The Gigabyte G5 offers better performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and other engineering-related tasks due to its more powerful GPU and suitable hardware for gaming, at the expense of being heavier and having a shorter battery life. The Lenovo Yoga 6 is more portable, with a lighter design and longer battery life, good for general use and it has a touchscreen, which might be preferable for convenience and creative tasks. It also boasts a higher-resolution screen with better color accuracy, making it suitable for tasks that require precise color work but its integrated graphics may not handle intensive engineering or gaming as effectively. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte G5
Good for gaming and AI
Good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo Yoga 6
Good for software development
Very good portability
Excellent battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.1/10
7.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
248.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
3.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Yoga 6 and Gigabyte G5 are both good for general use, though the Lenovo Yoga 6 is somewhat better.
The Gigabyte G5 offers strong CPU performance and ample RAM, making it suitable for more intensive tasks, but it is heavier and has a shorter battery life, which might not be ideal for users who prioritize portability and all-day use. The Lenovo Yoga 6, on the other hand, has a high-quality screen and is lighter, with longer battery life, better suiting those who need a laptop for on-the-go usage and general activities, even if it may not handle heavy applications as well.
Gaming and AI
7.3/10
6.1/10
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
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
8.7/10
The Gigabyte G5 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 is only fair.
The Gigabyte G5 offers a more powerful GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, which are very important for smooth and detailed gaming and 3D experiences. The Lenovo Yoga 6, while having a decent CPU and screen quality for general use, falls short in delivering the same level of gaming and 3D performance due to its less capable GPU and lower refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
7.6/10
7.0/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte G5 and Lenovo Yoga 6 are both good for engineering and design, though the Gigabyte G5 is somewhat better.
The Gigabyte G5, with an Intel CPU and Nvidia GPU, is suited for engineering due to its strong processing and graphical capabilities, but the Lenovo Yoga 6 stands out with its higher RAM and AMD integrated graphics, offering a balance between performance and efficiency, along with higher screen resolution and touchscreen functionality. While both have similar storage, the G5 is better for GPU-intensive tasks whereas the Yoga 6 offers better portability and a 2-in-1 convertible design that could enhance design work through hands-on interaction.
Software Development
6.8/10
7.4/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Lenovo Yoga 6 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
6.7/10
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
248.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Gigabyte G5 has a better screen than the Lenovo Yoga 6 for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 has a better screen for engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Lenovo Yoga 6's balance between resolution and brightness offers a clear, easy-on-the-eyes experience, while the Gigabyte G5's display falls short in these regards, providing a less vibrant viewing experience. When it comes to engineering and design, the Yoga 6's superior color accuracy handles a wider range of colors, making it more suitable for tasks that require precise color representation, whereas the G5's color range is limited. For gaming and 3D applications, the G5's lower refresh rate leads to less fluid motion, whereas the Yoga 6, despite its good color reproduction, also lacks the high refresh rate sought by gamers for smooth gameplay.
Battery
3.5 Hours
12.5 Hours
The Gigabyte G5 has 3.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Yoga 6 has 12.5 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
13.3in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo Yoga 6 has very good portability, while the Gigabyte G5 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$849
$701
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Gigabyte G5 has a price of $849 and the Lenovo Yoga 6 costs $701.
The Lenovo Yoga 6 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 Yoga 6 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 Yoga 6 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 AMD R7-7730U in the Lenovo Yoga 6 13 provides a suitable answer to the limited cooling capabilities of a convertible - especially in tablet mode. It draws high computing power from a comparatively limited power supply so that less heat has to be dissipated at the same time."
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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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