When deciding between the Gigabyte Aero 17 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3, consider that the Aero 17 generally offers higher performance suited for demanding tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and high-end gaming, at the cost of being more expensive. On the other hand, the IdeaPad Gaming 3 is more budget-friendly but might not handle intensive tasks as smoothly. If you prioritize portability and battery life, the Aero 17 might be less convenient due to its larger size and power demands. For general use and casual gaming, the IdeaPad Gaming 3 should suffice and save you money. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 17
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Excellent overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3
Good portability
Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.1/10
7.4/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
368.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is good.
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is suitable for general use because its high-quality CPU and ample RAM ensure smooth multitasking, while its Mini LED screen delivers superior image quality and color accuracy for vivid visuals; however, it is less portable and has shorter battery life. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3, with a competent CPU and sufficient RAM for everyday tasks, offers good screen quality for general use, better battery life, and higher portability at the cost of lower storage capacity and screen size.
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
6.5/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aero 17's superior gaming and 3D performance is largely due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a Mini LED screen with higher resolution, compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3's Nvidia RTX 2050 GPU and IPS screen with standard resolution, even though both have the same screen refresh rate for smooth visuals.
Engineering and Design
8.8/10
7.2/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is good.
The Gigabyte Aero 17, with a powerful CPU, ample RAM, and high-end GPU, excels in engineering and design tasks, coupled with a superior screen quality that professionals appreciate for precision work. While the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 also offers capable specifications for both CPU and GPU that support engineering tasks, it falls short in screen fidelity but gains points for being more portable with satisfactory keyboard and speaker quality.
Content Creation
8.4/10
7.4/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 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
7.9/10
7.3/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 are both good for software development, though the Gigabyte Aero 17 is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
9.2/10
7.2/10
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
368.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the Gigabyte Aero 17's higher resolution and superior panel type will offer sharper images and more accurate colors, while its brightness ensures good visibility even in well-lit environments. When it comes to engineering and design work, this same laptop stands out because it can display a wider range of colors, covering larger color gamuts essential for precision tasks. However, for gaming and 3D applications where high refresh rates are crucial for fluid motion, the Gigabyte Aero 17 falls short, making the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3, despite its other limitations, the more appropriate choice for these scenarios due to its likely better refresh rate.
Battery
5.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 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.
Build Quality
8.0/10
7.2/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,071
$549
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has a price of $2,071 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 costs $549.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 to have good portability, while the Gigabyte Aero 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Gigabyte Aero 17 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 compare to other laptops
"Not only is the Aero 17 a very good laptop for gamers but also for content creators. With the upgrade to the Intel Core i9-11980HK, Gigabyte particularly improved the system performance. In addition, the hardware package is rounded by the extremely fast SSD and 32 GB of working memory in dual-channel mode. Compared to the predecessor, the battery life is reduced only moderately, and the 4K display also basically keeps its good qualities."
"The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is one of the most powerful RTX 3050 Ti laptops. If you disregard the mediocre quality of the case in terms of the material and workmanship, Lenovo has created a successful budget gaming laptop with the IdeaPad Gaming. Thanks to high TDPs and constant performance development, the Core i5-12500H and GeForce RTX 3050 Ti are able to show their full power, while in contrast, the (mostly slower) competitors deliver a better battery life. However, hardly any of the alternative laptops are able to reach the image quality of the Gaming 3. Most of the competitors are left behind in terms of the color space and brightness."
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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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