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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Gigabyte G5 is less expensive and offers decent performance for general use and gaming, with a battery life that supports typical usage for a moderate duration. It's also slightly more portable than the Lenovo. However, the Lenovo Legion 5i Pro, although more expensive, has a higher capacity battery, a better screen with a higher resolution and refresh rate, and superior gaming and engineering performance thanks to the better processor and more RAM. The Legion also has a higher-quality keyboard, which might be preferable for extended typing and gaming sessions, and offers a richer color display, making it more suitable for tasks involving precise color work. Consider the Gigabyte G5 if affordability and portability are your primary concerns, but opt for the Lenovo Legion 5i Pro if performance, especially for gaming or engineering tasks, and screen quality are your priorities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte G5
- Good portability
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i
- 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
Gaming and AI
7.3
8.0
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
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 5i is very good for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte G5 is good.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i, with a higher screen refresh rate and arguably better CPU, is a step up in performance for gaming and 3D tasks compared to the Gigabyte G5, which, while capable with a solid GPU and good refresh rate, may not match the Lenovo's superior display specs and processing power.
Engineering and Design
7.6
8.4
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i is very good for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte G5 is good.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i is considered very good for engineering and design use mainly due to its powerful Intel i7 processor, double the RAM of the Gigabyte G5, and a higher-resolution screen that also offers better color accuracy and brightness, which are crucial for design tasks.
Software Development
6.8
7.5
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
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 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
8.1
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
248.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has a better screen than the Gigabyte G5 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i's high resolution and bright screen provide crisp and clear visuals, making it very good, while the Gigabyte G5's adequate resolution and brightness offer a fair experience. In engineering and design applications, the Lenovo excels by covering a wider range of colors, essential for precise work, whereas the Gigabyte's color range is satisfactory but less ideal. However, for gaming and 3D work, both laptops fall short due to their lower refresh rates despite their varying resolutions and panel types, which can be important but are overshadowed by the need for smoother motion.
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 5i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$868
$1,000
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Gigabyte G5 has a price of $868 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.1
7.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
248.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
368.0 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 5i and Gigabyte G5 are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte G5 has a lesser-performing CPU and half the amount of RAM compared to the Lenovo Legion 5i Pro, impacting multitasking and speed for general use. While both have similar battery capacity, the Legion 5i Pro features a higher resolution and quality display and better heat management, making it more suitable for extended general use.
Content Creation
7.2
7.6
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i and Gigabyte G5 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.
Battery
3.5 Hours
3.5 Hours
The Gigabyte G5 has 3.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i 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 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 Legion Pro 5i compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte G5 | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$868 | $1,000 | ||
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 | Intel i7-13700HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 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 | 368 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 5i
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Brian Westover | August 2023
"The midpriced Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 8 follows some of our favorite gaming machines, including last year's model and the higher-end Legion Pro 7i Gen 8 tested earlier this year. But pedigree doesn't count for much in the computer world, and gaming laptops require a certain level of power and graphics performance to justify their prices. The Pro 5i Gen 8 just doesn't do that, offering middling CPU and GPU performance rather than the sort of muscle that would make it a great value."
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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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