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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Gigabyte A7 offers better performance for intensive tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning due to its superior graphics card and processor but comes with a heftier price and less portability due to its larger size and heavier weight. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 is more budget-friendly, lighter, and has a smaller screen, making it more portable, but its performance is suited for general use and less demanding engineering tasks since it lacks a dedicated graphics card and has a weaker processor. If portability and price are your main concerns, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 might be suitable, while for higher performance in graphics-intensive applications, the Gigabyte A7 is the better option despite its bulkiness and higher cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte A7
- Good for general use
- 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 3 14"
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.3
6.0
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 3 14" is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
7.6
6.1
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Gigabyte A7 is good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is only fair.
The Gigabyte A7, with a more powerful main processor, more RAM, and a higher-tier dedicated graphics card, offers better performance for intensive tasks like 3D rendering and complex simulations, along with a larger, higher refresh-rate screen that provides a smoother visual experience than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14", which has a lesser main processor, less RAM, and an integrated graphics solution that may not handle demanding engineering applications as effectively.
Screen Quality
7.3
6.4
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
318.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
The Gigabyte A7 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Gigabyte A7 offers a display with higher resolution and brightness, suitable for general tasks and detail-oriented work in engineering and design due to its ability to represent colors more accurately. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3, with a fair screen, provides a balance for everyday activities and casual design work but may lack the vibrancy and sharpness for professional-grade tasks. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the refresh rate becomes crucial for smooth visuals, and neither the Gigabyte A7 nor the Lenovo IdeaPad adequately meet the high refresh rate demands that dedicated gaming laptops offer.
Battery
4.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Gigabyte A7 has 4.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" 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
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.1 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has very good portability, while the Gigabyte A7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
6.5
The Gigabyte A7 has good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$940
$490
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Gigabyte A7 has a price of $940 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" costs $490.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.3
6.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
318.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte A7 to be good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is only fair.
The Gigabyte A7's more powerful Ryzen 7 CPU and higher RAM enhance multitasking and intensive tasks, while its larger, brighter screen with modest color accuracy offers an engaging experience for general use; however, its lower portability score and shorter battery life can be limiting for mobile users. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3, on the other hand, offers longer battery life and better portability due to its lighter weight and smaller size, making it more suitable for on-the-go use, albeit with a less powerful Ryzen 5 CPU and lower RAM that may be adequate for less demanding applications but not as efficient for heavier workloads.
Content Creation
7.3
7.1
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte A7 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" 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
7.1
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" 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 3 14" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte A7 | Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$940 | $490 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 10.3'' x 1.19'' | 12.8'' x 8.5'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.58 lbs | 3.1 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.59" | 12.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.31" | 8.49" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 4.5 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 49 Wh | 45 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 318 nits | 313 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Mike Wobker | October 2021
"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."
Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14"
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Marvin Gollor | February 2023
"The low-priced IdeaPad 3 14 delivers on core functionality. Lenovo's IdeaPad 3 14 meets all the basic requirements for an inexpensive office laptop. The matte IPS display is bright enough, the performance is high for the class, and the input devices are rock solid. In addition, the mostly quiet operation including the useful performance modes, cool surface temperatures, easy maintainability as well as expandable working and mass storage all contribute to the IdeaPad 3 14's value proposition."
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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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