The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is the better option for you if performance in gaming or intensive engineering tasks is a priority, thanks to its powerful Nvidia RTX graphics. It also has a larger screen and a higher refresh rate, making it great for immersive experiences, but it's heavier and bulkier, impacting its portability. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i has a slimmer and lighter design for easier carrying and a better battery life, making it suitable for general use and everyday tasks. However, it's less capable for demanding 3D tasks or gaming due to its integrated graphics. 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
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i
Good portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
6.3/10
8.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
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
7.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.1/10
7.0/10
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 IdeaPad Slim 5i is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is better suited for engineering and design due to its more powerful CPU and GPU, which handle intensive tasks more efficiently, as well as its larger screen and higher refresh rate that provide a smoother visual experience. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i, while still capable for engineering tasks with a solid CPU and integrated graphics, prioritizes portability and has a higher resolution screen, but does not offer the same level of performance for demanding software typical in engineering and design work.
Screen Quality
8.3/10
6.4/10
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
351.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
315.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
When considering general use, the Gigabyte Aorus 7 excels with a clear display that provides comfortable resolution and brightness, making it easier on the eyes for tasks like browsing and video streaming, whereas the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i offers average clarity and brightness suitable for daily activities but may not be as vivid. For engineering and design work, the Aorus 7's screen is preferable due to its wider color range, ensuring more accurate color representation for detailed projects, unlike the IdeaPad Slim 5i which offers sufficient but not ideal color accuracy. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the Aorus 7's lower refresh rate can lead to less smooth visuals, which is a significant drawback compared to displays optimized for these purposes; meanwhile, the IdeaPad Slim 5i's screen also isn't geared towards these high-motion scenarios.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i 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
Good
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,190
$828
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has a price of $1,190 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i costs $828.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 provides a solid performance boost for general tasks with its higher-tier CPU and dedicated GPU, and has a larger, high-refresh-rate screen suitable for multitasking and entertainment, though at the expense of portability and battery life. Meanwhile, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i, with its efficient CPU and integrated graphics, offers a lighter build and longer battery life, making it more portable and ideal for general use on-the-go, albeit with less power for demanding applications and smaller, standard-refresh-rate display.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.4/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i 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
7.4/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i 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
7.6/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i and Gigabyte Aorus 7 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 IdeaPad Slim 5i 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 device is made for average work loads and if your work has a lot to do with online browsing, using apps that are not power-hungry and streaming videos. The looks are really good and the device in itself is not a heavy one. And with Intel 11th-gen Core processor, you might sail through most of your work without complaints."
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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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