The Gigabyte Aorus 17G offers superior performance for intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering due to its higher-end GPU and CPU, making it more suitable for gaming as well. However, it's heavier, less portable, and generally more expensive. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro, while less powerful, should handle general use and lighter engineering tasks well. It's more portable, has a sharper and higher resolution display, and is more affordable. Consider how much you'll move around with the laptop and how intensive your computational needs are when making a decision. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17G
Good for gaming and AI
Very good overall display quality
Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro
Good portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.5/10
6.5/10
7.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G offers superior gaming and 3D performance due to its Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU and a high screen refresh rate of 300, making it better suited for fast-paced games and graphics-intensive tasks than the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro, which has an Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and a lower screen refresh rate of 120. While the IdeaPad 5 Pro excels in screen quality with a higher resolution and pixel density, these advantages do not outweigh the importance of GPU performance and refresh rate for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.8/10
7.2/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
7.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro are both good for engineering and design, though the Gigabyte Aorus 17G is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
8.0/10
7.8/10
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
282.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has a better screen for engineering and design, and content creation.
If you prioritize crisp text and vibrant displays for daily tasks like browsing and document editing, both the Gigabyte Aorus 17G and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro offer high resolution and brightness, which are key for general use. For engineering and design work where color accuracy is critical, these laptops provide good coverage of professional color gamuts, ensuring that designs and projects appear true to life. However, when it comes to gaming or working with 3D applications, their lower refresh rates may not provide as smooth an experience as other laptops designed with higher refresh rates, which are integral for fluid motion and gameplay.
Battery
6.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has 10 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
16.0in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
4.3 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,329
$1,162
$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 Pro costs $1,162.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and Gigabyte Aorus 17G are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G is suitable for general use with a stronger CPU and GPU combination, which means it'll handle demanding tasks better, but it's heavier and has shorter battery life, making it less portable compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro, on the other hand, offers a better screen with higher resolution and brightness, along with longer battery life and lighter weight, which contributes to ease of use and portability, but it may not be as powerful for more intensive tasks.
Content Creation
7.5/10
7.5/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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
7.4/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro turns out a successful all-rounder that, aside from 3D applications, always strikes a good or very good figure. This begins with the elegant metal case that isn't particularly light but fairly robust, giving a high-quality impression. The input devices are also better than those of many competitors. Both the keyboard and the touchpad are attractive and comfortable. In addition, the performance of the Ryzen 5 6600HS is easily able to keep up with the Intel competitors."
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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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