Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3) vs. ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601VV)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3) and ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601VV). 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 15IIL05 (81X3) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 2-in-1 design

responsive touchscreen display

affordable price point

solid build quality

decent battery life

moderate display brightness

average processor speed

limited graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601VV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601VV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile convertible design

high-resolution touchscreen

powerful gaming performance

good thermal management

lightweight and portable

expensive price point

average battery life

limited storage capacity

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3) and ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601VV)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
81 % - Design
86 % - Display
90 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3) vs. ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601VV) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601VV)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.76 cm x 23.79 cm x 2.09 cm 35.5 cm x 24.3 cm x 2.19 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 2 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Graphite grey Grey
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601VV)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% 100% DCI-P3
Features Glossy, One Glass Solution, Wide Viewing Angle, capacitive touch screen Glossy, HDR (high dynamic range), Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601VV)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13900H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 5.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 14-core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Execute Disable Bit capability, Intel Trusted Execution Technology, Intel Flex Memory Access, Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d), Intel Smart Cache, Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT), Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP), Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed (VT-x)
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601VV)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601VV)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601VV)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Four speakers, 3-microphone array
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amp, Hi-Res Audio; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601VV)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601VV)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 52.5 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601VV)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601VV)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch touchpad Chiclet keyboard, N-key rollover, 1 RGB zone, 1.7mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601VV)
Slots - 1 x ROG XG Mobile interface / USB-C (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI 2.1
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601VV)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601VV)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer -
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features Hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, smart charge System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology, ROG Intelligent Cooling, Arc Flow Fans, 0dB Ambient Cooling
Compliant Standards RoHS, ERP -
SAR Value 1.624 W/kg (body), 1.624 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number - NF001W
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