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Updated January 10, 2024·
Considering the Gigabyte A5 and Lenovo Legion 5i Pro, you'll get a lower price and potentially better portability with the Gigabyte A5, although it offers somewhat less computational power and a lower-quality display compared to the Lenovo. The Legion 5i Pro, while more expensive, provides significantly higher performance, especially for 3D rendering, machine learning, or other engineering tasks, along with a higher resolution and quality display. Both have sufficient RAM and storage for general use, but if you plan to do intensive gaming or require an excellent display for creative work, the Lenovo offers better capabilities at the expense of weight and battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte A5
- Good portability
- Good battery life
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.1
8.0
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
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 Pro 5i is very good for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte A5 is good.
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
8.4
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i is very good for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte A5 is good.
The Lenovo Legion 5i Pro stands out for engineering and design with a more advanced CPU and GPU, providing better performance for demanding tasks, along with a higher resolution and brighter screen that can be beneficial for detail-oriented work. In contrast, the Gigabyte A5, while also suitable for the same tasks, offers slightly less processing power and screen quality, which could affect performance and visual clarity during intensive workloads.
Software Development
7.0
7.5
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i and Gigabyte A5 are both good for software development, though the Lenovo Legion 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
8.1
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
281.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has a better screen than the Gigabyte A5 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the Gigabyte A5 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5i offer adequate resolution and brightness, but the Lenovo's display is superior due to a better panel type that enhances viewing angles and color reproduction. In engineering and design tasks, the Lenovo's advantage lies in its wider color gamut coverage, which ensures more accurate color representation necessary for precise work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rates on both laptops would deter performance and responsiveness, with neither standing out particularly in this category.
Battery
6.5 Hours
3.5 Hours
The Gigabyte A5 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has 3.5 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.
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 Pro 5i costs $999.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.3
7.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
281.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.6/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i and Gigabyte A5 are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte A5 suits general users with its satisfactory processing power and ample RAM, providing smooth multitasking, decent screen quality for comfortable viewing, and modest portability with fair battery life. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion 5i Pro offers a higher resolution screen with better color reproduction for more vibrant visuals, superior CPU performance for more demanding tasks, and notable heat management, but with reduced battery life and slightly less ease of carrying around.
Content Creation
7.3
7.6
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion 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.
Portability
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.6 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.9in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte A5 to have good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
7.4
The Lenovo Legion 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 Legion Pro 5i compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte A5 | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$830 | $999 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2022 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 10.2'' x 1'' | 14.3'' x 10.3'' x 0.97'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.68 lbs | 5.6 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.21" | 14.31" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.15" | 10.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 5600H | Intel i7-13700HX | |
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 | 3.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 49 Wh | 80 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 | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 281 nits | 368 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7/10 | 6.6/10 | |
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 | 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 | 4 | |
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 Pro 5i
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Brian Westover | August 2023
"The midpriced Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 8 follows some of our favorite gaming machines, including last year's model and the higher-end Legion Pro 7i Gen 8 tested earlier this year. But pedigree doesn't count for much in the computer world, and gaming laptops require a certain level of power and graphics performance to justify their prices. The Pro 5i Gen 8 just doesn't do that, offering middling CPU and GPU performance rather than the sort of muscle that would make it a great value."
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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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