Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16ALC7 (82RA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM) and Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16ALC7 (82RA). 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 ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 360-degree hinge

responsive touchscreen display

solid build quality

decent battery life

good performance benchmarks

average color accuracy

limited upgrade options

noisy under load

heavier than competitors

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16ALC7 (82RA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16ALC7 (82RA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 2-in-1 design

responsive touchscreen display

decent battery life

solid AMD performance

competitive price point

dim display brightness

average build quality

noisy under load

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM) and Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16ALC7 (82RA)
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16ALC7 (82RA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16ALC7 (82RA)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32 cm x 21.6 cm x 1.69 cm 35.78 cm x 25.39 cm x 1.87 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom) Aluminium (top), glass-fibre (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (bottom)
Colour Dual tone abyss blue Storm grey | Cloud grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16ALC7 (82RA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 16" - 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 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features Glossy, Corning Gorilla glass, anti-fingerprint, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle, Glass Panel, Dolby Vision Glossy, One Glass Solution, Direct Bonding technology, Glass Film Film (GFF), Low Blue Light technology, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle, DC dimming
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16ALC7 (82RA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 5500U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core 6-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 8 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16ALC7 (82RA)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4266 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 4266 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16ALC7 (82RA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16ALC7 (82RA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) 2 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, Harman audio technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16ALC7 (82RA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/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 ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16ALC7 (82RA)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 60 Wh 52.5 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10.5 hours Up to 11.5 hours
Battery Run Time Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 10.5 hours Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 11.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16ALC7 (82RA)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16ALC7 (82RA)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16ALC7 (82RA)
Slots 2 x M.2 Card (1 free) -
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)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16ALC7 (82RA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - English Windows 11 Home in S mode - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16ALC7 (82RA)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, ThinkBook Yoga Integrated Smart Pen Power adapter
Integrated Options - Accelerometer, hall sensor
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware 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 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS Administrator password, hard drive password, Rapid Charge Boost, self-healing BIOS, Amazon Alexa Voice Assistant, pen upgradable, Lenovo Voice Assistant (LVA)
Compliant Standards RoHS, FSC, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution) RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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