Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16ALC7 (82RA) vs. Lenovo Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU)

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Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16ALC7 (82RA) and Lenovo Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU). 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.

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Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16ALC7 (82RA) vs. Lenovo Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16ALC7 (82RA) Lenovo Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.78 cm x 25.39 cm x 1.87 cm 31.8 cm x 23 cm x 1.525 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), glass-fibre (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (bottom) Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Storm grey | Cloud grey Oatmeal
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16ALC7 (82RA) Lenovo Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 14" OLED
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 3840 x 2400 (4K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Glossy, One Glass Solution, Direct Bonding technology, Glass Film Film (GFF), Low Blue Light technology, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle, DC dimming Glossy, Direct Bonding technology, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle, HDR 500 True Black, one glass metal mesh (OGM), Dolby Vision, VESA DisplayHDR 500
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16ALC7 (82RA) Lenovo Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 5500U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1260P / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 12-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 18 MB
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16ALC7 (82RA) Lenovo Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 4266 MHz 5200 MHz
Rated Speed 4266 MHz 5200 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16ALC7 (82RA) Lenovo Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16ALC7 (82RA) Lenovo Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) 3 external monitor(s)
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus, ToF sensor
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Two subwoofers, two tweeters, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Noise-cancellation technology, Bowers & Wilkins speakers, woofers on the side, front-facing tweeters on hinge bar
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16ALC7 (82RA) Lenovo Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16ALC7 (82RA) Lenovo Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 52.5 Wh 75 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.5 hours Up to 14 hours
Battery Run Time Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 11.5 hours Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 14 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16ALC7 (82RA) Lenovo Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 100 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16ALC7 (82RA) Lenovo Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16ALC7 (82RA) Lenovo Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
2 x Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16ALC7 (82RA) Lenovo Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home in S mode - English Windows 11 Home - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16ALC7 (82RA) Lenovo Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C slim power adapter, Lenovo Precision Pen 2, Lenovo Yoga 14-inch sleeve
Integrated Options Accelerometer, hall sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, hall sensor
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, Rapid Charge Boost, self-healing BIOS, Amazon Alexa Voice Assistant, pen upgradable, Lenovo Voice Assistant (LVA) Administrator password, hard drive password, Rapid Charge Boost, self-healing BIOS, Lenovo Voice Assistant (LVA)
Compliant Standards RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution) RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 2 years - on-site
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