The Gigabyte G5 is the better option for intensive tasks, gaming, or engineering applications due to its powerful processor and dedicated graphics card. However, it's heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable. The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is more affordable, significantly lighter, and offers silent, fan-less operation with a longer battery life, but its lower-end processor and integrated graphics are only suited for basic tasks like web browsing, office applications, and streaming. If budget and portability are key concerns, the Lenovo might suit you, but for better performance in demanding tasks, the Gigabyte G5 is the appropriate choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte G5
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for content creation
Good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14"
Very good portability
Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.1/10
6.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
248.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
239.0 nits
3.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The Gigabyte G5 is good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is only fair.
The Gigabyte G5 outperforms the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" in general use primarily due to its superior CPU, increased RAM, and better screen quality, offering a more responsive experience and clearer visuals, but it is heavier and has lower battery life, impacting portability. Conversely, the IdeaPad, while more portable and having longer battery life, is equipped with a lesser CPU, less RAM, and a lower quality screen, which limits performance and affects the quality of the display.
Gaming and AI
7.3/10
5.5/10
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The Gigabyte G5 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is poor.
The Gigabyte G5 is equipped with a powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics card and a high refresh rate screen which are key for smooth and detailed gaming and 3D performance, whereas the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" utilizes a much weaker Intel UHD Graphics 600 and a standard refresh rate screen which are not suited for such demanding applications.
Engineering and Design
7.6/10
5.5/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The Gigabyte G5 is good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is poor.
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.
Content Creation
7.2/10
6.2/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Gigabyte G5 is good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is only fair.
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.
Screen Quality
6.8/10
5.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
248.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
239.0 nits
The Gigabyte G5 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Gigabyte G5, with its better resolution and decent panel type, offers clearer images and more vibrant colors for general tasks, but it's still not ideal for precise design work or the most immersive gaming experiences due to limited color accuracy and lower refresh rate. The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14", with lower brightness and resolution, may struggle to deliver the clarity and detail needed even for everyday activities and doesn't meet the requirements for professional-level design or smooth, responsive gaming. Given these screen attributes, the Gigabyte G5 is a relatively better choice for a generalist who occasionally enjoys games and does some design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad is more suited for users with basic computing needs who prioritize budget over screen quality.
Battery
3.5 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Gigabyte G5 has 3.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has 9 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
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has very good portability, while the Gigabyte G5 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
6.0/10
The Gigabyte G5 has good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$868
$165
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Gigabyte G5 has a price of $868 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" costs $165.
The Gigabyte G5 and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" are both only fair 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.
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How the Gigabyte G5 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" compare to other laptops
"The Gigabyte G5 KE is a midrange gaming laptop that checks most boxes. Gigabyte makes good use of the Core i5-12500H and RTX 3060 Laptop GPU combo, and we find no untoward issues with overall performance. The dual-fan quad-heatpipe cooling arrangement does well to ensure that the underlying hardware doesn't throttle under load. That being said, the display is below par when compared to 2023 standards, especially when competing devices."
"The IdeaPad 1 14 is a simple machine, but it’s well-designed and has nearly everything you’d expect from a no-nonsense laptop that allows you to check emails and get schoolwork or other light tasks done with relative ease. A "true" 128GB SSD (as opposed to an eMMC drive) and a roomy 14-inch full HD display are arguably the star attractions, with the comfortable keyboard and reasonably modern styling playing important backup roles."
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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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