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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the Gigabyte Aero 16 and the Lenovo Legion 5i Pro depends on your priorities. The Gigabyte Aero 16 offers an OLED display with higher resolution and color accuracy for creative tasks like video editing or graphics work. However, the Lenovo Legion has a higher refresh rate display, which is better for gaming. The Aero 16 has a larger battery that provides longer battery life but the Legion’s newer CPU and GPU may give you better performance for gaming and machine learning tasks. Both are similar in weight, making them moderately portable, and they are both suitable for gaming. If price is a concern, the Lenovo is often slightly less expensive. 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 Pro 5i
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Good speakers
Key differences
Content Creation
8.2
7.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
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 Pro 5i 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.
Screen Quality
8.4
8.1
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
368.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has a better screen for gaming and AI.
When evaluating a laptop for general use, screen brightness and clarity, which are influenced by resolution and panel type, are crucial, and both the Gigabyte Aero 16 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i offer clear, bright displays with high resolutions that make viewing documents, browsing, and streaming enjoyable. For engineering and design tasks, color accuracy is paramount, and the Gigabyte Aero 16 excels with its wide color gamut, providing vibrant and precise colors, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i also delivers a very good color range, though not as comprehensive. However, for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is important, the refresh rate takes precedence, and both laptops may not provide the optimal experience due to lower refresh rates, despite their adequate resolutions and panel types.
Battery
7.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i 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
Good
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.6 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,260
$1,000
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has a price of $1,260 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.0
7.5
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
368.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.6/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aero 16 to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i is good.
The Gigabyte Aero 16 offers exceptional screen quality with its high-resolution OLED display, ideal for vivid and sharp visuals, and also provides ample storage, making it great for general use. Meanwhile, the Lenovo Legion 5i Pro boasts a high-refresh-rate screen and powerful CPU, making it suitable for both general use and more demanding tasks like gaming, but it has less battery life and storage compared to the Aero 16. Both laptops provide significant portability, despite being slightly heavier and larger than ultra-portable options, and have quality keyboards and speakers, but the Aero 16 shines with its longer battery life making it more versatile for on-the-go use.
Gaming and AI
7.8
8.0
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion Pro 5i to be very good for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte Aero 16 is good.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i offers superior gaming and 3D performance to the Gigabyte Aero 16 primarily due to its more advanced Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, providing smoother visuals and better responsiveness in games and 3D applications. Furthermore, while the Aero 16's OLED screen delivers exceptional color quality and contrast, which is somewhat important, the Legion Pro 5i's combination of a high refresh rate and capable GPU take precedence in gaming scenarios.
Engineering and Design
8.6
8.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5i are both very good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is favored for engineering and design due to its OLED screen with high resolution and color coverage, along with a powerful CPU, ample RAM, and a capable GPU, which are crucial for such tasks. The Lenovo Legion 5i Pro, while slightly heavier reducing its portability, also boasts a strong CPU and GPU combination with a high-refresh-rate IPS screen, providing smooth visuals important in design applications, although its screen has lower color coverage than the Aero 16.
Software Development
7.9
7.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5i 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
7.8
7.4
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5i 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 Pro 5i compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte Aero 16 | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,260 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.88'' | 14.3'' x 10.3'' x 0.97'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.07 lbs | 5.6 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.02" | 14.31" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.78" | 10.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i7-13700HX | |
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 | 3.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 368 nits | 368 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 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 | 6.8/10 | 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 | 1080p | |
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 | 4 | |
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 Pro 5i
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Brian Westover | August 2023
"The midpriced Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 8 follows some of our favorite gaming machines, including last year's model and the higher-end Legion Pro 7i Gen 8 tested earlier this year. But pedigree doesn't count for much in the computer world, and gaming laptops require a certain level of power and graphics performance to justify their prices. The Pro 5i Gen 8 just doesn't do that, offering middling CPU and GPU performance rather than the sort of muscle that would make it a great value."
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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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