When deciding between the Gigabyte Aero 5 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, consider that the Aero 5 offers more power suitable for intensive tasks like gaming or content creation at the expense of being heavier and having shorter battery life, which may not be ideal for frequent travelers. On the other hand, the ThinkBook 13x is more portable with better battery life, making it a good fit for general use and business applications, but it may not handle demanding software as efficiently as the Aero 5. If budget is a concern and your tasks are more everyday in nature, the ThinkBook 13x presents a more cost-effective, travel-friendly option. 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 keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x
Excellent portability
Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
6.6/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.3/10
The Gigabyte Aero 5 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aero 5 has a high-quality GPU and a faster screen refresh rate, making it well-suited for smooth and detailed gaming and 3D applications. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, while having a capable CPU and good screen quality, doesn't match the Aero 5's performance in GPU power and refresh rates, which matters a lot for gaming and graphical tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.7/10
7.9/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 5 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is good.
The Gigabyte Aero 5, with its superior CPU, ample RAM, and high-end GPU, excels in handling resource-intensive engineering and design software, and offers a high-quality screen for detailed visual work. Meanwhile, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, while still capable for engineering tasks, offers greater portability and a balance in keyboard and speaker quality, making it a versatile option for professionals on the move.
Screen Quality
8.6/10
8.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
13.5in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
446.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 5 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x for general use, engineering and design, and content creation, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The Gigabyte Aero 5 stands out for general use and engineering tasks thanks to its high-resolution display and excellent color accuracy, with a screen that covers a wide range of colors, this makes it ideal for tasks requiring precise color representation. However, its lower refresh rate makes it less suitable for gaming and 3D applications, where a higher refresh rate is key for smooth visuals. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, with its very good resolution and brightness, ensures sharp and vibrant images, making it reliable for everyday tasks and professional design work, yet similarly to the Gigabyte, its lackluster refresh rate is a drawback for gaming and fast-paced 3D content.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aero 5 has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has 8 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
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
13.5in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has excellent portability, while the Gigabyte Aero 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,250
$1,399
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Gigabyte Aero 5 has a price of $1,250 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x costs $1,399.
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and Lenovo ThinkBook 13x are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aero 5, with its robust CPU and ample RAM, offers a smooth experience for demanding applications, alongside a high-quality screen ideal for both work and entertainment, but it is less portable and has a shorter battery life compared to more travel-friendly laptops. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x's lightweight design and longer battery life make it highly portable for on-the-go use, yet it still maintains sufficient power for general use, with a sharp screen and reasonable performance, though with moderate compromises in storage and multimedia features like speaker quality.
Content Creation
8.2/10
8.0/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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
7.9/10
7.9/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x and Gigabyte Aero 5 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
7.8/10
7.6/10
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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 ThinkBook 13x 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."
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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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