The Gigabyte G5 offers good performance for gaming and engineering tasks due to its dedicated Nvidia RTX graphics card and Intel processor, but it's heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable. The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13, on the other hand, with its AMD Ryzen processor and integrated Radeon graphics, is lighter and has a much longer battery life which is great for general use and portability. It also has a touchscreen and a higher screen resolution with better color accuracy, making it suitable for tasks that require detailed visuals, but it's not tailored for intensive gaming or heavy 3D work. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte G5
Good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13
Good for software development
Good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.1/10
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
248.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
379.0 nits
3.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 and Gigabyte G5 are both good for general use, though the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 is somewhat better.
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 offers better portability, longer battery life, and higher quality RAM and screen than the Gigabyte G5, which makes it more suitable for general use. On the other hand, the Gigabyte G5 has a larger screen and potentially better graphics performance, but its heavier weight and shorter battery life make it less ideal for on-the-go productivity.
Gaming and AI
7.3/10
6.3/10
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.1/10
The Gigabyte G5 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 is only fair.
The Gigabyte G5 is better suited for gaming and 3D applications due to its Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 144Hz, which are very important for smooth and detailed visual performance. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13, despite its AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and quality IPS display with a higher resolution and pixel density, is limited by its integrated AMD Radeon 680M GPU and a standard refresh rate of 60Hz, making it less optimal for demanding gaming and 3D tasks.
Content Creation
7.2/10
7.8/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 and Gigabyte G5 are both good for content creation, though the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 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
6.8/10
7.7/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 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
7.0/10
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
248.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
379.0 nits
The Gigabyte G5 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Gigabyte G5's screen may not provide the most vivid colors or sharpness which is less crucial for general use and engineering design tasks but could impact visual clarity when doing color-sensitive work or enjoying media. Despite having a good resolution and acceptable brightness, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 shines in general use and engineering due to its superior color accuracy, which is essential for professionals who rely on faithful color reproduction. However, both the G5 and Z13 fall short for gaming and 3D applications as they lack high refresh rates, which are critical for smooth motion and an immersive visual experience.
Battery
3.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Gigabyte G5 has 3.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 has 10 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
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 has excellent portability, while the Gigabyte G5 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
8.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 has very good build quality, while the Gigabyte G5 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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 ThinkPad Z13 costs $1,000.
The Gigabyte G5 and Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 are both good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte G5 is equipped with a high-performance Nvidia RTX GPU combined with an Intel CPU suitable for demanding engineering and design tasks, but its larger size and weight reduce portability. Conversely, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13, while also capable in engineering and design due to its AMD Ryzen CPU and Radeon GPU, offers a more portable form factor and higher screen quality, but may not match the G5's graphic-intensive performance.
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How the Gigabyte G5 and the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 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."
"In the premium ultraportable space, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 competes with the best of the best, and still manages to shine. The design is an impressive departure from the bland bare-metal laptop that's become so popular in recent years, and the AMD-powered system has performance that's just as impressive. It's a stark alternative to the Intel-based majority, and it stands up well enough to the impressive Apple M2 processor."
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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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