The Gigabyte Aero 17 is a top-tier choice for creative professionals and gamers alike, offering a stunning 4K Mini LED display with exceptional color accuracy and a high refresh rate, perfect for those who prioritize screen quality and performance for tasks like video editing or high-end gaming. Its Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and Intel i7-12700H processor ensure robust performance for demanding applications, including 3D rendering and machine learning. However, this performance comes with a bulkier design and a significantly higher price point, which might not be ideal if you're looking for something more budget-friendly or portable.
On the other hand, the Lenovo LOQ 16i is a more affordable and portable option with a solid performance for everyday tasks and moderate gaming or creative work, thanks to its Intel i7-13620H processor and Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU. Its 16-inch IPS display with a 144Hz refresh rate is suitable for general use and offers good visuals, though it falls short of the Aero 17's premium screen. The LOQ 16i's battery life is also notably longer, making it a better companion for on-the-go productivity. It lacks some of the premium features of the Aero 17, such as hardware ray tracing and DLSS, but it still presents a well-rounded package for the price.
In summary, if you need the ultimate in display quality and performance for intensive tasks and gaming, and you're willing to pay a premium and handle a larger device, the Gigabyte Aero 17 is the way to go. However, if you're looking for a more balanced and portable laptop that can handle everyday work and some gaming without breaking the bank, the Lenovo LOQ 16i would be a more suitable choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 17
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for content creation
Excellent overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo LOQ 16i
Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.1/10
7.6/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
368.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.3/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo LOQ 16i is good.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Engineering and Design
8.8/10
7.9/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo LOQ 16i is good.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
8.4/10
7.5/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo LOQ 16i 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
9.2/10
7.2/10
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
368.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has a better screen than the Lenovo LOQ 16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
PerfectRec’s screen quality scores take into account various important factors that are relevant for different use cases.
Build Quality
8.0/10
7.4/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo LOQ 16i has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,071
$1,000
$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 LOQ 16i costs $1,000.
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and Lenovo LOQ 16i are both good for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Software Development
7.9/10
7.5/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and Lenovo LOQ 16i 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.
Battery
5.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo LOQ 16 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.
Portability
Fair
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and Lenovo LOQ 16i both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Gigabyte Aero 17 and the Lenovo LOQ 16i 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."
"Gaming laptops with an RTX 4060 are available starting from about 1,000 Euros (~$1,060), even in 16-inch format. For the supposedly affordable Lenovo LOQ 16 (1,500 Euros, ~$1,591), the manufacturer particularly saves in the equipment and materials compared to the more expensive Legion series. In addition, the LOQ is slightly heavier and more bulky. What remains is anything but a laptop full of difficult compromises. Instead, this is a more than solid gaming laptop that focusses on the 3D performance.Q is slightly heavier and more bulky."
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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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