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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 5
- Very good for content creation
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 5 15"
- Good speakers
Key differences
Content Creation
8.2
7.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.0/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aero 5 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 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and Lenovo Legion 5 15" are both good for software development, though the Gigabyte Aero 5 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
8.6
8.0
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
446.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 5 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.
The Gigabyte Aero 5 has a screen with high resolution and brightness, along with a wide color gamut, which makes it excellent for engineering and design due to accurate color representation, but its lower refresh rate may disappoint gamers who prefer smoother visuals in fast-paced games. Conversely, the Lenovo Legion 5 15" offers a balance with very good resolution and brightness for everyday tasks, and sufficient but not outstanding color coverage for professional work, yet it falls short for gaming experiences that demand high refresh rates for fluid motion. These characteristics underscore the importance of considering specific use cases when evaluating screen quality, as each user's needs can vary significantly.
Battery
7.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aero 5 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
$1,250
$989
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Gigabyte Aero 5 has a price of $1,250 and the Lenovo Legion 5 15" costs $989.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
7.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
446.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
6.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and Lenovo Legion 5 15" are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aero 5, with its high-resolution OLED screen and larger battery, offers superior screen quality and longer battery life, making it solid for general use; however, it is slightly heavier, potentially affecting portability. Conversely, the Lenovo Legion 5 15" boasts a high refresh rate IPS display and is a bit lighter, ensuring smoother visuals and easier transport, but falls short on screen resolution and battery longevity compared to the Aero 5.
Gaming and AI
7.9
7.9
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.5/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and Lenovo Legion 5 15" are both good for gaming and AI.
The Gigabyte Aero 5's Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and OLED screen make it very good for gaming and 3D applications, although its lower 60Hz refresh rate is less ideal for fast-paced games. The Lenovo Legion 5 15" has a more recent but less powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a higher 165Hz refresh rate IPS screen, making it good for gaming and 3D tasks but potentially less visually impactful compared to the Aero 5's display quality.
Engineering and Design
8.7
8.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.0/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and Lenovo Legion 5 15" are both very good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aero 5 stands out for engineering and design use with its high-resolution OLED screen which offers excellent color accuracy—an essential for design tasks—backed by a powerful Intel CPU and Nvidia graphics. The Lenovo Legion 5, while also suitable for engineering and design due to a solid AMD CPU and Nvidia graphics, emphasizes smoother visuals with a high-refresh-rate IPS screen, making it a strong candidate for tasks requiring fluid motion graphics.
Portability
Fair
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.3 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" and Gigabyte Aero 5 both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
7.6
The Gigabyte Aero 5 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 5 and the Lenovo Legion 5 15" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte Aero 5 | Lenovo Legion 5 15" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,250 | $989 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 10'' x 1.08'' | 14.1'' x 10.3'' x 0.95'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.07 lbs | 5.3 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10" | 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 | 1024 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 | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 446 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.7/10 | 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 | 7/10 | 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 | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 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 5
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The Tech Revolutionist
Zhi Cheng | May 2022
"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."
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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