The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is a better fit for those who prioritize gaming or intensive engineering tasks due to its dedicated Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics card, which provides robust performance for 3D and machine learning applications. However, it's heavier and has a shorter battery life, which affects its portability. Conversely, the Lenovo Flex 5 16, with its integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics, offers a higher resolution touchscreen and a lighter frame, making it preferable for general use and on-the-go productivity. It also has a significantly longer battery life, ideal for users who need to work without frequent charging. Therefore, if you're looking for a more portable and versatile device for everyday tasks and some light creative work, the Lenovo Flex 5 16 would be the more suitable choice, especially considering its lower price. However, if you need a machine that can handle more demanding tasks and can overlook the additional weight and shorter battery life, the Aorus 7 may be worth the higher cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 7
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good overall display quality
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo Flex 5 16
Good portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
6.2/10
8.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Flex 5 16 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is equipped with a high-end Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a high 360Hz screen refresh rate, both of which are very important for gaming and 3D applications, leading to smoother visuals and better performance. In contrast, the Lenovo Flex 5 16 uses the integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics, which is less powerful for gaming, and a lower 60Hz screen refresh rate, limiting its ability to display fast-moving images as fluidly as the Aorus 7.
Engineering and Design
8.1/10
7.2/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Flex 5 16 is good.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Screen Quality
8.3/10
7.3/10
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
351.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has a better screen than the Lenovo Flex 5 16 for general use, and gaming and AI.
For general use, both the Gigabyte Aorus 7 and Lenovo Flex 5 16 offer screens that are sharp, vivid, and sufficiently bright, making everyday tasks like web browsing and video streaming enjoyable. Professionals in engineering and design may find these laptops fitting because of their ability to represent a wide range of colors accurately, which is crucial for tasks that require color precision. However, for gaming and 3D applications where fast-paced visuals are common, the lower refresh rates on these screens can result in less fluid motion and might not match the smooth experience offered by models with higher refresh rates.
Battery
6.0 Hours
11.5 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Flex 5 16 has 11.5 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
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,190
$740
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has a price of $1,190 and the Lenovo Flex 5 16 costs $740.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 and Lenovo Flex 5 16 are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.6/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 and Lenovo Flex 5 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
7.4/10
7.5/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 and Gigabyte Aorus 7 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
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 and Lenovo Flex 5 16 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 7 and the Lenovo Flex 5 16 compare to other laptops
"The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is a gaming laptop that is pitched at perhaps the hardest market to get right: the mid-range. So, unlike high-end gaming laptops that can throw the latest and greatest components together in a bid to attract gamers with plenty of money to spend, or budget gaming laptops that can make wise cuts that are justified as long as the price is low enough, mid-rangers like the Gigabyte Aorus 7 have to balance the two."
"The Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 is a solidly equipped, 2-in-1 in the lower price segment. Performance is definitely sufficient for everyday tasks and in tests the battery proved itself to be very economical. That aside, there is a lot of standard fare on show and a search for real highlights ends in vain. The low color coverage and reflective display can be avoided by going for an optional 2.5K display but this also presumably results in poorer battery life. The cooling uses only one fan and leads to a raised temperature on one side of the device under load. Additionally, there is very loud fan noise, also under load or when gaming. On top of that, we also occasionally noticed electronic noises."
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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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