Compare Fonts → Sans Serif → Lato vs Roboto Flex
Lato vs Roboto Flex
Both are sans serif faces on Google Fonts. Roboto Flex has the larger x-height, so it looks bigger at the same size. Lato takes more horizontal space.
Lato
Handgloves & Quartz Jockeys
Handgloves & Quartz Jockeys
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Roboto Flex
Handgloves & Quartz Jockeys
Handgloves & Quartz Jockeys
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. Pack my box with five dozen liquor jugs, then ship it to 1,842 Grove Street by 9:30 AM.
Measured differences
| Measurement | Lato | Roboto Flex | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| x-heightHeight of lowercase letters, as a share of the font size. Higher reads larger at the same point size. | 50.6% | 51.4% | 0.7% |
| Cap heightHeight of capitals, as a share of the font size. | 71.7% | 71.1% | 0.6% |
| x-height to cap ratioProportion of lowercase to uppercase. Higher feels more modern and open. | 0.71 | 0.72 | 0.02 |
| Stroke weightMeasured thickness of a vertical stroke. Higher is heavier on the page. | 9.2% | 9.3% | 0.1% |
| Stroke contrastHorizontal stroke divided by vertical. 1.0 is even; below 0.5 means strong thick-thin modulation. | 0.76 | 0.80 | 0.04 |
| Average character widthMean lowercase advance. Higher takes more horizontal space. | 49.5% | 49.5% | 0.1% |
Where they diverge most
- Stroke contrast: Lato measures 0.76, Roboto Flex measures 0.80. Horizontal stroke divided by vertical. 1.0 is even; below 0.5 means strong thick-thin modulation.
- x-height: Lato measures 50.6%, Roboto Flex measures 51.4%. Height of lowercase letters, as a share of the font size. Higher reads larger at the same point size.
- x-height to cap ratio: Lato measures 0.71, Roboto Flex measures 0.72. Proportion of lowercase to uppercase. Higher feels more modern and open.
At a glance
| Lato | Roboto Flex | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Sans Serif | Sans Serif |
| Weights | 5 | 10 |
| Variable axes | None | 13 |
| Language subsets | 2 | 6 |
| Designer | Łukasz Dziedzic | Font Bureau |