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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 is generally less expensive and boasts greater 3D and engineering performance, making it suitable for gaming and intensive tasks; it also has a higher refresh rate display which is good for fast-paced visuals. However, the Lenovo Flex 5 14 offers more storage and flexibility with its touchscreen and is more portable due to its lighter weight, while also having a slightly better battery life. The Lenovo Flex 5 would be a better fit for general use and portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 is tailored more towards gaming and performance-focused engineering tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A16
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good overall display quality
- Good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo Flex 5 14
- Very good portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.5
6.4
8.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
2.4/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Flex 5 14 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
7.8
7.1
8.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
8.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
2.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 and Lenovo Flex 5 14 are both good for engineering and design, though the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 is somewhat better.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 stands out for engineering and design use with a robust GPU and high screen refresh rate, which benefits rendering and design tasks, whereas the Lenovo Flex 5 14's lightweight and 2-in-1 convertible design offers better portability and versatility for on-the-go use and presentations. Although both laptops have quality IPS screens and sufficient RAM for multitasking, the ASUS has a clear edge in graphical performance, and the Lenovo excels in portability and convenience due to its touchscreen and form factor.
Screen Quality
7.5
6.4
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
294.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
277.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 has a better screen than the Lenovo Flex 5 14 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 offers a good balance of resolution, brightness, and panel type for everyday tasks and detailed engineering work, but its lower refresh rate can be a drawback for 3D applications and gaming where fluid visuals are crucial. The Lenovo Flex 5 14, with fair screen characteristics, is adequate for general use and can handle engineering design, but the same limitations make it less ideal for gaming and 3D content where higher refresh rates are valued. Both laptops might not fully satisfy gamers or professionals in 3D fields due to screen quality compromises but handle general use and engineering tasks competently.
Portability
Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has very good portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$789
$950
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 has a price of $789 and the Lenovo Flex 5 14 costs $950.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.7
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
294.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
277.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 are both good for general use.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16, with a higher performance CPU and dedicated GPU, larger battery, and higher refresh rate screen, excels for intensive tasks and entertainment, although it's heavier and slightly bulkier, impacting portability. The Lenovo Flex 5 14, while sporting a capable CPU for day-to-day tasks, offers more storage, a lighter design, and the flexibility of a 2-in-1 touchscreen, suitable for on-the-go use and versatility at the expense of gaming or intensive graphic performance.
Content Creation
7.6
7.6
8.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 and Lenovo Flex 5 14 are both good for content creation.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.4
7.4
8.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 are both good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Battery
12.0 Hours
11.5 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 has 12 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has 11.5 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Build Quality
7.2
7.0
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 and Lenovo Flex 5 14 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 and the Lenovo Flex 5 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS TUF Gaming A16 | Lenovo Flex 5 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$789 | $950 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | December 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.97'' | 12.3'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.85 lbs | 3.42 lbs | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | |
Graphics | |||
Graphics | RX 7600S (95 W) | Vega 8 | |
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus | |||
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus | Yes | No | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 12 Hours | 11.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 52.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 294 nits | 277 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Keyboard Lighting Color | |||
Keyboard Lighting Color | White | White | |
Warranty Period | |||
Warranty Period | 1 year | 1 year | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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ASUS TUF Gaming A16
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PCWorld
Dominic Bayley | May 2023
"The A16 makes an excellent case against more expensive laptops like the Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 and the MSI Katana GF76, especially if you’re into 1080p gaming. However, although its affordable, it doesn’t skimp on performance or a robust chassis. But for me, the biggest factor that sets it apart from these options is its incredible battery life. In my time reviewing laptops, I can’t remember when I last saw a gaming laptop lasted 11 and a half hours on a single charge, which makes the A16, in my book, truly outstanding."
Lenovo Flex 5 14
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Allen Ngo | May 2021
"The highlight of the latest IdeaPad Flex 5 14 is clearly its AMD CPU. The octa-core Ryzen 7 5700U is insanely fast even when compared to the best Tiger Lake Ultrabooks in the market or even Core H CPUs in many gaming laptops. It's a lot of raw processing power for what is supposed to be a budget 14-inch convertible. If your daily workloads can benefit from extra multi-thread CPU performance, then look no further than the inexpensive AMD-powered Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14. For regular on-the-road browsing or video streaming, however, a slimmer and lighter 10th gen Core Yoga, Spectre, or XPS would be a more balanced option."
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About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
About Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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