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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Gigabyte G5 is less expensive with decent performance and battery life, making it suitable for general use and gaming but with a lower screen resolution and RAM than the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro, while more expensive, offers better performance for demanding tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering work, and comes with a higher-resolution display, which might be better for professionals who need a more powerful device for intensive tasks. It also has a more robust build quality but is heavier, which impacts portability. Both have a gaming laptop appearance and the latest features like hardware ray tracing and DLSS, but for heavier workloads and sharper display, the Legion 5 Pro stands out, whereas for cost efficiency and light to moderate use, the Gigabyte G5 is a solid choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte G5
- Good portability
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 5
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Good for software development
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.1
7.8
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
248.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
340.0 nits
3.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.6/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 and Gigabyte G5 are both good for general use, though the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is somewhat better.
The Lenovo Legion 5 Pro outshines the Gigabyte G5 in general use primarily due to its superior CPU and double the RAM, ensuring smoother multitasking and better performance. Additionally, the Legion 5 Pro offers a larger, higher quality display with better color accuracy, contributing to an enhanced viewing experience, although it is heavier and has slightly lower portability compared to the Gigabyte G5.
Gaming and AI
7.3
8.4
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte G5 is good.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 delivers a more immersive gaming and 3D experience with its superior RTX 4070 graphics and a higher screen refresh rate, which enhances fluidity in visuals, compared to the Gigabyte G5 that has an RTX 4060 GPU and a lower refresh rate. Additionally, the Lenovo has a higher resolution screen, providing sharper images, and more RAM for better multitasking, while the Gigabyte has a competitive but less powerful CPU and still maintains good screen quality for gaming purposes.
Engineering and Design
7.6
8.5
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is very good for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte G5 is good.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 surpasses the Gigabyte G5 in engineering and design use primarily due to its superior CPU, double the RAM, and a more powerful GPU, which are crucial for demanding software used in these fields. Additionally, the Legion Pro 5 offers a higher resolution and brighter screen providing better visual clarity, although it is less portable and has a higher operating noise compared to the G5.
Content Creation
7.2
7.8
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 and Gigabyte G5 are both good for content creation, though the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 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
7.6
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 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
8.0
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
248.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
340.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has a better screen than the Gigabyte G5 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When considering general use, the Lenovo Legion Pro 5's superior panel type, higher resolution, and greater brightness contribute to a more vibrant and clear visual experience compared to the Gigabyte G5. For engineering and design, the Legion Pro's wider color gamuts, including DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, offer more accurate color representation, which is essential for detailed and color-critical work. However, despite these advantages, both the G5 and the Legion Pro fall short for gaming and 3D because of their lower refresh rates, which can result in less smooth motion and responsiveness in fast-paced visual scenarios.
Portability
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
5.6 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Gigabyte G5 has good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$868
$1,120
$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 Pro 5 costs $1,120.
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Key similarities
Battery
3.5 Hours
3.5 Hours
The Gigabyte G5 has 3.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has 3.5 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.
Build Quality
7.2
7.4
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 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 Legion Pro 5 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte G5 | Lenovo Legion Pro 5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$868 | $1,120 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.4'' x 0.89'' | 14.3'' x 10.3'' x 0.97'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.19 lbs | 5.6 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.2" | 14.31" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.4" | 10.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-12500H | AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 3.5 Hours | 3.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 80 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 | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 248 nits | 340 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 6.6/10 | |
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 | 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 | 4 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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 Pro 5
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Mark Knapp | July 2023
"It doesn't quite match its Legion Pro 7i sibling as an Editors' Choice winner, but Lenovo's AMD-powered Legion Pro 5 Gen 8 is a stylish, well-built gaming laptop with solid performance at both 1080p and its sharper native resolution. It's cheaper than some comparably equipped machines and better than some similarly priced ones. That's a recipe for success, even without its frequent availability of discounts or sales. A brighter screen and longer battery life would be nice, but even as is the Legion Pro 5 earns a solid recommendation."
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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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