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Updated January 12, 2024·
Choosing between the Gigabyte A5 and the Lenovo Legion 5 15" depends on your specific needs. If you prioritize gaming or applications that require high GPU performance, the Lenovo Legion 5 with its RTX 4060 offers better graphics capabilities. However, it's also slightly heavier, which may affect portability. On the other hand, the Gigabyte A5, while having an older RTX 3060, may offer sufficient performance for less demanding games and general use, and it is a bit lighter, which can be advantageous if you need to carry it around frequently. Both come with similar storage and memory, providing good capacity for everyday tasks and moderate multi-tasking. The Lenovo's higher-resolution display might be more appealing if you value screen clarity for gaming or creative work. Consider whether you need the increased graphical power and sharp display of the Lenovo Legion 5 or if the Gigabyte A5’s slightly better portability meets your daily requirements. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte A5
- Good portability
- Good battery life
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 5 15"
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.1
7.9
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" and Gigabyte A5 are both good for gaming and AI, though the Lenovo Legion 5 15" is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
7.3
8.2
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.0/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" is very good for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte A5 is good.
The Lenovo Legion 5 excels in engineering and design use with a more potent AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and an Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, offering superior computational and graphics performance compared to the Gigabyte A5’s slightly older AMD Ryzen 5 and RTX 3060. Additionally, the Legion 5 boasts a higher resolution and brighter display, which enhances visual detail and color accuracy for design tasks, while the Gigabyte A5 may be preferred for its slightly better battery life and lighter weight, contributing to its portability.
Screen Quality
7.2
8.0
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
281.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" has a better screen than the Gigabyte A5 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
The Gigabyte A5's screen, while providing a decent resolution and brightness that's adequate for general tasks and engineering applications, lacks the high color accuracy crucial for professional design work. The Lenovo Legion 5 15" elevates general use and design experiences with a superior display that offers better resolution and color reproduction, fulfilling the needs for precise color work. However, for gaming and 3D purposes, both laptops fall short due to lower refresh rates that can't deliver the smooth visuals needed in fast-paced visual environments.
Battery
6.5 Hours
4.0 Hours
The Gigabyte A5 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 5 15" has 4 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.
Cost
$830
$999
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Gigabyte A5 has a price of $830 and the Lenovo Legion 5 15" costs $999.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.3
7.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
281.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" and Gigabyte A5 are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte A5 and Lenovo Legion 5 15" both offer sufficient CPU and RAM for smooth performance in general use; however, the Legion comes with a higher resolution and brighter screen which better handles diverse multimedia consumption and productivity tasks. While both are similar in weight, the A5 has a longer battery life, making it more suitable for users who prioritize portability and using their laptop away from power sources for extended periods.
Content Creation
7.3
7.4
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" 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.
Software Development
7.0
7.3
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" and Gigabyte A5 are both good for software development.
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.
Portability
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.3 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.9in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte A5 to have good portability, while the Lenovo Legion 5 15" has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
7.6
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" 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 Legion 5 15" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte A5 | Lenovo Legion 5 15" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$830 | $999 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2022 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 10.2'' x 1'' | 14.1'' x 10.3'' x 0.95'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.68 lbs | 5.3 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.21" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.15" | 10.33" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 5600H | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6.5 Hours | 4 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 49 Wh | 60 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 281 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
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 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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 Legion 5 15"
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Andreas Osthoff | September 2021
"The Lenovo Legion 5 15 is an affordable gaming laptop with a lot of power. The new AMD processor Ryzen 7 5800H offers plenty of performance and it is also very efficient. The combination with the fast 130W version of the GeForce RTX 3060 ensures high gaming performance. We also like the fast 165 Hz display with the 1080p resolution. The automatic graphics switching causes some problems with stutters, which are very annoying. If you do not need long battery runtimes, you should definitely deactivate the hybrid graphics mode in Lenovo's Vantage app. The Legion 5 15 is never silent."
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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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