In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5 (20UC) and Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5 (20UC) | Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2) |
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Product Type | Notebook - flip design | Notebook - flip design |
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Dimensions (WxDxH) | 32.3 cm x 21.8 cm x 1.55 cm | 32.15 cm x 21.75 cm x 2.09 cm |
Weight | 1.36 kg | 1.5 kg |
Case Material | Aluminum, magnesium alloy | Polycarbonate ABS, plastic |
Colour | Iron grey | Graphite grey |
DISPLAY | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5 (20UC) | Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2) |
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Screen Size (Type) | 14" | 14" |
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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 | 400 cd/m² | 250 cd/m² |
Colour Gamut | 72% | 45% |
Features | Anti-reflective, anti-smudge, Wide Viewing Angle, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle, Low Power | Glossy, One Glass Solution, Wide Viewing Angle, capacitive touch screen |
PROCESSOR | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5 (20UC) | Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2) |
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CPU | Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10310U / 1.7 GHz | AMD Ryzen 3 4300U / 2.7 GHz |
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Max Turbo Speed | 4.4 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
Number of Cores | Quad-Core | Quad-Core |
Cache | 6 MB | L3 - 4 MB |
64-bit Computing | Yes | Yes |
Features | Integrated memory controller | Integrated memory controller |
MEMORY | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5 (20UC) | Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2) |
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RAM | 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) | 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) |
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RAM Type | LPDDR3 SDRAM | DDR4 SDRAM |
Speed | 2133 MHz | 3200 MHz |
Rated Speed | 2133 MHz | 3200 MHz |
STORAGE | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5 (20UC) | Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2) |
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Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Toshiba | 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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AUDIO & VIDEO | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5 (20UC) | Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2) |
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Graphics Processor (GPU) | Intel UHD Graphics | AMD Radeon Graphics |
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Camera | Yes - 720p | Yes - 720p |
Camera Features | ThinkShutter camera privacy | Privacy shutter, fixed focus |
Sound | Four speakers, quad array microphone | Stereo speakers, dual array microphone |
Codec | USI 4551-513711-00 | - |
Compliant Standards | High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos | High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos |
COMMUNICATIONS | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5 (20UC) | Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2) |
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Wireless | Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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Wireless Controller | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 | M.2 Card |
Network Interface | Gigabit Ethernet | - |
Features | - | Dual stream (2x2) |
BATTERY | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5 (20UC) | Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2) |
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Technology | 4-cell Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Capacity (Size) | 51 Wh | 52.5 Wh |
Battery Life | Up to 19.3 hours | Up to 12 hours |
AC ADAPTER | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5 (20UC) | Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2) |
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Input | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) |
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Output | 65 Watt | 65 Watt |
INPUT | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5 (20UC) | Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2) |
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Type | Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav | Keyboard, touchpad |
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Keyboard Backlight | Yes | - |
Features | Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls | Multi-touch touchpad |
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5 (20UC) | Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2) |
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Interfaces | USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On) 2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery) HDMI Lenovo Ethernet extension connector Headphone/microphone combo jack Dock LAN (on supplied cable) |
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On) USB 3.1 Gen 1 USB-C (Power Delivery 3.0) HDMI Headphone/microphone combo jack |
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Memory Card Reader | - | 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) |
SOFTWARE | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5 (20UC) | Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2) |
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Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition | Windows 10 Home in S mode - English |
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Software Included | - | Microsoft Office (Trial) |
MISCELLANEOUS | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5 (20UC) | Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2) |
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Dockable | Yes | - |
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Included Accessories | ThinkPad Pen Pro, USB-C power adapter, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Cable Gen 2 | Power adapter |
Integrated Options | - | Accelerometer |
Security | Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader | - |
Security Slot Type | Kensington mini security slot | - |
Theft/Intrusion Protection | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) | - |
Features | Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested | Hard drive password, power-on password, smart charge, Quick Charge |
Compliant Standards | RoHS | RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, NRCAN |
SAR Value | 1.571 W/kg (body), 1.571 W/kg (limb) | 1.456 W/kg (body), 1.456 W/kg (limb) |
ENERGY STAR Certified | Yes | Yes |
EPEAT Compliant | EPEAT Gold | EPEAT Silver |
TCO Certified | TCO Certified Notebooks 8 | - |
Manufacturer Warranty | - | Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return |