The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is the more expensive option and offers high performance suitable for intensive tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, or engineering software, thanks to its powerful Intel processor and superior Nvidia RTX 3070 graphics card. However, it's less portable due to its weight and shorter battery life. On the other hand, the Lenovo Slim 7 is less expensive and still delivers good performance for general use and less demanding engineering tasks with its AMD Ryzen 7 processor and Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics card. It also boasts a higher resolution screen and longer battery life, making it more suited for on-the-go usage and media consumption. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 5
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim 7 16
Good portability
Good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
6.6/10
8.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is equipped with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate of 360Hz, which are crucial for gaming and 3D applications, making it a better choice for those specific needs compared to the Lenovo Slim 7 16, which has a Nvidia RTX 3050 and a 165Hz screen refresh rate. Although the Lenovo has a higher resolution display and may offer better screen quality, for tasks that demand very high GPU performance and smooth visuals such as gaming or 3D modeling, the Aorus 5's superior GPU and refresh rate provide a more optimized experience.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
7.5/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
8.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is very good for engineering and design because it has a high-performance CPU and a more powerful GPU, which are essential for demanding tasks, although it is heavier and may have a shorter battery life than the Lenovo Slim 7 16.
Screen Quality
8.0/10
8.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
280.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 5 for general use, engineering and design, and content creation.
For general use, both the Gigabyte Aorus 5 and Lenovo Slim 7 16 provide clear and vibrant displays due to their decent resolution and brightness, making everyday tasks like browsing and document editing pleasant. The Lenovo Slim 7 16, with its superior color accuracy, is more suitable for engineering and design tasks, where capturing the full spectrum of colors is critical for precision work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short as their lower refresh rates may not deliver the smooth visuals required by these visually demanding tasks.
Battery
5.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has 5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has 9.5 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.
Portability
Fair
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,359
$1,440
$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 Slim 7 16 costs $1,440.
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and Gigabyte Aorus 5 are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is well-suited for general use due to its strong Intel i7 processor and ample RAM, making it capable for a variety of tasks, but it is heavier and has a shorter battery life which may affect portability. On the other hand, the Lenovo Slim 7 16, with its AMD Ryzen 7 processor and comparable RAM, also serves general use well, and it boasts a sharper and brighter screen, a lighter build, and longer battery life, lending itself better to on-the-go usage.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.6/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 and Lenovo Slim 7 16 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
7.6/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 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.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.8/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and Gigabyte Aorus 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 Slim 7 16 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."
"At $1,011, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro is a real bargain among full-sized laptops, with a handsome 16-inch, 16:10 aspect ratio touch screen, a speedy CPU, a comfortable keyboard, ample memory, and a roomy solid-state drive. It's not a blazing gaming rig or mobile workstation, but it doesn't pretend to be. Its biggest negative is that it may be hard to find—during our review, it sold out and was marked "Temporarily Unavailable" on Lenovo's site."
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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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