The Gigabyte Aorus 5 tends to be a bit less expensive than the Lenovo Legion 9i, but with lower storage and RAM. It has a very high refresh rate display but with a standard resolution, which is good for gaming. The Aorus 5 is slightly less portable with marginally poorer battery life. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion 9i comes with a high-resolution Mini LED display which is better for color work in engineering and design. It has more RAM, making it suitable for demanding tasks like 3D rendering and machine learning, but it is more expensive and carries a heftier power brick. Both should handle general use and intensive gaming quite well, but the Legion 9i would provide a higher quality build and slightly better portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 5
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo Legion 9i.
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 9i
Very good for general use
Best in class for engineering and design
Excellent for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Best in class overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.5/10
8.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
280.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
682.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.3/10
The Lenovo Legion 9i is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 is good.
The Lenovo Legion 9i outshines the Gigabyte Aorus 5 in general use, offering double the RAM for more demanding tasks and a superior screen with higher resolution and color accuracy for vivid and crisp visuals. While both have similar battery sizes and neither excel in portability, the Legion 9i's more advanced CPU and significantly higher screen quality justify its edge for users who need top-notch performance and visual detail.
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
9.2/10
8.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 9i is excellent for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 is good.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
9.6/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion 9i is best in class for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 is very good.
The Lenovo Legion 9i outshines the Gigabyte Aorus 5 in engineering and design use mainly because it boasts a more powerful CPU and GPU, double the amount of RAM, and a superior screen with higher resolution and quality, crucial for detailed work. In contrast, the Aorus 5 is lighter, which may appeal to users who prioritize portability, yet it falls short in the aforementioned areas that are particularly significant for intensive tasks and visual clarity.
Content Creation
7.6/10
8.7/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The Lenovo Legion 9i is very good for content creation, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 is good.
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
8.3/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo Legion 9i is very good for software development, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 is good.
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.
Screen Quality
8.0/10
9.7/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
280.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
682.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion 9i has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 5 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize vibrant colors and clear images for work and everyday activities, the Lenovo Legion 9i stands out due to its superior panel type, resolution, and brightness that enhance visual clarity and color accuracy. For engineering and design tasks where color precision is crucial, both the Gigabyte Aorus 5 and the Lenovo Legion 9i deliver good performance with their wide color gamuts. However, for gaming and 3D applications where fast motion is best displayed on high-refresh-rate screens, neither laptop is ideal as they lack in this aspect, which might lead to less smooth visuals in fast-paced scenes.
Battery
5.0 Hours
3.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has 5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 9i has 3 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
7.4/10
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 9i 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
$3,420
$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 9i costs $3,420.
"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 Lenovo Legion 9i is meant as a top-end flagship showcase for enthusiasts, and on that, it delivers. You'll find flashier designs in this price tier—Razer’s all-metal build in a similarly sized laptop like the Blade 16, or monstrous 18-inch machines—but this is a well-thought-out laptop. The chassis is trim for a 16-inch powerhouse, the lid is unique, and bespoke liquid cooling takes performance to the next 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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