The Gigabyte Aorus 17 offers high performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and intensive gaming, with a stronger GPU and a high refresh rate display. However, it comes at a higher price, is larger, and has a heavier build making it less portable. On the other hand, Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is more affordable, has a higher resolution display with better color accuracy and a more lightweight design, enhancing portability. While suitable for general use and with decent performance for engineering tasks, it has a less powerful GPU compared to the Aorus 17, making it less ideal for the most demanding gaming or 3D tasks. Choose the Aorus 17 for peak performance in demanding applications or the IdeaPad Pro 5i for a balance of performance, better screen quality, and greater portability at a lower cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i
Good portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.1/10
7.4/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 boasts a Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a substantial 360Hz screen refresh rate which enhances gaming and 3D applications, making it a solid choice for those purposes. In comparison, the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i features a newer Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and a significant 120Hz screen refresh rate, yet balances this with a higher screen resolution and portability, which also suits gaming and 3D uses.
Screen Quality
8.0/10
7.8/10
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
267.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i for gaming and AI, and content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, and content creation.
For general use, the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i's display offers a combination of higher resolution and brightness, making it more suitable for everyday tasks that involve reading and media consumption. The Gigabyte Aorus 17 and Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i both have displays that cover a wide range of color gamuts, which is crucial for accuracy in engineering and design applications, although the Aorus may not be as vibrant as the IdeaPad. However, for gaming and 3D tasks where motion clarity is key, the Aorus 17 falls short due to a lower refresh rate compared to other gaming-focused laptops, which could affect the smoothness of fast-paced visuals.
Portability
Fair
Good
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
4.3 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,700
$950
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 has a price of $1,700 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i costs $950.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 and Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17, with its larger screen and superior gaming-grade GPU, is well-suited for users who prefer a more visually immersive experience and may dabble in gaming or graphics-heavy tasks, although its heavier build and shorter battery life make it less portable than the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i offers a higher screen resolution and more lightweight design, which is advantageous for users seeking portability and sharp image quality for general use, yet it has less storage capacity than the Aorus 17.
Engineering and Design
8.4/10
8.1/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 and Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i are both very good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 is equipped with a high-performance CPU, ample RAM, and a powerful GPU, making it well-suited for demanding engineering and design applications, while its larger screen offers good quality, although it is heavier and less portable. The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i, while still providing a strong CPU and capable GPU, shines with its higher-resolution and brighter screen that enhances visual design work, and it is lighter for better portability, though it may lack the same level of gaming-grade graphics capabilities as the Aorus 17.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.7/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
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 17 to be very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 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
7.5/10
7.7/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i and Gigabyte Aorus 17 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
6.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i has 6 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.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.6/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i and Gigabyte Aorus 17 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 17 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i compare to other laptops
"The Gigabyte Aorus 17 is a powerful high-end gaming machine. The Aorus 17 is a potent gaming notebook in a 17.3-inch format designed for FHD gaming at maximum settings. A Core i7-12700H processor and GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU make this possible. A lightning-fast PCIe 4 SSD (1 TB) provides the necessary storage space and ensures short loading times. With the Aorus 17 XE4, Gigabyte delivers a well-rounded, high-performance gaming notebook."
"Lenovo’s IdeaPad Pro 5i represents an impressive opening salvo for Meteor Lake in the ultraportable space against familiar foes from AMD and Apple. Not only does the Core Ultra 5 125H processor provide good performance across the board, but battery life remains a strong point against the Acer Swift Edge 16 with its AMD Ryzen 7 7840U processor. It can’t quite match the endurance of the 15-inch MacBook Pro, but the gap is shrinking."
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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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