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If you prioritize battery life and portability, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i is more lightweight and has longer battery life, making it well-suited for travel and on-the-go use. As it's equipped with an Intel Iris Xe GPU, it will handle general use and office workflows effectively but may not be optimal for intensive gaming or demanding applications like 3D rendering or machine learning. Conversely, the Gigabyte A5, with its AMD Ryzen processor and Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, is better for gaming and tasks that require more graphical power, but it is bulkier and has shorter battery life. Both have similar storage and memory, with the Gigabyte offering a slightly larger screen and higher refresh rate, which enhances gaming and video experience, at the expense of a heavier build and additional thickness. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte A5
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good overall display quality
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.1
6.2
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The Gigabyte A5 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i is only fair.
The Gigabyte A5, equipped with a higher-performing Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and a screen that refreshes 144 times per second, provides a better gaming and 3D experience compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i, which uses an Intel Iris Xe GPU and has a lower screen refresh rate of 60 times per second. While both laptops offer similar CPU capabilities and screen quality, the GPU and screen refresh rate differences significantly favor the Gigabyte A5 for these specific tasks.
Software Development
7.0
7.5
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i and Gigabyte A5 are both good for software development, though the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i 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
6.9
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
281.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
340.0 nits
The Gigabyte A5 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
The Gigabyte A5 offers a clear and sharp display for general tasks and is suitable for engineering work with its color coverage, but its slower refresh rate makes it less ideal for gaming where fast-paced visuals are critical. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i also provides a crisp image and supports a wide range of colors for creative professionals, yet for gaming, its refresh rate may not keep up with the demands of high-speed action. Both models deliver in everyday performance and in fields requiring accurate color representation, but serious gamers might find their screens lacking the smoothness offered by higher refresh rate displays.
Battery
6.5 Hours
11.5 Hours
The Gigabyte A5 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i has 11.5 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
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i has very good portability, while the Gigabyte A5 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
7.8
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i and Gigabyte A5 both have good build quality, though the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$830
$899
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Gigabyte A5 has a price of $830 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i costs $899.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.3
7.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
281.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
340.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.9/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i and Gigabyte A5 are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte A5 is favored for general use due to its capable AMD processor and dedicated Nvidia graphics, providing solid performance for a range of tasks, but it is less portable and has a shorter battery life compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i. The IdeaPad Slim 7i, while having an efficient Intel processor and integrated graphics, excels in portability with its lighter weight, thin design, and longer battery life, making it well-suited for on-the-go use without compromising on screen quality or general performance.
Engineering and Design
7.3
7.1
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte A5 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i are both good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte A5 offers a solid combination of an AMD Ryzen 5 processor with a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, making it capable of handling demanding engineering and design tasks with more advanced graphics processing, but at the expense of less portability due to its larger size and lower battery life. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i, with its Intel i7 processor and integrated Iris Xe graphics, provides respectable performance for engineering and design, while being more portable with a lighter design and longer battery life, though with less graphical horsepower than the Gigabyte A5.
Content Creation
7.3
7.7
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i 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.
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How the Gigabyte A5 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte A5 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$830 | $899 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2022 | October 1, 2020 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 10.2'' x 1'' | 12.6'' x 8.2'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.68 lbs | 2.99 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.21" | 12.62" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.15" | 8.2" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 5600H | Intel i7-1165G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6.5 Hours | 11.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 49 Wh | 60.7 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 281 nits | 340 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7/10 | 8.9/10 | |
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 | 9.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
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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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 Slim 7i
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PCMag
Ted Needleman
| January 2022
"Among Lenovo's multiple laptop brands, the IdeaPad family is decidedly the one designed for consumers: people who want decent performance at a reasonable price. Consider, then, this laptop a paragon for the pickier members of that crowd. With a 14-inch touch-enabled display, a comfortable keyboard, an Evo-certified Intel Core i7 11th Generation CPU, and the latest Windows 11 operating system, the IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro ultraportable ($1,199 as tested) is a slick mainstream machine at a bit of a premium price, and quite capable for everyday tasks."
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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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