The Gigabyte Aorus 17G offers top-tier performance and is built for intensive tasks like engineering, 3D modeling, and high-end gaming, but it comes at a premium price and is less portable due to its weight. Contrastingly, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i provides very good performance and is more suitable for general use and gaming, and with its higher resolution display, it's also good for tasks that benefit from sharper visuals. It is more affordable and lighter, making it easier to carry around, but it has a smaller screen and lower battery capacity compared to the Gigabyte Aorus 17G. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17G
Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.8/10
8.4/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
7.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i is very good for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good.
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.
Content Creation
7.5/10
8.0/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i is very good for content creation, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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
7.2/10
7.8/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i and Gigabyte Aorus 17G are both good for software development, though the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
8.0/10
8.0/10
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
282.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
343.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When considering screen quality for general use, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i stands out with superior brightness and sharpness, making it easier to see fine details and work in varied lighting conditions. The Gigabyte Aorus 17G, though sufficient for tasks like web browsing and video streaming, might not be as vibrant. For engineering and design, the Aorus 17G and the Legion Slim 5i are both commendable due to their wider color gamuts, ensuring accurate color representation critical for precision work; however, artists and engineers might prefer the Lenovo for its slightly better overall visual fidelity. Although both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D applications because of lower refresh rates, they could still be serviceable for casual gaming or less demanding 3D tasks.
Portability
Fair
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i and Gigabyte Aorus 17G both have only fair portability, though the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,329
$1,055
$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 5i costs $1,055.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i and Gigabyte Aorus 17G are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G is appreciated for general use due to its robust CPU and sizeable RAM which assure smooth operation, a quality IPS display for clear visuals, and an ample battery capacity, though it trades off some portability owing to its larger screen and weight. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i offers a higher resolution screen, which means sharper images and more screen space, and better portability because of its lighter weight and slightly longer battery life, along with the latest CPU for strong performance, making it also well-suited for general use.
Gaming and AI
7.5/10
8.0/10
7.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion Slim 5i to be very good for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i is very good for gaming and 3D applications due to its newer Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a high-resolution screen, which enhances visual detail despite a lower refresh rate compared with the Gigabyte Aorus 17G, which is still good for these tasks with its Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU and a very high refresh rate offering smoother visuals especially in fast-paced games.
Battery
6.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i 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
7.4/10
7.4/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G and Lenovo Legion Slim 5i 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 5i 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 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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