When choosing between the Gigabyte Aorus 5 and Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, if you prioritize gaming or running demanding applications, the Gigabyte Aorus 5 offers high performance suited to these tasks but with a higher price tag and potentially shorter battery life. On the other hand, if you prefer a laptop that is easier to carry around, offers longer battery life, and is adequate for everyday tasks like web browsing, document editing, or light photo editing, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x may suit your needs better and is less expensive. 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 keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x
Very good for content creation
Excellent portability
Good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
6.6/10
8.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
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 ThinkBook 13x is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5, with its dedicated graphics and higher screen refresh rate, delivers a smoother and more visually intensive gaming experience than the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, which has less powerful graphics capabilities and a standard screen refresh rate, making it less ideal for demanding gaming and 3D applications. While both have competent processors and good screen quality, the superior GPU and refresh rate of the Aorus 5 sets it apart for gaming and 3D tasks.
Software Development
7.3/10
7.9/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x and Gigabyte Aorus 5 are both good for software development, though the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is somewhat better.
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
8.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
13.5in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
280.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For regular tasks like browsing and watching videos, both the Gigabyte Aorus 5 and Lenovo ThinkBook 13x provide crisp visuals due to their high resolution and bright displays, but the ThinkBook edges out with superior clarity and vibrancy. When it comes to engineering and design, professionals need accurate color representation, and the ThinkBook likely offers better coverage of professional color spaces, ensuring that designs and models look true-to-life. However, neither laptop is ideal for gaming or 3D work due to lower refresh rates, which means they won't provide as smooth an experience as screens designed specifically for these purposes, with the Gigabyte Aorus 5 falling behind likely due to lesser focus on these features.
Battery
5.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has 5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has 8 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
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
13.5in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has excellent portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,359
$1,399
$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 ThinkBook 13x costs $1,399.
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x and Gigabyte Aorus 5 are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5, with a high-performing CPU and ample RAM, excels in tasks requiring more power, and its superior screen quality enhances visual experiences, making it suitable for general use that might include occasional gaming or video editing; however, it is heavier and may have a shorter battery life, which affects portability. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x offers a balance between performance and portability, with sufficient CPU and RAM for everyday tasks, a high-quality screen, a lighter design for easy carrying, and longer battery life, better catering to users who prioritize working on the go over more demanding applications.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
7.9/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
8.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aorus 5 to be very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 packs a more powerful CPU and GPU, plus it has higher RAM capacity, which makes it better suited for demanding engineering software and tasks that require intensive processing and graphics capabilities. While the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, with a good screen and decent performance hardware, offers improved portability and a more comfortable keyboard, making it a favorable choice for those who prioritize a balance between performance and ease of use on the go.
Content Creation
7.6/10
8.0/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.6/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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 ThinkBook 13x 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."
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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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