When choosing between the Gigabyte G5 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14", consider that the Gigabyte G5 is built more for performance with better graphics handling, favoring tasks like gaming or engineering applications. However, it has a shorter battery life and is heavier, making it less portable. Conversely, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 is more budget-friendly, lighter, and has a longer battery life, making it ideal for general use and greater portability but less suitable for intensive tasks. Both offer similar screen size and resolution, but the Gigabyte will excel in performance-demanding scenarios at the cost of portability and price. 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 overall build quality
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14"
Good for software development
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.3/10
6.0/10
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The Gigabyte G5 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is only fair.
The Gigabyte G5 outperforms the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" for gaming and 3D tasks primarily because it has a higher-end Nvidia RTX GPU and a screen with a higher refresh rate, which results in smoother visuals during fast-paced action. In contrast, the Lenovo has an integrated AMD Vega GPU, which is less powerful for gaming, and its screen's lower refresh rate may lead to less fluid motion in games.
Engineering and Design
7.6/10
6.1/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Gigabyte G5 is good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is only fair.
The Gigabyte G5 offers a more capable main processor and higher-tier dedicated graphics, which provide the computational power and graphical performance required for demanding engineering and design tasks. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 has an integrated GPU that's less powerful for such intensive uses, though it benefits from greater portability due to its lighter weight and longer battery life.
Screen Quality
6.8/10
6.4/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
248.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
The Gigabyte G5 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has a better screen for content creation.
For general use, both the Gigabyte G5 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" offer decent displays with satisfactory resolution and brightness, but they might not stand out in terms of vividness or clarity. When it comes to engineering and design, these laptops may fall short, as professionals in these fields typically require screens that display a wider range of colors accurately, and these models lack extensive color gamut coverage. Gamers and individuals engaged in 3D work would find the screens suboptimal due to the lower refresh rates, making these laptops less suitable for fast-paced visual content that demands smooth motion and quick refresh capabilities.
Battery
3.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Gigabyte G5 has 3.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has 10 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
3.1 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 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
6.5/10
The Gigabyte G5 has good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 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
$490
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Gigabyte G5 has a price of $868 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" costs $490.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte G5 to be good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is only fair.
The Gigabyte G5, with its higher-end CPU and capable GPU, delivers solid performance for tasks beyond general use, but it's less portable and has shorter battery life compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 3, which, while more portable with better battery life, might lag behind in performance due to a less powerful CPU and integrated graphics. Screen quality is comparable, but the G5's heavier weight and bulk may be a tradeoff against the IdeaPad 3's lower storage capacity and possibly less satisfying keyboard and speaker quality.
Content Creation
7.2/10
7.1/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte G5 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" 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
6.8/10
7.1/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" to be good for software development, while the Gigabyte G5 is only fair.
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 3 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 low-priced IdeaPad 3 14 delivers on core functionality. Lenovo's IdeaPad 3 14 meets all the basic requirements for an inexpensive office laptop. The matte IPS display is bright enough, the performance is high for the class, and the input devices are rock solid. In addition, the mostly quiet operation including the useful performance modes, cool surface temperatures, easy maintainability as well as expandable working and mass storage all contribute to the IdeaPad 3 14's value proposition."
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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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