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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Gigabyte Aero 16, while more expensive, offers a high-resolution OLED screen, which is ideal for creative work where color accuracy matters. It's less suited for high frame-rate gaming due to its lower refresh rate. On the other side, the Lenovo Legion 5 15" is more budget-friendly and comes with a 165Hz IPS display, better for fast-paced games, but with potentially lower color fidelity. The Gigabyte has an Intel CPU and Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics, which are powerful for intensive tasks, whereas the Lenovo's AMD CPU and RTX 4060 GPU are great for gaming and general use with slightly less performance. The Lenovo may have better battery life due to its AMD processor, and its higher refresh rate screen is a bonus for gamers. If portability and battery life are key, consider the Legion's potential advantages here, otherwise, the Gigabyte's screen and performance may justify the higher cost for professional creative work. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 16
- Very good for general use
- Very good for content creation
- Good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 5 15"
- Good speakers
Key differences
General Use
8.0
7.5
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
368.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo Legion 5 15" is good.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Content Creation
8.2
7.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.0/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo Legion 5 15" 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
7.9
7.3
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and Lenovo Legion 5 15" are both good for software development, though the Gigabyte Aero 16 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
8.4
8.0
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
368.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion 5 15" for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the Lenovo Legion 5 15" has a better screen for gaming and AI.
For general use, the Gigabyte Aero 16's high resolution and brightness, along with a premium panel type, provide vivid and clear imagery, making it a pleasure to use for everyday activities; the Lenovo Legion 5 offers similar benefits but may not be as bright or have the same level of detail. Engineering and design professionals will find the Aero's wider color gamuts essential for accurate color work, whereas the Legion's color coverage suffices for less demanding tasks. However, gamers and 3D designers may find both laptops lacking, as their screens don't refresh as quickly as preferred for the smoothest visual experience, although the resolution and panel type may still offer decent image quality.
Battery
7.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 5 15" has 4 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.
Cost
$1,260
$999
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has a price of $1,260 and the Lenovo Legion 5 15" costs $999.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
7.8
7.9
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.5/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" and Gigabyte Aero 16 are both good for gaming and AI.
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is equipped with a high-end Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and an OLED screen with a standard refresh rate, making it suitable for both gaming and 3D applications, with exceptional screen quality for vivid colors and deep blacks.
Engineering and Design
8.6
8.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.0/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and Lenovo Legion 5 15" are both very good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aero 16 stands out in engineering and design due to its high-resolution OLED screen which delivers exceptional color accuracy and contrast, paired with a powerful CPU and GPU setup that handles demanding software smoothly. Conversely, the Lenovo Legion 5 15" offers excellent processing and graphics capabilities with a slightly less color-accurate IPS screen, and while it's not as light as the Aero 16, it also presents a strong case for engineering and design tasks through substantial performance and a quality screen.
Portability
Good
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.3 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.9in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aero 16 to have good portability, while the Lenovo Legion 5 15" has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
7.6
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and Lenovo Legion 5 15" 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 Aero 16 and the Lenovo Legion 5 15" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte Aero 16 | Lenovo Legion 5 15" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,260 | $999 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.88'' | 14.1'' x 10.3'' x 0.95'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.07 lbs | 5.3 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.02" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.78" | 10.33" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 2048 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 4 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 60 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 368 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Gigabyte Aero 16
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Tom's Hardware
Isaac Rouse | May 2022
"The Gigabyte Aero 16 is a workstation laptop for light gaming. It's design is still muted, with a silver chassis alongside a black keyboard and trackpad that provides some contrast. The Gigabyte Aero’s full-size chiclet-style keyboard is enjoyable to type on thanks to its snappy feel and responsiveness. The 4K+ AMOLED display is good, but it could be better. It doesn’t handle true black very well and suffers from strong reflections and glare. The Gigabyte Aero excels at productivity performance and can keep up with other gaming laptops in 1080p. But it has very few ports and its refresh rate leaves a bit to be desired."
Lenovo Legion 5 15"
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Andreas Osthoff | September 2021
"The Lenovo Legion 5 15 is an affordable gaming laptop with a lot of power. The new AMD processor Ryzen 7 5800H offers plenty of performance and it is also very efficient. The combination with the fast 130W version of the GeForce RTX 3060 ensures high gaming performance. We also like the fast 165 Hz display with the 1080p resolution. The automatic graphics switching causes some problems with stutters, which are very annoying. If you do not need long battery runtimes, you should definitely deactivate the hybrid graphics mode in Lenovo's Vantage app. The Legion 5 15 is never silent."
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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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