If you prioritize higher performance for gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning, the Gigabyte Aorus 15, despite its higher price, offers a more powerful graphics card and processor. Its larger battery might suggest a longer runtime, but the actual battery life is shorter due to its more power-hungry components. This laptop is also heavier, which impacts portability. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is less expensive and has a longer battery life, making it better suited for general use and longer portable work sessions. It has a lighter build and higher screen pixel density but offers less powerful performance. Both laptops come with the same amount of RAM and are not touch-screen enabled. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro
Good portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.0/10
6.5/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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
8.4/10
7.2/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 excels in engineering and design tasks due to its higher-end CPU, more powerful GPU, and larger storage, complemented by a high-quality screen suitable for precise visual work, although it's heavier and less portable. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro, while good for those tasks, offers a slightly less robust CPU and GPU setup and less storage, yet benefits from excellent portability and a higher-resolution screen with a taller aspect ratio, which could be preferential for reading documents and coding.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.5/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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
8.0/10
7.8/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
316.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15, with its superior screen resolution and high brightness, offers a crisp and vivid display that enhances the viewing experience for general use and detail-oriented work like engineering, complemented by wide color gamuts that bring precision to design tasks. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro also provides a good visual experience for general activities and design, with decent resolution and color accuracy, but may fall short of the Aorus when it comes to fine details. However, both struggle in gaming and 3D environments due to lower refresh rates, making screen motion less smooth and responsive than what's preferable for those fast-paced applications.
Battery
6.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has 10 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
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
4.3 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,500
$1,162
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has a price of $1,500 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro costs $1,162.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is well-suited for general use due to its powerful Intel CPU and ample RAM, alongside a high-quality IPS display with good screen resolution and color coverage, though it's less portable and has shorter battery life compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro, which also offers a solid AMD CPU and equivalent RAM, a sharper and brighter IPS screen with a higher aspect ratio for more vertical content viewing, and significantly better battery life, making it more convenient for on-the-go use even if its graphics performance is slightly less robust. Both machines excel in screen quality and processing power but differ in portability and battery life, so choosing between them depends on your priority between mobility and intensive task handling.
Software Development
7.6/10
7.4/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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
7.4/10
7.6/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and Gigabyte Aorus 15 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 Aorus 15 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro compare to other laptops
"The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is a power-hungry gaming beast. The Aorus 15 is designed to run games at QHD and high to max settings. But it also cuts a good figure in other demanding applications such as video editing and rendering. This is made possible by the Core i7 12700H and GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop inside the machine. A lightning-fast PCIe 4.0 SSD (1 TB) allows for short loading times."
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro turns out a successful all-rounder that, aside from 3D applications, always strikes a good or very good figure. This begins with the elegant metal case that isn't particularly light but fairly robust, giving a high-quality impression. The input devices are also better than those of many competitors. Both the keyboard and the touchpad are attractive and comfortable. In addition, the performance of the Ryzen 5 6600HS is easily able to keep up with the Intel competitors."
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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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