When choosing between the Gigabyte A7 and the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i, consider the following tradeoffs. The A7 offers a robust AMD Ryzen processor and an Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU which is good for gaming and engineering, but its battery life is short, which may limit mobility. However, it does come with a larger screen. On the other hand, the Slim 5i has a higher resolution display and a longer battery life, making it more suitable for on-the-go use and tasks like 3D rendering. It also sports a newer Intel processor and Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, providing a performance edge especially in newer games and machine learning tasks. Both laptops are similarly priced and offer 16 GB of RAM and backlit keyboards, but the Slim 5i has a higher portability score and better performance scores for both general usage and specialized tasks like engineering and 3D rendering. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte A7
Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good battery life
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.3/10
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
318.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
343.0 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 5i and Gigabyte A7 are both good for general use, though the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i is somewhat better.
The Gigabyte A7 offers ample performance for general use with its AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and 16GB of RAM, but its heavier weight and shorter battery life may limit portability. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i provides a balance of power with an Intel i7 CPU and comparable memory, alongside better screen quality and longer battery life, all in a slimmer and lighter package, enhancing its portability for on-the-go usage.
Gaming and AI
7.3/10
8.0/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
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 Slim 5i is very good for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte A7 is good.
The Gigabyte A7 comes with an Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card, which supports demanding games and 3D applications, but the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i ups the ante with the newer Nvidia RTX 4060, delivering superior gaming performance and enhanced visuals. Additionally, the Legion supports a higher screen refresh rate essential for smoother gaming visuals, and it has a high-quality CPU, which aids in overall performance, making it very good in its category.
Engineering and Design
7.6/10
8.4/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i is very good for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte A7 is good.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i is more suitable for engineering and design due to its higher resolution screen that provides sharper image quality, a more powerful GPU and a latest-generation CPU, which together deliver better performance for demanding applications. On the other hand, the Gigabyte A7, while still capable, has a lower resolution screen and slightly less powerful components but may offer a more budget-friendly option with a larger screen size for those prioritizing screen real estate over portability and cutting-edge performance.
Content Creation
7.3/10
8.0/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i is very good for content creation, while the Gigabyte A7 is good.
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
7.8/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
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 Slim 5i and Gigabyte A7 are both good for software development, though the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i 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
7.3/10
8.0/10
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
318.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
343.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i has a better screen than the Gigabyte A7 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Gigabyte A7, suitable for general use, has a panel that provides decent resolution and brightness but falls short for gaming due to its lower refresh rate, which is crucial for smooth visuals during rapid gameplay. The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i offers superior display quality for everyday tasks thanks to its high resolution and panel brightness, while being satisfactory for engineering with accurate color reproduction. However, like the Gigabyte A7, its gaming performance is hampered by a refresh rate that doesn't cater to the fast-paced action games demand.
Battery
4.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Gigabyte A7 has 4.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i 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 5i and Gigabyte A7 both have only fair portability, though the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$940
$1,055
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Gigabyte A7 has a price of $940 and the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i costs $1,055.
"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."
"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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