If your priority is high-performance tasks such as gaming or video editing, investing more in the Gigabyte Aorus 5 is justified, given its superior hardware that excels in these areas. However, if you're focused on business applications, value portability and battery life, and are looking to save money, the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 offers reliability and mobility without the extra cost associated with high-end gaming laptops. Choose based on your primary use; power and graphics for demanding software with the Aorus, or cost efficiency and convenience with the ThinkPad for everyday tasks and business use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 5
Good for gaming and AI
Very good overall display quality
Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad T14
Very good for general use
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall build quality
Very good portability
Good battery life
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.5/10
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
280.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5, with its gaming-oriented hardware, offers excellent CPU and RAM for demanding tasks but may sacrifice screen quality, battery life, and portability, which are crucial for general use. The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 provides a balance of high-quality CPU, ample RAM, superior screen quality, longer battery life, and easy portability, aligning better with the needs of typical users, while also offering a comfortable keyboard and efficient heat management, though storage capacity and speaker quality are secondary considerations.
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
6.7/10
8.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.3/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is equipped with a higher-end GPU and a screen with a faster refresh rate, making it more suitable for gaming and 3D applications that require smooth graphics rendering. On the other hand, while the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has a capable CPU and good screen quality, its GPU and refresh rate are not as advanced, positioning it for less demanding gaming and 3D tasks.
Content Creation
7.6/10
8.3/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 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
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 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
6.9/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
280.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the Gigabyte Aorus 5 and the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 offer screens with sufficient resolution and brightness, making text clear and visuals crisp for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. Those involved in engineering and design would benefit from the accurate color reproduction of these laptops, as both cover a broad range of color gamuts, ensuring that the colors they see on screen closely match their intended output. However, for gaming and 3D applications where fast-paced visuals are common, the lower refresh rate of both models may lead to motion blur and a less responsive experience compared to laptops with higher refresh rates tailored for these uses.
Battery
5.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has 5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has 9 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
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
8.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 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
$1,241
$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 ThinkPad T14 costs $1,241.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is equipped with a higher-end CPU, more RAM, and a superior GPU, which are very important for running complex engineering and design software smoothly, and it also boasts a higher quality screen for precise visual work. Meanwhile, the Lenovo ThinkPad T14, while still good for engineering tasks due to its capable components, benefits from greater portability and the renowned ThinkPad keyboard quality, making it a more comfortable choice for extended typing sessions and use on the go.
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How the Gigabyte Aorus 5 and the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 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."
"We like a lot about this laptop. It has many ports, with the inclusion of RJ45-Ethernet as a defining feature. WWAN is upgradable for maximum flexibility and the ThinkPad has many security functions. Working with the ThinkPad input devices is a lot of fun, and Lenovo puts in a serviceable Low Power panel. The AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 7840U delivers a great performance and does not drain the battery fast. Fan noise and temperatures are nothing special, but also far away from bad. With the user replaceable keyboard, the ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 has a special feature rarely present on most modern laptops."
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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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