The Gigabyte Aorus 17G offers high performance for intensive tasks such as gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning due to its powerful processor and high-end graphics card. It also has a high refresh rate display, making it suitable for fast-paced activities, but it is heavier and less portable. Conversely, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" is more affordable, lighter, and thus more portable, with a processor that is sufficient for general use and light engineering tasks. Its integrated graphics are less suited for demanding graphics work. Expect shorter battery life with the Aorus 17G due to its higher performance hardware compared to the IdeaPad, which offers a longer battery life suitable for general use and productivity. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17G
Good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good overall display quality
Good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15"
Good portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.5/10
6.2/10
7.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G boasts a high-end GPU and a screen with a fast refresh rate, which are essential for smooth, detailed gaming and 3D rendering experiences, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" has less powerful graphics capabilities and a slower screen refresh rate, making it less suited for demanding gaming and graphic tasks despite having a reasonably good CPU and screen quality.
Engineering and Design
7.8/10
6.7/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
7.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G offers strong engineering and design capabilities due to its powerful Intel i7 processor, dedicated Nvidia RTX 3070 graphics card, and ample 16GB of RAM, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" has an integrated AMD Ryzen 7 Vega 8 GPU and half the RAM, making it less optimized for demanding tasks.
Screen Quality
8.0/10
6.5/10
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
282.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
341.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G offers a high-resolution display with bright and vibrant colors, making it suitable for both general use and demanding engineering tasks that require precision in color representation. However, its lower refresh rate makes it less ideal for gaming and 3D modeling where a high refresh rate is crucial for a smooth visual experience. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5's screen quality, while acceptable for everyday tasks and some design work, lacks the higher color accuracy and range needed for professional engineering design, and its lower refresh rate will not satisfy the needs of gamers or professionals working with 3D applications.
Battery
6.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" has 11 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
Fair
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
4.0 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,329
$771
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G has a price of $2,329 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" costs $771.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G is suited for general use with its high-performance CPU and substantial RAM, providing smooth multitasking and application handling, but it is less portable due to its larger size and lower battery life compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15", which offers a balance of performance with its competent CPU and adequate RAM, better portability due to its lighter weight and longer battery life, making it a practical choice for users on the go. Both laptops have quality screens and sufficient storage, but considerations such as the IdeaPad's touchscreen and the Aorus' better gaming capabilities may sway your decision based on specific needs.
Content Creation
7.5/10
7.3/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G and Lenovo IdeaPad 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
7.2/10
7.3/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" and Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.6/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" and Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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 17G and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" compare to other laptops
"The Aorus 17G isn't among the top RTX 3080 laptops due to its relatively low TGP of 105 watts. The device's gaming performance is average for an RTX 3080. For maximum performance, competitors like the Lenovo Legion 7 or the Alienware m17 R4 are recommended With the Aorus 17G, Gigabyte delivers a well-rounded gaming laptop. However, the device generates a high noise level. Throttling is not an issue. The CPU and GPU can develop their performance uniformly. Nevertheless, the device produces a lot of noise under load - more than many competitors."
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 is convincing due to its long battery life. The device scores points especially with its large battery and long battery runtimes combined with its low consumption. The CPU and GPU perform in the test as one would expect, and in line with what was familiar from the somewhat smaller 14-inch sister model, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14."
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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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