XE graphics.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5
Winner
#275
Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3
#277
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5
#95
Winner
Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3
#101
Display
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5
#116
Winner
Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3
#519
Performance
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5
#537
Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3
#143
Winner
Build
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5
#700
Winner
Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3
#711
Features
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5
#535
Winner
Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3
#545

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Lenovo Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5
Lenovo Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3
up to 24GB
up to 64GB
up to 2000GB SSD
up to 8000GB SSD
AMD Ryzen 7 5700U
Intel Core i7-12700H
AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (R4000/5000, 15W)
NVIDIA T600
N/A
2x 2280 PCIe NVMe 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 ThinkPad P15v Gen 3

Strengths

The ThinkPad keyboard is a standout feature with 1.8mm travel keys
Good selection of ports, including HDMI, RJ45, SC card reader, USBC, Thunderbolt 4, and 2 USB type A ports
Decent performance for a mid-range mobile workstation
Upgrade ability is good, allowing users to add more power or better displays
Solid build quality with plenty of security features, including TPM 2.0 encryption security chip, fingerprint reader, webcam privacy shutter, and smart card reader
Good value for money in the mid-range mobile workstation market
The ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 strikes a good balancing act at its target market

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 ThinkPad P15v Gen 3

The Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 is a mid-range mobile workstation that strikes a good balance between performance and affordability. This machine is designed for professionals who require reliable computing power in the field or office, making it suitable for architects, engineers, and designers. The laptop boasts decent performance, plenty of ports, good upgrade ability, and an almost perfect keyboard. However, its display options are somewhat limited and the battery life could be improved.

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