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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Gigabyte G5 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i are very similarly priced. The G5 offers a slightly higher graphics card model which may be better for 3D tasks and intensive gaming. The IdeaPad Pro 5i, on the other hand, boasts a higher-performing main processor, a larger screen with a higher resolution and better color coverage, making it more suitable for engineering and professional work where color accuracy and detail are important. Additionally, the IdeaPad Pro has a larger battery, which may lead to longer usage time, but it's also slightly heavier which could affect portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte G5
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Good overall display quality
- Good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.1
7.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
248.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
3.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i and Gigabyte G5 are both good for general use, though the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is somewhat better.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i offers a better experience for general use primarily due to a more powerful CPU, double the memory, longer battery life, and a higher quality display compared to the Gigabyte G5. While both laptops feature similar storage capacity and screen size, the IdeaPad Pro 5i's superior screen resolution, higher battery capacity, and additional RAM ensure smoother multitasking and a more vibrant visual experience.
Engineering and Design
7.6
8.1
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is very good for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte G5 is good.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i stands out for engineering and design due to its higher-end CPU and double the RAM of the Gigabyte G5, along with a more advanced GPU and a higher-resolution screen which is essential for detailed design work. While the Gigabyte G5 has a capable CPU and GPU for moderate engineering tasks, its screen quality and resolution are lower, which might affect the precision in design tasks; however, it could be preferred for those prioritizing a better heat management and gaming appearance.
Content Creation
7.2
7.7
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i and Gigabyte G5 are both good for content creation, though the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is somewhat better.
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
7.7
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is 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.
Screen Quality
6.8
7.8
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
248.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i has a better screen than the Gigabyte G5 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i provides superior visuals for everyday tasks with its higher resolution and brightness, which enhances text clarity and image crispness, making it well-suited for general use. For engineering and design, its display offers a broader range of colors, vital for accurately rendering designs and models. However, both the Gigabyte G5 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i fall short for gaming and 3D applications due to lower refresh rates, which are critical for smooth motion and immersive experiences in fast-paced scenarios.
Battery
3.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Gigabyte G5 has 3.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i has 6 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.
Cost
$868
$950
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Gigabyte G5 has a price of $868 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i costs $950.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
7.3
7.4
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i and Gigabyte G5 are both good for gaming and AI.
The Gigabyte G5, with its Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics card and a higher refresh rate of 144Hz, is designed to deliver a smoother gaming and 3D experience, which is more fluid than the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i with its Nvidia RTX 4050 and a refresh rate of 120Hz. While the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i offers a larger screen size and higher screen resolution, which can provide better detail and workspace for 3D work and immersive gaming, it may still fall behind the Gigabyte G5 in terms of raw gaming performance due to the refresh rate and GPU differences.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
4.3 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i and Gigabyte G5 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
7.6
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i and Gigabyte G5 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 G5 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte G5 | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$868 | $950 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.4'' x 0.89'' | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.75'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.19 lbs | 4.3 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.2" | 14.02" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.4" | 9.88" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-12500H | Intel i7-13700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 3.5 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 75 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 248 nits | 409 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 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 G5
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Vaidyanathan Subramaniam | April 2023
"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."
Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i
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Brandon Hill | January 2024
"Lenovo’s IdeaPad Pro 5i represents an impressive opening salvo for Meteor Lake in the ultraportable space against familiar foes from AMD and Apple. Not only does the Core Ultra 5 125H processor provide good performance across the board, but battery life remains a strong point against the Acer Swift Edge 16 with its AMD Ryzen 7 7840U processor. It can’t quite match the endurance of the 15-inch MacBook Pro, but the gap is shrinking."
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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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