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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is a high-performance laptop with a large, high-quality screen, making it suitable for intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming. However, it's expensive and less portable due to its size and weight. On the other hand, the Lenovo Yoga 6 offers good performance for general use and engineering, with added portability and a longer battery life at a lower price, but it has less powerful graphics capabilities and a smaller screen. Choose the Aero 17 for demanding tasks and the Yoga 6 for typical usage, portability, and value. 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
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo Yoga 6
- Very good portability
- Excellent battery life
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.9
6.1
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
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
8.7/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is equipped with a high-end Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate which is very important for smooth and high-quality gaming and 3D experiences, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 utilizes an integrated Vega 8 GPU with a standard refresh rate, making it less suited for intensive gaming and 3D tasks due to its lower graphical performance and screen refresh capabilities.
Engineering and Design
8.8
7.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 is good.
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is very good for engineering and design due to its high-performance CPU, superior GPU, ample RAM, and a high-quality Mini LED screen, all crucial for demanding tasks, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 offers respectable performance with a decent CPU and integrated graphics, adequate RAM, and a good IPS touchscreen, balanced with greater portability and versatility as a 2-in-1 device. The Aero 17 focuses on raw power and display excellence at the cost of heavier weight and lower portability, contrasting with the Yoga 6's more mobile and flexible design use.
Content Creation
8.4
7.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
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 Yoga 6 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
6.7
17.3in
SIZE
13.3in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
368.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has a better screen than the Lenovo Yoga 6 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the Gigabyte Aero 17's high resolution and bright display make it stand out, ensuring crisp and clear visuals for everyday tasks, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 offers decent visuals that are sufficient but not as sharp or vibrant. In engineering and design, the Aero 17's wide color gamuts provide accurate color representation crucial for professional work, whereas the Yoga 6, despite having a good range, falls short for top-tier color-critical tasks. However, for Gaming and 3D applications, the Aero 17's lower refresh rate hampers the fluidity of motion, which is less of a concern for the Yoga 6 given its target audience, though both are not ideal for high-end gaming experiences.
Battery
5.5 Hours
12.5 Hours
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Yoga 6 has 12.5 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
13.3in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo Yoga 6 has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aero 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.0
7.4
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,071
$860
$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 Yoga 6 costs $860.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.1
7.6
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
368.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
6.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aero 17 to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 is good.
The Gigabyte Aero 17 offers high performance for general use due to its advanced Intel CPU and ample RAM, coupled with a superior screen quality through a high-resolution Mini LED display, but it's less portable and has shorter battery life. On the other hand, the Lenovo Yoga 6, also with ample RAM and a capable AMD CPU, features good portability with a better battery life and a touchscreen IPS display that is useful for versatility but has a lower screen resolution and a smaller screen size which might affect viewing experience for detailed work.
Software Development
7.9
7.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and Lenovo Yoga 6 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.
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How the Gigabyte Aero 17 and the Lenovo Yoga 6 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte Aero 17 | Lenovo Yoga 6 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,071 | $860 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 9.5'' x 0.92'' | 12'' x 8.6'' x 0.72'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 3.01 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.6" | 11.97" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.5" | 8.58" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 2048 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 12.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 59 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 13.3" | |
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 | 271 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.7/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
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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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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Mario Petzold | March 2023
"The AMD R7-7730U in the Lenovo Yoga 6 13 provides a suitable answer to the limited cooling capabilities of a convertible - especially in tablet mode. It draws high computing power from a comparatively limited power supply so that less heat has to be dissipated at the same time."
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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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