If performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming is a priority and you do not mind spending more, the Gigabyte Aorus 15P with a high-end graphics card would serve you better. However, if you're looking for a more wallet-friendly option that offers versatility and better battery life, with the bonus of a touchscreen, the Lenovo Flex 5 16 is a solid choice. The Lenovo also has a higher resolution screen, but keep in mind the Gigabyte has a faster refresh rate which is great for gaming. The portability of both laptops is comparable, though the Gigabyte is slightly heavier. Both models have their own set of ports including HDMI and USB-C, but only the Gigabyte comes with Thunderbolt. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15P
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good overall display quality
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo Flex 5 16
Very good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
6.2/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
300Hz
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 15P is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Flex 5 16 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P is equipped with a high-end Nvidia RTX 3080 GPU and boasts a 300Hz screen refresh rate, which are very important factors for smooth and visually impressive gaming and 3D experiences. In contrast, the Lenovo Flex 5 16 has an integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU with a much lower 60Hz screen refresh rate, making it less suitable for intensive gaming and 3D applications due to its more modest graphical capabilities and screen performance.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
7.2/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Flex 5 16 is good.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Screen Quality
8.1/10
7.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
280.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has a better screen than the Lenovo Flex 5 16 for gaming and AI, and content creation.
If you prioritize a crisp, clear display for everyday tasks like browsing and watching videos, both the Gigabyte Aorus 15P and Lenovo Flex 5 16 offer high resolution and brightness, making them suitable choices. For engineering and design work, accurate color representation is key, and both laptops provide wide color gamuts, ensuring your designs look true to life. However, for gaming or 3D applications where smooth motion is critical, the lower refresh rate of these screens may not deliver the fluid visuals you're looking for, making them less ideal for those purposes.
Battery
5.0 Hours
11.5 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has 5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Flex 5 16 has 11.5 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
$1,950
$740
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has a price of $1,950 and the Lenovo Flex 5 16 costs $740.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P and Lenovo Flex 5 16 are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P offers a powerful CPU, plenty of RAM, and a high-quality screen, but it's heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable. Alternatively, the Lenovo Flex 5 16, while less powerful in terms of CPU and RAM, boasts a higher resolution screen, longer battery life, and lightweight design for enhanced portability.
Content Creation
7.8/10
7.6/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P and Lenovo Flex 5 16 are both 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
7.3/10
7.5/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 and Gigabyte Aorus 15P 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
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 and Gigabyte Aorus 15P both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P and Lenovo Flex 5 16 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 15P and the Lenovo Flex 5 16 compare to other laptops
"The Aorus 15P is a high-end gaming laptop with fast 360 Hz display. Gaming performance in the Aorus 15P YD is very high thanks to the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 installed here. However, with the use of the Intel Core i7-11800H, CPU performance also closes in on the strong competition from AMD. SSD performance is excellent as well, and it leaves no room for criticism. Thanks to the built-in Intel Core i7-11800H, the system performance of the Aorus 15P YD increases significantly."
"The Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 is a solidly equipped, 2-in-1 in the lower price segment. Performance is definitely sufficient for everyday tasks and in tests the battery proved itself to be very economical. That aside, there is a lot of standard fare on show and a search for real highlights ends in vain. The low color coverage and reflective display can be avoided by going for an optional 2.5K display but this also presumably results in poorer battery life. The cooling uses only one fan and leads to a raised temperature on one side of the device under load. Additionally, there is very loud fan noise, also under load or when gaming. On top of that, we also occasionally noticed electronic noises."
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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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