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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Gigabyte Aero 16 offers an OLED screen with superior color accuracy and resolution, which is excellent for creators who prioritize visual fidelity, but trades off with a lower battery life compared to the Lenovo Legion 7. In contrast, the Legion 7 has a higher refresh rate IPS screen better suited for gaming and offers better heat management and fan noise handling. The Aero 16 is slightly less expensive and lighter, enhancing portability, whereas the Legion 7 generally costs a bit more and has a stronger build quality. Both laptops have similar general use and engineering performance, but if you're into intensive gaming, the Legion’s higher refresh rate screen could provide a smoother experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 16
- Very good for general use
- Very good for content creation
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 7
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.4
8.3
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
368.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion 7 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the Lenovo Legion 7 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
For general use, the Gigabyte Aero 16 and Lenovo Legion 7 both offer very good screen quality because they have high-resolution displays with bright and clear panels, making them suitable for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. In the context of engineering and design, the Gigabyte Aero 16 stands out with excellent screen quality due to its wider color coverage, which ensures more accurate color reproduction for tasks such as photo editing and graphic design. However, for gaming and 3D tasks, both laptops fall short because they lack high refresh rates, which are essential for smooth visuals and better gaming experiences.
Build Quality
7.8
8.5
The Lenovo Legion 7 has very good build quality, while the Gigabyte Aero 16 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,260
$1,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has a price of $1,260 and the Lenovo Legion 7 costs $1,500.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.0
7.9
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
368.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aero 16 to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo Legion 7 is good.
The Gigabyte Aero 16 excels in general use due to its high-resolution OLED screen, which offers vivid colors and sharp details, alongside a strong CPU and ample RAM, making multitasking smooth; however, it is less portable and has shorter battery life compared to the Lenovo Legion 7. The Lenovo Legion 7, while also suitable for general use with a high-quality keyboard and effective heat management, brings superior portability with a slightly longer battery life but presents a lower screen resolution and less vibrant colors compared to the Aero 16.
Gaming and AI
7.8
7.8
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 7 and Gigabyte Aero 16 are both good for gaming and AI.
The Gigabyte Aero 16 offers a better GPU with its Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti and a high quality OLED screen but a lower refresh rate of 60Hz, which might make it slightly less smooth in fast-paced gaming scenarios compared to the Lenovo Legion 7, which has a Nvidia RTX 3070 and an IPS screen with a higher refresh rate of 165Hz, providing smoother visuals in gaming. Both are well-suited for gaming and 3D tasks, but if screen refresh rate is a priority for gaming, the Lenovo might be preferred, while the Gigabyte could be favored for its superior GPU performance and screen quality in other visual tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.6
8.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and Lenovo Legion 7 are both very good for engineering and design.
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
7.9
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aero 16 to be very good for content creation, while the Lenovo Legion 7 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
7.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and Lenovo Legion 7 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.
Battery
7.0 Hours
6.5 Hours
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 7 has 6.5 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
Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.5 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and Lenovo Legion 7 both have good portability.
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How the Gigabyte Aero 16 and the Lenovo Legion 7 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte Aero 16 | Lenovo Legion 7 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,260 | $1,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.88'' | 14'' x 10.3'' x 0.86'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.07 lbs | 5.5 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.02" | 14.01" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.78" | 10.27" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 2048 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 6.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 368 nits | 469 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 3 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
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 Legion 7
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Andreas Osthoff | September 2022
"The Lenovo Legion 7 is a fast 16-inch gamer with 165 Hz display. The new Lenovo Legion 7 is a very good gaming notebook that, despite its comparatively compact compact 16-inch case, does not have to do without the most powerful components. Thanks to good cooling, no compromises are made in terms of performance. Both the Core i9-12900HX and the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti perform at a very high level."
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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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