GIGABYTE AERO 16 OLEDvsLenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5

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GIGABYTE
GIGABYTE AERO 16 OLED
AERO 16 OLED

Quick Stats

The GIGABYTE AERO 16 OLED delivers solid, if unspectacular, performance in both creative and gaming workloads overall.
The AERO 16 OLED boasts a premium build quality that's both durable and aesthetically pleasing overall actually.
The GIGABYTE AERO 16 OLED boasts an impressive display with vibrant colors and exceptional contrast ratio overall.
The GIGABYTE AERO 16 OLED boasts a sleek chassis with impressive specs and high-quality features overall.
Lenovo
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5
ThinkPad E14 Gen 5

Quick Stats

The Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 delivers impressive performance suitable for productivity and coding workloads effectively.
The Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 boasts excellent build quality, justifying its low price point effectively.
The Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 display is serviceable, but lacks depth and saturation for professional use.
The Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 features a touchscreen display, processor, speakers, and webcam with great battery life overall.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
GIGABYTE AERO 16 OLED
Winner
#11
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5
#14
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
GIGABYTE AERO 16 OLED
#58
Winner
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5
#191
Display
GIGABYTE AERO 16 OLED
#32
Winner
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5
#107
Performance
GIGABYTE AERO 16 OLED
#39
Winner
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5
#52
Build
GIGABYTE AERO 16 OLED
#594
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5
#299
Winner
Features
GIGABYTE AERO 16 OLED
#359
Winner
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5
#510

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
GIGABYTE GIGABYTE AERO 16 OLED
Lenovo Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5
up to 64GB
up to 64GB
up to 4000GB SSD
up to 4000GB SSD
Intel Core i9-13900H
Intel Core i7-13700H
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (Laptop, 105W)
NVIDIA GeForce MX550
N/A
1x 2242 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 + 1x 2242 M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 See photo

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

GIGABYTE AERO 16 OLED

Strengths

The Aero 16 really left us impressed with its well-rounded package and Flawless user experience.
Gigabyte improved and fixed last year's model while slimming down the chassis and delivering a decent performance upgrade at the same time.
Battery life is excellent, easily outlasting most of the competition by quite a significant margin (7.5 hours for a Wi-Fi standard test).
The OLED screen is highly customizable with its color profiles to fit your workflow and the overall specs barely offer anything to complain about.
The laptop's noise levels are tolerable during different workloads, and Gigabyte's AI tag works fast and reliably to adjust power modes and fan curves accordingly.
Despite being a high-end premium notebook, the Aero 16 can deliver decent performance numbers for gaming as well.

Weaknesses

The speakers do not offer a sound experience fit for such a high-end premium notebook, which is quite a shame.
The price tag of €2,500 seems almost reasonable considering the laptop's target audience, but it might still be out of budget for some users.
The GPU performance in export tests was rather poor, suggesting a driver or Resolve problem at hand.
The difference between the 4070 and higher-end mobile chips is not earth-shattering, and one might expect more impressive numbers from the latter.
The laptop's weight is not mentioned explicitly, but it seems to be quite slim, which might make it uncomfortable for some users during long working sessions.
The RTX 370 TI and 3080TI equipped notebooks have similar performance numbers, making it hard to justify the upgrade to a more expensive model.

Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5

Strengths

The build quality is very good
The keyboard is great, same as most other ThinkPads
The trackpad is exactly the same as other ThinkPads, with TrackPoint
Good screen with fine colors (not ideal for photo editing)
Great battery life, up to 10 hours on idle and 7 hours on YouTube playback
Very low cost, around $380-$400 USD

Weaknesses

The screen is not ideal for professional photo editing due to color accuracy issues
The included NVMe storage is not the fastest, but sufficient for OS and other basic needs
The webcam lacks saturation, appearing pale and ghostly
The mic quality is not mentioned as a particular strength or weakness
The laptop's specs are a couple of generations old, which may affect performance in demanding tasks
The screen size is not specified (only 1200p resolution is mentioned)
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GIGABYTE AERO 16 OLED

The GIGABYTE AERO 16 OLED is a powerhouse of creativity, boasting a sleek chassis, impressive performance, and stunning visuals on its high-quality OLED display. This laptop is designed for creators who demand the best, with a well-rounded package that includes a decent processor, ample storage, and a powerful GPU. Its battery life is also noteworthy, lasting over 7 hours in standard testing. The AERO 16 OLED promises to deliver an unparalleled user experience, making it an attractive option for those seeking a high-end creative laptop.

Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5

In the realm of budget-friendly laptops, the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 stands out for its exceptional value proposition. Priced around $400 USD, this laptop boasts a robust feature set, including a reliable keyboard, precise trackpad, and a good-enough display. With its sturdy build quality and decent performance, it's an attractive option for those seeking a no-frills workhorse without breaking the bank. But does it truly deliver on its promises?

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