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Updated March 22, 2024·
If you prioritize high-end graphics and processing power for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, the Gigabyte Aero 17 is an excellent choice despite its higher cost and less portability; however, if you're looking for a more budget-friendly, portable option for general use and less-demanding engineering tasks, the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 offers a better balance between performance and mobility, usually with good battery life and durability. 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 T14
- Very good for software development
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.9
6.7
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.0/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.3/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aero 17, being designed with a high-end GPU and fast screen refresh rate, excels in delivering smooth and visually stunning gaming and 3D experiences, which are crucial for these activities. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkPad T14, while offering a decent CPU and good screen quality, doesn't match the Aero 17's gaming and 3D performance due to its less powerful GPU and lower screen refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
8.8
8.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 are both very good for engineering and design, though the Gigabyte Aero 17 is somewhat better.
The Gigabyte Aero 17, with its more powerful CPU, larger RAM capacity, and advanced GPU, excels in handling demanding engineering software, and its high-quality screen delivers sharp and accurate visuals needed for design work. While the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 offers a good balance with decent performance and screen quality, it stands out for its portability and durable keyboard, making it suitable for engineers and designers on the go who also value a quieter working environment.
Screen Quality
9.2
6.9
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
368.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has a better screen for content creation.
The Gigabyte Aero 17 offers superior screen resolution and brightness, making it appealing for general use and engineering tasks where detail and color accuracy, provided by its wide color gamuts, are crucial. The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 provides adequate resolution and brightness for general and engineering purposes, but with less emphasis on the high-end color spectrum. However, both lack high refresh rates, which limits their effectiveness for gaming and 3D applications where fluid motion is key.
Battery
5.5 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has 9 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
14.0in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 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
$1,241
$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 T14 costs $1,241.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.1
8.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
368.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 and Gigabyte Aero 17 are both very good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aero 17, with a high-quality display and powerful CPU and RAM, excels in heavy tasks like gaming or video editing, but it's less portable and has a shorter battery life compared to the Lenovo ThinkPad T14, which offers great screen quality, durability and longer battery life, making it ideal for on-the-go professionals who need reliability and all-day use. The ThinkPad T14's superior keyboard and more subdued operating noise also benefit long work sessions, although it may have less storage capacity than the Aero 17, which is more suited to media-heavy applications.
Content Creation
8.4
8.3
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 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
8.3
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad T14 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
8.0
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 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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How the Gigabyte Aero 17 and the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte Aero 17 | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,071 | $1,241 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2022 | September 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 9.5'' x 0.92'' | 12.5'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 2.96 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.6" | 12.51" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.5" | 8.93" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | AMD Ryzen 7 7840U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 2048 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 39.3 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | Mini LED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 368 nits | 321 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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 | 8.4/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1440p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Gigabyte Aero 17
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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."
Lenovo ThinkPad T14
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Benjamin Herzig | December 2023
"We like a lot about this laptop. It has many ports, with the inclusion of RJ45-Ethernet as a defining feature. WWAN is upgradable for maximum flexibility and the ThinkPad has many security functions. Working with the ThinkPad input devices is a lot of fun, and Lenovo puts in a serviceable Low Power panel. The AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 7840U delivers a great performance and does not drain the battery fast. Fan noise and temperatures are nothing special, but also far away from bad. With the user replaceable keyboard, the ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 has a special feature rarely present on most modern laptops."
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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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