Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SE) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14IIL05 (81X1)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SE) and Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14IIL05 (81X1). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

rugged durability

360-degree hinge flexibility

enhanced security features

responsive touchscreen

solid state drive speed

moderate battery life

limited storage capacity

average display quality

heavier design

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14IIL05 (81X1) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14IIL05 (81X1) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 2-in-1 design

responsive touchscreen

affordable price point

solid build quality

decent battery life

average display brightness

modest graphics power

limited storage capacity

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SE) and Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14IIL05 (81X1)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SE) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14IIL05 (81X1) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SE) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14IIL05 (81X1)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.3 cm x 20.7 cm x 1.99 cm 32.15 cm x 21.75 cm x 2.09 cm
Weight 1.41 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS, plastic
Colour Black Graphite grey | Platinum grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SE) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14IIL05 (81X1)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" - IPS 14"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% 45%
Features Glossy, Corning Gorilla glass, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle Glossy, One Glass Solution, Wide Viewing Angle, capacitive touch screen
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SE) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14IIL05 (81X1)
CPU Intel Core m3 (8th Gen) 8100Y / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 4 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SE) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14IIL05 (81X1)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1866 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 1866 MHz 3200 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SE) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14IIL05 (81X1)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - Samsung 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SE) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14IIL05 (81X1)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 615 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p (front) Yes - 720p
Resolution 5 Megapixel (rear) -
Camera Features Rear camera with auto focus Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SE) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14IIL05 (81X1)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9260 - M.2 Card M.2 Card
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SE) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14IIL05 (81X1)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 46 Wh 52.5 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15.69 hours Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SE) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14IIL05 (81X1)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SE) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14IIL05 (81X1)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen Keyboard, touchpad
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SE) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14IIL05 (81X1)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SE) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14IIL05 (81X1)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Academic Windows 10 Home in S mode - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SE) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14IIL05 (81X1)
Included Accessories ThinkPad Pen Pro, USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options G-sensor Accelerometer
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810G tested, pass through MAC address Hard drive password, power-on password, smart charge, Quick Charge
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, ERP
SAR Value - 1.456 W/kg (body), 1.456 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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