If you require a laptop with high performance for tasks such as 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, and you do not mind a heavier and bulkier device, the Gigabyte A7 is an excellent choice due to its dedicated graphics card and robust processing power. On the other hand, the Lenovo Yoga 6 is much lighter and offers better portability and longer battery life, making it suitable for general use and on-the-go productivity. It also has a touchscreen and can be converted into a tablet, adding to its versatility; however, it lacks the hardware to handle intensive gaming or specialized engineering tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte A7
Good for gaming and AI
Good overall display quality
Good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo Yoga 6
Very good portability
Excellent 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 1200
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 Yoga 6 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
7.0/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte A7 and Lenovo Yoga 6 are both good for engineering and design, though the Gigabyte A7 is somewhat better.
The Gigabyte A7 is catered towards engineering and design users with its powerful AMD Ryzen 7 CPU, ample RAM, and dedicated Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, delivering robust performance for 3D design, simulations, and rendering, paired with a quality IPS display, although its larger size and weight make it less portable. In contrast, the Lenovo Yoga 6 offers a balance with its Ryzen 7 CPU, integrated Vega graphics, competitive RAM, a high-quality IPS touchscreen with a sharper resolution that supports pen input, suitable for on-the-go design work, but its GPU isn't as powerful for demanding graphics tasks.
Screen Quality
7.3/10
6.7/10
17.3in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
318.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Gigabyte A7 has a better screen than the Lenovo Yoga 6 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
The Gigabyte A7 has a display that offers vivid colors and high resolution which benefits engineering and design tasks requiring color accuracy, but its lower refresh rate is a drawback for gaming and 3D applications that demand smoother visuals. The Lenovo Yoga 6, while offering moderate resolution and brightness suitable for everyday tasks, also provides a decent color representation for professional work in engineering and design, though it falls short for gaming due to similar refresh rate limitations. Both laptops may not be ideal for gaming enthusiasts or professionals in 3D fields, but could serve well for general usage and design-related work where color accuracy is a priority.
Battery
4.5 Hours
12.5 Hours
The Gigabyte A7 has 4.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Yoga 6 has 12.5 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
13.3in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo Yoga 6 has very good portability, while the Gigabyte A7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$940
$860
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Gigabyte A7 has a price of $940 and the Lenovo Yoga 6 costs $860.
The Lenovo Yoga 6 and Gigabyte A7 are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte A7 is equipped with a powerful CPU and dedicated graphics, making it well-suited for general use that may include more demanding applications, but it is less portable and has a shorter battery life than the Lenovo Yoga 6, which offers a versatile 2-in-1 design with a higher-resolution touchscreen and longer battery life, making it a better fit for users valuing portability and convertible functionality without needing high-performance graphics.
Content Creation
7.3/10
7.6/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Yoga 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
7.4/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Lenovo Yoga 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
7.4/10
The Lenovo Yoga 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 Yoga 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 AMD R7-7730U in the Lenovo Yoga 6 13 provides a suitable answer to the limited cooling capabilities of a convertible - especially in tablet mode. It draws high computing power from a comparatively limited power supply so that less heat has to be dissipated at the same time."
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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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