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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Gigabyte A7 offers higher gaming and graphics performance, thanks to its AMD Ryzen 7 processor and Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card, which make it suitable for intensive engineering tasks or gaming. However, it's less portable due to its larger size and weight. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro, while being more portable and offering longer battery life given its energy-efficient AMD Ryzen 5 processor and Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics, is not as powerful as the Gigabyte A7. If you're looking for a more affordable option that's easy to carry around for everyday use and moderate work, the IdeaPad 5 Pro would be a better choice, but for more demanding applications and better gaming experience, the Gigabyte A7, while more expensive, would serve you better. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte A7
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro
- Good portability
- Very good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.3
6.5
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte A7 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is only fair.
The Gigabyte A7 is equipped with an Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card and a screen that refreshes at 144 times per second, making it well-suited for gaming and 3D applications. In comparison, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has a less powerful Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics card and a slightly lower screen refresh rate of 120 times per second, which still provides a decent gaming experience but with less graphic intensity.
Screen Quality
7.3
7.8
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
318.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has a better screen than the Gigabyte A7 for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Gigabyte A7 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro both offer screens with resolutions and panel types that are crisp and bright, making them suitable for everyday tasks such as browsing, video streaming, and document editing. These laptops also cover a significant range of color gamuts, which ensures that professionals in engineering and design see accurate colors while working on projects. However, for gaming and 3D applications, where a high refresh rate is key to a smooth visual experience, both laptops fall short, as their screens are not designed with the high refresh rates preferred for these activities.
Battery
4.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Gigabyte A7 has 4.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has 10 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
Fair
Good
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.3 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has good portability, while the Gigabyte A7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$940
$1,025
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Gigabyte A7 has a price of $940 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro costs $1,025.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.3
7.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
318.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and Gigabyte A7 are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte A7 stands out for general use with its larger screen and dedicated Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card, which is beneficial for visual tasks, yet it's heavier and has a lower battery life, making it less portable than the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro. The IdeaPad 5 Pro, with its AMD Ryzen 5 processor, also has a high-quality screen with better resolution and aspect ratio for productivity, alongside greater portability and longer battery life, though its graphics card is a step down from the A7's, which could impact performance in graphically demanding applications.
Engineering and Design
7.6
7.2
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte A7 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro are both good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte A7's combination of AMD Ryzen 7 CPU, Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, and ample screen size with good color coverage makes it suitable for performance-intensive engineering and design tasks, although it is heavier and thus less portable. Conversely, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro offers a higher resolution and better screen aspect ratio for detailed work, as well as higher portability due to lower weight, but houses a slightly less powerful AMD Ryzen 5 CPU and Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU.
Content Creation
7.3
7.5
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and Gigabyte A7 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
7.4
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and Gigabyte A7 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
7.6
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and Gigabyte A7 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 A7 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte A7 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$940 | $1,025 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 10.3'' x 1.19'' | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.58 lbs | 4.3 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.59" | 14.02" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.31" | 9.88" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | AMD Ryzen 5 6600HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 4.5 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 49 Wh | 75 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 318 nits | 409 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Mike Wobker | October 2021
"In terms of looks, the Gigabyte A7 X1 is certainly not a trendy, slim, and ultra-mobile gaming laptop. But it does what it's supposed to do, namely bringing games smoothly onto the screen, very well. Both the processor and the GeForce RTX 3070 are able to unleash their performance without restrictions thanks to the well-ventilated case. The Gigabyte A7 X1 brings modern games smoothly onto the screen and offers excellent maintenance options."
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Florian Glaser | September 2022
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro turns out a successful all-rounder that, aside from 3D applications, always strikes a good or very good figure. This begins with the elegant metal case that isn't particularly light but fairly robust, giving a high-quality impression. The input devices are also better than those of many competitors. Both the keyboard and the touchpad are attractive and comfortable. In addition, the performance of the Ryzen 5 6600HS is easily able to keep up with the Intel competitors."
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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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