Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 Chrome 15IJL7 (82T3) vs. ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5601FBA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 Chrome 15IJL7 (82T3) and ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5601FBA). 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.

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 Chrome 15IJL7 (82T3) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 Chrome 15IJL7 (82T3) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 2-in-1 design

affordable price point

lightweight and portable

decent battery life

responsive touchscreen

mediocre display quality

limited storage capacity

average processing power

fewer connectivity options

ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5601FBA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5601FBA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

responsive touchscreen display

lightweight, portable design

strong battery life

fast wifi 6 support

versatile 360-degree hinge

limited storage capacity

no HDMI port

average speaker quality

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 Chrome 15IJL7 (82T3) and ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5601FBA)
73 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 Chrome 15IJL7 (82T3) vs. ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5601FBA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 Chrome 15IJL7 (82T3) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5601FBA)
Product Type Chromebook - flip design Chromebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.2 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.894 cm 35.82 cm x 26.16 cm x 1.9 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 2.15 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top) Aluminum, plastic
Colour Dual tone arctic grey Mineral grey
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 Chrome 15IJL7 (82T3) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5601FBA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 16"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Glossy, on-cell touch technology, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle, DC dimming Glossy, WideView, NanoEdge display, 87% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 Chrome 15IJL7 (82T3) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5601FBA)
CPU Intel Pentium Silver N6000 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.3 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache L3 - 4 MB L3 - 12 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 Chrome 15IJL7 (82T3) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5601FBA)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz -
Rated Speed 2933 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 Chrome 15IJL7 (82T3) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5601FBA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB eMMC - eMMC 5.1 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 Chrome 15IJL7 (82T3) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5601FBA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) -
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Harman/kardon quad speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC5682I -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Waves MaxxAudio -
Audio Features WoV (Wake-on-Voice) -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 Chrome 15IJL7 (82T3) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5601FBA)
Wireless NFC, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 Chrome 15IJL7 (82T3) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5601FBA)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 47 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 Chrome 15IJL7 (82T3) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5601FBA)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 45 Watt, 15 V, 3 A
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 Chrome 15IJL7 (82T3) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5601FBA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad, stylus
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Chrome keyboard Spill-resistant, chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 Chrome 15IJL7 (82T3) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5601FBA)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD 4.0)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 Chrome 15IJL7 (82T3) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5601FBA)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 Chrome 15IJL7 (82T3) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5601FBA)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Google Security Chip H1 Titan-C Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - ErgoLift, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, Energy Star 8.0
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - MC0020
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