Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) vs. Lenovo 500w Yoga Gen 4 (82VQ)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) and Lenovo 500w Yoga Gen 4 (82VQ). 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.

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 2-in-1 design

responsive touchscreen display

solid build quality

affordable price point

decent battery life

moderate display brightness

average processor speed

limited graphics performance

noisy under load

Lenovo 500w Yoga Gen 4 (82VQ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo 500w Yoga Gen 4 (82VQ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 2-in-1 design

responsive touchscreen display

lightweight and portable

solid build quality

decent battery life

average processor performance

limited storage capacity

no dedicated GPU

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) and Lenovo 500w Yoga Gen 4 (82VQ)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) vs. Lenovo 500w Yoga Gen 4 (82VQ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) Lenovo 500w Yoga Gen 4 (82VQ)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.78 cm x 25.39 cm x 1.87 cm 28.7 cm x 20.8 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 1.28 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), glass-fibre (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (bottom) Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour Storm grey Slate grey
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) Lenovo 500w Yoga Gen 4 (82VQ)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 12.2" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 50% NTSC
Features Glossy, One Glass Solution, Direct Bonding technology, Glass Film Film (GFF), Low Blue Light technology, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle, DC dimming Glossy, Corning Gorilla glass, One Glass Solution, anti-fingerprint, Low Blue Light technology
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) Lenovo 500w Yoga Gen 4 (82VQ)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1255U / 1.7 GHz Intel N-series N100 / 800 MHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB 6 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) Lenovo 500w Yoga Gen 4 (82VQ)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 4266 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 4266 MHz 6400 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) Lenovo 500w Yoga Gen 4 (82VQ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) Lenovo 500w Yoga Gen 4 (82VQ)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) 2 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 720p (front)
Resolution - 5 Megapixel (rear)
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus Privacy shutter, rear camera with auto focus, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone and single microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) Lenovo 500w Yoga Gen 4 (82VQ)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) Lenovo 500w Yoga Gen 4 (82VQ)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 52.5 Wh 47 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.5 hours Up to 13.4 hours
Battery Run Time Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 11.5 hours Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 13.4 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) Lenovo 500w Yoga Gen 4 (82VQ)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) Lenovo 500w Yoga Gen 4 (82VQ)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad, anti-pick proof key caps, full-skirt design key caps, top-load keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) Lenovo 500w Yoga Gen 4 (82VQ)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI 1.4
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) Lenovo 500w Yoga Gen 4 (82VQ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home in S mode - English Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) Lenovo 500w Yoga Gen 4 (82VQ)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter, Lenovo Integrated Pen
Integrated Options Accelerometer, hall sensor Accelerometer, MR sensor
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington NanoSaver security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, Rapid Charge Boost, self-healing BIOS, Amazon Alexa Voice Assistant, pen upgradable, Lenovo Voice Assistant (LVA) Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, secure wipe
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution) RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, ASTM F963, TCG Certified, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution), TCO Certified 9.0
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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