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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Gigabyte Aero 16 offers a high-resolution OLED screen, a powerful GPU for 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, and ample storage, but it is pricier and less portable due to its weight. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is more affordable, lighter, and thus easier to carry around, and it has a decent screen with a higher refresh rate which is good for daily tasks and media consumption. If performance in tasks like 3D rendering or gaming is a priority and budget is not an issue, the Aero is a better fit. Otherwise, for general use and better portability at a lower cost, the IdeaPad is suitable. 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 Pro
- Very good portability
- Good speakers
Key differences
General Use
8.0
7.3
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
368.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
395.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.7/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is good.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
7.8
6.1
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aero 16 offers a higher gaming and 3D performance due to its Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card, which is significantly more powerful than the Intel Iris Xe graphics found in the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro. Besides, the Aero's screen refresh rate isn't specified, but its GPU is designed to handle demanding applications better, which generally makes it the preferred choice for gaming and 3D activities over the Slim 7i Pro.
Engineering and Design
8.6
7.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
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 Pro is good.
The Gigabyte Aero 16 stands out for engineering and design due to its robust CPU, high-end GPU, ample storage, and superior screen quality that accurately reproduces colors, making it extremely suitable for demanding tasks but also heavier and less portable.
Content Creation
8.2
7.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
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 Pro 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.
Software Development
7.9
7.3
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro are both good for software development, though the Gigabyte Aero 16 is somewhat better.
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
7.7
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
368.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
395.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
When considering screen quality for general use, the Gigabyte Aero 16 excels due to its high-resolution display and brightness, which enhance everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. For engineering and design, the Aero 16's wide color gamuts provide precise color representation crucial for professionals in fields like graphic design and video editing. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the Aero 16 falls short because it lacks a high refresh rate, which is essential for smooth motion and gameplay, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro, with very good screen quality across general use and engineering tasks, doesn't cater to the high refresh rate needs of gamers and 3D designers either.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has 8.5 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
3.0 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aero 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,260
$799
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has a price of $1,260 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro costs $799.
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Build Quality
7.8
7.8
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro 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 Pro compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte Aero 16 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,260 | $799 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.88'' | 12.3'' x 8.7'' x 0.62'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.07 lbs | 3.04 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.02" | 12.29" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.78" | 8.74" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i5-11300H | |
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 | 8.5 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 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 90Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 368 nits | 395 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Gigabyte Aero 16
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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 Pro
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Allen Ngo | October 2021
"The main selling point of the IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro versus a regular IdeaPad Slim 7 is its faster Core H-series CPU. In reality, the Core i7-11370H is only marginally faster than the U-series Core i7-1165G7 to the point where most users are not likely to notice the benefits. The slight performance uptick comes at the cost of slightly higher power consumption as well meaning owners will have to deal with potentially warmer temperatures or louder fans to compensate. Unless if you happen to be a power user, then the regular non-Pro model will be more than enough. Once you go 90 Hz, you can't go back."
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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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