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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Gigabyte Aero 16 offers more storage and a higher-powered graphics card suitable for intensive 3D tasks, gaming, or engineering software, but it's heavier and has a shorter battery life, thus less portable. The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has a higher resolution touchscreen, is lighter and more portable, and comes with more RAM for more efficient multitasking. It’s also newer with better screen brightness and refresh rate, but with less onboard storage and potentially lower graphics performance, making it more suitable for general use and professional tasks, but perhaps less so for high-end gaming or intense graphic workflows. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 16
- The Gigabyte Aero 16 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i.
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i
- Very good for software development
- Best in class overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.4
9.6
16.0in
SIZE
14.5in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
368.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
618.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim Pro 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 vivid and clear display for everyday tasks and professional design work, the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i stands out with its top-notch panel that offers excellent resolution and brightness, as well as impressive color accuracy, essential for design precision. The Gigabyte Aero 16 also has good display characteristics for these purposes, but doesn't quite match the Lenovo in screen quality. However, both laptops fall short for gaming or 3D applications, where a higher refresh rate is crucial, and in this aspect, neither laptop's screen meets the desired standard for smooth visuals in fast-paced scenes.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.5in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i and Gigabyte Aero 16 both have good portability, though the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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 Slim Pro 9i costs $1,500.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.0
8.5
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
368.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
618.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i and Gigabyte Aero 16 are both very good for general use.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is praised for general use due to its higher RAM, which enhances multitasking performance, and its superior screen quality featuring Mini LED technology for higher brightness and contrast. Meanwhile, the Gigabyte Aero 16 offers a larger screen with OLED technology and considerably more storage space, but it falls short in portability and has a lower battery life than the Slim Pro 9i, making it less ideal for on-the-go users.
Gaming and AI
7.8
7.6
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.9/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and Lenovo Slim Pro 9i are both good for gaming and AI.
The Gigabyte Aero 16, equipped with a Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti and a 60Hz refresh rate, offers strong gaming and 3D performance yet may not be as smooth in motion handling as some rivals. Meanwhile, the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i boosts gaming and 3D capabilities with the newer Nvidia RTX 4050 and a higher 165Hz screen refresh rate, resulting in more fluid visuals for fast-paced content.
Engineering and Design
8.6
8.9
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i and Gigabyte Aero 16 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aero 16, with its powerful i7 processor, substantial RAM, and high-quality Nvidia RTX GPU, alongside an OLED screen famous for vibrant colors and contrast, is adept at engineering and design tasks. However, the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i takes it a step further with a more advanced i7 processor, double the RAM for complex projects, a cutting-edge Nvidia RTX GPU, and a Mini LED screen that offers higher brightness, making it excellent for their detailed and intense workloads.
Content Creation
8.2
8.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The Lenovo Slim Pro 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
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Slim Pro 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.
Battery
7.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has 6 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.
Build Quality
7.8
8.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Slim Pro 9i to have 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.
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How the Gigabyte Aero 16 and the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte Aero 16 | Lenovo Slim Pro 9i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,260 | $1,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.88'' | 12.9'' x 9.6'' x 0.85'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.07 lbs | 3.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.02" | 12.9" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.78" | 9.64" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i7-13705H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 2048 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 75 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14.5" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | Mini LED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 3072 x 1920 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 368 nits | 618 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
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 | 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 Slim Pro 9i
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PCWorld
Matthew S. Smith | August 2023
"The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is an impressive laptop with a brilliant Mini-LED display, a powerful 100-watt version of Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics, and excellent connectivity. Having run the Cinebench benchmark again, we were impressed with the CPU performance. That makes the Slim Pro 9i is an easy recommendation, especially for those who care about GPU and CPU performance. It’s also a fantastic choice if you frequently view HDR movies and games on your laptop."
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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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