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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Gigabyte G5 is often less expensive and offers a strong CPU and GPU combo suitable for gaming and other performance-intensive tasks but has a shorter battery life and is heavier, which affects its portability. The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14, while somewhat more expensive, offers a higher resolution touchscreen with a better aspect ratio and longer battery life, making it more suitable for productivity and portability, with enough power for less demanding tasks but not as suited for intensive gaming as the Gigabyte G5. Choose the Gigabyte for gaming and high-performance needs, or the Lenovo if you prioritize portability and battery life for general use or productivity tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte G5
- Good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14
- Very good for general use
- Good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.1
8.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
248.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
334.0 nits
3.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte G5 is good.
The Gigabyte G5, while offering solid CPU and RAM capabilities for intensive tasks, sacrifices portability and battery life, and its screen may not be as high-quality for daily activities as the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14, which provides a balance of powerful performance, vivid screen quality, and longer battery life in a more portable package. Additionally, the Slim Pro 7 14 typically has better storage options, keyboard, and speaker quality, while maintaining quieter operating noise and effective heat management, making it a more versatile choice for general use.
Gaming and AI
7.3
6.7
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte G5 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is only fair.
The Gigabyte G5 boasts a stronger GPU and a higher screen refresh rate which are essential for smooth gaming and 3D performance, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 offers a decent GPU with a good screen resolution but has a lower refresh rate which might not be as optimal for fast-paced gaming or highly demanding 3D applications.
Content Creation
7.2
8.0
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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
7.8
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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
7.4
15.6in
SIZE
14.5in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
248.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
334.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has a better screen than the Gigabyte G5 for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 provides a better visual experience due to a higher resolution and brighter display, making text clearer and multimedia more vibrant. In engineering and design, the Lenovo's superior color coverage with wider color gamuts ensures more precise color work, which is essential for tasks like photo editing and graphic design. However, for gaming and 3D, both laptops fall short, but the Gigabyte G5's slightly higher refresh rate would be preferred, even if both do not ideally meet the standards for fast-paced, high-frame-rate gaming experiences.
Battery
3.5 Hours
12.0 Hours
The Gigabyte G5 has 3.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has 12 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
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.5in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has very good portability, while the Gigabyte G5 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
7.8
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 and Gigabyte G5 both have good build quality, though the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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 Slim Pro 7 14 costs $1,200.
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Key similarities
Engineering and Design
7.6
7.7
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 and Gigabyte G5 are both good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte G5, with its i5 processor, RTX 4060 GPU, and high refresh rate screen, is strong for engineering applications that benefit from graphical power and CPU efficiency, whereas the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 combines the performance of a Ryzen 7 processor and RTX 3050 GPU with a high-resolution touchscreen and better color accuracy, making it ideal for precision tasks like design and video editing, along with extended battery life for portability. While the G5 excels in raw power suitable for gaming or 3D modelling, the Slim Pro is more balanced, offering portability with its lighter weight and longer battery life, without compromising on performance for design workflows.
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How the Gigabyte G5 and the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte G5 | Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$868 | $1,200 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.4'' x 0.89'' | 12.9'' x 8.9'' x 0.61'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.19 lbs | 3.5 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.2" | 12.91" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.4" | 8.92" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-12500H | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 3.5 Hours | 12 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 73 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14.5" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 90Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 248 nits | 334 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
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 Slim Pro 7 14
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Matthew S. Smith | May 2023
"The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 is an attractive, portable laptop that’s ideal if you need a combination of CPU and GPU performance. It also nails the fundamentals with solid connectivity, an enjoyable keyboard, a large touchpad, and top-notch webcam. Display quality is a weakness, but it’s an acceptable compromise for the laptop’s extremely competitive $1,199 MSRP. The Slim Pro 7 is a versatile, affordable laptop and hard to beat for the price."
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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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