The Gigabyte A5 offers higher performance in 3D tasks, machine learning, and gaming due to a powerful dedicated graphics card, yet it's heavier with a shorter battery life, which affects portability. On the other hand, the Lenovo Yoga 6 is more portable with a longer battery life, a touchscreen, and a better screen aspect ratio for productivity tasks, but it has less graphical power, which makes it less suitable for intensive gaming or 3D work. If you need a gaming or power-intensive laptop, go for the Gigabyte A5; otherwise, the Lenovo Yoga 6 is more versatile for general use and mobility. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte A5
Good for gaming and AI
Good overall display quality
Good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo Yoga 6
Very good portability
Excellent battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.1/10
6.1/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Gigabyte A5 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 is only fair.
The Gigabyte A5's superior Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card and high refresh rate display make it well-suited for gaming and 3D applications, providing smooth and visually detailed experiences. In contrast, the Lenovo Yoga 6 has an integrated Vega 8 GPU and a standard refresh rate screen, which means it can handle less graphically intensive games and 3D tasks but won't perform as well under heavy graphical demands.
Screen Quality
7.2/10
6.7/10
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
281.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Gigabyte A5 has a better screen than the Lenovo Yoga 6 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
The Gigabyte A5's screen provides bright and sharp visuals with high resolution which is great for everyday tasks and detailed engineering work, but its slower refresh rate can be a drawback for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is key. The Lenovo Yoga 6, while offering a decent resolution and adequate brightness for general tasks, also displays a broad range of colors necessary for precise engineering and design work; however, like the Gigabyte A5, it falls short for gaming and 3D due to a less optimal refresh rate. Both laptops would serve well in general use and professional design settings, but for high-refresh-rate needs like gaming, you may want to look elsewhere.
Battery
6.5 Hours
12.5 Hours
The Gigabyte A5 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Yoga 6 has 12.5 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
13.3in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo Yoga 6 has very good portability, while the Gigabyte A5 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
The Lenovo Yoga 6 and Gigabyte A5 are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte A5, with its powerful processor and dedicated graphics card, provides strong performance for general tasks and some gaming, but it is heavier and has shorter battery life, making it less portable than the Lenovo Yoga 6, which offers a versatile 2-in-1 design, a better screen aspect ratio for productivity, and longer battery life suitable for on-the-go use, even though its integrated graphics are less suitable for demanding games. The Lenovo Yoga 6 also has a higher-resolution touchscreen, enhancing its usability as a tablet or for touch-based tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.3/10
7.0/10
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte A5 and Lenovo Yoga 6 are both good for engineering and design.
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.
Content Creation
7.3/10
7.6/10
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Yoga 6 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
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Lenovo Yoga 6 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.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.4/10
The Lenovo Yoga 6 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.
Cost
$830
$860
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Gigabyte A5 has a price of $830 and the Lenovo Yoga 6 costs $860.
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How the Gigabyte A5 and the Lenovo Yoga 6 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 AMD R7-7730U in the Lenovo Yoga 6 13 provides a suitable answer to the limited cooling capabilities of a convertible - especially in tablet mode. It draws high computing power from a comparatively limited power supply so that less heat has to be dissipated at the same time."
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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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