The Lenovo Yoga 9i 14 (2021) and the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14 (2020) are both 2-in-1 convertible laptops with a 360-degree hinge and a 14-inch screen. Generally speaking, the Intel CPUs perform better in single-thread workloads, while the AMD CPUs are better in multi-thread workloads. On the other hand, the HP's speakers sound significantly better, its webcam looks better, and it stays completely silent even under load. The display is fine for darker homes, but any brightly lit environments—including offices—might reduce its visibility.

By going up a few tenths of an inch in thickness and a few ounces in weight, you’re saving a ton of money and still getting serious computing power to get your work done.

Despite the maximum brightness level being just 250 nits, we found this bright enough for most situations, and we didn’t experience much glare even when working on this machine outdoors. The Lenovo Flex 5 is only available with a 60Hz display, which is typical of most productivity-focused laptops. com%2Fgb%2Fen%2Fd%2Fdeals-and-coupons%2Ftrade-in-offers%2Fintel%3FIPromoID%3DLEN734656%22%20target%3D%22_self%22%20textvalue%3D%22Learn%20More%20%26gt%3B%22%20style%3D%22text-wrap%3A%20wrap%3B%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ELearn%20More%20%26gt%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fa%3E%3C%2Fp%3E","en":""},"id":"Page44077923-6817-406b-bdd9-cf4d50c41d80"},"mAndTabInfo":{"t_id":"Page2a8f52b3-59a8-4554-b2f8-58cf4622928c","language":{"en_gb":"%3Cp%3E%3Cspan%20style%3D%22font-size%3A%2014px%3B%22%3E%3Cstrong%20style%3D%22text-wrap%3A%20wrap%3B%22%3ETrade-in%20Offer.

Even the Spin 3 (279 nits) and Yoga C740 (250 nits) get brighter, and we knocked those laptops for having dim panels. They have a regular laptop function for improved productivity but can split or fold into a tablet for entertainment when on the move. This versatility gives you the option to use your computer the way you want to use it with the extras like WiFi 6 and long battery life, it lets you do it where and for how long you want to as well. The Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5’s keyboard follows the layout of many Lenovo laptops, coming with curved keycaps, and features a numeric keypad on the right. Both responsive and intuitive, I often found myself scrolling through web pages using the screen instead of the trackpad.Indeed, it’s the Flex 5’s 4GB of memory in this entry-level configuration that is our main reservation. While the camera lacks IR sensors for face recognition, it does come with a built-in physical privacy shutter for additional peace of mind when you’re not using it. Using the Sid Meier's Civilization VI: Gathering Storm (1080p) benchmark, the Flex 5 reached a measly 16 frames per second. Also, on multiple occasions, the device did not switch to table mode even when it was folded completely - these are software related issues and can be fixed with an update in the near future. The ASUS also has a much better display as it uses an OLED panel that can produce deeper blacks and gets brighter.

General: Review key information provided by Microsoft® that may apply to your system purchase, including details on Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, and potential upgrades/downgrades. For those who want the benchmarking scores, here’s how the Lenovo Flex 5 performed in a couple of benchmarking tests we ran. The Lenovo Yoga 7i 14 (2021) and the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15 14 (2020) are both 2-in-1 convertible laptops with 14-inch screens.While we do agree that as a laptop, this is definitely light but as a tablet, this feels quite heavy. We found this way too restrictive, so we took it out of S mode as soon as possible and didn’t find any slowing of the machine.

I had no problems surfing the web no matter how many tabs were open, and I could rely on the long battery life to keep me entertained throughout the day. The IdeaPad Flex also has longer battery life, and it can be configured with Intel or AMD CPUs, while the X515 is only available with Intel processors. And while it’s made mostly of plastic, the Flex 5 still looks and feels like a sleek, sturdy device that’s well worth the investment. Users with larger hands might struggle with the layout here, but it’s likely that in time you’d get used to the arrangement. Support for charging via USB-C also makes it easy to ‘borrow’ some power should you find yourself running low.The trackpad is small for the size of the laptop, and it’s pushed slightly to the left, which is an odd placement.