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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Gigabyte Aero 16 offers a balance of features at a midrange price, with ample storage and a high-quality OLED display, suitable for general use and creative tasks that benefit from exceptional color accuracy. However, for those seeking top-tier performance in gaming, 3D rendering, or engineering software, and who do not mind the higher cost, the Lenovo Legion 9i boasts a more powerful CPU and GPU, as well as more RAM, which leads to better handling of intensive tasks. The Legion 9i also features a higher screen refresh rate, which is advantageous for fast-paced gaming, but it may be heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 16
- Good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 9i
- Best in class for engineering and design
- Excellent for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Best in class overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8
9.2
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
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 9i is excellent for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte Aero 16 is good.
The Lenovo Legion 9i surpasses the Gigabyte Aero 16, particularly in gaming and 3D performance due to its superior Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, which provides smoother visuals, against the Aero 16's Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti and lower refresh rate. While the Aero 16 has an OLED screen known for vibrant colors and contrasts, which benefits screen quality, the Legion 9i's higher CPU specifications further boost its performance for more intensive tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.6
9.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion 9i is best in class for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte Aero 16 is very good.
The Lenovo Legion 9i outshines the Gigabyte Aero 16 for engineering and design tasks largely due to its superior CPU and double the RAM, which are crucial for demanding software, along with a more powerful GPU contributing to better handling of graphics-intensive tasks. While the Gigabyte Aero 16 has ample storage and a high-quality OLED display, the Legion 9i's Mini LED display features a higher brightness and longer battery life, factors that can significantly enhance design work despite it being less portable and having a louder operating noise.
Screen Quality
8.4
9.7
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
368.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
682.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion 9i has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aero 16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize a sharp, bright display for everyday tasks like browsing and watching videos, the Lenovo Legion 9i stands out with its superior panel type and resolution, offering an appealing visual experience. For engineering and design work, where accurate color representation is critical, both laptops perform excellently, but the Lenovo edges ahead with better coverage of color gamuts, ensuring your designs are vibrant and true to life. Conversely, neither laptop is ideal for fast-paced 3D games, as the refresh rate—which is crucial for smooth gameplay—is not a strong point for these models, but they still hold their ground for moderate gaming scenarios.
Battery
7.0 Hours
3.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 9i has 3 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
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.6 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has good portability, while the Lenovo Legion 9i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
8.5
The Lenovo Legion 9i 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
$3,420
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has a price of $1,260 and the Lenovo Legion 9i costs $3,420.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.0
8.4
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
368.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
682.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.3/10
The Lenovo Legion 9i and Gigabyte Aero 16 are both very good for general use.
The Lenovo Legion 9i outperforms the Gigabyte Aero 16 in general use, thanks to its superior processor and double the RAM, enhancing multitasking and demanding applications. While both have premium screens and similar battery capacities, the Legion 9i's higher screen quality and better keyboard tip the scales in its favor, despite it being slightly less portable and having a shorter battery life.
Content Creation
8.2
8.7
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The Lenovo Legion 9i and Gigabyte Aero 16 are both very 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
7.9
8.3
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion 9i to be very good for software development, while the Gigabyte Aero 16 is good.
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.
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How the Gigabyte Aero 16 and the Lenovo Legion 9i compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte Aero 16 | Lenovo Legion 9i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,260 | $3,420 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | October 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.88'' | 14.1'' x 10.9'' x 1.01'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.07 lbs | 5.64 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.02" | 14.08" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.78" | 10.93" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i9-13980HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 2048 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | Mini LED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 3200 x 2000 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 368 nits | 682 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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 | 9.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 2 | |
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 | 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 Legion 9i
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PCMag
Matthew Buzzi | December 2023
"The Lenovo Legion 9i is meant as a top-end flagship showcase for enthusiasts, and on that, it delivers. You'll find flashier designs in this price tier—Razer’s all-metal build in a similarly sized laptop like the Blade 16, or monstrous 18-inch machines—but this is a well-thought-out laptop. The chassis is trim for a 16-inch powerhouse, the lid is unique, and bespoke liquid cooling takes performance to the next 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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