The Gigabyte Aorus 15 and Lenovo Legion 5 Pro have similar price points and both come with ample storage, but there are important differences to consider. The Aorus features an Intel processor and Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics, while the Legion is powered by an AMD processor with Nvidia RTX 4070 graphics. The Legion's battery life is shorter, but it offers newer hardware which could be better for gaming and future-proofing. The Aorus has a marginally smaller screen and lighter weight, enhancing portability. Both have high refresh rate displays and are suited for gaming, but your preference for battery life and the latest components could influence your choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15
Very good for content creation
Good battery life
Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 5
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has no clear advantages over the Gigabyte Aorus 15.
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.0/10
8.0/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
316.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
340.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 for content creation, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5 both have panels with high resolution and brightness, which make them suitable for general use as these features provide clear and vivid display quality needed for everyday tasks. For engineering and design, the importance of accurate color reproduction is met by their excellent color gamut coverage, ensuring that professionals see precise shades and tones for their work. However, for gaming and 3D applications where fluid motion is crucial, their lower refresh rate impairs the ability to render fast-moving images smoothly, making them less ideal for these purposes.
Battery
6.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has 3.5 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.
Cost
$1,500
$1,170
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has a price of $1,500 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 costs $1,170.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5 are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 offers a sturdy blend for general use with its substantial CPU and RAM, high-quality screen, and longer battery life, albeit it is less portable and somewhat heavier compared to similarly configured laptops. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro provides an up-to-date CPU and graphics, a slightly better screen in terms of height and brightness, but it sacrifices battery duration and is also less portable due to added weight.
Gaming and AI
8.0/10
8.4/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 and Gigabyte Aorus 15 are both very good for gaming and AI.
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
8.5/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 and Gigabyte Aorus 15 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 are well-suited for engineering and design use due to their robust CPUs, ample RAM, high-quality GPUs, and screens with good resolution and color reproduction, which are critical for intensive tasks and detailed design work. However, their portability is somewhat compromised by their heavier weight and average battery life, while the Aorus may have slightly better heat management and the Legion boasts a newer GPU, potentially offering enhanced performance for demanding software.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.8/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aorus 15 to be very good for content creation, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 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.
Software Development
7.6/10
7.6/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 and Lenovo Legion Pro 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.
Portability
Fair
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
5.6 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5 both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.4/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5 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 Legion Pro 5 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."
"It doesn't quite match its Legion Pro 7i sibling as an Editors' Choice winner, but Lenovo's AMD-powered Legion Pro 5 Gen 8 is a stylish, well-built gaming laptop with solid performance at both 1080p and its sharper native resolution. It's cheaper than some comparably equipped machines and better than some similarly priced ones. That's a recipe for success, even without its frequent availability of discounts or sales. A brighter screen and longer battery life would be nice, but even as is the Legion Pro 5 earns a solid recommendation."
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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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