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Updated January 10, 2024· Prices updated 24 hours ago
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is often somewhat more expensive but comes with an OLED screen and higher storage capacity compared to the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i, which is often somewhat less expensive and has an IPS screen with a lower resolution. If high-resolution visuals and storage space are priorities for tasks like video editing or graphics work, the Gigabyte could be a better fit. On the other hand, if you're looking for a more budget-friendly option that still offers good performance for general use and gaming, the Lenovo could be more suitable. Both have similar processing power and RAM, but their displays and price points are significant differentiators. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 16
- Very good for general use
- Good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.4
8.0
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
368.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
343.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i for general use, engineering and design, and content creation, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i has a better screen for gaming and AI.
When considering general use, both the Gigabyte Aero 16 and Lenovo Legion Slim 5i offer high resolutions and brightness levels with panel types that provide clear and vivid images, suited for daily tasks and media consumption. For engineering and design, the Gigabyte Aero 16's wide color gamuts ensure precise color representation, which is crucial for professional creative work, whereas the Lenovo has a good, but slightly less capable color range. However, for Gaming and 3D where fast-paced visuals are key, neither laptop excels due to their lower refresh rates, which can result in less fluid motion compared to models designed specifically for gaming.
Cost
$1,260
$1,055
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has a price of $1,260 and the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i costs $1,055.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.0
7.9
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
368.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
343.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aero 16 to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i is good.
The Gigabyte Aero 16, with its high-resolution OLED screen and large battery capacity, offers vibrant colors and longer use for general activities, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i, slightly heavier but with a faster refresh rate IPS display, provides smoother visual performance which is great for both work and entertainment. Both laptops have ample RAM and powerful CPUs for everyday tasks, high-quality keyboards, and manage heat well, but if port usage is a consideration, the Aero 16 provides more options including Thunderbolt ports for faster data transfer and versatility.
Gaming and AI
7.8
8.0
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
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 Slim 5i to be very good for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte Aero 16 is good.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i is very good for gaming and 3D applications because it comes with a Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a high screen refresh rate of 165 refreshes per second, making it excellent for fast-paced action and rendering detailed graphics smoothly.
Engineering and Design
8.6
8.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and Lenovo Legion Slim 5i are both very good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aero 16 boasts a high-quality OLED screen, making it excellent for engineering and design where color accuracy and screen detail are crucial, while its Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU alongside the i7-12700H processor provides robust performance for demanding tasks. In comparison, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i, with its high-refresh-rate IPS display and a more modern i7-13700H CPU paired with the Nvidia RTX 4060, delivers smooth visuals and strong computing power which is also suitable for engineering and design workflows.
Content Creation
8.2
8.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and Lenovo Legion Slim 5i are both very 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
7.9
7.8
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
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 Slim 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.
Battery
7.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has 7 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
Good
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 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 Slim 5i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
7.4
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and Lenovo Legion Slim 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 Slim 5i compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte Aero 16 | Lenovo Legion Slim 5i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,260 | $1,055 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.88'' | 14.2'' x 10.3'' x 0.99'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.07 lbs | 5.29 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.02" | 14.16" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.78" | 10.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i7-13700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 2048 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 7 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 | 343 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 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 | 6.8/10 | 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 | 2 | |
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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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."
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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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