GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025) vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 (15IAX11)
53.7Performance48.4
87.6Graphics87.6
41.5Displayspec-based61.1
68Batteryspec-based53.9
56.5Portabilityspec-based55.6
4 spec wins — GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025)5 spec wins — Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 (15IAX11)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025) scores 58.6 against 58.5 for Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 (15IAX11). Pick by the categories that matter to you — GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025) edges ahead in performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 54 vs 48
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- Lower launch price: $1,650 vs $2,960
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 (15IAX11)
- 150% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 400 nits
- 63% higher charging: 245 W vs 150 W
Display
| Spec | GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 (15IAX11) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+5% | 15.3 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (100% sRGB, Pantone Validated) | OLED |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 1,000 nits+150% |
Performance
| Spec | GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 (15IAX11) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 | Intel Core Ultra 7 251HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7, 85W) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU (12GB GDDR7, up to 115W) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (SO-DIMM, 2 slots) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD (two M.2 slots: Gen4x4 and Gen4x2) | NVMe SSD (M.2 2242 PCIe 5.0 slot + M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 slot) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 (15IAX11) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,916+6%Top 29% | 2,762Bottom 45% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,074Top 45% | 14,233+1%Top 44% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 13,644Top 31% | 13,644Top 31% |
Battery
| Spec | GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 (15IAX11) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 76 Wh | 80 Wh+5% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 8.9 h |
| Charging | 150 W | 245 W+63% |
Design
| Spec | GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 (15IAX11) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.9 kg+2% | 1.93 kg |
| Thickness | 20 mm | 20 mm |
| Material | Sandblasted-finish chassis (Lunar White or Space Gray) | Aluminum lid, plastic (PC-ABS) base |
Connectivity
| Spec | GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 (15IAX11) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-C USB4 (DisplayPort 1.4, PD 3.0), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-A 2.0, HDMI 2.1, 1 Gbps RJ-45 Ethernet, 3.5mm audio jack, DC-in | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (USB PD 65-100W input, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-C (10Gbps, USB PD 65-100W input, DisplayPort 2.1), 3x USB-A (5Gbps, one always-on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 8K/60Hz), RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD IR webcam | 5MP with E-shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face recognition (Windows Hello) | None |
Software
| Spec | GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 (15IAX11) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home or Pro (depending on SKU) | Windows 11 Home |
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