The Gigabyte Aero 17 offers better performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks due to its more powerful GPU and larger screen with higher resolution, making it suitable for intensive work and gaming. However, it's more expensive, weightier, and has a shorter battery life, making it less convenient for on-the-go use. Conversely, the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is more portable and cost-effective, with a longer battery life and touchscreen feature, but it has a smaller display, a less powerful GPU, and lower screen resolution, which makes it less ideal for demanding software applications but still capable for general use and lesser engineering workloads. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 17
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Excellent overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
6.7/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aero 17 excels in gaming and 3D applications due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and higher screen refresh rate which is beneficial for smooth visuals, whereas the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 also performs well with its Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and slightly lower refresh rate but offers a more portable form factor and longer battery life. Despite both laptops having quality screens, the Aero 17's Mini LED panel grants an edge for vibrant colors and contrast, enhancing the overall visual experience in gaming and creative tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.8/10
7.7/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is good.
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is highly suited for engineering and design due to its powerful Intel i7 processor, high-end Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, and a vibrant Mini LED screen that caters to color precision, though it's less portable with a heavier build.
Screen Quality
9.2/10
7.4/10
17.3in
SIZE
14.5in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
368.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
334.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has a better screen than the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
For general use, the Gigabyte Aero 17 offers a bright and high-resolution display, making it great for browsing, video streaming, and productivity tasks that benefit from clear text and vivid images. When it comes to engineering and design, it stands out with its wide color gamut, ensuring that colors are accurate and consistent, which is crucial for professional photo and video editing. However, for gaming and 3D applications, its lower refresh rate may provide a less smooth experience compared to displays designed specifically for fast-paced action, which can diminish the perceived quality in those scenarios.
Battery
5.5 Hours
12.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has 12 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
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.5in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aero 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,071
$1,200
$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 Slim Pro 7 14 costs $1,200.
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 are both very good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aero 17 offers a superior screen and more storage, which is great for multimedia tasks, but it's heavier and has shorter battery life, making it less portable than the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14. On the other hand, the Slim Pro 7 14 is lighter, with a commendable screen quality and excellent battery life, providing a good balance for general use and mobility.
Content Creation
8.4/10
8.0/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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
7.8/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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
8.0/10
7.8/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aero 17 to have very good build quality, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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 17 and the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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 Slim Pro 7 is an attractive, portable laptop that’s ideal if you need a combination of CPU and GPU performance. It also nails the fundamentals with solid connectivity, an enjoyable keyboard, a large touchpad, and top-notch webcam. Display quality is a weakness, but it’s an acceptable compromise for the laptop’s extremely competitive $1,199 MSRP. The Slim Pro 7 is a versatile, affordable laptop and hard to beat for the price."
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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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