The Gigabyte Aorus 5, priced at a premium, offers a powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 graphics card and boasts a high refresh rate suitable for fast-paced gaming, but it has shorter battery life. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion 5i Pro, priced more affordably, includes a newer RTX 4060 GPU with a higher-resolution display, but its shorter battery life makes it less ideal for long periods of use away from power sources. The Lenovo also has a higher screen pixel density for sharper images. Both have similar memory and storage capacities; however, your decision might be influenced by factors like price, the need for high-refresh gaming, or desire for higher screen resolution. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 5
Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i
Very good for gaming and AI
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.0/10
8.1/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
280.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, and content creation.
When considering the Gigabyte Aorus 5 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i for general use, their screen quality is elevated by their high-resolution displays and brightness, which offer clear and vivid images suitable for everyday tasks. For engineering and design work, while both have good displays, the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i stands out with a wider color gamut, providing more accurate color reproduction which is critical for professionals in these fields. However, for gaming and 3D applications where smooth visuals are key, both laptops fall short due to their lower refresh rates, despite having decent resolution and panel types.
Battery
5.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has 5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i 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
$1,000
$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 5i costs $1,000.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5i are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5, with solid CPU and GPU performance, ample RAM, and a full HD screen, offers a reliable experience for general tasks and is slightly lighter for better portability; however, the Lenovo Legion 5i Pro offers a higher resolution display which is better for screen quality, though with a tradeoff in battery life and a bit more weight that could affect portability.
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
8.0/10
8.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
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 5i to be very good for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 is good.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i offers superior gaming and 3D experience primarily because of its more powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and higher screen refresh rate, which stands at 165 compared to the Gigabyte Aorus 5's 360, a notable difference that enhances visual fluidity. While both have capable CPUs and good screen quality, with the Legion Pro 5i featuring a higher resolution, the key advantages of a more advanced GPU and a high refresh rate make it more suitable for more demanding gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
8.4/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
8.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i and Gigabyte Aorus 5 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 with an Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU is suitable for engineering and design due to its substantial CPU and GPU power that handle demanding workloads and a high-refresh screen that benefits fast-paced visual tasks.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.6/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5i 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
7.3/10
7.5/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
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 5i 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 5i both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.4/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 and Lenovo Legion Pro 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 5 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i compare to other laptops
"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."
"The midpriced Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 8 follows some of our favorite gaming machines, including last year's model and the higher-end Legion Pro 7i Gen 8 tested earlier this year. But pedigree doesn't count for much in the computer world, and gaming laptops require a certain level of power and graphics performance to justify their prices. The Pro 5i Gen 8 just doesn't do that, offering middling CPU and GPU performance rather than the sort of muscle that would make it a great value."
Get a great deal on the Gigabyte Aorus 5 or the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i
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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