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Updated January 10, 2024·
When deciding between the Gigabyte G5 and the Lenovo Legion 5 17", consider that the Gigabyte G5 generally costs less and is more portable due to its smaller screen size and lighter weight, making it suitable for on-the-go use. However, the Lenovo Legion boasts a larger screen and better battery life, enhancing the gaming or multimedia experience, and it comes with more RAM out-of-the-box, which is beneficial for multitasking and more demanding tasks. On the other hand, the Gigabyte has a newer and more powerful graphics card, which would generally provide better performance for gaming and 3D applications. Ultimately, if cost and portability are your priorities, the Gigabyte G5 may be the better choice, but if you value screen size, battery life, and straight-from-the-box multitasking capabilities, the Lenovo Legion could serve you better. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte G5
- Good portability
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 5 17"
- Good for software development
- Good overall display quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.8
7.3
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
248.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" has a better screen than the Gigabyte G5 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
For general use, the Lenovo Legion 5 17" offers a brighter and higher-resolution display, enhancing readability and clarity which makes it preferable to the Gigabyte G5, whose display may seem less vibrant. When it comes to engineering and design, the Legion's wider color gamuts ensure more accurate color reproduction, essential for detailed work, whereas the Gigabyte's narrower color range might not capture all the nuances. However, in gaming and 3D environments, the Gigabyte G5 falls short due to a lower refresh rate, resulting in less fluid motion compared to laptops designed with high refresh rates for smoother visual experiences.
Battery
3.5 Hours
4.5 Hours
The Gigabyte G5 has 3.5 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.
Portability
Good
Poor
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
6.5 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Gigabyte G5 has good portability, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$868
$1,200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Gigabyte G5 has a price of $868 and the Lenovo Legion 5 17" costs $1,200.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.1
7.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
248.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
3.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" and Gigabyte G5 are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte G5, with a lesser performing CPU and half the RAM of the Lenovo Legion 5 17", faces challenges in handling multitasking and demanding applications smoothly, which affects its overall suitability for general use. On top of that, the Lenovo Legion not only has a higher quality screen and better battery life, which are crucial for an enhanced user experience, but it also compensates for its heavier weight and larger size with improved performance and longevity.
Gaming and AI
7.3
7.4
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" and Gigabyte G5 are both good for gaming and AI.
The Gigabyte G5 has a more recent GPU, the Nvidia RTX 4060, which may offer better gaming and 3D performance than the Lenovo Legion 5 17" with its RTX 3060 GPU; both have screens with a 144Hz refresh rate conducive to smooth gaming visuals. While the G5's newer GPU is a key factor for its suitability for gaming and 3D tasks, the Legion's larger screen provides a more immersive gaming experience but at the cost of being bulkier and potentially less portable.
Engineering and Design
7.6
7.6
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" and Gigabyte G5 are both good for engineering and design.
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
7.2
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte G5 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
6.8
7.0
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion 5 17" 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.
Build Quality
7.2
7.4
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" 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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Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte G5 | Lenovo Legion 5 17" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$868 | $1,200 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.4'' x 0.89'' | 15.7'' x 11.4'' x 1'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.19 lbs | 6.57 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.2" | 15.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.4" | 11.41" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-12500H | Intel i7-11800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 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 | 3.5 Hours | 4.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 248 nits | 305 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 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 | 7.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 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 | 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 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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