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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you prioritize high performance for tasks like 3D design, machine learning, or gaming and don’t mind spending more, the Gigabyte Aero 16, with its powerful processor and high-end graphics card, is better suited for you. It also has a higher-resolution screen which is ideal for creative work. However, it's heavier, which affects portability, and may have a shorter battery life compared to more basic laptops. On the other hand, if you're looking for a budget-friendly option for general use like browsing and office applications, and you value portability and longer battery life, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is a more practical choice, although it has much lower performance capabilities and a lower quality display. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 16
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14"
- Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
8.0
6.1
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
368.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
239.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is considered good for general use because it has a powerful Intel i7 processor, ample 16GB of RAM, and a high-quality OLED screen, ensuring smooth performance and an excellent display. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is rated poorly for general use due to its weaker Intel Celeron processor, limited 4GB of RAM, and a lower-quality TN screen, which may lead to slower performance and a less vibrant display.
Gaming and AI
7.8
5.5
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is poor.
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
8.6
5.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is poor.
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.
Content Creation
8.2
6.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is only fair.
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
7.9
6.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is good for software development, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is only fair.
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.
Screen Quality
8.4
5.3
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
368.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
239.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Gigabyte Aero 16 offers a high-resolution, bright display with vibrant colors, making it ideal for general use and engineering tasks that demand wide color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB. However, for gaming and 3D work, its lower refresh rate can make fast-paced visuals less smooth compared to panels designed for those purposes. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 has a lower quality display with less vibrant colors and brightness, which might not be as sharp or pleasing to the eye for any usage, and its color range and refresh rate do not meet the demands of engineering, design, or gaming.
Battery
7.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" 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
Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aero 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
6.0
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,260
$165
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has a price of $1,260 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" costs $165.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte Aero 16 | Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,260 | $165 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.88'' | 12.9'' x 9.3'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.07 lbs | 3.09 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.02" | 12.88" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.78" | 9.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel Celeron N4020 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 2048 GB | 64 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 32 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 368 nits | 239 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 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 | 6.8/10 | 10/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 3 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Gigabyte Aero 16
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Tom's Hardware
Isaac Rouse | May 2022
"The Gigabyte Aero 16 is a workstation laptop for light gaming. It's design is still muted, with a silver chassis alongside a black keyboard and trackpad that provides some contrast. The Gigabyte Aero’s full-size chiclet-style keyboard is enjoyable to type on thanks to its snappy feel and responsiveness. The 4K+ AMOLED display is good, but it could be better. It doesn’t handle true black very well and suffers from strong reflections and glare. The Gigabyte Aero excels at productivity performance and can keep up with other gaming laptops in 1080p. But it has very few ports and its refresh rate leaves a bit to be desired."
Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14"
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PCMag
Tom Brant | August 2021
"The IdeaPad 1 14 is a simple machine, but it’s well-designed and has nearly everything you’d expect from a no-nonsense laptop that allows you to check emails and get schoolwork or other light tasks done with relative ease. A "true" 128GB SSD (as opposed to an eMMC drive) and a roomy 14-inch full HD display are arguably the star attractions, with the comfortable keyboard and reasonably modern styling playing important backup roles."
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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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