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Updated January 12, 2024·
When considering the Gigabyte Aorus 15P versus the Lenovo Legion 5, think about how these factors align with your needs: the Aorus 15P typically provides higher performance, which is beneficial for gaming or demanding tasks but comes with a cost premium. If you require top-notch graphics and quicker processing for intense workloads, the Aorus is a strong choice. The Legion 5, while perhaps not as powerful, offers a more balanced mix of performance and value, making it suitable for general use and moderate gaming. It's also worth considering weight and battery life; higher-spec machines like the Aorus often have shorter battery life and can be heavier, affecting portability. If budget is a primary concern and portability plus battery life are important, the Legion 5 might be more appropriate. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15P
- Good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 5 15"
- The Lenovo Legion 5 15" has no clear advantages over the Gigabyte Aorus 15P.
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.1
8.0
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
280.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion 5 15" for gaming and AI, and content creation, while the Lenovo Legion 5 15" has a better screen for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has a display that offers crisp images and vibrant color essential for general tasks and detailed design work, but its lower refresh rate might make it less suitable for smooth gaming or 3D rendering. The Lenovo Legion 5's screen provides excellent clarity and brightness for everyday use and supports a wide color range needed by engineers and designers, but like the Aorus, it may fall short for gaming and 3D applications due to a refresh rate that isn't optimal for high-speed graphics. Neither laptop screen meets the high refresh rate demands of 3D and gaming enthusiasts, highlighting the need to prioritize task-specific characteristics like color accuracy for engineering against the faster refresh rates required for gaming.
Cost
$1,950
$999
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has a price of $1,950 and the Lenovo Legion 5 15" costs $999.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
7.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
280.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P and Lenovo Legion 5 15" are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P is equipped with a high-end CPU and doubled RAM making it efficient for multitasking in general use, while its screen, although of lower resolution, offers a high refresh rate beneficial for smooth visuals. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion 5 15" also has a strong CPU but with a higher resolution display for crisper images, yet it compromises slightly on portability and battery life compared to the Aorus 15P. Both are capable for general use due to their robust processors, ample RAM, and quality IPS displays, with the Aorus prioritizing performance and the Legion focusing on a better visual experience.
Gaming and AI
7.8
7.9
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
300Hz
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 5 15" and Gigabyte Aorus 15P are both 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
8.3
8.2
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.0/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.5/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P and Lenovo Legion 5 15" are both very good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P is equipped with a high-end GPU and a large amount of RAM which makes it well-suited for demanding engineering and design tasks, while the Lenovo Legion 5 15" features a high-resolution screen with superior pixel density that enhances visual clarity, important for design accuracy. However, the Aorus has slightly lower portability due to its weight, whereas the Legion balances portability with notable keyboard quality and lower operating noise, making it comfortable for extended use in varied environments.
Content Creation
7.8
7.4
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P and Lenovo Legion 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
7.3
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.0/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P and Lenovo Legion 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.
Battery
5.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has 5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 5 15" has 4 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
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
5.3 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.9in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aorus 15P to have good portability, while the Lenovo Legion 5 15" has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
7.6
The Lenovo Legion 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 Legion 5 15" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte Aorus 15P | Lenovo Legion 5 15" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,950 | $999 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.6'' x 1.06'' | 14.1'' x 10.3'' x 0.95'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.8 lbs | 5.3 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.6" | 10.33" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-11800H | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 4 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 60 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 300Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 280 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Gigabyte Aorus 15P
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Mike Wobker | June 2021
"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."
Lenovo Legion 5 15"
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Andreas Osthoff | September 2021
"The Lenovo Legion 5 15 is an affordable gaming laptop with a lot of power. The new AMD processor Ryzen 7 5800H offers plenty of performance and it is also very efficient. The combination with the fast 130W version of the GeForce RTX 3060 ensures high gaming performance. We also like the fast 165 Hz display with the 1080p resolution. The automatic graphics switching causes some problems with stutters, which are very annoying. If you do not need long battery runtimes, you should definitely deactivate the hybrid graphics mode in Lenovo's Vantage app. The Legion 5 15 is never silent."
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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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