The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is typically much more expensive and offers high performance suitable for intensive engineering tasks, gaming, and 3D/machine learning with its powerful processor and dedicated high-end graphics card. It features a larger, higher resolution screen which is great for detail-oriented work but has a lower battery life and is heavier, making it less portable. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i is typically much less expensive, more portable with a longer battery life and lighter weight, and is suitable for general use and lighter engineering work with its modest processor and integrated graphics, but not as well-suited for gaming or intensive tasks due to less graphical power. 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 Slim 5i
Good portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.0/10
6.3/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is equipped with a high-end Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a high refresh rate screen, making it an excellent choice for gaming and 3D applications. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i, with its integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and a standard refresh rate screen, offers just adequate performance for gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.4/10
7.0/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is very suitable for engineering and design due to its powerful Intel i7 CPU, ample 16GB of RAM, and high-performance Nvidia RTX GPU, which together are adept at handling demanding software; the device also boasts a high-quality screen with good color accuracy and resolution, making detailed work more precise.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.4/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
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 Slim 5i 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
6.4/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
316.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
315.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 provides a sharp and vibrant display suitable for engineering and design tasks because of its wide color gamut coverage, which ensures more accurate color representation. However, its lower refresh rate may be less desirable for gaming, where smooth motion is key. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i offers adequate resolution and brightness for daily tasks but lacks the wider color gamut and high refresh rate, making it less optimal for professional design work and gaming.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i 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
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,500
$828
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has a price of $1,500 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i costs $828.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 offers robust performance with a high-end CPU and dedicated graphics, making it suitable for more demanding tasks, but is less portable and has shorter battery life compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i, which provides sufficient performance for general use, a more portable design, and longer battery life but has integrated graphics that are less suited for intensive tasks.
Software Development
7.6/10
7.4/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i 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 Slim 5i 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 Slim 5i 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 device is made for average work loads and if your work has a lot to do with online browsing, using apps that are not power-hungry and streaming videos. The looks are really good and the device in itself is not a heavy one. And with Intel 11th-gen Core processor, you might sail through most of your work without complaints."
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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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