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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize gaming or tasks requiring a high-end graphics card, like 3D modelling or video editing, the Gigabyte Aero 16 with its more powerful graphics card is the better option. Keep in mind, however, that it is heavier, making it less portable than the Lenovo Slim 7 16, and it offers shorter battery life. On the other hand, the Lenovo Slim 7 16 is lighter, making it more portable, has a longer battery life for everyday use, and is more affordable. Its touchscreen and good screen quality could be beneficial for general usage and entertainment, although its graphics performance is less suited for intensive gaming or professional creative 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
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim 7 16
- Good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8
6.6
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is equipped with a higher-end GPU, the Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti, making it better for gaming and 3D applications compared to the Lenovo Slim 7 16, which has a Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU; however, the screen refresh rate is higher on the Lenovo which provides smoother visuals, though less impactful for gaming performance than the GPU difference.
Engineering and Design
8.6
7.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 is good.
The Gigabyte Aero 16 stands out for engineering and design use with its powerful Intel i7 processor, superior Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics, and a high-resolution OLED display which provides wide color coverage and contrast, making it adept for visually demanding tasks. In comparison, the Lenovo Slim 7 16, while also good, has a less powerful AMD Ryzen 7 processor and Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics, and an IPS display with a lower resolution and color coverage, which may not deliver the same level of detail and color accuracy but offers better portability and a longer battery life.
Content Creation
8.2
7.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 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
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
500.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has a better screen than the Lenovo Slim 7 16 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
For general use, both laptops have screens that offer sharp images and brightness, essential for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. The Gigabyte Aero 16 excels in engineering and design with its superior color range, making it ideal for professionals who need color accuracy for their work. However, for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is key, both laptops might fall short due to their lower refresh rates, which could result in less fluid visuals compared to screens designed specifically for high-performance gaming.
Battery
7.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has 9.5 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.
Cost
$1,260
$591
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has a price of $1,260 and the Lenovo Slim 7 16 costs $591.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.0
7.7
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
368.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aero 16 to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 is good.
The Gigabyte Aero 16, with its OLED screen, offers superior screen quality for vivid and crisp visuals which is essential for both entertainment and productivity, but is less portable and has shorter battery life compared to the Lenovo Slim 7 16, which despite having an IPS screen with lower color coverage, provides better battery life and easier portability, making it an excellent choice for on-the-go use. Both models come equipped with strong CPUs and ample RAM making them suitable for general use; however, the Aero's larger storage and advanced GPU could be more appealing for users with higher storage needs and who do occasional gaming or creative work, whereas the Slim 7 trades off some performance and storage for a quieter and cooler operation.
Software Development
7.9
7.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and Lenovo Slim 7 16 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.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and Gigabyte Aero 16 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
7.8
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and Lenovo Slim 7 16 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 Slim 7 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte Aero 16 | Lenovo Slim 7 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,260 | $591 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | June 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.88'' | 14'' x 9.7'' x 0.69'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.07 lbs | 4.6 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.02" | 14.01" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.78" | 9.68" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 2048 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 9.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 75 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 | 500 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
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 | 1080p | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 3 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
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 Slim 7 16
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PCMag
Eric Grevstad | March 2022
"At $1,011, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro is a real bargain among full-sized laptops, with a handsome 16-inch, 16:10 aspect ratio touch screen, a speedy CPU, a comfortable keyboard, ample memory, and a roomy solid-state drive. It's not a blazing gaming rig or mobile workstation, but it doesn't pretend to be. Its biggest negative is that it may be hard to find—during our review, it sold out and was marked "Temporarily Unavailable" on Lenovo's site."
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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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