If budget is a concern and you value portability for everyday tasks, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x may be a better choice due to its lighter weight and generally lower cost. However, if you need a laptop for demanding tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, the Gigabyte Aero 17, despite being heavier and more expensive, offers more powerful performance suitable for those intensive applications. Keep in mind, the Aero's larger size and increased power can also mean a shorter battery life compared to the ThinkBook. 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
Excellent overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x
Excellent portability
Good battery life
Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
6.6/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
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 ThinkBook 13x is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aero 17 usually comes with a more powerful GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, which are crucial for smooth game play and 3D rendering, hence its stronger performance in these areas. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, while having a competent CPU and good screen quality, falls short in gaming and 3D applications due to its less capable GPU and lower refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
8.8/10
7.9/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is good.
The Gigabyte Aero 17, with its high-performance CPU, ample RAM, and powerful GPU complemented by a high-quality screen, excels in demanding engineering and design tasks that require resource-intensive software. Whereas the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, while still capable with a decent CPU and GPU for lighter engineering use, offers greater portability and a better balance for everyday productivity with its compact design and comfortable keyboard.
Screen Quality
9.2/10
8.2/10
17.3in
SIZE
13.5in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
368.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
The Gigabyte Aero 17's display offers high resolution and brightness, making it ideal for day-to-day tasks and professional design work, where sharp details and vibrant colors are key. Its wide color gamut support ensures accurate color representation, which is crucial for engineering and design professionals. However, its lower refresh rate may not be optimal for gaming and 3D applications, where smoother motion and quicker screen updates are needed for an immersive experience.
Battery
5.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has 8 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
Excellent
17.3in
SIZE
13.5in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has excellent portability, while the Gigabyte Aero 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,071
$1,399
$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 ThinkBook 13x costs $1,399.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aero 17 to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is good.
The Gigabyte Aero 17 offers a higher-performance CPU and more RAM, making it suitable for demanding tasks and multi-tasking, along with a superior screen quality ideal for detailed visuals, but it's less portable and has shorter battery life compared to the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, which is lighter with longer battery life, perfect for on-the-go use with adequate performance for everyday tasks. Both laptops have sufficient storage, quality keyboards, and speakers, while the Aero 17's advanced components might lead to more noise and heat which is managed efficiently in the ThinkBook due to its lower-power hardware.
Content Creation
8.4/10
8.0/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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
7.9/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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
7.6/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aero 17 to have very good build quality, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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 ThinkBook 13x 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."
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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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