The Gigabyte G5 generally costs less and has a brighter screen and higher contrast ratio, which can make it good for general use and indoor gaming. However, its battery life is shorter, making it less ideal for long use without access to a power outlet. On the other hand, the Lenovo LOQ 16 has double the RAM, which can greatly benefit engineering tasks and multitasking, and its battery lasts longer, providing more versatility for on-the-go use. Both laptops offer similar storage and high refresh rate screens, but if you prioritize longer battery life and better multitasking capabilities, the Lenovo might be a more suitable choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte G5
Good portability
Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo LOQ 16
Good for software development
Good overall display quality
Good battery life
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Software Development
6.8/10
7.5/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo LOQ 16 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
7.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
248.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The Lenovo LOQ 16 has a better screen than the Gigabyte G5 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
Regarding screen quality, the Gigabyte G5's fair performance for general use and engineering stems from its adequate resolution and brightness, but lackluster color range might not satisfy professionals needing precise hues. In contrast, the Lenovo LOQ 16's good screen quality for these tasks is due to its superior resolution, brightness, and wider color gamut, offering richer and more accurate colors essential for detail-oriented work. However, both laptops' poor quality for gaming and 3D is because their screens can't match the high refresh rates that are crucial for smooth, lag-free visuals in fast-paced scenes.
Battery
3.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Gigabyte G5 has 3.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo LOQ 16 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.
Portability
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Gigabyte G5 has good portability, while the Lenovo LOQ 16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$849
$1,000
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Gigabyte G5 has a price of $849 and the Lenovo LOQ 16 costs $1,000.
The Lenovo LOQ 16 and Gigabyte G5 are both good for general use.
The Lenovo LOQ 16 is better for general use than the Gigabyte G5 because the Lenovo has double the RAM, which allows for smoother multitasking and better performance in daily tasks, along with a higher battery capacity that extends usage time. Additionally, the Lenovo's screen has a higher brightness and a slightly taller screen aspect ratio that can be beneficial for web browsing and document editing, while the G5 is lighter, possibly making it a bit more portable despite its lower battery life and screen brightness.
Gaming and AI
7.3/10
7.5/10
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo LOQ 16 and Gigabyte G5 are both good for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
7.6/10
7.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo LOQ 16 and Gigabyte G5 are both good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo LOQ 16 is preferred for engineering and design use over the Gigabyte G5 because it has double the RAM, beneficial for handling complex tasks and multitasking, and a stronger CPU, essential for demanding software typical in these fields. Additionally, the Lenovo offers a higher screen resolution and brightness, which translates to sharper images and more vivid colors, crucial for design precision, whereas the Gigabyte G5, while also powerful, falls slightly short in these critical areas but offers a more portable design and quieter operation.
Content Creation
7.2/10
7.6/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo LOQ 16 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.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.4/10
The Lenovo LOQ 16 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 LOQ 16 compare to other laptops
"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."
"Gaming laptops with an RTX 4060 are available starting from about 1,000 Euros (~$1,060), even in 16-inch format. For the supposedly affordable Lenovo LOQ 16 (1,500 Euros, ~$1,591), the manufacturer particularly saves in the equipment and materials compared to the more expensive Legion series. In addition, the LOQ is slightly heavier and more bulky. What remains is anything but a laptop full of difficult compromises. Instead, this is a more than solid gaming laptop that focusses on the 3D performance.Q is slightly heavier and more bulky."
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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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