Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga ITL (20WE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2) and Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga ITL (20WE). 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 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 ThinkBook 14s Yoga ITL (20WE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga ITL (20WE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 360-degree hinge

solid build quality

responsive touchscreen display

decent keyboard comfort

good port selection

average battery life

moderate display brightness

limited graphics performance

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2) and Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga ITL (20WE)
83 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
81 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga ITL (20WE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2) Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga ITL (20WE)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.15 cm x 21.75 cm x 2.09 cm 32 cm x 21.6 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS, plastic Aluminum
Colour Graphite grey Dual tone abyss blue
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2) Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga ITL (20WE)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14" - IPS
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 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% 100% sRGB
Features Glossy, One Glass Solution, Wide Viewing Angle, capacitive touch screen Glossy, Corning Gorilla glass, anti-fingerprint, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle, optical clear adhesive (OCA), one glass metal mesh (OGM), Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2) Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga ITL (20WE)
CPU AMD Ryzen 3 4300U / 2.7 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2) Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga ITL (20WE)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 40 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2) Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga ITL (20WE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2) Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga ITL (20WE)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus Fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features - Harman audio technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2) Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga ITL (20WE)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller M.2 Card M.2 Card
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2) Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga ITL (20WE)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 52.5 Wh 60 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours Up to 8.4 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2) Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga ITL (20WE)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2) Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga ITL (20WE)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2) Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga ITL (20WE)
Slots - 2 x M.2 Card (1 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
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2) Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga ITL (20WE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode - English Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2) Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga ITL (20WE)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter, ThinkBook Yoga Integrated Smart Pen
Integrated Options Accelerometer -
Security - Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Hard drive password, power-on password, smart charge, Quick Charge Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, NRCAN RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value 1.456 W/kg (body), 1.456 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver EPEAT Silver
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
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