The Gigabyte A7 offers superior performance thanks to its better processor and dedicated graphics card, making it suitable for tasks like gaming, 3D modeling, or engineering software. However, it is significantly heavier and also lower in battery efficiency compared to Lenovo V15, which affects its portability. The Lenovo V15, on the other hand, is lighter and has better battery life, making it more suitable for general use or if you need a machine that is easy to carry around. Consider the Gigabyte A7 if your work demands more power and graphical capabilities, and the Lenovo V15 for basic tasks and better mobility at a lower cost. 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 V15
Good portability
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
8.7/10
The Gigabyte A7 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo V15 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
7.6/10
6.3/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte A7 is good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo V15 is only fair.
The Gigabyte A7 is equipped with a more powerful CPU, a high-end dedicated GPU, and a higher-quality IPS display which are essential for demanding engineering and design tasks, while the Lenovo V15 has a less powerful CPU, an integrated GPU, and a lower-quality TN panel display, making it less suited for such intensive applications. Furthermore, the Gigabyte A7's larger screen with better color accuracy and contrast offers a more vivid visual experience, but this comes at the cost of reduced battery life and increased weight, affecting portability compared to the more lightweight and power-efficient Lenovo V15.
Screen Quality
7.3/10
5.4/10
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
318.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
231.0 nits
The Gigabyte A7 has a better screen than the Lenovo V15 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Gigabyte A7 sports a display with vibrant colors and better resolution suited for detailed work such as engineering and design tasks, but lacks the high refresh rates desired for smoother visuals in gaming and 3D applications. On the other hand, the Lenovo V15 has a lower quality display with subdued colors and lower resolution, resulting in less clarity and sharpness for any task, which is more pronounced in professional settings where precise color representation and image detail are crucial. Essentially, the Gigabyte A7's display caters better to professionals in creative fields, whereas the Lenovo V15 is less suitable for both everyday use and specialized applications due to its inferior screen characteristics.
Battery
4.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Gigabyte A7 has 4.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo V15 has 8 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
3.7 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo V15 has good portability, while the Gigabyte A7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$940
$579
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Gigabyte A7 has a price of $940 and the Lenovo V15 costs $579.
The Gigabyte A7 and Lenovo V15 are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte A7 offers powerful CPU performance and ample RAM, which makes it suitable for demanding tasks and multitasking, while its screen quality enhances the visual experience, but it's less portable and has a shorter battery life compared to the Lenovo V15, which, although slightly less robust in performance, offers better portability and longer battery life, making it more convenient for on-the-go use. Both laptops provide sufficient storage and decent keyboard and speaker quality, with the Gigabyte A7 tending to manage heat and operating noise better due to its gaming-oriented design.
Content Creation
7.3/10
7.3/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Lenovo V15 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
7.1/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo V15 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
6.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte A7 to have good build quality, while the Lenovo V15 has only fair 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 V15 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 strengths of the Lenovo V15 G2 AMD lie in its expandability of the RAM and allowing you to use two SSDs, in its performance that goes beyond everyday applications thanks to AMD's hexa-core CPU and Vega-7 iGPU, in its good keyboard, and its relatively robust case. In addition, the battery life of the office laptop is also acceptable, and the device stays cool and relatively quiet."
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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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