The Gigabyte Aorus 5 comes with a powerful setup suitable for intensive gaming and demanding engineering tasks, but it has a shorter battery life and is heavier, making it less portable. The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i, on the other hand, offers a higher resolution screen and longer battery life, which makes it a better option for general use and mobility. The Lenovo is also less expensive than the Gigabyte. If gaming performance is a priority and portability is less of a concern, the Gigabyte may be the better choice. Conversely, if you want a more portable laptop for a variety of tasks and are looking to save money, the Lenovo is a strong option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 5
Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Good battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.0/10
8.0/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
280.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
343.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize a vivid and sharp display for general computing tasks like browsing and watching videos, the Gigabyte Aorus 5's panel will suffice, but the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i's higher resolution and brightness offer an even better visual experience. For engineering and design work, the Legion Slim 5i may also be preferable, as its color accuracy across various spectrums supports detailed and color-critical tasks. However, if gaming and 3D applications are your focus, both laptops may fall short due to their less optimal refresh rates, but keep in mind, their resolutions and panel types remain acceptable for many users not seeking the highest-end gaming performance.
Battery
5.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has 5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i has 7 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
$1,055
$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 Slim 5i costs $1,055.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i and Gigabyte Aorus 5 are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 features an Intel i7-12700H CPU and 16GB RAM, lending it respectable power for various tasks, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i offers a slightly more robust Intel i7-13700H processor for potentially smoother performance; although the Aorus 5 may be more suited for those prioritizing longer unplugged use with its larger battery capacity, the Legion Slim 5i compensates with a higher resolution screen and lighter build, enhancing visual clarity and ease of transport.
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
8.0/10
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
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion Slim 5i to be very good for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 is good.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i boasts a more recent and powerful GPU, the Nvidia RTX 4060 compared to the Gigabyte Aorus 5's RTX 3070, delivering better performance for gaming and 3D tasks, along with a higher-resolution screen which improves screen quality.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
8.4/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i and Gigabyte Aorus 5 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 and Lenovo Legion Slim 5i are well-equipped for engineering and design tasks due to their powerful CPUs, ample RAM, and high-quality GPUs, which are crucial for demanding software applications. While the Aorus 5 delivers strong performance with a higher screen refresh rate, which is beneficial for smooth visuals, the Legion Slim 5i features a higher resolution and larger aspect ratio screen, offering crisper and more detailed images useful for detailed design work.
Content Creation
7.6/10
8.0/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion Slim 5i to be 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
7.8/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
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 Slim 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
5.2 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i and Gigabyte Aorus 5 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 Slim 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 Slim 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 Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 acknowledges that a gaming laptop doesn’t have to be as thick as possible and can still ensure adequate cooling when the muscles need flexing. To this end, in the Slim 5 Gen 8, it finds a neat balance of refined, trimmed-down design that still lets its internals cruise (even above their max power ratings). Lenovo then added in some high-end build quality with an altogether excellent keyboard that’s useful for both work and play."
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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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