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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the Gigabyte Aorus 5 and Lenovo Legion 7 involves considering their differences. The Aorus 5 is priced higher and is slightly heavier, offering lesser battery life, but excels with a higher refresh rate for smoother visuals, and may perform slightly better for general use and 3D tasks. The Legion 7 is more affordable, lighter with longer battery life, and has a higher resolution screen which is better for productivity and entertainment. For gaming, both support hardware ray tracing and DLSS, but the Aorus 5's higher refresh rate could be more appealing. If budget and screen resolution are your priorities, the Legion 7 is the better option, while if you want slightly better performance and refresh rate, the Aorus 5 is suitable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 5
- The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo Legion 7.
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 7
- Very good overall build quality
- Good portability
- Good battery life
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.0
8.3
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
280.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion 7 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 5 for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When considering screen quality for general use, both the Gigabyte Aorus 5 and Lenovo Legion 7 offer pleasing visuals and clarity due to their high resolution and brightness, providing comfortable viewing experiences for daily tasks like browsing and video streaming. Engineering and design professionals would appreciate the accurate color representation on both laptops, as they cover wide color gamuts essential for precise work in fields requiring color fidelity. However, gamers and those working with 3D applications would find the screen quality lacking on both models, as their lower refresh rates do not align with the smooth, fast-paced visuals required for optimal gaming and fluid 3D rendering.
Battery
5.0 Hours
6.5 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has 5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 7 has 6.5 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.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The Lenovo Legion 7 has very good build quality, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,359
$1,500
$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 7 costs $1,500.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
280.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Legion 7 and Gigabyte Aorus 5 are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is suited for general use owing to its capable Intel i7 processor, 16GB of RAM for smooth multitasking, and a decent-quality IPS screen, but its portability and battery life are just fair, which may not be ideal for on-the-go usage. The Lenovo Legion 7 also caters well to general use with a strong AMD Ryzen 7 processor, double the storage, and a higher resolution screen that enhances visual clarity, though it is slightly heavier and the battery life, while better, still limits extended mobility. Both laptops have adequate heat management and build quality, contributing to a positive user experience.
Gaming and AI
7.9
7.8
8.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
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
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 and Lenovo Legion 7 are both good for gaming and AI.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 stands out for gaming and 3D applications because it has a very high screen refresh rate, suitable for fast-paced action, and a powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU, which is great for demanding graphics. The Lenovo Legion 7, while it also has the same high-performance GPU, offers a higher screen resolution for clearer images but has a lower refresh rate which could be less fluid for fast-paced games.
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
8.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion 7 and Gigabyte Aorus 5 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5, with its Intel i7 CPU, ample RAM, a RTX 3070 GPU, and a full HD screen, caters well to engineering and design workloads that require strong computation and graphics performance. Meanwhile, the Lenovo Legion 7's combination of an AMD Ryzen 7 CPU, equal RAM, an identical GPU, and a higher resolution display make it similarly suitable, with the added benefit of improved screen detail for intricate design tasks.
Content Creation
7.6
7.9
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion 7 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
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo Legion 7 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
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.5 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.8in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion 7 to have good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 has only fair portability.
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How the Gigabyte Aorus 5 and the Lenovo Legion 7 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte Aorus 5 | Lenovo Legion 7 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,359 | $1,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 10'' x 1.08'' | 14'' x 10.3'' x 0.86'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.07 lbs | 5.5 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14" | 14.01" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10" | 10.27" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 6.5 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 | 469 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.7/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 3 | |
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 7
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Andreas Osthoff | September 2022
"The Lenovo Legion 7 is a fast 16-inch gamer with 165 Hz display. The new Lenovo Legion 7 is a very good gaming notebook that, despite its comparatively compact compact 16-inch case, does not have to do without the most powerful components. Thanks to good cooling, no compromises are made in terms of performance. Both the Core i9-12900HX and the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti perform at a very high level."
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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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