The Gigabyte G5 is typically less expensive and offers solid gaming performance with a dedicated graphics card; however, it has less storage, RAM, a lower resolution screen, and shorter battery life compared to the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i. The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i, while generally a bit more costly, comes with a higher-resolution display, more memory and storage space, and a longer battery life, which might make it preferable for tasks that require intensive computing power like 3D rendering or engineering work. The Legion also has a better portability score, which suggests it may be easier to carry around, whereas the Gigabyte G5 boasts a slightly higher general use performance score, indicating it excels in everyday tasks. Both have the same GPU, so for gaming and tasks that rely heavily on graphics performance, they should be fairly comparable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte G5
Good portability
Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good battery life
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.1/10
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
248.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
343.0 nits
3.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i and Gigabyte G5 are both good for general use, though the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i is somewhat better.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i is favored for general use over the Gigabyte G5 due to its superior CPU, double the RAM, higher resolution display, and longer battery life, which contribute to better performance and user experience. Despite Gigabyte G5's adequacy for general tasks, its lower RAM, screen quality, and shorter battery life compared to the Legion Slim 5i make it less appealing, though it is lighter, potentially offering slightly better portability.
Gaming and AI
7.3/10
8.0/10
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
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 Slim 5i is very good for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte G5 is good.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i offers a more powerful CPU and a higher resolution display with a greater screen refresh rate, which enhances gaming and 3D performance, compared to the Gigabyte G5 which has a less potent CPU and a standard resolution, albeit still with a high refresh rate for smooth visuals.
Engineering and Design
7.6/10
8.4/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i is very good for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte G5 is good.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i stands out for engineering and design due to its superior processor and double the RAM for handling complex tasks, coupled with a higher resolution display that offers crisper visuals, which are crucial for design work. While both laptops have capable graphics cards, the Gigabyte G5 is less suited due to its lower-end CPU, less RAM, and lower-resolution screen, but it may be preferable for those prioritizing a more portable and less noisy device.
Content Creation
7.2/10
8.0/10
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 Legion Slim 5i is very good for content creation, while the Gigabyte G5 is good.
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
7.8/10
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
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 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
6.8/10
8.0/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
248.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
343.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i has a better screen than the Gigabyte G5 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Gigabyte G5's screen doesn't provide the color accuracy or resolution that professionals in engineering and design typically need, and its slower refresh rate makes it less suitable for 3D applications and gaming. The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i offers superior color reproduction and higher resolution, which benefits both general users and those in engineering and design, but gamers and 3D enthusiasts might find its refresh rate lacking for fast-paced visuals. Despite these drawbacks, the Lenovo's display will appear brighter and sharper for daily tasks and professional work compared to the Gigabyte G5.
Battery
3.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Gigabyte G5 has 3.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i has 7 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
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Gigabyte G5 has good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$868
$1,055
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Gigabyte G5 has a price of $868 and the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i costs $1,055.
"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 Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 acknowledges that a gaming laptop doesn’t have to be as thick as possible and can still ensure adequate cooling when the muscles need flexing. To this end, in the Slim 5 Gen 8, it finds a neat balance of refined, trimmed-down design that still lets its internals cruise (even above their max power ratings). Lenovo then added in some high-end build quality with an altogether excellent keyboard that’s useful for both work and play."
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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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