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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and Lenovo Legion Slim 5i are both suitable for general use and gaming, but they have their differences. The Gigabyte Aero 5 is less expensive and features an OLED display with higher resolution, better for creative work and movie watching but at a lower refresh rate, which is not as optimal for gaming. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i, although slightly more expensive, has a higher refresh rate IPS display, making it better for gaming but with a lower resolution. The Legion Slim 5i's battery capacity is less than the Aero 5's, which can impact how long you can use the laptop away from a power source. Despite these differences, both come with similar storage and RAM, and their CPUs are quite comparable, although the Legion Slim 5i comes with a newer generation CPU and potentially better graphics card. The Aero 5 might offer a better multimedia experience, while the Legion Slim 5i caters more to gamers who also prefer a more recent model. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 5
- The Gigabyte Aero 5 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i.
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.6
8.0
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
446.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
343.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 5 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.
The Gigabyte Aero 5 has a display that shines in vividness and clarity, with its high resolution and brightness making it excellent for general tasks and detail-rich work like engineering and design, thanks to its wide color gamut. However, its lower refresh rate limits its appeal for immersive gaming or fast-paced 3D applications where smoother motion is key. The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i, while very good for everyday tasks with respectable resolution and luminosity, falls short for professional color work and gaming due to less extensive color coverage and an unexceptional refresh rate.
Cost
$1,250
$1,055
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Gigabyte Aero 5 has a price of $1,250 and the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i costs $1,055.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
7.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
446.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
343.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
6.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i and Gigabyte Aero 5 are both good for general use.
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.
Gaming and AI
7.9
8.0
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
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 5 is good.
The Gigabyte Aero 5 excels in gaming and 3D due to its robust Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU which greatly benefits these tasks, although it has a standard screen refresh rate of 60 Hz. Both have suitable CPUs and screen quality, enhancing their gaming and 3D capabilities.
Engineering and Design
8.7
8.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and Lenovo Legion Slim 5i are both very good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aero 5 is fitted with an OLED screen known for superior color accuracy and contrast, making it ideal for design work, while its high-end GPU renders it powerful for engineering tasks. Meanwhile, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i, although slightly less portable due to its slightly heavier build, offers a higher screen refresh rate beneficial for fluid visual tasks, and a newer CPU model which may provide a more seamless performance during computation-heavy engineering software operations.
Content Creation
8.2
8.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aero 5 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 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 5 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 5 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
Fair
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i and Gigabyte Aero 5 both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
7.4
The Gigabyte Aero 5 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 5 and the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte Aero 5 | Lenovo Legion Slim 5i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,250 | $1,055 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 10'' x 1.08'' | 14.2'' x 10.3'' x 0.99'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.07 lbs | 5.29 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14" | 14.16" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10" | 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 | 1024 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 | 15.6" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 446 nits | 343 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.7/10 | 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 | 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 | 1080p | |
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 | 2 | |
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 Slim 5i
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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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