Although the IdeaPad Flex has a slightly smaller display, it has a 360-degree hinge that lets you use the laptop as a tablet, while you can only use the X515 in clamshell mode.

When connected to a Wi-Fi 6 capable router, you can expect to see speeds of between 649-1201Mbps when in the same room as the router or a satellite. Unfortunately, Lenovo appears to have discontinued this laptop, and pricing from third-party retailers varies wildly. The Lenovo is better for school use, as it's much more portable, has a significantly longer battery life, and has a nicer-feeling keyboard. com%2Flandingpage%2Flenovo-financing-options%2F%3FIPromoID%3DLEN771093%22%20target%3D%22_self%22%20title%3D%22See%20if%20you%20Prequalify%22%20textvalue%3D%22See%20if%20you%20Prequalify%20%26gt%3B%22%20style%3D%22text-wrap%3A%20wrap%3B%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ESee%20if%20you%20Prequalify%20%26gt%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fa%3E%3C%2Fp%3E","en":"%3Cp%3E%3Cspan%20style%3D%22text-wrap%3A%20wrap%3B%22%3EBad%20credit%20or%20no%20credit%3F%20No%20problem! Equipped with Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics, the same GPU used in laptops such as the ThinkPad X13, Envy 13, and Surface Pro 7+, the Flex 5 has enough oomph for photo and video editing.Only the Intel CPUs have multithreading technology, which enables multiple processes to run on the same core.

in-1 laptop is great for on-the-go entertainment thanks to Dolby Audio™-enhanced speakers and up to a dazzling UHD display. You might expect that a six-core Ryzen 5 would have a larger negative effect on battery life than, say, the dual-core Core m3 in the Surface Go 2. Added mention of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 14 (2022) as an alternative with a better webcam in the Webcam and Microphone section. It has curved keycaps, which are slightly textured, and the separate number pad is a welcome addition. The laptop comes with a hinge mechanism which allows you to use it in any angle you want - laptop, tablet, tent mode.The Lenovo laptop's keyboard feels more comfortable to type on, but the ASUS laptop's touchpad is smoother and more responsive. The Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 comes with a 14-inch screen upfront, which has a Full HD resolution (1920x1080).

We even had the brightness up to the max when we achieved these numbers, so it’s certainly a good choice if you need all-day power. That’s more than five hours more than the mainstream laptop average of 9:16 and hours better than the 7:56 of the Acer Spin 3.

With a digital pen, the IdeaPad Flex 5 lets you capture moments of inspiration or take notes on the fly. The webcam sits in the center on the top bezel and has a handy slider that engages the physical webcam cover.

The Yoga 9i is a more premium device that provides a better user experience with a brighter and more colorful display, including a 4k panel option, as well as better-sounding speakers and Thunderbolt 4 support. Additionally, you can get it with a variety of Intel and AMD CPUs, as well as a dedicated, entry-level NVIDIA GPU.Only the AMD Ryzen 3 4300U and Intel Core i3-1005G1 models can be configured with 4GB of RAM, while you can configure the other models with 8GB or 16GB. While we do agree that as a laptop, this is definitely light but as a tablet, this feels quite heavy.