Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR). 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 ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

versatile 2-in-1 design

excellent keyboard feel

vivid display colors

good battery life

higher price point

limited graphics performance

modest storage options

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.78 cm x 25.39 cm x 1.87 cm 31.44 cm x 22.23 cm x 1.553 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 1.38 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), glass-fibre (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (bottom) Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Storm grey Storm grey
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 14" - 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)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Glossy, One Glass Solution, Direct Bonding technology, Glass Film Film (GFF), Low Blue Light technology, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle, DC dimming Anti-glare, One Glass Solution, Low Power, Eyesafe technology
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1255U / 1.7 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1345U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core 10-core
Cache 12 MB 12 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 4266 MHz 6400 MHz
Rated Speed 4266 MHz 6400 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) 3 external monitor(s)
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two tweeters, two woofers, quad array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology Input: Dolby Voice, 360° far-field
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE
Controller - FIBOCOM L860-GL-16 - M.2 Card
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 52.5 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.5 hours -
Battery Run Time Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 11.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)
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 ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad, air intake key design
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
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)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI (4K support)
LAN (on supplied adapter)
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home in S mode - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) Glance by Mirametrix
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter, Lenovo USB-C to Ethernet Adapter, Lenovo Integrated Pen
Integrated Options Accelerometer, hall sensor -
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano 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, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, certificate based BIOS authentication, FIDO (Fast Identity Online) authentication
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution) RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, TCG Certified, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, 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 -
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