Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i vs Lenovo V15 1i 512GB

Benchmark-weighted head-to-head · data updated 2026-09-10

Winner: Lenovo V15 1i 512GB

Lenovo V15 1i 512GB takes 8.5 weighted points vs 4.8, winning on RAM, Storage, Amazon Rating. The winner also sits in a more competitive value tier — a clear-cut call.

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i

Intel Core i3-1215U · Integrated (Intel iGPU)

Under $600
4.2 (73)
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Winner

Lenovo V15 1i 512GB

AMD Ryzen 3 7320U · Integrated (AMD iGPU)

Under $500
4.5 (378)
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Use-Case Scores

CategoryIdeaPad Flex 5iV15 1i 512GB
Gaming2.1/102.1/10
Productivity4.1/103.1/10
Programming3.1/102.6/10
Engineering / 3D2.6/102.7/10
Student5.2/104/10
Travel / Portability5.6/102.9/10
AI Workloads2.3/102.5/10
Value for Money5.8/106/10

Detailed Specification Comparison

SpecIdeaPad Flex 5iV15 1i 512GB
CPUIntel Core i3-1215UAMD Ryzen 3 7320U
PassMark Score10,7748,790
CPU Cores2P+4E4
GPUIntegrated (Intel iGPU)Integrated (AMD iGPU)
G3DMark Score——
RAM8 GB DDR416 GB DDR5
RAM UpgradeableNo (soldered)No (soldered)
Storage256 GBSSD512 GBSSD
Display14″ IPS15.6″ IPS
Resolution1920x10801920x1080
Refresh Rate60 Hz60 Hz
Pixel Density157 PPI141 PPI
TouchscreenYesNo
Weight3.52 lbsnull lbs
Thickness0.68″0.78″
Amazon Rating4.2 ★ (73)4.5 ★ (378)
Value Score5.8/106/10

CPU Comparison

The Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i's Intel Core i3-1215U is ~23% faster in multi-threaded PassMark (10,774 vs 8,790). Noticeable in sustained workloads, less so in everyday browsing.

GPU & Gaming

Neither carries a dedicated GPU — both fine for esports at low settings, neither for modern AAA gaming.

Productivity & Battery

Office scores: 4.1/10 vs 3.1/10. Battery isn't in our dataset, but both share a similar power class, so expect comparable endurance.

Display

IdeaPad Flex 5i: 14″ IPS 1920x1080 @ 60 Hz. V15 1i 512GB: 15.6″ IPS 1920x1080 @ 60 Hz. Panel quality is effectively even.

RAM, Storage & Upgradeability

IdeaPad Flex 5i: 8 GB DDR4 (soldered) + 256 GBSSD. V15 1i 512GB: 16 GB DDR5 (soldered) + 512 GBSSD.

Build & Portability

3.52 lbs / 0.68″ vs null lbs / 0.78″. The Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i is 3.5 lbs lighter — significant for daily carry. Travel scores: 5.6 vs 2.9.

Value

Value scores land 5.8/10 vs 6/10. The Lenovo V15 1i 512GB extracts more performance per dollar.

Final Verdict

Buy the Lenovo V15 1i 512GB — it wins the weighted spec battle and costs less. Choose the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i only if portability matter more to you.

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