ASUS ZenBook Flip 15 (UM562IA) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ZenBook Flip 15 (UM562IA) and Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

ASUS ZenBook Flip 15 (UM562IA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook Flip 15 (UM562IA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 360-degree hinge

responsive touchscreen display

compact and lightweight

solid build quality

decent battery life

average graphics performance

limited port selection

noisy under load

higher price point

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 2-in-1 design

responsive touchscreen display

decent battery life

solid build quality

affordable price point

dim screen brightness

average processor performance

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ZenBook Flip 15 (UM562IA) and Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2)
82 % - Design
84 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
83 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook Flip 15 (UM562IA) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook Flip 15 (UM562IA) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.78 cm x 23 cm x 2.09 cm 32.15 cm x 21.75 cm x 2.09 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material Aluminum, plastic Polycarbonate ABS, plastic
Colour Light grey Graphite grey
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook Flip 15 (UM562IA) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14"
Touchscreen Yes Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45%
Features Glossy, Pantone Validated, IPS-level Glossy, One Glass Solution, Wide Viewing Angle, capacitive touch screen
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook Flip 15 (UM562IA) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 4500U / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 3 4300U / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook Flip 15 (UM562IA) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook Flip 15 (UM562IA) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ZenBook Flip 15 (UM562IA) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon R5 AMD Radeon Graphics
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenBook Flip 15 (UM562IA) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ZenBook Flip 15 (UM562IA) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 52.5 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook Flip 15 (UM562IA) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS ZenBook Flip 15 (UM562IA) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Chiclet keyboard Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ZenBook Flip 15 (UM562IA) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2)
Interfaces HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS ZenBook Flip 15 (UM562IA) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home in S mode - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook Flip 15 (UM562IA) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2)
Included Accessories Stylus, power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Accelerometer
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip -
Features - Hard drive password, power-on password, smart charge, Quick Charge
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810H RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, NRCAN
SAR Value - 1.456 W/kg (body), 1.456 W/kg (limb)
Repairability Index 6.2 (out of 10) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number EZ027T -
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