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Updated January 10, 2024·
Consider the Gigabyte Aorus 5 if you want a laptop with a higher refresh rate for fluid visuals and a more extensive battery, suited for longer usage away from power outlets. The Lenovo Legion 5 Pro, with a more recent CPU and GPU, could offer better performance for demanding tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, and it comes with a larger storage capacity, but note it has a shorter battery life. The Legion 5 Pro also has a higher resolution and a 16:10 screen ratio, which might be better for productivity tasks. If portability is a concern, both laptops have similar weights, but the Aorus 5 is slightly bulkier. Consider the pricing as well, the Aorus is typically more expensive than the Legion, so your budget may also influence your decision. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 5
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 5
- Very good for gaming and AI
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.0
8.0
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
280.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
340.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, and content creation.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5, with its satisfactory resolution and brightness, meets the needs for clarity and visibility for general uses and detailed work in engineering, but its lower refresh rate may not provide the smooth visuals desired for high-speed gaming and 3D rendering. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 offers similar benefits for general and engineering tasks with its high resolution and brightness, alongside a color range that ensures accurate color reproduction necessary for professional design work. However, just like the Aorus 5, its less optimal refresh rate could result in less fluid motion during gaming and when working with fast-moving 3D applications.
Battery
5.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has 5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has 3.5 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.
Cost
$2,359
$1,130
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has a price of $2,359 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 costs $1,130.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.8
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
280.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
340.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
6.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.6/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 and Gigabyte Aorus 5 are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is praised for its strong CPU performance and satisfying RAM capacity which suit varied daily tasks, coupled with a commendable screen quality; despite these advantages, its battery life and portability are modest, making it a balanced choice for general use. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro boasts a powerful CPU and ample RAM, enhanced screen resolution with a higher aspect ratio for more vertical content visibility, but it is marginally heavier and has shorter battery life, aligning it with users who prioritize performance and screen detail over portability and longer unplugged usage.
Gaming and AI
7.9
8.4
8.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion Pro 5 to be very good for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 is good.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 outperforms the Gigabyte Aorus 5 in gaming and 3D because it boasts a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, which are very important for these tasks. Although both feature quality CPUs and screens, the Legion Pro 5's sharper resolution and better contrast ratio indicate somewhat better performance in these somewhat important aspects as well.
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
8.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 and Gigabyte Aorus 5 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 with its Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU is very capable for tasks like 3D modeling and simulations, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5’s higher screen resolution and newer AMD Ryzen 7 processor with Nvidia RTX 4070 makes it excellent for both engineering applications and media work.
Content Creation
7.6
7.8
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 and Gigabyte Aorus 5 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
7.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 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.
Portability
Fair
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.6 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5 both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
7.4
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 and Lenovo Legion Pro 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 Legion Pro 5 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte Aorus 5 | Lenovo Legion Pro 5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,359 | $1,130 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 10'' x 1.08'' | 14.3'' x 10.3'' x 0.97'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.07 lbs | 5.6 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14" | 14.31" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10" | 10.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 3.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 80 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 | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 280 nits | 340 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.7/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 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 | 4 | |
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 Legion Pro 5
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Mark Knapp | July 2023
"It doesn't quite match its Legion Pro 7i sibling as an Editors' Choice winner, but Lenovo's AMD-powered Legion Pro 5 Gen 8 is a stylish, well-built gaming laptop with solid performance at both 1080p and its sharper native resolution. It's cheaper than some comparably equipped machines and better than some similarly priced ones. That's a recipe for success, even without its frequent availability of discounts or sales. A brighter screen and longer battery life would be nice, but even as is the Legion Pro 5 earns a solid recommendation."
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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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