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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Gigabyte A7 offers a solid gaming experience with hardware ray tracing, DLSS, and a resonant audio-visual setup suitable for gaming and multimedia tasks, but it might fall short on battery life. The Lenovo Legion Slim 5, while also capable of gaming and engineering work, boasts a better battery, a higher resolution display with a different aspect ratio that could be better for productivity tasks, and a slightly edge in terms of portability due to its slimmer and lighter design. If long battery life and a mix of work and play are priorities, the Lenovo could be a better fit, whereas the Gigabyte could be preferred for more dedicated gaming and multimedia use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte A7
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 5
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.3
7.2
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
318.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has a better screen than the Gigabyte A7 for content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Gigabyte A7 and Lenovo Legion Slim 5 offer screens with ample resolution and brightness, and the type of panels used in these laptops provide clear and vibrant visuals suitable for everyday tasks such as browsing, video streaming, and document editing. When it comes to engineering and design, both laptops' displays cover a wide range of colors, accurately representing the DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB color spaces, which is essential for professionals needing precise color fidelity for their work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their lower refresh rates may not deliver as smooth an experience as other laptops designed specifically for these purposes, where screens have higher refresh rates to keep up with fast-moving visuals.
Battery
4.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Gigabyte A7 has 4.5 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
Fair
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 and Gigabyte A7 both have only fair portability, though the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.3
7.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
318.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 and Gigabyte A7 are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte A7 is suitable for general use due to its capable processor and ample RAM which aid in smooth multitasking, coupled with a quality screen for a good visual experience; however, its portability is compromised by its weight and size, and it offers satisfactory battery life.
Gaming and AI
7.3
7.7
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 A7 are both good for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
7.6
8.0
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion Slim 5 to be very good for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte A7 is good.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 is ranked very good for engineering and design use because it comes with a more advanced GPU and a higher battery capacity for longer use without charging, coupled with a screen that offers higher resolution and brightness which is essential for precise design work. While the Gigabyte A7 also has a strong processor and ample RAM for demanding tasks, its GPU and screen quality are less superior compared to the Legion Slim 5, making it good rather than very good for engineering and design purposes.
Content Creation
7.3
7.5
7.4/10
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 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
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 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
7.4
The Lenovo Legion Slim 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.
Cost
$940
$1,000
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Gigabyte A7 has a price of $940 and the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 costs $1,000.
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How the Gigabyte A7 and the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte A7 | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$940 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 10.3'' x 1.19'' | 14.2'' x 10.3'' x 0.99'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.58 lbs | 5.29 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.59" | 14.16" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.31" | 10.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 4.5 Hours | 7 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 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 318 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6/10 | 6.7/10 | |
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 | 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 | 2 | |
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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Gigabyte A7
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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."
Lenovo Legion Slim 5
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Mark Knapp | August 2023
"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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