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Updated June 22, 2024·

For a balance of performance and portability with a focus on gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning tasks, the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024) is a strong contender. It offers a newer generation processor and graphics card, which translates to better performance in intensive applications. The larger 16-inch display with a higher resolution and brightness is ideal for immersive gaming experiences and detailed visual work. However, it's slightly heavier and less portable than the Gigabyte Aorus 15. The Gigabyte Aorus 15, on the other hand, is a good all-rounder with a high-quality 1440p display that's excellent for general use and has a decent battery life for on-the-go productivity. It's also lighter and more compact, making it a better choice if you prioritize portability. While it may not match the raw performance of the Lenovo in gaming and intensive tasks, it still delivers solid performance and has the added benefit of Thunderbolt 3 ports for faster data transfer. Ultimately, if cutting-edge performance and a larger screen size are your priorities and you don't mind a bit more weight, go for the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024). If you value a lighter, more portable laptop with a good balance of performance and battery life, the Gigabyte Aorus 15 is the way to go. 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 5i (2024)
  • The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024) has no clear advantages over the Gigabyte Aorus 15.

Key differences

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Gaming and AI

8.0
Aorus 15
Legion Pro 5i (2024)
8.5
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 5i (2024) and Gigabyte Aorus 15 are both very good for gaming and AI, though the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024) is somewhat better.

Screen Quality

8.0
Aorus 15
Legion Pro 5i (2024)
8.1
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
316.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i for content creation, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has a better screen for gaming and AI.

Battery

6.0 Hours
Aorus 15
Legion Pro 5i (2024)
3.5 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has 3.5 hours of battery life.
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Key similarities

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General Use

7.9
Aorus 15
Legion Pro 5i (2024)
7.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
316.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
6.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.6/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024) are both good for general use.

Engineering and Design

8.4
Aorus 15
Legion Pro 5i (2024)
8.7
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.8/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024) and Gigabyte Aorus 15 are both very good for engineering and design.

Content Creation

8.0
Aorus 15
Legion Pro 5i (2024)
7.9
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.8/10
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 5i (2024) is good.

Software Development

7.6
Aorus 15
Legion Pro 5i (2024)
7.7
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024) and Gigabyte Aorus 15 are both good for software development.

Portability

Fair
Aorus 15
Legion Pro 5i (2024)
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 5i (2024) both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

7.4
Aorus 15
Legion Pro 5i (2024)
7.4
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024) both have good build quality.

Cost

$1,500
Aorus 15
Legion Pro 5i (2024)
$1,450
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$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has a price of $1,500 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024) costs $1,450.

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How the Gigabyte Aorus 15 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024) compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Gigabyte Aorus 15Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024)
Gigabyte Aorus 15Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024)

GENERAL

Price
$1,500
$1,450
Release Date
May 1, 2022January 1, 2024
Overall Dimensions
14.2'' x 9.6'' x 1.02''14.3'' x 10.3'' x 0.97''
Weight
5.29 lbs5.6 lbs
Width
14.2"14.31"
Depth
9.6"10.25"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i7-12700HIntel i7-14700HX
RAM
16 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
45
RAM Slots
22
Storage
1024 GB1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
6 Hours3.5 Hours
Battery Capacity
99 Wh80 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
15.6"16"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
2560 x 14402560 x 1600
Refresh Rate
165Hz165Hz
Display Brightness
316 nits368 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.4/107.4/10
Portability Score
6.8/106.6/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
YesYes
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
6.5/106.5/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
8/108.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
8/107/10
Webcam
720p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
NoNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
YesYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
14
USB-C ports
22
USB-C Charging
NoYes
Display Outputs
33
Thunderbolt Version
4N/A

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Gigabyte Aorus 15

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Sascha Mölck | December 2022
"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."

Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024)

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Brian Westover | August 2023
"The midpriced Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 8 follows some of our favorite gaming machines, including last year's model and the higher-end Legion Pro 7i Gen 8 tested earlier this year. But pedigree doesn't count for much in the computer world, and gaming laptops require a certain level of power and graphics performance to justify their prices. The Pro 5i Gen 8 just doesn't do that, offering middling CPU and GPU performance rather than the sort of muscle that would make it a great value."

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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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