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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Gigabyte Aero 5 offers a larger OLED screen and better GPU, making it more suitable for intensive gaming and engineering tasks, but is heavier and has a lower portability score. The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has a smaller, sharper Mini LED touchscreen with a higher refresh rate, more RAM, and a better webcam and speakers, making it ideal for general use and portability, though it may cost more. If you prioritize gaming or engineering applications and don’t mind extra weight, go for the Gigabyte Aero 5. If general use, screen quality, and portability are more important to you, consider the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 5
- The Gigabyte Aero 5 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i.
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Best in class overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Good portability
- Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.9
8.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
446.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
618.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aero 5 is good.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i excels in general use primarily due to its superior RAM capacity, higher screen quality with better brightness and resolution, and improved portability with less weight, although it does have a lower battery capacity than the Gigabyte Aero 5. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aero 5 provides a larger screen and greater battery capacity which may appeal to users looking for longer unplugged use and a more expansive display for multitasking, despite being heavier and having half the RAM of the Lenovo.
Screen Quality
8.6
9.6
15.6in
SIZE
14.5in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
446.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
618.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aero 5 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize vibrant colors and sharp detail for tasks like browsing and watching videos, the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i offers superior resolution and brightness, enhancing your day-to-day experience. For engineering and design work where color accuracy is crucial, both the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i and Gigabyte Aero 5 cover a wide range of colors but the Lenovo outshines with its ability to display more accurate and consistent colors. However, if you're into fast-paced gaming or 3D applications, neither laptop is ideal due to their lower refresh rates, which could lead to less fluid motion compared to models that prioritize gaming performance.
Portability
Fair
Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.5in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aero 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,250
$1,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Gigabyte Aero 5 has a price of $1,250 and the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i costs $1,500.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
7.9
7.6
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.9/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and Lenovo Slim Pro 9i are both good for gaming and AI.
The Gigabyte Aero 5, with its Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and 60Hz OLED screen, excels in gaming and 3D applications with strong color accuracy but a lower screen refresh rate, making it suitable for visually intensive tasks rather than fast-paced games.
Engineering and Design
8.7
8.9
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i and Gigabyte Aero 5 are both very good for engineering and design.
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
8.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i and Gigabyte Aero 5 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
8.3
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Slim Pro 9i to be very good for software development, while the Gigabyte Aero 5 is good.
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 Slim Pro 9i 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.
Build Quality
7.8
8.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Slim Pro 9i to have very good build quality, while the Gigabyte Aero 5 has 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 Slim Pro 9i compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte Aero 5 | Lenovo Slim Pro 9i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,250 | $1,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 10'' x 1.08'' | 12.9'' x 9.6'' x 0.85'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.07 lbs | 3.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14" | 12.9" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10" | 9.64" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i7-13705H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 75 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14.5" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | Mini LED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3072 x 1920 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 446 nits | 618 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.7/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
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 | 4 | |
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Gigabyte Aero 5
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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 Slim Pro 9i
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Matthew S. Smith | August 2023
"The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is an impressive laptop with a brilliant Mini-LED display, a powerful 100-watt version of Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics, and excellent connectivity. Having run the Cinebench benchmark again, we were impressed with the CPU performance. That makes the Slim Pro 9i is an easy recommendation, especially for those who care about GPU and CPU performance. It’s also a fantastic choice if you frequently view HDR movies and games on your laptop."
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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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