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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 5
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15"
- Good portability
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.9
6.2
8.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is equipped with a potent Nvidia RTX 3070 graphics card and a high screen refresh rate of 360Hz, making it excellent for fluid and detailed gaming and 3D experiences. In comparison, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 features an integrated AMD Ryzen Vega 8 GPU and a standard 60Hz refresh rate, providing fair gaming and 3D performance but with less visual smoothness and detail than its counterpart.
Engineering and Design
8.2
6.7
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
8.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 excels in engineering and design use due to its robust Intel i7 CPU, high-end Nvidia GPU, and ample RAM, which ensures smooth performance in resource-intensive tasks, whereas the Lenovo IdeaPad 5, with a decent AMD Ryzen CPU, integrated graphics, and less RAM, offers fair performance that may struggle with complex applications but benefits from better portability.
Screen Quality
8.0
6.5
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
280.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
341.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 offers a display with higher resolution and brightness, making it ideal for everyday tasks and detailed engineering work, but its lower refresh rate makes it less suitable for the fast-paced visuals required in gaming and 3D applications. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" provides a balance with a decent resolution and acceptable brightness for general productivity and engineering tasks, but like the Aorus 5, it lacks in refresh rate, affecting performance in gaming and 3D content where smoother motion is crucial. Since both laptops don't excel in color gamuts, professionals in engineering and design might find color representation adequate but not optimal for high-end color-critical work.
Battery
5.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has 5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" has 11 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
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.0 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,359
$690
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has a price of $2,359 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" costs $690.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.4
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
280.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
341.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has a more powerful Intel i7 CPU and double the RAM of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5, making it better for performance-demanding tasks, but it is heavier and has shorter battery life, which affects portability. Contrastingly, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 offers lighter weight and longer battery life for ease of use on the go, with a competent AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and a touchscreen display, though it compromises on raw computing power and multitasking capability due to lower RAM.
Content Creation
7.6
7.3
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 and Lenovo IdeaPad 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
7.3
7.3
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" and Gigabyte Aorus 5 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
7.6
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" and Gigabyte Aorus 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 5 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte Aorus 5 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,359 | $690 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | August 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 10'' x 1.08'' | 14'' x 9.2'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.07 lbs | 4.08 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14" | 14.01" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10" | 9.18" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | AMD Ryzen 7 5825U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 11 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 57 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 360Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 280 nits | 341 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.7/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
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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Gigabyte Aorus 5
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Vincent Chang | June 2022
"The Gigabyte Aorus 5 SE4 is a capable mainstream gaming notebook that will run the latest PC games with aplomb. However, it's not your stereotypical flashy gaming PC. Gigabyte has added some interesting tweaks. For example, the webcam placement and its Microsoft Azure AI tool — to automatically switch between power modes — are unusual for this genre. But more importantly, the pricing is fairly competitive and reasonable."
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15"
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Marcus Schwarten | August 2021
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 is convincing due to its long battery life. The device scores points especially with its large battery and long battery runtimes combined with its low consumption. The CPU and GPU perform in the test as one would expect, and in line with what was familiar from the somewhat smaller 14-inch sister model, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14."
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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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