The Gigabyte Aorus 15P offers superior performance, especially for 3D rendering, machine learning, gaming, and other intensive engineering tasks due to its high-end GPU and CPU, larger storage capacity, and more RAM. It also has a high refresh rate display, which enhances gaming and fast-motion visuals. However, the tradeoff is lower battery life and a heavier build, making it less portable. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 boasts better battery life and is lighter, making it more portable, but it has less RAM and overall performance, and its integrated graphics are less suited for demanding tasks. If you prioritize high performance and are engaged in activities such as gaming or engineering work and are less concerned about cost and portability, the Gigabyte Aorus 15P is a better choice. If portability, battery life, and a lower price point are more important, and you primarily use your laptop for general tasks, then the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 will serve you well. 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
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15"
Very good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
6.2/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
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 IdeaPad 5 15" 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
8.3/10
6.7/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P excels in engineering and design due to its high-end CPU, ample RAM, powerful GPU, and good screen quality, which are crucial for performance-driven tasks, but this affects portability and increases operating noise. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" offers moderate performance with less RAM and a less powerful integrated GPU, making it more portable and quieter, but less suitable for demanding engineering applications.
Screen Quality
8.1/10
6.5/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
280.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
341.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P provides high resolution and brightness, making it suitable for general use and engineering tasks where clarity and detail are important, but its lower refresh rate impacts the gaming and 3D experience where smooth motion is crucial. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" offers a balance with adequate resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and sufficient quality for basic engineering and design, but its color accuracy may not be ideal for professionals needing precision. Both models may not satisfy gamers or 3D designers due to their likely lower refresh rates compared to specialized gaming laptops.
Battery
5.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has 5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" has 11 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
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
4.0 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" and Gigabyte Aorus 15P both have good portability, though the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,950
$771
$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 IdeaPad 5 15" costs $771.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P is well-suited for general use due to its powerful CPU and RAM, high-quality screen, and good keyboard, but it has lower portability and average battery life. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 offers great portability and longer battery life, and while it has a good screen and keyboard, its CPU and RAM are less suited for demanding tasks.
Content Creation
7.8/10
7.3/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" 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
7.3/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" 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 15" and Gigabyte Aorus 15P 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 IdeaPad 5 15" 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 5 is convincing due to its long battery life. The device scores points especially with its large battery and long battery runtimes combined with its low consumption. The CPU and GPU perform in the test as one would expect, and in line with what was familiar from the somewhat smaller 14-inch sister model, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14."
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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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