The Gigabyte A5 is typically less expensive than the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 and includes a number pad, which might be useful for data entry. However, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 offers a larger screen with a higher resolution and aspect ratio, lending itself to better display and productivity. The Lenovo also has a significantly larger battery capacity, signaling longer use on a single charge. While both have gaming capabilities with advanced GPUs and are considered suitable for intensive gaming, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has a more powerful processor and GPU, indicating better performance for 3D, machine learning, and engineering tasks. Nevertheless, the Gigabyte A5 is slightly more portable due to it being lighter in weight. Choose the Gigabyte A5 for a more budget-friendly, slightly more portable option with a number pad or the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 for better screen quality, battery life, and higher performance in demanding software tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte A5
Good portability
Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 5
Very good for engineering and design
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.1/10
7.7/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 and Gigabyte A5 are both good for gaming and AI, though the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 is somewhat better.
The Gigabyte A5 and Lenovo Legion Slim 5 are both well-suited for gaming and 3D applications thanks to their powerful GPUs, with the Gigabyte A5 featuring an Nvidia RTX 3060 and the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 packing an Nvidia RTX 4060, both essential for high-fidelity graphics. Additionally, their screens bolster the gaming experience; the Gigabyte A5 has a refresh rate of 144Hz and the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 also offers a 144Hz rate, ensuring smooth visuals which is very important in fast-paced gaming scenarios.
Engineering and Design
7.3/10
8.0/10
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 is very good for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte A5 is good.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Screen Quality
7.2/10
7.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
281.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has a better screen than the Gigabyte A5 for content creation, and software development.
The Gigabyte A5 and Lenovo Legion Slim 5 both have panels with sufficient resolution and brightness for everyday tasks, making them suitable for general use. Their screens offer wide color gamuts that are essential for accurate color representation in engineering and design work. However, their refresh rates are lower than ideal for gaming and 3D applications, where smoother motion is a priority.
Cost
$830
$1,000
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Gigabyte A5 has a price of $830 and the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 costs $1,000.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 and Gigabyte A5 are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte A5 provides a balance for general use with ample RAM and a capable CPU for smooth multitasking, while its screen quality and battery life are adequate for everyday tasks. Conversely, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5, while also offering substantial RAM and a powerful CPU, excels with better portability due to a lighter build and longer battery life, along with a higher-quality screen that improves the visual experience for users.
Content Creation
7.3/10
7.5/10
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 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
7.0/10
7.4/10
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 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.
Battery
6.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Gigabyte A5 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has 7 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
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.9in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte A5 to have good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.4/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 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 Slim 5 compare to other laptops
"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."
"The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 acknowledges that a gaming laptop doesn’t have to be as thick as possible and can still ensure adequate cooling when the muscles need flexing. To this end, in the Slim 5 Gen 8, it finds a neat balance of refined, trimmed-down design that still lets its internals cruise (even above their max power ratings). Lenovo then added in some high-end build quality with an altogether excellent keyboard that’s useful for both work and play."
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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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