The Gigabyte A7 is typically less expensive and has a larger 17.3-inch screen, which might be better for multitasking and enjoying media. However, it's heavier and has a shorter battery life, so it's less portable than the Lenovo Legion Slim 7, which is lighter and has a longer battery life. Both laptops offer similar performance with the same CPU and GPU, so if you need a laptop that's easier to carry around with longer battery for use on the go, the Legion Slim 7 may be worth the extra cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte A7
The Gigabyte A7 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6".
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6"
Good portability
Good battery life
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.3/10
7.7/10
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
318.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has a better screen than the Gigabyte A7 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the Gigabyte A7 and Lenovo Legion Slim 7 have displays that provide clear images and bright visuals, making activities like browsing and video streaming enjoyable. For engineering and design, their screens cover a broad spectrum of colors allowing for precise color work which is vital for professionals in these fields. However, for gaming and 3D work, they fall short as they lack the high refresh rates that are crucial for smooth motion and fast-paced visuals, which are highly valued by gamers and those working with 3D graphics.
Battery
4.5 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Gigabyte A7 has 4.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has 9 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
4.1 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" has good portability, while the Gigabyte A7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$940
$1,200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Gigabyte A7 has a price of $940 and the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" costs $1,200.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" and Gigabyte A7 are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte A7 and Lenovo Legion Slim 7 both have powerful CPUs and ample RAM, ensuring smooth performance for general use; they also feature quality IPS screens for good viewing experiences. However, the Gigabyte A7 offers a larger screen with a sturdy build but sacrifices portability and battery life, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 provides excellent portability with a more compact form and longer battery life, making it more suited for on-the-go use.
Gaming and AI
7.3/10
7.4/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" and Gigabyte A7 are both good for gaming and AI.
The Gigabyte A7 and Lenovo Legion Slim 7 both feature Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics, making them suitable for gaming and 3D applications; the A7 has a refresh rate of 144Hz, while the Legion Slim 7 offers a slightly higher refresh rate of 165Hz for smoother visuals. Both laptops have similar CPUs and IPS screens for good quality images, but the Legion's higher screen refresh rate and battery capacity give it a slight edge in gaming performance and longer unplugged usage.
Engineering and Design
7.6/10
7.8/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" and Gigabyte A7 are both good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte A7 and Lenovo Legion Slim 7 both boast the same CPU and powerful GPUs, enabling them to smoothly handle engineering and design software; additionally, their high-quality screens with good color coverage and resolution ensure detailed graphics. The Legion Slim 7 has the edge in portability thanks to its lighter weight and longer battery life, while also providing superior keyboard and speaker quality, but the A7 is not far behind, offering comparable performance for the tasks at hand.
Content Creation
7.3/10
7.7/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" 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
7.5/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" 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.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.6/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" and Gigabyte A7 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Gigabyte A7 and the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" 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 Legion Slim 7 is a slim Legion notebook that is just as excellent with Nvidia & Intel. However, the Legion Slim 7i slightly sullied by lacklustre battery life. You get a slim aluminium chassis, great input devices, decent port selection, fast high-quality WQXGA display and great performance. Supporting Thunderbolt 4 is one advantage of the Intel/Nvidia model tested in this review. Moreover, this variant has slightly higher CPU performance as well as better GPU performance in certain applications (e.g. CUDA-based apps). The Lenovo Legion S7i is thin, premium and performant – but less efficient than its AMD counterpart."
Get a great deal on the Gigabyte A7 or the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6"
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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