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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Gigabyte A5 is a more budget-friendly option and is lighter, which makes it better for portability, but it has a lower battery capacity, less storage, and a lower quality display than the Lenovo Legion 7. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion 7 boasts a better display with a higher resolution and refresh rate, which is beneficial for detailed engineering work and a better gaming experience. It also has a higher battery capacity and can be more suitable for intensive 3D tasks or machine learning due to the more powerful main processor and GPU. If you prioritize performance and display quality over cost and portability, Lenovo Legion 7 is the better choice. However, if you seek a more affordable, portable laptop and can compromise on screen quality and performance, the Gigabyte A5 should suffice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte A5
- The Gigabyte A5 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo Legion 7.
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 7
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.3
7.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
281.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Legion 7 and Gigabyte A5 are both good for general use, though the Lenovo Legion 7 is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
7.1
7.8
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
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 7 and Gigabyte A5 are both good for gaming and AI, though the Lenovo Legion 7 is somewhat better.
The Gigabyte A5 is equipped with an Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and a screen refresh rate of 144 Hz, making it suitable for gaming and 3D applications, although it has a less powerful CPU and lower screen resolution compared to the Lenovo Legion 7, which includes a more advanced Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU and a higher 165 Hz refresh rate, providing smoother visuals and potentially better gaming performance.
Engineering and Design
7.3
8.2
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion 7 is very good for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte A5 is good.
The Gigabyte A5 is equipped with a capable AMD Ryzen 5 processor and Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, making it a solid choice for engineering and design, particularly considering its combination of good screen quality and sufficient RAM for many tasks. However, the Lenovo Legion 7 surpasses it with a more powerful AMD Ryzen 7 processor and superior Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU, alongside a higher resolution screen which benefits detail-oriented engineering work; although it is slightly less portable and potentially noisier under load due to its more robust hardware.
Content Creation
7.3
7.9
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion 7 and Gigabyte A5 are both good for content creation, though the Lenovo Legion 7 is somewhat better.
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
7.6
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo Legion 7 and Gigabyte A5 are both good for software development, though the Lenovo Legion 7 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
8.3
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
281.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion 7 has a better screen than the Gigabyte A5 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When choosing between the Gigabyte A5 and the Lenovo Legion 7, for general use and engineering or design work, the Lenovo Legion 7 offers a higher quality display due to its superior resolution and brightness, which enhance visibility and detail, along with better color accuracy, providing wider color gamuts that are crucial for detailed design work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops have poorer screen quality because they lack the high refresh rates needed for smooth motion and fast-paced visuals that gamers and 3D designers typically require. The panel type and resolution are still important for gaming and 3D, but their impact is less significant without a high refresh rate.
Build Quality
7.2
8.5
The Lenovo Legion 7 has very good build quality, while the Gigabyte A5 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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 Legion 7 costs $1,500.
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Key similarities
Battery
6.5 Hours
6.5 Hours
The Gigabyte A5 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 7 has 6.5 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
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.5 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Gigabyte A5 and Lenovo Legion 7 both have good portability.
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How the Gigabyte A5 and the Lenovo Legion 7 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte A5 | Lenovo Legion 7 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$830 | $1,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 10.2'' x 1'' | 14'' x 10.3'' x 0.86'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.68 lbs | 5.5 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.21" | 14.01" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.15" | 10.27" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 5600H | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6.5 Hours | 6.5 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 | 469 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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 | 3 | |
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 7
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Andreas Osthoff | September 2022
"The Lenovo Legion 7 is a fast 16-inch gamer with 165 Hz display. The new Lenovo Legion 7 is a very good gaming notebook that, despite its comparatively compact compact 16-inch case, does not have to do without the most powerful components. Thanks to good cooling, no compromises are made in terms of performance. Both the Core i9-12900HX and the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti perform at a very high level."
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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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