The Gigabyte G5, with its higher price, offers better performance for intensive tasks like gaming due to its dedicated Nvidia graphics card and Intel i5 processor. It's a better fit for those needing to run complex applications or games, but it's heavier and thicker, making it less portable. The Lenovo V15 is more budget-friendly and offers decent performance with an AMD Ryzen 5 processor and integrated graphics, ideal for general use and it's lighter and slimmer, making it more portable. However, its performance in demanding tasks or games won't match the Gigabyte G5, and its screen quality is lower due to a TN panel, compared to the IPS panel on the G5, which provides better viewing angles and color reproduction. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte G5
Good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo V15
Good for software development
Good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.3/10
6.1/10
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Gigabyte G5 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo V15 is only fair.
The Gigabyte G5 offers a superior gaming experience with its Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a high refresh rate of 144 Hz, catering to smoother visuals and better performance in gaming and 3D applications. The Lenovo V15, with its AMD Ryzen 5 5500U Vega 7 GPU and lower screen refresh rate of 60 Hz, provides a fair gaming experience, but it isn't as fluid or visually impressive as the Gigabyte G5 for fast-paced games or 3D content.
Engineering and Design
7.6/10
6.3/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte G5 is good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo V15 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Screen Quality
6.8/10
5.4/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
248.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
231.0 nits
The Gigabyte G5 has a better screen than the Lenovo V15 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the Lenovo V15 has a better screen for content creation.
The Gigabyte G5 offers a better balance of resolution and brightness, making it suitable for daily tasks and some professional work, but for gaming, the lower refresh rate diminishes the experience. On the other hand, the Lenovo V15's display lacks in brightness and resolution, which hampers clarity and detail for all uses—including general activities and detail-oriented tasks in engineering and design. Neither is ideal for 3D applications or gaming, where high refresh rates are crucial, but the Gigabyte G5 stands out slightly for other uses due to its superior overall display characteristics.
Battery
3.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Gigabyte G5 has 3.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo V15 has 8 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.
Cost
$868
$579
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Gigabyte G5 has a price of $868 and the Lenovo V15 costs $579.
The Lenovo V15 and Gigabyte G5 are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte G5, while decent for general use, is bulkier and has a shorter battery life compared to the Lenovo V15, which may compromise its portability and convenience during extended use away from a power source; the Lenovo V15, on the other hand, offers a longer battery life and is lighter, making it a better choice for users who prioritize ease of carrying and not having to frequently charge their device.
Content Creation
7.2/10
7.3/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Lenovo V15 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.
Software Development
6.8/10
7.1/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo V15 to be 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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo V15 and Gigabyte G5 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
6.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte G5 to have good build quality, while the Lenovo V15 has only fair 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 V15 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."
"The strengths of the Lenovo V15 G2 AMD lie in its expandability of the RAM and allowing you to use two SSDs, in its performance that goes beyond everyday applications thanks to AMD's hexa-core CPU and Vega-7 iGPU, in its good keyboard, and its relatively robust case. In addition, the battery life of the office laptop is also acceptable, and the device stays cool and relatively quiet."
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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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