The Gigabyte Aorus 17H is a high-performance laptop that is significantly more expensive compared to the Lenovo Flex 5 16. If you're looking for a machine that excels at tasks like 3D design, machine learning, and gaming, the Gigabyte equipped with a powerful processor and a higher-end graphics card is the better choice. However, it has a shorter battery life and is heavier, making it less portable. On the other hand, the Lenovo Flex 5 16 offers a touchscreen, better battery life, and a higher resolution display, making it suitable for general use and more portable at a lower cost. Its performance is adequate for everyday tasks, but it's not tailored for intensive gaming or engineering software due to the integrated graphics. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17H
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo Flex 5 16
Good portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.7/10
6.2/10
9.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Flex 5 16 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H provides excellent performance for gaming and 3D due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 4080 graphics and a high screen refresh rate of 360 Hz, enhancing fast-paced visual rendering. In contrast, the Lenovo Flex 5 16 offers a modest gaming experience with its integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and a standard refresh rate of 60 Hz, which is lower compared to dedicated gaming laptops.
Engineering and Design
8.6/10
7.2/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
9.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Flex 5 16 is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H stands out for engineering and design due to its powerful Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU that excel in performance-demanding tasks, though its bulk and weight reduce portability; in contrast, the Lenovo Flex 5 16 offers a 2-in-1 convertible design and a high-resolution touchscreen more conducive to on-the-go use and interaction, but with a less robust CPU and integrated graphics, it may lag in more intensive engineering software.
Screen Quality
8.3/10
7.3/10
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
351.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H has a better screen than the Lenovo Flex 5 16 for general use, gaming and AI, and content creation.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H likely has high resolution and brightness, with a panel type that renders sharp and vibrant images for daily tasks, but its lower refresh rate means it isn't optimal for the smooth visuals demanded by gaming and 3D applications. The Lenovo Flex 5 16 also probably offers a display that strikes a balance between clarity and color accuracy for general use and engineering software without necessarily reaching the high refresh rates that are crucial for a seamless gaming experience. For both laptops, sufficient coverage of professional color gamuts supports tasks requiring color precision, but gamers and 3D designers may find the lack of fluid motion a drawback.
Battery
6.0 Hours
11.5 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Flex 5 16 has 11.5 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
Poor
Good
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17H has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,000
$740
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H has a price of $2,000 and the Lenovo Flex 5 16 costs $740.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H and Lenovo Flex 5 16 are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H has a more powerful CPU and GPU, better for demanding tasks, and its larger screen provides a good viewing experience despite being less portable and having shorter battery life, while the Lenovo Flex 5 16 offers a higher resolution touch screen, longer battery life, and is lighter, making it more portable and versatile as a 2-in-1 convertible, yet less suitable for resource-intensive applications.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.6/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aorus 17H to be very good for content creation, while the Lenovo Flex 5 16 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
7.5/10
7.5/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H and Lenovo Flex 5 16 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
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H and Lenovo Flex 5 16 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 17H and the Lenovo Flex 5 16 compare to other laptops
"Overall though, it’s *lots of swearing* fast, seriously. For work, rendering, gaming, it doesn’t matter, this is a true weapon of performance that’s going to run rings around most high-end desktop systems. If you absolutely have to game at ultra-high refresh rates on the go (but within thinking distance of a plug socket), this is the ticket. I can’t see such an extreme being that appealing to everyone, but if you take your gaming seriously, or even professionally, there’s nothing else out there that comes close that you can still fit in your backpack and travel with."
"The Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 is a solidly equipped, 2-in-1 in the lower price segment. Performance is definitely sufficient for everyday tasks and in tests the battery proved itself to be very economical. That aside, there is a lot of standard fare on show and a search for real highlights ends in vain. The low color coverage and reflective display can be avoided by going for an optional 2.5K display but this also presumably results in poorer battery life. The cooling uses only one fan and leads to a raised temperature on one side of the device under load. Additionally, there is very loud fan noise, also under load or when gaming. On top of that, we also occasionally noticed electronic noises."
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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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