If performance for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning or engineering software is a priority and budget is not a major constraint, the Gigabyte Aero 5 with its more powerful graphics card and processor is an excellent choice, although it is heavier, has a shorter battery life and is overall less portable. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro, on the other hand, offers good performance at a more affordable price and benefits from greater portability with its lighter weight and longer battery life, making it a better choice for everyday use and less intensive tasks. Both laptops have quality keyboards and are suitable for gaming, but the Gigabyte Aero 5 stands out with a better display for color-sensitive work. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 5
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro
Good portability
Very good battery life
Good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
6.5/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aero 5 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aero 5 has a stronger GPU with the Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti, which outperforms the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro's Nvidia RTX 3050, making the Aero 5 better suited for gaming and 3D applications. While the screen refresh rate isn't specified in the provided details, the better GPU in the Gigabyte Aero 5 typically correlates with enhanced gaming and 3D performance.
Engineering and Design
8.7/10
7.2/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 5 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is good.
The Gigabyte Aero 5 stands out for engineering and design use because of its high-performance CPU, substantial RAM, powerful GPU, and superior OLED screen quality with exceptional color coverage and brightness which are very important for such tasks. While the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro also supports engineering tasks with good CPU and GPU, sufficient RAM, and a quality IPS screen, it falls short on storage and screen resolution in comparison, making the Gigabyte Aero 5 the more proficient option despite being slightly less portable and having higher operating noise.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.5/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aero 5 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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
8.6/10
7.8/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
446.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 5 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Gigabyte Aero 5 excels in general use and engineering design due to its high-resolution display, bright panel, and extensive color coverage, ensuring crisp visuals and accurate color reproduction essential for detailed design work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the Aero 5's lower refresh rate hinders the smoothness and responsiveness that gamers require. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro, while offering a good display for general use and design tasks with satisfactory resolution and decent color accuracy, falls short for gaming and 3D because of its similarly limited refresh rate, which is not optimal for high-paced visual content.
Battery
7.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aero 5 has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has 10 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
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.3 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aero 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,250
$1,025
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Gigabyte Aero 5 has a price of $1,250 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro costs $1,025.
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aero 5 is suited for general use due to its powerful CPU, ample RAM, and superior screen quality which boost multitasking and media consumption, although it's less portable and has shorter battery life; whereas the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro, with similar CPU and RAM capabilities, offers better portability and battery life, making it a versatile option, yet it compromises slightly on screen quality and storage capacity. Both laptops have satisfactory keyboards, speakers, and manage heat and noise efficiently, catering well to everyday computing tasks.
Software Development
7.9/10
7.4/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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
7.8/10
7.6/10
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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 5 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro compare to other laptops
"It is unfortunate that the Gigabyte AERO notebook series have seem to lost its charm, as it’s not exactly any much different from the AORUS series now. Regardless, content creators and designers will certainly still appreciate the features on the AERO 5 XE4, which are fundamental to their work. This largely revolved around the notebook’s display, which is colour calibrated and validated, high resolution (4K) and with great AMOLED colour representation. Now that the AERO 5 XE4 has improved its performance with the latest CPU and GPU, the professionals can also appreciate the improved productivity from the notebook."
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro turns out a successful all-rounder that, aside from 3D applications, always strikes a good or very good figure. This begins with the elegant metal case that isn't particularly light but fairly robust, giving a high-quality impression. The input devices are also better than those of many competitors. Both the keyboard and the touchpad are attractive and comfortable. In addition, the performance of the Ryzen 5 6600HS is easily able to keep up with the Intel competitors."
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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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