If you need a powerful laptop for 3D rendering, machine learning, engineering tasks, or gaming, the Gigabyte A7 with its dedicated Nvidia graphics card will handle these better than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro. However, the IdeaPad is much more portable, offering a lighter design and significantly longer battery life, making it a better choice for on-the-go use and general productivity. The IdeaPad also has a higher-resolution, touch-enabled screen with better color accuracy for tasks that benefit from finer details and touch interaction. Consider the Gigabyte A7 for performance-demanding applications or the IdeaPad for portability and everyday use with better screen quality. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte A7
Good for gaming and AI
Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro
Very good portability
Good battery life
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.3/10
6.1/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte A7 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is only fair.
The Gigabyte A7 has a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card and higher screen refresh rate, making it better for gaming and 3D applications compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro, which comes with an integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and a lower refresh rate. While the Lenovo might deliver crisper image quality with its higher resolution display, the GPU and refresh rate are the dominant factors for gaming performance, hence making the Gigabyte A7 the preferred choice for such activities.
Engineering and Design
7.6/10
7.0/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte A7 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro are both good for engineering and design, though the Gigabyte A7 is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Screen Quality
7.3/10
7.7/10
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
318.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
395.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has a better screen than the Gigabyte A7 for general use, engineering and design, and content creation.
The Gigabyte A7's screen offers adequate resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and color-sensitive work like engineering and design, but its slower refresh rate hampers the visual fluidity needed for gaming and 3D applications. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro improves upon this with sharper details and even better brightness, enhancing the experience for both general and professional use; however, it too falls short in delivering the high refresh rates gamers and 3D artists look for. Ultimately, while both screens shine for productivity and creative tasks, neither is optimized for the high-speed demands of gaming or 3D rendering.
Battery
4.5 Hours
8.5 Hours
The Gigabyte A7 has 4.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has 8.5 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
3.0 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has very good portability, while the Gigabyte A7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.8/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro and Gigabyte A7 both have good build quality, though the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$940
$799
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Gigabyte A7 has a price of $940 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro costs $799.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro and Gigabyte A7 are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte A7's robust AMD Ryzen 7 processor and dedicated Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics make it suitable for general use with some gaming and graphics potency, but its larger size and heavier weight reduce portability and it has a modest battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro, with its higher-resolution screen and lighter, thinner design boasts greater portability and longer battery life alongside an adequate Intel i5 processor with integrated graphics, which makes it a strong choice for general use that prioritizes screen quality and ease of carrying.
Content Creation
7.3/10
7.4/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro 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
5.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro 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 Slim 7i Pro 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 main selling point of the IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro versus a regular IdeaPad Slim 7 is its faster Core H-series CPU. In reality, the Core i7-11370H is only marginally faster than the U-series Core i7-1165G7 to the point where most users are not likely to notice the benefits. The slight performance uptick comes at the cost of slightly higher power consumption as well meaning owners will have to deal with potentially warmer temperatures or louder fans to compensate. Unless if you happen to be a power user, then the regular non-Pro model will be more than enough. Once you go 90 Hz, you can't go back."
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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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