Choosing between the Gigabyte Aorus 15P and the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 involves considering your needs and preferences. For intensive tasks such as engineering simulations, 3D rendering, or gaming, the Aorus 15P offers more power due to its higher-end graphics and processor, as well as its larger storage capacity. However, it is more expensive and has a shorter battery life. The Legion Slim 5, on the other hand, is more affordable and has a longer battery life, making it suitable for general use and portability. Though not as powerful as the Aorus 15P, it still delivers enough performance for general engineering tasks and mid-range gaming. The Legion Slim 5 also features a higher resolution screen with a better contrast ratio, enhancing the visual experience. Consider the Aorus 15P for top performance in demanding applications, and the Legion Slim 5 for a balance of performance, price, and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15P
Very good overall display quality
Good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 5
Good battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.1/10
7.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
280.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
While both the Gigabyte Aorus 15P and Lenovo Legion Slim 5 have screens with resolutions and brightness well-suited for everyday tasks and clear visuals for work in engineering and design due to their wide color gamuts, their refresh rates are lower, which impacts the smoothness crucial for gaming and running 3D applications where fast motion is prevalent. The panel types also contribute to the sharpness and color accuracy necessary for professional work but don't necessarily cater to the high-refresh needs of gamers. Essentially, these laptops cater well to productivity and professional creative work but fall short for the gaming or 3D modeling enthusiast who requires a more fluid visual experience.
Battery
5.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has 5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has 7 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
$1,000
$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 Slim 5 costs $1,000.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P and Lenovo Legion Slim 5 are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has a powerful CPU and ample RAM, making it well-suited for demanding tasks, but its heavier weight and shorter battery life might limit its portability. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 features a comparably high-quality screen and a better battery life, along with a lighter build, offering a balanced blend of performance and portability for general use.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
7.7/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P and Lenovo Legion Slim 5 are both good for gaming and AI.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has a high-performance GPU and a screen with a fast refresh rate which are crucial for smooth gaming and effective 3D rendering, ensuring very responsive gameplay and fluid visuals. While the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 also offers a quality GPU and a decent refresh rate, and though it may have a slightly less powerful CPU and screen quality, it balances performance with portability for those who favor a lighter machine for gaming on-the-go.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
8.0/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P and Lenovo Legion Slim 5 are both very good for engineering and design.
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.
Content Creation
7.8/10
7.5/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P and Lenovo Legion Slim 5 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
8.3/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 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
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 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 Slim 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.4/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P and Lenovo Legion Slim 5 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 Slim 5 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 Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 acknowledges that a gaming laptop doesn’t have to be as thick as possible and can still ensure adequate cooling when the muscles need flexing. To this end, in the Slim 5 Gen 8, it finds a neat balance of refined, trimmed-down design that still lets its internals cruise (even above their max power ratings). Lenovo then added in some high-end build quality with an altogether excellent keyboard that’s useful for both work and play."
Get a great deal on the Gigabyte Aorus 15P or the Lenovo Legion Slim 5
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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