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The Gigabyte Aorus 7, slightly less expensive, offers greater storage, a better graphics card in the RTX 4060, and a higher refresh rate display, which favors gaming and fast-moving visuals. Conversely, the Lenovo Legion 5 17" costs a bit more, has an older but still powerful RTX 3060 graphics card, and has a less storage but might offer a bit better processor performance with its i7 chip. Both laptops are similar in size and weight, making them less portable than smaller devices but suitable for users who prioritize larger screens and power over mobility. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 7
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good overall display quality
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 5 17"
- The Lenovo Legion 5 17" has no clear advantages over the Gigabyte Aorus 7.
Key differences
Engineering and Design
8.1
7.6
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
8.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is preferred for engineering and design because it features a more powerful GPU and a higher refresh rate screen, which are crucial for graphic-intensive tasks and smooth visuals. In comparison, the Lenovo Legion 5 17" does have a slightly higher-resolution screen which may benefit detailed work but has a less powerful GPU, making it less optimal for the most demanding engineering software that relies on graphics processing.
Screen Quality
8.3
7.3
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
351.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion 5 17" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
If you prioritize a vivid display with sharp detail for everyday tasks like web browsing, document editing, or watching videos, both the Gigabyte Aorus 7 and the Lenovo Legion 5 17" have panels with good resolution and brightness. When working on engineering and design projects, where accurate color representation is crucial, these laptops deliver decent performance with their color coverage, but they lack the high-end color precision some professionals may need. However, for gaming and 3D applications where fast motion is common, neither of these laptops excels due to low refresh rates, which can lead to less smooth visuals compared to devices with screens designed specifically for these purposes.
Battery
6.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 5 17" has 4.5 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.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
351.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
6.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 and Lenovo Legion 5 17" are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 and Lenovo Legion 5 17" both offer robust CPU and RAM for efficient multitasking and general use, ensuring applications run smoothly. While both feature high-quality IPS screens for vivid display, the Gigabyte Aorus 7's superior battery life and portability make it suitable for on-the-go use, though the Lenovo Legion counters with a powerful processor better suited for demanding tasks but is heavier and has a shorter battery span.
Gaming and AI
7.8
7.4
8.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 and Lenovo Legion 5 17" are both good for gaming and AI.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is equipped with an Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a 360Hz screen refresh rate, making it excellent for gaming and 3D applications that benefit from superior graphics and silky-smooth visuals. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion 5 17" has an Nvidia RTX 3060 and a 144Hz refresh rate, which also makes it capable for gaming and 3D, but with slightly less graphics power and smoothness compared to the Aorus 7.
Content Creation
7.6
7.2
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 and Lenovo Legion 5 17" 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
7.0
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 and Lenovo Legion 5 17" 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.
Portability
Fair
Poor
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
6.5 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
1.0in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aorus 7 to have only fair portability, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
7.4
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 and Lenovo Legion 5 17" both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,190
$1,200
$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 Legion 5 17" costs $1,200.
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How the Gigabyte Aorus 7 and the Lenovo Legion 5 17" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte Aorus 7 | Lenovo Legion 5 17" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,190 | $1,200 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 10'' x 1.02'' | 15.7'' x 11.4'' x 1'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.95 lbs | 6.57 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.7" | 15.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10" | 11.41" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-12500H | Intel i7-11800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 4.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 360Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 351 nits | 305 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.2/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 4 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Gigabyte Aorus 7
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Matt Hanson | July 2020
"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."
Lenovo Legion 5 17"
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Sebastian Bade | February 2022
"The Lenovo Legion 5 17 is a current-gen 17-inch gaming laptop and equipped with the latest AMD CPU and a powerful GPU, that manages to reach its full potential. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600H is a very good choice for this laptop and able to maintain its performance level for long periods of time. Our test model only falls behind consistently in a direct comparison with its competitors that are often equipped with eight cores and 16 threads. Despite this, the Legion 5 17 leaves an excellent impression and is almost able to keep up with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 mobile GPU in synthetic benchmarks."
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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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