The Gigabyte Aorus 15P offers high performance, especially for 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks, due to its powerful processor and advanced graphics card. However, it is more expensive, heavier, and has a shorter battery life, which affects its portability. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i is more affordable and offers greater battery life, which makes it highly portable. It is suitable for general use and has a quality build, but its performance for intensive tasks like 3D/machine learning and engineering work would be lacking compared to the Aorus 15P due to a less powerful processor and graphics. Choose the Aorus 15P if performance is a priority and the Slim 5i if you prefer affordability and portability for everyday tasks. 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 Slim 5i
Good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
6.3/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
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 Slim 5i 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
7.0/10
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 IdeaPad Slim 5i is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P stands out for engineering and design tasks largely due to stronger processing capabilities with a higher-end CPU and GPU, more RAM, and a screen that better covers color spaces important for design accuracy; however, it is less portable and noisier under load compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i, which offers a lighter build and quieter operation but with less processing power and lower screen color accuracy, making it a solid yet less powerful alternative.
Screen Quality
8.1/10
6.4/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
280.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
315.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P's screen offers precise colors and high resolution that benefit engineering and design tasks requiring accuracy, but its lower refresh rate makes it less ideal for gaming where smooth visuals are key. The IdeaPad Slim 5i's screen provides a balance of brightness and resolution suitable for everyday tasks, although its color range may not satisfy professional design standards. For gaming and 3D applications, both laptops' screens lack the high refresh rates that provide fluid motion, which can diminish the visual experience in fast-paced scenes.
Battery
5.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has 5 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
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i and Gigabyte Aorus 15P both have good portability, though the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,950
$828
$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 Slim 5i costs $828.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P is equipped with a high-end CPU and a significant amount of RAM, making it suitable for demanding tasks, though its battery life is on the lower side; it also features a quality screen but is less portable due to its weight. Meanwhile, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i has a more power-efficient CPU and less RAM, resulting in longer battery life and better portability due to its lighter weight, though it may not handle intensive tasks as well.
Content Creation
7.8/10
7.4/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i 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
7.4/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i 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.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.6/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i 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 Slim 5i 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 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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