Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15ALC05 (82HV) vs. Lenovo Yoga 730-15IWL (81JS)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15ALC05 (82HV) and Lenovo Yoga 730-15IWL (81JS). 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.

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15ALC05 (82HV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15ALC05 (82HV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 2-in-1 design

responsive touchscreen

decent processor performance

affordable price point

solid build quality

average battery life

dim display brightness

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

Lenovo Yoga 730-15IWL (81JS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga 730-15IWL (81JS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 2-in-1 design

responsive touchscreen display

solid build quality

decent battery life

good overall performance

limited port selection

average graphics card

noisy under load

pricier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15ALC05 (82HV) and Lenovo Yoga 730-15IWL (81JS)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
78 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15ALC05 (82HV) vs. Lenovo Yoga 730-15IWL (81JS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15ALC05 (82HV) Lenovo Yoga 730-15IWL (81JS)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.76 cm x 23.79 cm x 2.09 cm 36 cm x 24.9 cm x 1.715 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1.89 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), polycarbonate (bottom), glass-fibre (bottom) Aluminum
Colour Platinum grey | Graphite grey Iron grey
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15ALC05 (82HV) Lenovo Yoga 730-15IWL (81JS)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6" - 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 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 72%
Features Glossy, capacitive touch screen, OGS Technology Anti-glare, One Glass Solution, scratch-resistant
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15ALC05 (82HV) Lenovo Yoga 730-15IWL (81JS)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 5500U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15ALC05 (82HV) Lenovo Yoga 730-15IWL (81JS)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15ALC05 (82HV) Lenovo Yoga 730-15IWL (81JS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15ALC05 (82HV) Lenovo Yoga 730-15IWL (81JS)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 / Intel UHD Graphics 620
Max Monitors Supported 1 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory - 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Conexant CX11870
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - JBL
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15ALC05 (82HV) Lenovo Yoga 730-15IWL (81JS)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller M.2 Card M.2 Card
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15ALC05 (82HV) Lenovo Yoga 730-15IWL (81JS)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 52.5 Wh 51.5 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10.5 hours Up to 11 hours
Battery Run Time Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 10.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15ALC05 (82HV) Lenovo Yoga 730-15IWL (81JS)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 90 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15ALC05 (82HV) Lenovo Yoga 730-15IWL (81JS)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15ALC05 (82HV) Lenovo Yoga 730-15IWL (81JS)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15ALC05 (82HV) Lenovo Yoga 730-15IWL (81JS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15ALC05 (82HV) Lenovo Yoga 730-15IWL (81JS)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter, Lenovo Active Pen 2
Integrated Options Accelerometer Accelerometer, 3-axis gyro sensor
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Rapid Charge Boost Administrator password, power-on password
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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