The Gigabyte Aorus 17G, being much more expensive, offers a larger, though lower resolution screen and superior build quality, which might appeal to those prioritizing a premium feel and larger display for immersive gaming or multitasking. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion 5 with a higher resolution screen and newer graphics card at a more affordable price, strikes a good balance for those seeking value for money and better portability due to its lower weight. Consider the Aorus for high-end performance and screen size, and the Legion if cost and screen resolution are more important, particularly for gaming with high-detail visuals. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17G
Good battery life
Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 5 15"
Very good for engineering and design
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.0/10
8.0/10
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
282.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion 5 15" for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Legion 5 15" has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G likely has a solid resolution and brightness, providing clear and vivid visuals for general tasks and detailed work required in engineering and design, however, it may have a lower refresh rate which is a drawback for gaming where smooth motion is key. The Lenovo Legion 5 15" presumably offers a very bright and sharp display benefiting general use and sufficient color accuracy for most engineering and design applications, but like the Aorus, may fall short in refresh rate, impacting the gaming experience. Since color gamut and refresh rate specifics aren't provided, this general guidance is based on typical expectations for screen quality within these usage scenarios.
Battery
6.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 5 15" has 4 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
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
5.3 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" and Gigabyte Aorus 17G both have only fair portability, though the Lenovo Legion 5 15" has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,329
$989
$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 Legion 5 15" costs $989.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G and Lenovo Legion 5 15" are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G offers high processing and graphical power suitable for demanding tasks, with ample RAM, a large screen, and a bigger battery, but its size and weight make it less portable. The Lenovo Legion 5 15" also offers strong performance and includes a high-resolution screen, making for a vivid display, but has a smaller battery, compromising on battery life, while being more portable and better suited for on-the-go use.
Gaming and AI
7.5/10
7.9/10
7.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" and Gigabyte Aorus 17G are both good for gaming and AI.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G stands out for gaming and 3D applications due to its high-refresh-rate screen, which allows for smoother graphics during fast-paced action, while its powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 graphics card enables detailed and complex imagery. Conversely, the Lenovo Legion 5 15" offers a newer Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics card for strong gaming performance, albeit with a comparatively lower screen refresh rate, it still promises sharp and vibrant visuals with a higher resolution display.
Engineering and Design
7.8/10
8.2/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.0/10
7.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion 5 15" to be very good for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good.
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" boasts a more advanced GPU and a higher-resolution display, which makes it very suitable for demanding engineering and design tasks. While the Gigabyte Aorus 17G is equipped with a capable CPU and GPU for professional workloads, its larger size and lesser screen resolution compared to the Lenovo make it only good rather than very good for such tasks.
Content Creation
7.5/10
7.4/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G and Lenovo Legion 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
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 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 Legion 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 Legion 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 Legion 5 15 is an affordable gaming laptop with a lot of power. The new AMD processor Ryzen 7 5800H offers plenty of performance and it is also very efficient. The combination with the fast 130W version of the GeForce RTX 3060 ensures high gaming performance. We also like the fast 165 Hz display with the 1080p resolution. The automatic graphics switching causes some problems with stutters, which are very annoying. If you do not need long battery runtimes, you should definitely deactivate the hybrid graphics mode in Lenovo's Vantage app. The Legion 5 15 is never silent."
Get a great deal on the Gigabyte Aorus 17G or the Lenovo Legion 5 15"
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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