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Updated January 10, 2024·
In choosing between the Gigabyte Aero 17 and the Lenovo ThinkPad P16, consider the following tradeoffs: The Aero 17 offers higher screen resolution and refresh rate which suits gaming and multimedia usage but has shorter battery life, making it less ideal for prolonged use without access to power. Meanwhile, the ThinkPad P16 boasts longer battery life and a more robust build, fitting for demanding work environments and professional usage, but it comes with a lower refresh rate screen, which is less optimal for fast-paced gaming. The Aero 17 is bulkier and heavier, affecting portability, while the ThinkPad is designed with a focus on balance and portability, although it is still on the heavier side compared to ultrabooks. The Aero 17 may cost more but provides a more powerful graphics card, catering to more intensive 3D and machine learning tasks, whereas the ThinkPad P16 offers sufficient power for most engineering and general use cases at a relatively lower price point. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 17
- Good for gaming and AI
- Excellent overall display quality
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad P16
- Very good for software development
- Very good battery life
- Excellent speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.9
6.9
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aero 17 features a Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a screen with a high refresh rate of 120Hz, which makes it particularly good for gaming and 3D applications. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkPad P16, while also suited for gaming and 3D tasks with its Nvidia RTX A1000 GPU, has a lower screen refresh rate of 60Hz, which may provide a less smooth experience in fast-paced scenarios.
Engineering and Design
8.8
8.3
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and Lenovo ThinkPad P16 are both very good for engineering and design, though the Gigabyte Aero 17 is somewhat better.
The Gigabyte Aero 17, with its high-resolution Mini LED display, powerful graphics card, and ample storage, makes an ideal choice for design applications that demand color accuracy and graphical power, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 stands out with its slightly more powerful CPU and robust build quality, favoring engineering tasks that require durability and performance. However, both are less portable due to their larger screens and heavier weight, with the Aero 17 being a bit lighter, and while both have good keyboards, the ThinkPad P16 is praised for keyboard excellence and has a longer battery life, which may be preferable for extended work sessions without charging.
Screen Quality
9.2
8.2
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
368.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
569.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has a better screen for content creation.
For general use, the Gigabyte Aero 17's screen stands out due to its vibrant colors, high resolution, and brightness, making everything from browsing to video watching a pleasure. Engineering and design professionals will appreciate the Aero's wider color gamuts, rendering color-intensive work like photo editing and CAD more accurately. However, gamers and 3D designers may find the Aero's lower refresh rate less suitable for the fast-paced visuals required in gaming and real-time rendering, which the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 also lacks, despite both having good resolution and panel quality.
Battery
5.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has 10 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
Poor
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
6.5 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
1.2in
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has only fair portability, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,071
$1,449
$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 ThinkPad P16 costs $1,449.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.1
8.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
368.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
569.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and Lenovo ThinkPad P16 are both very good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aero 17 offers a high-caliber CPU, substantial RAM, and a Mini LED screen with excellent color coverage and brightness, making it well-suited for various tasks in general use; however, it is less portable and has shorter battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 also features a powerful CPU and ample RAM, has a high-resolution IPS display with a larger aspect ratio favoring productivity, and promises longer battery life and better keyboard quality, but comes with less storage and a heavier build that impacts its portability.
Content Creation
8.4
8.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and Lenovo ThinkPad P16 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
8.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad P16 to be very good for software development, while the Gigabyte Aero 17 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.
Build Quality
8.0
8.5
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and Gigabyte Aero 17 both have very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte Aero 17 | Lenovo ThinkPad P16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,071 | $1,449 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2022 | July 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 9.5'' x 0.92'' | 14.3'' x 10.5'' x 1.2'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 6.5 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.6" | 14.3" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.5" | 10.5" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i7-12800HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 4 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 2048 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 94 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | Mini LED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 368 nits | 569 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.7/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 3 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Mike Wobker | May 2021
"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."
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Eric Grevstad | February 2023
"It's only a few months since we gave the MSI CreatorPro X17 one of our rare 4.5-star ratings and our top mobile workstation honor, but the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 matches that achievement in a more premium overall build. Ultimately, its build quality, screen, and keyboard give our latest Editors' Choice nod to the Lenovo—it's enough of a monster on almost all fronts that it simply cannot be ignored."
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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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