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The Gigabyte Aorus 17G is more expensive and less portable due to its larger size and heavier weight. It's designed for gaming with a high refresh rate display, a powerful GPU, and additional features like a full RGB backlit keyboard, which lend it to perform well in general use, engineering, and especially 3D/machine learning tasks. It, however, has a shorter battery life. The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 is more affordable, lighter, and offers a longer battery life, which makes it more portable. It's also well-suited for general use and engineering, with a high-quality keyboard and a screen that is slightly higher in resolution and aspect ratio but has a lower refresh rate. It's newer and designed for gaming as well, though with a less powerful GPU compared to the Aorus 17G. You would choose the Gigabyte Aorus 17G for top performance in gaming and intensive tasks or the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 for better portability, longer battery life, and sufficient performance for most uses at a lower price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17G
- Very good overall display quality
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 5
- Very good for engineering and design
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.0
7.2
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
282.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has a better screen for content creation.
Both the Gigabyte Aorus 17G and Lenovo Legion Slim 5 offer crisp, clear displays with sufficient resolution and brightness, making them suitable for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. They also cover a broad range of colors which is crucial for professions that demand color accuracy, like graphic design and engineering, ensuring that the on-screen colors are true to life. However, since they both have lower refresh rates which are less than ideal for fast-paced visuals found in gaming and 3D rendering, users interested in those activities may find the visual experience less smooth and responsive.
Portability
Fair
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 and Gigabyte Aorus 17G both have only fair portability, though the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,329
$1,000
$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 Slim 5 costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
282.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 and Gigabyte Aorus 17G are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G features a high-performance Intel i7 processor and a substantial battery capacity, resulting in strong general usage capability, but it is less portable due to its larger size and weight. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 offers a newer and efficient AMD Ryzen processor and better screen resolution with a lighter weight, enhancing portability and screen quality, while also providing a noteworthy battery life.
Gaming and AI
7.5
7.7
7.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 and Gigabyte Aorus 17G are both good for gaming and AI.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G is well-suited for gaming and 3D tasks primarily because it features a powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU and has a high screen refresh rate, which makes fast-paced visuals smoother. Compared to this, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 also performs admirably in gaming and 3D with its newer but less powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a decent screen refresh rate, along with a good CPU and high-quality screen, making it a strong contender.
Engineering and Design
7.8
8.0
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
7.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion Slim 5 to be very good for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 stands out for engineering and design due to its AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU, which deliver very good performance for demanding tasks like 3D modeling and data simulations, plus it has a screen with a higher resolution and better battery life compared to the Gigabyte Aorus 17G. However, the Aorus 17G includes an Intel i7 CPU and a high-end Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU, which are still suitable for intensive tasks, and the larger screen could be preferable for design work, despite its thicker build and heavier weight affecting portability.
Content Creation
7.5
7.5
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 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
7.4
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 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.
Battery
6.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has 7 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
7.4
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G and Lenovo Legion Slim 5 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 Slim 5 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte Aorus 17G | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,329 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2021 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.9'' x 10.8'' x 1'' | 14.2'' x 10.3'' x 0.99'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.95 lbs | 5.29 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.9" | 14.16" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.8" | 10.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-11800H | AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 300Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 282 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.1/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Sascha Mölck | June 2021
"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."
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Mark Knapp | August 2023
"The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 acknowledges that a gaming laptop doesn’t have to be as thick as possible and can still ensure adequate cooling when the muscles need flexing. To this end, in the Slim 5 Gen 8, it finds a neat balance of refined, trimmed-down design that still lets its internals cruise (even above their max power ratings). Lenovo then added in some high-end build quality with an altogether excellent keyboard that’s useful for both work and play."
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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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