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Updated January 10, 2024·
When choosing between the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and the Lenovo Yoga 6, consider that the IdeaPad 5 Pro is aimed more at business and productivity with a sleek design that can handle gaming, while the Yoga 6 is very versatile and can also deal with intensive gaming. If portability and flexible use are a priority, the Yoga 6 stands out with its convertible design. However, if a more professional look, larger screen, and higher performance for business applications are important, the IdeaPad 5 Pro may be the better option. Both are similarly priced in the lower mid-range category. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro
- Good overall display quality
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo Yoga 6
- Very good portability
- Excellent battery life
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.8
6.7
16.0in
SIZE
13.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
409.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has a better screen than the Lenovo Yoga 6 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro offers strong panel quality with higher resolution and brightness, which makes for sharp and vivid displays for everyday tasks and detailed engineering work; however, its lower refresh rate limits its appeal for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is crucial. The Lenovo Yoga 6, while offering adequate resolution and brightness for day-to-day activities, stands out in engineering and design due to its strong color reproduction, but similarly falls short for gaming and 3D because of its refresh rate. Both laptops are better suited for productivity and professional work over fast-paced gaming experiences due to these screen characteristics.
Battery
10.0 Hours
12.5 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Yoga 6 has 12.5 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.
Portability
Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
13.3in
4.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo Yoga 6 has very good portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$620
$900
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has a price of $620 and the Lenovo Yoga 6 costs $900.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.6
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
409.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Yoga 6 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
6.5
6.3
2.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
2.4/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and Lenovo Yoga 6 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is fair for gaming and 3D tasks as it has a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU which is more capable for these activities and a higher screen refresh rate, enhancing the visual experience during fast-paced scenes. In comparison, the Lenovo Yoga 6 has an integrated AMD Vega 8 GPU which is less powerful for demanding graphics tasks and a lower refresh rate, which may not be as smooth for quick motion in games or 3D applications, despite having a satisfactory screen quality and resolution for everyday use.
Engineering and Design
7.2
7.1
6.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
2.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
2.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and Lenovo Yoga 6 are both good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro with a stronger GPU and higher screen refresh rate is well-suited for engineering and design tasks that involve graphics and visualization, while the Lenovo Yoga 6, although having a slightly weaker integrated GPU, offers a balance of performance with a more recent CPU, along with the flexibility of a touchscreen, contributing to a versatile design experience. While both have similar RAM and high-quality screens, the IdeaPad 5 Pro is slightly less portable and has a higher operating noise compared to the Yoga 6, which is lighter and has a better screen color score, making it more suitable for on-the-go use and color-sensitive work.
Content Creation
7.5
7.6
6.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Yoga 6 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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
6.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Lenovo Yoga 6 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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.
Build Quality
7.6
7.4
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and Lenovo Yoga 6 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 Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and the Lenovo Yoga 6 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro | Lenovo Yoga 6 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$620 | $900 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.67'' | 12'' x 8.6'' x 0.72'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.3 lbs | 3.01 lbs | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 6600HS | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | |
Graphics | |||
Graphics | RTX 3050 (35 W) | Vega 8 | |
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus | |||
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus | No | No | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 12.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 75 Wh | 59 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 409 nits | 271 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Keyboard Lighting Color | |||
Keyboard Lighting Color | White | White | |
Warranty Period | |||
Warranty Period | 1 year | 1 year | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Florian Glaser | September 2022
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro turns out a successful all-rounder that, aside from 3D applications, always strikes a good or very good figure. This begins with the elegant metal case that isn't particularly light but fairly robust, giving a high-quality impression. The input devices are also better than those of many competitors. Both the keyboard and the touchpad are attractive and comfortable. In addition, the performance of the Ryzen 5 6600HS is easily able to keep up with the Intel competitors."
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Mario Petzold | March 2023
"The AMD R7-7730U in the Lenovo Yoga 6 13 provides a suitable answer to the limited cooling capabilities of a convertible - especially in tablet mode. It draws high computing power from a comparatively limited power supply so that less heat has to be dissipated at the same time."
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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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