If you need a laptop with a larger screen, the Gigabyte Aorus 7 with its 17.3-inch display might be preferable over the Lenovo Legion Slim 5. However, the Lenovo offers a slightly higher battery life and is lighter, making it more portable. Both laptops are similarly priced and offer the same storage capacity, memory, and GPU, which means they'll deliver similar performance for tasks like gaming or 3D rendering. The Lenovo has a slightly higher resolution and aspect ratio which can be better for productivity tasks due to more vertical space. Both are suitable for intensive gaming, but if maximum portability and battery life are key concerns, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 stands out. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 7
Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 5
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has no clear advantages over the Gigabyte Aorus 7.
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.3/10
7.2/10
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
351.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
When prioritizing screen qualities for different uses, the Gigabyte Aorus 7's display offers the clarity, resolution, and brightness that make it well-suited for general activities like web browsing and productivity tasks. For engineering and design, this laptop's color accuracy and range, as expressed by color gamuts, enhance the preciseness necessary for detailed creative work. However, its lower refresh rate might not deliver the smooth visuals desired in Gaming and 3D applications, which rely heavily on swift and seamless motion handling.
Portability
Fair
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 and Gigabyte Aorus 7 both have only fair portability, though the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,190
$1,000
$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 Legion Slim 5 costs $1,000.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 and Gigabyte Aorus 7 are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 and Lenovo Legion Slim 5 both have substantial RAM and storage, powerful CPUs, and high-quality IPS displays making them suitable for general use. However, the Aorus 7 offers a larger screen and longer battery life, which could be more appealing for extended use and multimedia, while the Legion Slim 5 is lighter and slightly more portable, better for those who travel often or have limited space.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
7.7/10
8.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
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 Slim 5 are both good for gaming and AI.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 and Lenovo Legion Slim 5 are both equipped with Nvidia RTX 4060 GPUs, making them suitable for gaming and 3D applications, with the Aorus 7 offering a higher screen refresh rate of 360 for a more fluid gaming experience, while the Legion Slim 5's 144 rate is lower but still suitable for smooth gameplay. The Aorus 7's IPS screen at 1920 x 1080 resolution delivers vibrant colors and good contrast, beneficial for both gaming and 3D work, with similar screen quality found in the Legion Slim 5, though featuring a slightly higher 1920 x 1200 resolution offering extra vertical space.
Engineering and Design
8.1/10
8.0/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
8.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 and Lenovo Legion Slim 5 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has a higher screen refresh rate and larger screen size, which benefits design and simulation tasks, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 balances power with a higher-resolution screen and superior portability. Both laptops house robust CPUs, ample RAM, and capable GPUs, but the Aorus offers a more visceral experience for engineering workloads with extra screen real estate, and the Legion Slim 5's sharper display and lighter frame make it a versatile choice for engineers on the go.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.5/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 and Lenovo Legion Slim 5 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
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 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.
Battery
6.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has 7 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.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.4/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 and Lenovo Legion Slim 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 7 and the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 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 Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 acknowledges that a gaming laptop doesn’t have to be as thick as possible and can still ensure adequate cooling when the muscles need flexing. To this end, in the Slim 5 Gen 8, it finds a neat balance of refined, trimmed-down design that still lets its internals cruise (even above their max power ratings). Lenovo then added in some high-end build quality with an altogether excellent keyboard that’s useful for both work and play."
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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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