Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SF) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SF) and Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8). 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 ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SF) Review

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

rugged durability

360-degree hinge flexibility

touchscreen functionality

decent battery life

solid educational tool

moderate processing power

limited storage capacity

heavier than competitors

average display quality

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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SF) and Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8)
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SF) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SF) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.3 cm x 20.7 cm x 1.99 cm 35.78 cm x 25.39 cm x 1.87 cm
Weight 1.41 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Aluminium (top), glass-fibre (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (bottom)
Colour Black Storm grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SF) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" - IPS 16" - IPS
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 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% 45% NTSC
Features Glossy, Corning Gorilla glass, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle Glossy, One Glass Solution, Direct Bonding technology, Glass Film Film (GFF), Low Blue Light technology, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle, DC dimming
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SF) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8200Y / 1.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1255U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 10-core
Cache 4 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SF) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 1866 MHz 4266 MHz
Rated Speed 1866 MHz 4266 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SF) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SF) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 615 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) 2 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 720p (front) Yes - 1080p
Resolution 5 Megapixel (rear) -
Camera Features Autofocus Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features - Noise-cancellation technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SF) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9260 - M.2 Card M.2 Card
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SF) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 46 Wh 52.5 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15.69 hours Up to 11.5 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 11.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SF) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SF) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SF) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8)
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 3.2 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
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SF) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Home in S mode - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SF) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, Lenovo Active Pen Power adapter
Integrated Options G-sensor Accelerometer, hall sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
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 Administrator password, hard drive password, Rapid Charge Boost, self-healing BIOS, Amazon Alexa Voice Assistant, pen upgradable, Lenovo Voice Assistant (LVA)
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
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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