Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2) and Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3). 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

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 2-in-1 design

responsive touchscreen display

affordable price point

solid build quality

decent battery life

moderate display brightness

average processor speed

limited graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2) and Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3)
83 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.15 cm x 21.75 cm x 2.09 cm 35.76 cm x 23.79 cm x 2.09 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS, plastic Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour Graphite grey Graphite grey
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) 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 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% 45%
Features Glossy, One Glass Solution, Wide Viewing Angle, capacitive touch screen Glossy, One Glass Solution, Wide Viewing Angle, capacitive touch screen
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3)
CPU AMD Ryzen 3 4300U / 2.7 GHz Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller M.2 Card M.2 Card
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 52.5 Wh 52.5 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours Up to 10.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3)
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 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode - English Windows 10 Home in S mode - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer Accelerometer
Features Hard drive password, power-on password, smart charge, Quick Charge Hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, smart charge
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, NRCAN RoHS, ERP
SAR Value 1.456 W/kg (body), 1.456 W/kg (limb) 1.624 W/kg (body), 1.624 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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