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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you need a more powerful and high-performing laptop for tasks such as gaming, 3D rendering, or engineering applications, and can accept heavier weight and shorter battery life for the added performance, then the Gigabyte Aero 5 would suit you well. On the other hand, if you prioritize portability, longer battery life, and a touchscreen, with performance that is adequate for general use and some lighter creative tasks, the Lenovo Yoga 6 is the better option. Keep in mind the Gigabyte Aero 5 is more expensive than the Lenovo Yoga 6. Both laptops have good build quality and can handle day-to-day tasks with ease. 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
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo Yoga 6
- Very good portability
- Excellent battery life
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.9
6.1
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Gigabyte Aero 5 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.7
7.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 5 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 is good.
The Gigabyte Aero 5, with a high-end CPU and GPU, ample RAM, and superior screen quality including OLED technology, is particularly suited for demanding engineering and design tasks that require advanced graphics and processing power. In contrast, the Lenovo Yoga 6, while also good for engineering and design with its adequate CPU and GPU, benefits from greater portability and versatility as a 2-in-1 convertible, though it has a less powerful integrated graphics card and lower resolution screen compared to the Aero 5.
Content Creation
8.2
7.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
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 Yoga 6 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
6.7
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
446.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 5 has a better screen than the Lenovo Yoga 6 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Gigabyte Aero 5's screen stands out in general use and engineering due to its higher resolution and brightness, providing crisp, clear visuals and excellent color representation, essential for detailed designs and vibrant displays. Despite its color accuracy, the Aero 5 falls short for gaming and 3D tasks because of a lower refresh rate, which can lead to less fluid motion and slower response times. On the other hand, the Lenovo Yoga 6, while offering satisfactory performance for day-to-day activities with decent resolution and brightness, doesn't entirely meet the demands of engineering and design professionals or gamers due to adequate but not exceptional color coverage and a modest refresh rate.
Battery
7.0 Hours
12.5 Hours
The Gigabyte Aero 5 has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Yoga 6 has 12.5 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
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo Yoga 6 has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aero 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,250
$860
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Gigabyte Aero 5 has a price of $1,250 and the Lenovo Yoga 6 costs $860.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
7.6
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
446.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
6.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and Lenovo Yoga 6 are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aero 5 provides robust performance with a high-quality OLED screen, ample storage, and a powerful CPU and GPU, making it well-suited for demanding tasks, though it is less portable and has shorter battery life. In contrast, the Lenovo Yoga 6, while also having solid performance capabilities, offers better portability, longer battery life, and the flexibility of a convertible 2-in-1 design, at the expense of less storage and a less powerful GPU.
Software Development
7.9
7.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and Lenovo Yoga 6 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
7.4
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and Lenovo Yoga 6 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 Yoga 6 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte Aero 5 | Lenovo Yoga 6 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,250 | $860 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 10'' x 1.08'' | 12'' x 8.6'' x 0.72'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.07 lbs | 3.01 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14" | 11.97" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10" | 8.58" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 12.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 59 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 446 nits | 271 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.7/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
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 | N/A | |
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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 Yoga 6
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Mario Petzold | March 2023
"The AMD R7-7730U in the Lenovo Yoga 6 13 provides a suitable answer to the limited cooling capabilities of a convertible - especially in tablet mode. It draws high computing power from a comparatively limited power supply so that less heat has to be dissipated at the same time."
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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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