If performance for intense tasks like 3D rendering or gaming is important to you, the Gigabyte A7 with its AMD Ryzen 7 5800H processor and Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU is more suitable but is heavier and has lower battery life. Alternatively, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is lighter and more portable, has a longer battery life, and can handle general use with its AMD Ryzen 7 5700U processor, but it may not perform as well in very demanding tasks due to its integrated Vega 8 graphics. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte A7
Good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15"
Good portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.3/10
6.1/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The Gigabyte A7 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is only fair.
The Gigabyte A7, equipped with a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and a high 144Hz screen refresh rate, is better suited for gaming and 3D applications, offering fluid visuals and enhanced graphics processing. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" uses an integrated Vega 8 GPU within its Ryzen 7 5700U CPU and has a lower 60Hz screen refresh rate, resulting in more modest gaming performance and less smoothness in 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.6/10
6.6/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
The Gigabyte A7 is good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is only fair.
The Gigabyte A7 is more suited for engineering and design due to its robust CPU and GPU, ample RAM, and high-quality screen, which makes it better at handling resource-intensive tasks compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" which offers less powerful CPU and GPU, lower RAM, and lesser screen quality.
Screen Quality
7.3/10
6.4/10
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
318.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The Gigabyte A7 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has a better screen for content creation.
The Gigabyte A7, with its superior resolution and brightness, provides a sharp and vivid display that's excellent for tasks like browsing and video streaming, which are common in general use, and the high color accuracy benefits professionals in engineering and design who need precise color representation. However, its lower refresh rate makes fast-paced visuals in gaming and 3D work less fluid and responsive compared to screens designed for these purposes. The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15", while offering acceptable resolution and brightness for general tasks and color range for engineering work, falls short for gaming and 3D applications due to its compromises on refresh rate and overall screen performance necessary to hit a lower price point.
Battery
4.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Gigabyte A7 has 4.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has 10 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
Fair
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has good portability, while the Gigabyte A7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
6.0/10
The Gigabyte A7 has good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$940
$741
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Gigabyte A7 has a price of $940 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" costs $741.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" and Gigabyte A7 are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte A7 is equipped with a stronger CPU and dedicated graphics card, making it suitable for more demanding applications, and it has a larger screen, which provides a better visual experience, but its heavier weight and shorter battery life make it less portable.
Content Creation
7.3/10
7.4/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" and Gigabyte A7 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.
Software Development
7.0/10
7.3/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" and Gigabyte A7 are both good for software development.
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.
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How the Gigabyte A7 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" compare to other laptops
"In terms of looks, the Gigabyte A7 X1 is certainly not a trendy, slim, and ultra-mobile gaming laptop. But it does what it's supposed to do, namely bringing games smoothly onto the screen, very well. Both the processor and the GeForce RTX 3070 are able to unleash their performance without restrictions thanks to the well-ventilated case. The Gigabyte A7 X1 brings modern games smoothly onto the screen and offers excellent maintenance options."
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is affordable and pretty efficient. At the end of the day, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 (15″, 2023) is one of the better affordable laptops money can buy right now. It has a decent performance, albeit coming from a CPU that is based on old architecture. Playing low-intensity games is possible but at low to medium settings. We are really happy with the cooling setup, but the main event here is the battery life. We got 9 hours of either Web browsing or video playback, which is a great result. Especially if you compare this device with the ASUS E410."
Get a great deal on the Gigabyte A7 or the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15"
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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