Considering the laptop options, the Gigabyte Aero 5 offers superior graphics performance with its Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti, making it more suitable for 3D rendering, machine learning, and intensive gaming. It features an OLED screen with high color accuracy, but this comes at the expense of refresh rate, which is lower than the Lenovo LOQ 16's. Conversely, the Lenovo LOQ 16 has a more modest Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU, which is sufficient for general use and some gaming, but not optimized for very demanding tasks. Its IPS display has a higher refresh rate, beneficial for fast-paced content. The Aero 5 has a significantly larger battery capacity, likely providing longer usage times, but it is heavier, which affects portability. The LOQ 16 offers a more modern processor and comes at a lower price point. If budget and portability are key considerations, you may lean toward the Lenovo LOQ 16. If you need strong graphics performance and a high-quality display for creative work or gaming, the Aero 5 may be the better choice despite its higher price and weight. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 5
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the Lenovo LOQ 16
The Lenovo LOQ 16 has no clear advantages over the Gigabyte Aero 5.
Key differences
Engineering and Design
8.7/10
7.9/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 5 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo LOQ 16 is good.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.6/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aero 5 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo LOQ 16 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
7.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
446.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 5 has a better screen than the Lenovo LOQ 16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Gigabyte Aero 5 boasts a high-resolution display with bright, vivid colors making it well-suited for tasks like browsing and document editing, and its wide color gamut serves the precise color needs for engineering and design work. The Lenovo LOQ 16 offers a similarly good visual experience for everyday tasks and adequate color reproduction for creative professionals, though the slightly less impressive color range compared to the Aero 5. However, both laptops have screens with lower refresh rates, which lessens the appeal for gaming and 3D work, as smoother motion and quicker responses found in higher refresh rate displays are preferred for those uses.
Cost
$1,250
$1,000
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Gigabyte Aero 5 has a price of $1,250 and the Lenovo LOQ 16 costs $1,000.
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and Lenovo LOQ 16 are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aero 5 stands out for its high-resolution OLED screen and powerful Intel CPU and Nvidia GPU, making it great for tasks that demand visual fidelity and strong performance; however, its weight and battery capacity suggest limited portability and moderate battery life.
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
7.5/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and Lenovo LOQ 16 are both good for gaming and AI.
The Gigabyte Aero 5 is considered very good for gaming and 3D because it has a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, which is better for graphically demanding tasks, though its screen has a lower refresh rate which isn't optimal for fast-paced games. In comparison, the Lenovo LOQ 16 has a less powerful Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU, but it offers a higher screen refresh rate making it suitable for smoother game visuals; however, it may not handle intensive 3D applications as well.
Software Development
7.9/10
7.5/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and Lenovo LOQ 16 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
6.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aero 5 has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo LOQ 16 has 6 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
5.7 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and Lenovo LOQ 16 both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.4/10
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and Lenovo LOQ 16 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 LOQ 16 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."
"Gaming laptops with an RTX 4060 are available starting from about 1,000 Euros (~$1,060), even in 16-inch format. For the supposedly affordable Lenovo LOQ 16 (1,500 Euros, ~$1,591), the manufacturer particularly saves in the equipment and materials compared to the more expensive Legion series. In addition, the LOQ is slightly heavier and more bulky. What remains is anything but a laptop full of difficult compromises. Instead, this is a more than solid gaming laptop that focusses on the 3D performance.Q is slightly heavier and more bulky."
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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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