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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Gigabyte Aero 16 offers higher performance, with a more powerful processor and graphics card, making it suitable for intensive tasks like 3D modeling, machine learning, or gaming. It also has a higher resolution OLED display which is ideal for creative work but can reduce battery life. Being heavier and larger, it's not as portable as the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i, which offers decent performance for general use and good portability due to its lighter weight and compact size. If cost is a concern and you mainly tackle everyday tasks, the IdeaPad Slim 7i provides good value, while the Aero 16 is better for performance-heavy applications. 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
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
- Good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8
6.2
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aero 16 offers superior gaming and 3D performance due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, but the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i, with its integrated Iris Xe graphics, is less capable in those areas. While both have the same screen refresh rate, the Gigabyte's screen will likely be of higher quality, matching its more powerful internal hardware for a more immersive gaming and 3D experience.
Engineering and Design
8.6
7.1
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i is good.
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
7.7
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i is good.
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.
Screen Quality
8.4
6.9
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
368.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
340.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, where panel type, resolution, and brightness are key, the Gigabyte Aero 16 offers superior visual clarity and vividness due to its higher resolution and brightness, which enhances everyday tasks like browsing and video watching. In engineering and design, the Aero 16's broader color gamut coverage ensures more accurate color representation, which is crucial for detail-oriented work such as graphic design or video editing. However, for 3D and gaming, the lower refresh rate of the Aero 16's display might make motion less smooth compared to displays optimized for gaming, despite its high resolution and panel quality.
Battery
7.0 Hours
11.5 Hours
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i has 11.5 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
Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aero 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,260
$899
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has a price of $1,260 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i costs $899.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.0
7.7
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
368.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
340.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.9/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aero 16 to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i is good.
The Gigabyte Aero 16, with its high-end CPU and superior screen quality, offers impressive performance and a rich visual experience suited for both general and demanding tasks, though it's less portable and has a shorter battery life. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i, while having less storage and a less powerful integrated GPU, provides adequate performance for general use, boasts longer battery life, better portability, and high-quality input devices, making it a practical choice for everyday mobility and tasks.
Software Development
7.9
7.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i 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
7.8
7.8
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i 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 Aero 16 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte Aero 16 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,260 | $899 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | October 1, 2020 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.88'' | 12.6'' x 8.2'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.07 lbs | 2.99 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.02" | 12.62" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.78" | 8.2" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i7-1165G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 2048 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 11.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 60.7 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 368 nits | 340 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 8.9/10 | |
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 | 9.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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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 Slim 7i
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PCMag
Ted Needleman
| January 2022
"Among Lenovo's multiple laptop brands, the IdeaPad family is decidedly the one designed for consumers: people who want decent performance at a reasonable price. Consider, then, this laptop a paragon for the pickier members of that crowd. With a 14-inch touch-enabled display, a comfortable keyboard, an Evo-certified Intel Core i7 11th Generation CPU, and the latest Windows 11 operating system, the IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro ultraportable ($1,199 as tested) is a slick mainstream machine at a bit of a premium price, and quite capable for everyday tasks."
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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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