If performance for intensive engineering tasks, 3D rendering, and machine learning is a priority, and you don't mind spending a bit extra, then the Gigabyte Aorus 15X could be for you, featuring top-tier components like a more powerful processor and graphics card, and a higher resolution display. It has a more compact screen and is slightly lighter, yet offers remarkable battery life for its class. However, if you prefer a larger screen and are looking to spend less, the Lenovo Legion 5 17" is a capable option with decent performance, but with a trade-off in battery life and a slightly lower graphics performance. Both have good build quality and are suited for gaming, but the Gigabyte leans more towards high-end gaming and engineering use, while the Lenovo offers a good balance for general use and gaming. 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 portability
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 5 17"
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.8/10
7.2/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
301.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X and Lenovo Legion 5 17" are both good for general use, though the Gigabyte Aorus 15X is somewhat better.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is considered very good for general use because it has a high-performance processor and a robust graphics card, coupled with a high-quality display and good battery life, making it suitable for a range of tasks without frequent recharging, although it is less portable due to its weight. The Lenovo Legion 5 17", while also good for general use, has a slightly less powerful CPU and GPU, and lower battery life, which makes it less suited for intensive tasks but its larger screen and high-quality keyboard may appeal to those who prioritize comfort and visibility over the ultimate performance.
Gaming and AI
8.5/10
7.4/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is particularly strong for gaming and 3D tasks due to its high-end Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a high screen refresh rate of 240 Hz, making it very responsive and visually smooth, which is critical for fast-paced games and detailed 3D work.
Engineering and Design
8.6/10
7.6/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X boasts a more powerful CPU and superior GPU, making it very good for demanding engineering and design tasks, enhanced by its high-quality screen which is important for those who need to see fine details in their work. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion 5 17", while still suitable for engineering and design, offers less raw power and a lower screen resolution which may affect performance and visual clarity but gains a slight edge in keyboard quality and weight, which are considerations for comfort and portability.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.2/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" 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
7.7/10
7.0/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X and Lenovo Legion 5 17" are both good for software development, though the Gigabyte Aorus 15X is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
8.2/10
7.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
301.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion 5 17" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
If you prioritize screen clarity and color for tasks like web browsing or writing documents, both the Gigabyte Aorus 15X and Lenovo Legion 5 17" boast displays with good resolution and brightness, ensuring clear and vivid visuals for general use. For engineering and design, where color accuracy is crucial, both laptops provide decent coverage of professional color gamuts, allowing you to work on projects with confidence in how colors are represented. However, for gaming or 3D applications where fluid motion is key, the lower refresh rate of these screens may result in less smooth visuals, which could lessen the experience compared to laptops specifically tailored for those purposes with higher refresh rates.
Battery
5.5 Hours
4.5 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 5 17" has 4.5 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.
Portability
Good
Poor
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
6.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X has good portability, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,600
$1,200
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X has a price of $1,600 and the Lenovo Legion 5 17" costs $1,200.
"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."
"The Lenovo Legion 5 17 is a current-gen 17-inch gaming laptop and equipped with the latest AMD CPU and a powerful GPU, that manages to reach its full potential. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600H is a very good choice for this laptop and able to maintain its performance level for long periods of time. Our test model only falls behind consistently in a direct comparison with its competitors that are often equipped with eight cores and 16 threads. Despite this, the Legion 5 17 leaves an excellent impression and is almost able to keep up with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 mobile GPU in synthetic benchmarks."
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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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