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Updated January 10, 2024·
If performance and future-proofing are priorities, especially for 3D rendering, machine learning or engineering tasks, the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro with its RTX 4070 GPU and newer processor outshines the Gigabyte A7. However, it's more expensive and offers less battery life. The A7 is more affordable and has longer battery life, but with less powerful components, it's less suited for demanding software and games. Each has a 16-inch class screen, but the Legion offers higher resolution, aspect ratio, and refresh rate, for sharper and smoother visuals. Neither is ideal for frequent travel due to their size and weight. Consider your budget and whether you prioritize gaming or professional work. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte A7
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 5
- 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
7.3
8.4
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
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 5 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte A7 is good.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 offers a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a higher refresh rate of 165Hz, ideal for gaming and 3D applications, while the Gigabyte A7 with the Nvidia RTX 3060 and 144Hz refresh rate provides good performance but is outpaced by the Legion Pro 5 in graphical processing and smoothness.
Engineering and Design
7.6
8.5
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is very good for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte A7 is good.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 excels in engineering and design use due to a more powerful GPU, the RTX 4070, higher screen resolution, and a larger battery capacity, which are very important factors for demanding tasks and visual clarity. While the Gigabyte A7 provides an adequate setup with an RTX 3060 and full HD screen, it is eclipsed by the Legion's more recent and potent CPU, the AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX, and a higher battery capacity that can better handle intensive workloads and support longer design sessions.
Content Creation
7.3
7.8
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 and Gigabyte A7 are both good for content creation, though the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 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
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
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 5 and Gigabyte A7 are both good for software development, though the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 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
7.3
8.0
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
318.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
340.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has a better screen than the Gigabyte A7 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Gigabyte A7 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 both offer screens with adequate panel type, resolution, and brightness, providing clear and sharp images suitable for everyday tasks. When it comes to engineering and design, both laptops display vibrant and accurate colors with their wide color gamuts, making them ideal for professionals who require color precision. However, for gaming and 3D rendering, despite having satisfactory resolution and panel type, their lower refresh rates lead to less fluid motion, which is less optimal for fast-paced visuals and may not satisfy gamers or 3D designers seeking high performance.
Battery
4.5 Hours
3.5 Hours
The Gigabyte A7 has 4.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 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.
Portability
Fair
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
5.6 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 and Gigabyte A7 both have only fair portability, though the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$940
$1,170
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Gigabyte A7 has a price of $940 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 costs $1,170.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.3
7.8
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
318.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
340.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.6/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 and Gigabyte A7 are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte A7 is tailored for general use with sufficient RAM, a quality Ryzen CPU, and a decently sized screen featuring an IPS panel for clear visuals, but its heavier build and shorter battery life make it less portable. Conversely, the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro stands out with its more powerful Ryzen CPU and superior screen resolution, offering a sharper and more color-accurate display for enhanced visual experience, alongside a larger battery, but comes in a similar weight which is also less ideal for frequent travel. Both have adequate storage and RAM for typical tasks, with keyboards and speakers that are well-suited for everyday use, while maintaining effective heat management and reasonable operating noise.
Build Quality
7.2
7.4
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 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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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte A7 | Lenovo Legion Pro 5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$940 | $1,170 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2022 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 10.3'' x 1.19'' | 14.3'' x 10.3'' x 0.97'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.58 lbs | 5.6 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.59" | 14.31" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.31" | 10.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 4.5 Hours | 3.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 49 Wh | 80 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 | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 318 nits | 340 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6/10 | 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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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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Mark Knapp | July 2023
"It doesn't quite match its Legion Pro 7i sibling as an Editors' Choice winner, but Lenovo's AMD-powered Legion Pro 5 Gen 8 is a stylish, well-built gaming laptop with solid performance at both 1080p and its sharper native resolution. It's cheaper than some comparably equipped machines and better than some similarly priced ones. That's a recipe for success, even without its frequent availability of discounts or sales. A brighter screen and longer battery life would be nice, but even as is the Legion Pro 5 earns a solid recommendation."
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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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