When deciding between the Gigabyte Aero 16 and Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, consider that the Gigabyte Aero 16 is tailored for graphics-intensive tasks such as gaming, 3D design, and video editing due to its superior graphics capabilities and larger, high-resolution display which might reduce battery life and increase weight, affecting portability. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is more compact and thus easier to carry around, making it better suited for general use, business applications, and travel, although it may not perform as well with demanding software used in engineering or content creation. 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 keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x
Excellent portability
Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
6.6/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.3/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aero 16 boasts a high-end GPU and a screen with a higher refresh rate, making it ideal for gaming and 3D applications where visual fluidity and rendering speed are crucial. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, while having a decent CPU and screen quality, falls short in gaming and 3D performance due to its less powerful GPU and lower screen refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
8.6/10
7.9/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
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 ThinkBook 13x is good.
The Gigabyte Aero 16 offers a higher-end CPU, more RAM, and a more powerful GPU than the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, which translates to smoother performance in computing-intensive tasks like 3D modeling and data processing, and its screen quality is well-suited for fine detail work in design. While the ThinkBook 13x is lighter and more portable with a solid keyboard and quieter operating noise, it may not handle demanding engineering software as efficiently due to its less robust specs, but it is still capable for lighter engineering and design tasks.
Screen Quality
8.4/10
8.2/10
16.0in
SIZE
13.5in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
368.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x for general use, engineering and design, and content creation, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has a better screen for gaming and AI.
For general use, both the Gigabyte Aero 16 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x have screens with high resolution and brightness, along with a panel type that provides clear and vivid images, making them suitable for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. The Gigabyte Aero 16 excels in engineering and design due to its wider color gamuts, ensuring accurate color reproduction crucial for professional photo editing and CAD work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short as they prioritize color accuracy and resolution over the high refresh rates needed for smooth motion and responsiveness.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has 8 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
Excellent
16.0in
SIZE
13.5in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has excellent portability, while the Gigabyte Aero 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,260
$1,399
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has a price of $1,260 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x costs $1,399.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aero 16 to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is good.
The Gigabyte Aero 16 stands out with its strong CPU and ample RAM, providing smooth performance for demanding applications, alongside a high-quality screen ideal for visual tasks, but it sacrifices some portability and battery life due to its robust hardware. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x balances respectable processing power and memory for everyday tasks with a more portable design and longer battery life, making it a solid option for on-the-go users who still value a good display and overall performance.
Content Creation
8.2/10
8.0/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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
7.9/10
7.9/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.6/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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 ThinkBook 13x compare to other laptops
"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."
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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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