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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X offers high performance suitable for intensive gaming and engineering tasks with a powerful processor, top-tier graphics card, and a high refresh rate screen, but it's heavier and less portable. On the other hand, the Lenovo Flex 5 16 is a more versatile laptop due to its touchscreen and flexibility, offering a balance of performance suitable for general use and portability at a typically lower price point. If gaming, 3D work, or machine learning is a priority and budget is less of a concern, the Aorus 15X is a better fit. For everyday tasks, value, and flexibility, the Lenovo Flex 5 16 is more appropriate. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15X
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo Flex 5 16
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.5
6.2
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Flex 5 16 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X provides an excellent gaming and 3D experience with its Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU that supports ray tracing and DLSS and a high screen refresh rate of 240Hz, which are crucial for smooth and detailed visuals. In contrast, the Lenovo Flex 5 16, with its integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, offers fair performance, suitable for less demanding gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.6
7.2
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Flex 5 16 is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is preferred for engineering and design due to its high-end Intel i9 processor combined with an RTX GPU, which provides superior processing and graphical performance, necessary for demanding applications, alongside an enhanced screen with higher refresh rate which is important for detailed work, although it's heavier and has a lower battery life compared to the Lenovo Flex 5 16. On the other hand, the Lenovo Flex 5 16, while still good for engineering and design with its Intel i7 processor and integrated graphics, offers greater portability and a higher battery life along with a touchscreen, making it versatile for on-the-go use, but it may not handle intensive tasks as smoothly as the Aorus 15X.
Screen Quality
8.2
7.3
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
301.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X has a better screen than the Lenovo Flex 5 16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X likely has a display with high resolution and brightness, which makes it suitable for general use, and it probably offers a wide color gamut, beneficial for engineering and design work. However, its poor screen quality for Gaming and 3D could be due to a lower refresh rate, which is less than ideal for fast-paced visuals that gamers seek. The Lenovo Flex 5 16, while also providing sufficient resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and a decent color spectrum for creative work, falls short for gaming and 3D for the same reason – an inadequate refresh rate that fails to deliver a smooth visual experience in high-motion scenarios.
Battery
5.5 Hours
11.5 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X has 5.5 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
$1,600
$740
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X has a price of $1,600 and the Lenovo Flex 5 16 costs $740.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
301.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.4/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X and Lenovo Flex 5 16 are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X outperforms the Lenovo Flex 5 16 in general use predominantly because it has a significantly more powerful CPU and GPU, which translates into faster and smoother operation in various tasks. However, the Lenovo Flex 5 16 offers a higher degree of portability due to its lower weight and also includes a touchscreen, which may benefit users looking for more interactive usage or who value the versatility of a 2-in-1 device.
Content Creation
8.0
7.6
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aorus 15X to be very good for content creation, while the Lenovo Flex 5 16 is good.
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
7.7
7.5
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X and Lenovo Flex 5 16 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
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 and Gigabyte Aorus 15X both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
7.0
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X 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 15X and the Lenovo Flex 5 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte Aorus 15X | Lenovo Flex 5 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,600 | $740 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.8'' x 0.78'' | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.74'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 4.63 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.1" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.8" | 9.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-13900HX | Intel i7-1255U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 11.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 52.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 301 nits | 400 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Gigabyte Aorus 15X
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Brandon Hill | February 2023
"The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is a strong showing of Raptor Lake and RTX 4000 series. While the Aorus had trouble keeping up in older games like Grand Theft Auto V, it nudged past the competition in Shadow of the Tomb Raider. It also flexed its next-generation muscle in Far Cry 6 and Borderlands 3. While we were impressed with the overall build quality and design of the Aorus 15X, the keyboard lacked good tactile feedback. The display performed well in real-world testing despite its on-paper shortcoming with brightness, but the speakers are lackluster at best."
Lenovo Flex 5 16
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Andreas Osthoff | April 2023
"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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