Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2) vs. ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QEZ)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2) and ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QEZ). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

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

ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QEZ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QEZ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile form factor

powerful CPU performance

lightweight and portable

high-resolution touchscreen

innovative cooling system

limited battery life

high price point

limited storage capacity

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2) and ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QEZ)
83 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2) vs. ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QEZ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2) ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QEZ)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.15 cm x 21.75 cm x 2.09 cm 29.9 cm x 22.2 cm x 1.58 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 1.3 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS, plastic -
Colour Graphite grey Off black
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2) ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QEZ)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 13.4"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75% Adobe RGB, 75% DCI-P3
Features Glossy, One Glass Solution, Wide Viewing Angle, capacitive touch screen Glossy, Adaptive-Sync technology, ±89° horizontal viewing angle, ±89° vertical viewing angle, Pantone Validated, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2) ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QEZ)
CPU AMD Ryzen 3 4300U / 2.7 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache L3 - 4 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2) ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QEZ)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2) ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QEZ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 2230 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2) ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QEZ)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / AMD Radeon Graphics
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2) ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QEZ)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2) ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QEZ)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 52.5 Wh 62 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2) ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QEZ)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 100 Watt, 20 V, 5 A
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2) ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QEZ)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2) ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QEZ)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (0 free)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
External PCI Express
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2) ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QEZ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode - English Windows 10 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2) ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QEZ)
Included Accessories Power adapter Stylus, USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer -
Security - Fingerprint reader
Features Hard drive password, power-on password, smart charge, Quick Charge System password
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, NRCAN -
SAR Value 1.456 W/kg (body), 1.456 W/kg (limb) -
Repairability Index - 7.3 (out of 10)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number - K6082T
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