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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize high-performance tasks such as intensive gaming, 3D rendering or engineering simulations and don't mind a higher price and less portability, the Gigabyte Aorus 5, with its more powerful processor and graphics card, is superior. However, if you prefer a laptop that's more portable with longer battery life, better for general use, and more affordable, though slightly less powerful for demanding applications, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro could be the right choice for you. Both have similar storage and memory, but the Aorus 5 has a higher refresh rate for smoother visuals, whereas the IdeaPad 5 Pro offers a higher screen resolution and aspect ratio for more vertical screen space. Give Feedback
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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 Pro
- Good portability
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.9
6.5
8.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5, with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate, provides a better gaming and 3D experience than the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro, which has a less capable Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and a lower refresh rate. While the IdeaPad 5 Pro does boast a higher resolution screen, which improves screen quality, the superior GPU and refresh rate on the Aorus 5 are generally more critical for gaming performance.
Engineering and Design
8.2
7.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
8.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 stands out for engineering and design use owing to its higher-end Intel i7 processor and superior Nvidia RTX 3070 graphics, which deliver better performance for resource-intensive tasks such as 3D modeling and simulations.
Screen Quality
8.0
7.8
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
280.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has a better screen for engineering and design.
For general use, both the Gigabyte Aorus 5 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro offer satisfactory visuals thanks to their high resolutions and bright displays, ensuring crisp and clear content whether you're handling daily tasks or consuming media. When it comes to engineering and design, these laptops are equipped with wide color gamuts, enabling professionals to work with a broader spectrum of colors for precision in projects that demand color accuracy. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rates on these laptops may lead to less fluid motion and slower screen responses, which could detract from an immersive experience where fast-paced visuals are crucial.
Battery
5.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has 5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has 10 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
16.0in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.3 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,359
$860
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has a price of $2,359 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro costs $860.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
280.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 with a powerful CPU and abundant RAM handles various tasks smoothly, yet it is heavier and has shorter battery life, making it less ideal for on-the-move use compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro which offers a higher-resolution screen and longer battery life, prioritizing a balance between performance and portability for general use. While both laptops have equal RAM and storage for multitasking and data storage, the IdeaPad 5 Pro combines its lighter weight and higher battery life, appealing to users who value mobility alongside satisfactory general performance.
Content Creation
7.6
7.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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
7.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte Aorus 5 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,359 | $860 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 10'' x 1.08'' | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.07 lbs | 4.3 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14" | 14.02" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10" | 9.88" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | AMD Ryzen 5 6600HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 75 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 360Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 280 nits | 409 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.7/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
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 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
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 Pro
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Florian Glaser | September 2022
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro turns out a successful all-rounder that, aside from 3D applications, always strikes a good or very good figure. This begins with the elegant metal case that isn't particularly light but fairly robust, giving a high-quality impression. The input devices are also better than those of many competitors. Both the keyboard and the touchpad are attractive and comfortable. In addition, the performance of the Ryzen 5 6600HS is easily able to keep up with the Intel competitors."
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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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