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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Gigabyte A5 typically offers robust performance suitable for gaming and demanding software, which makes it ideal for tasks such as 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming. However, it can be heavier and have a shorter battery life, which compromises its portability. The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i, on the other hand, is known for a balance between performance and portability, making it a good fit for general use, and perhaps some engineering tasks. It usually comes with a better battery life and may be more convenient to carry around, but might lag behind in handling intense graphics or computing tasks compared to the Gigabyte A5. Consider how you will use the laptop and whether performance or portability is your priority. If you need more power and are less concerned about carrying the laptop frequently, the Gigabyte A5 could be the better choice. If you prioritize a lightweight machine with longer battery life for everyday tasks and some light engineering work, then the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i may serve you better. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte A5
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.3
8.1
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is very good for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte A5 is good.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is considered very good for engineering and design due to its higher resolution screen, providing sharper image quality, and a more powerful Intel processor which is generally preferred for such tasks, while the Gigabyte A5, with a competent AMD processor and capable Nvidia graphics, offers a solid alternative for engineering and design but may not match the Pro 5i in display clarity or processing power.
Software Development
7.0
7.7
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i and Gigabyte A5 are both good for software development, though the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
7.2
7.8
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
281.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i has a better screen than the Gigabyte A5 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Gigabyte A5's screen is suitable for general use due to its adequate resolution and brightness, but for gaming and 3D applications, it falls short because it lacks a high refresh rate, which is key for smooth motion and quick gameplay. Although the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i provides a higher quality display for general tasks with superior resolution and panel brightness, it's not optimized for gaming or high-end 3D work due to similar refresh rate limitations. Both laptops offer satisfactory color accuracy for engineering and design tasks, but they may not fully satisfy professionals who rely on the most color-accurate displays with extensive color gamuts.
Cost
$830
$1,500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Gigabyte A5 has a price of $830 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i costs $1,500.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.3
7.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
281.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i and Gigabyte A5 are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte A5 is highly suitable for general use because it has ample RAM and a capable CPU for multitasking, plus a quality IPS screen, but it's less portable and has a shorter battery life compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i, which also offers a higher-resolution screen, better battery capacity, and slightly better portability, making it a strong contender for general usage as well. Additionally, both laptops have decent storage capacity and quality keyboards, although the IdeaPad Pro 5i has a slight edge in keyboard and speaker quality, as well as heat management and fan noise, which contributes to a more pleasant user experience during prolonged use.
Gaming and AI
7.1
7.4
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i and Gigabyte A5 are both good for gaming and AI.
The Gigabyte A5 suits gaming and 3D tasks with its Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and a high screen refresh rate of 144Hz, along with its AMD Ryzen 5 CPU and standard screen quality. Conversely, the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is apt for similar uses, featuring an Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and a decent refresh rate of 120Hz, complemented by a more powerful Intel i7 CPU and a higher quality screen with better resolution and brightness.
Content Creation
7.3
7.7
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i and Gigabyte A5 are both good for content creation.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Battery
6.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Gigabyte A5 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i has 6 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.3 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i and Gigabyte A5 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
7.6
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i and Gigabyte A5 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Gigabyte A5 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte A5 | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$830 | $1,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 10.2'' x 1'' | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.75'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.68 lbs | 4.3 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.21" | 14.02" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.15" | 9.88" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 5600H | Intel i7-13700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6.5 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 49 Wh | 75 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 281 nits | 409 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Gigabyte A5
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Florian Glaser | September 2022
"Ignoring price, the Gigabyte A5 has a hard time against the similarly fast competition. Besides the loud noise in 3D mode (performance mode), the high temperature development of the components should be mentioned on the downside. Despite the relatively thick case, the laptop gets very warm and loud under load, which does not exactly speak for the cooling system. The plastic surfaces look rather cheap and also tend to rattle. In most other disciplines - be it the input devices, the screen, the connectivity or the battery runtime - the Gigabyte laptop does not stand out from the crowd, neither positively nor negatively. However, those who primarily pay attention to the price-performance ratio will get a pretty good offer with the Gigabyte A5."
Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i
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Brandon Hill | January 2024
"Lenovo’s IdeaPad Pro 5i represents an impressive opening salvo for Meteor Lake in the ultraportable space against familiar foes from AMD and Apple. Not only does the Core Ultra 5 125H processor provide good performance across the board, but battery life remains a strong point against the Acer Swift Edge 16 with its AMD Ryzen 7 7840U processor. It can’t quite match the endurance of the 15-inch MacBook Pro, but the gap is shrinking."
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About Gigabyte
Gigabyte is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer. While Gigabyte mainly focuses its business on desktop hardware, Gigabyte is known for its value-oriented G series laptops, thin and light Aero series, and performance-oriented Aorus series. Gigabyte laptops offer a strong value proposition to compete with mainstream alternatives.
About Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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