Lenovo Legion 5 17IMH05H (81Y8) vs. Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo Legion 5 17IMH05H (81Y8) and Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH). 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.

Lenovo Legion 5 17IMH05H (81Y8) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Legion 5 17IMH05H (81Y8) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

effective thermal management

ample port selection

heavy and bulky

average battery life

dim display brightness

noisy under load

Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) 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

144hz refresh rate

average battery life

heavyweight design

modest audio quality

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Legion 5 17IMH05H (81Y8) and Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH)
81 % - Design
82 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
76 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Legion 5 17IMH05H (81Y8) vs. Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Legion 5 17IMH05H (81Y8) Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.86 cm x 29 cm x 2.62 cm 39.5 cm x 26 cm x 2.95 cm
Weight 2.98 kg 2.5 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Phantom black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo Legion 5 17IMH05H (81Y8) Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 17.3"
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. 144 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, Wide Viewing Angle, Dolby Vision, 72% NTSC colour gamut Anti-glare, IPS-level, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR Lenovo Legion 5 17IMH05H (81Y8) Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache 12 MB 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Intel HM470 Intel HM470
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT)
MEMORY Lenovo Legion 5 17IMH05H (81Y8) Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 2933 MHz
Rated Speed 2933 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo Legion 5 17IMH05H (81Y8) Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Legion 5 17IMH05H (81Y8) Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
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 Harman audio technology Nahimic 3 sound technology
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Legion 5 17IMH05H (81Y8) Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8411B
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Lenovo Legion 5 17IMH05H (81Y8) Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 80 Wh 48.96 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours Up to 4 hour(s)
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Legion 5 17IMH05H (81Y8) Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 230 Watt 180 Watt
INPUT Lenovo Legion 5 17IMH05H (81Y8) Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Anti-ghosting, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, white LED backlight -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Legion 5 17IMH05H (81Y8) Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo Legion 5 17IMH05H (81Y8) Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Legion 5 17IMH05H (81Y8) Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip 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 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Rapid Charge Pro WINDFORCE Cooling System
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
SAR Value 0.504 W/kg (body), 0.504 W/kg (limb) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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