Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH) vs. Lenovo Legion 5 17ARH05H (82GN)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH) and Lenovo Legion 5 17ARH05H (82GN). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

affordable price point

good thermal management

decent build quality

full hd display

average battery life

heavy and bulky

modest audio quality

no thunderbolt support

Lenovo Legion 5 17ARH05H (82GN) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Legion 5 17ARH05H (82GN) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

ample connectivity options

spacious 17-inch screen

robust build quality

heavy and bulky

average battery life

loud under load

premium price tag

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH) and Lenovo Legion 5 17ARH05H (82GN)
73 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH) vs. Lenovo Legion 5 17ARH05H (82GN) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH) Lenovo Legion 5 17ARH05H (82GN)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.1 cm x 25.8 cm x 2.79 cm 39.86 cm x 29 cm x 2.62 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 2.98 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Black Phantom black
DISPLAY Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH) Lenovo Legion 5 17ARH05H (82GN)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, IPS-level, 72% NTSC colour gamut Anti-glare, DC dimmer, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH) Lenovo Legion 5 17ARH05H (82GN)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 4800H / 2.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache 16 MB L3 - 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH) Lenovo Legion 5 17ARH05H (82GN)
RAM 16 GB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH) Lenovo Legion 5 17ARH05H (82GN)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH) Lenovo Legion 5 17ARH05H (82GN)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti / AMD Radeon Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design -
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos Gaming
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology Harman audio technology
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH) Lenovo Legion 5 17ARH05H (82GN)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 M.2 Card
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8411B -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH) Lenovo Legion 5 17ARH05H (82GN)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 48.96 Wh 80 Wh
Battery Life Up to 4 hour(s) Up to 6.1 hours
AC ADAPTER Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH) Lenovo Legion 5 17ARH05H (82GN)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt 230 Watt
INPUT Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH) Lenovo Legion 5 17ARH05H (82GN)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features - Anti-ghosting, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, white LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH) Lenovo Legion 5 17ARH05H (82GN)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4)
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Interfaces LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 2.0
Microphone input
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH) Lenovo Legion 5 17ARH05H (82GN)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH) Lenovo Legion 5 17ARH05H (82GN)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features WINDFORCE Cooling System Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Rapid Charge Pro
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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