The Gigabyte Aorus 15 offers superior performance, especially for 3D rendering, machine learning, or intensive gaming, thanks to its robust processor and high-end graphics card. However, it's heavier and has shorter battery life, making it less portable. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i, while more budget-friendly and lightweight with longer battery life, may not handle demanding tasks as well due to its integrated graphics. It could serve you well for general use and is more travel-friendly. Consider the Aorus 15 if performance is crucial or the Slim 7i for better portability and value. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.0/10
6.2/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 excels in gaming and 3D tasks due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a high screen refresh rate of 165Hz which enhances smooth visuals in fast-paced scenarios. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i, with its integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and standard 60Hz refresh rate, offers a more moderate performance, suitable for less demanding games and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.4/10
7.1/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15's high-performance CPU and dedicated high-end GPU make it superior for demanding engineering and design tasks, along with a higher resolution screen for crisper visuals, whereas the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i, while still capable for such tasks with a competent CPU and integrated graphics, prioritizes higher portability and longer battery life over sheer power and screen fidelity.
Screen Quality
8.0/10
6.9/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
316.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
340.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 boasts a display with high resolution and brightness, making text and images crisp and easy to read for general tasks, while its wide color gamuts greatly benefit precision in engineering and design work. However, its lower refresh rate is a drawback for gaming and 3D applications, where smooth motion is critical. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i offers a generally good viewing experience with adequate brightness and resolution for everyday use and sufficient color accuracy for engineering and design, but like the Aorus 15, it falls short for gaming and 3D purposes due to a refresh rate that isn't optimal for fast-paced visuals.
Battery
6.0 Hours
11.5 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i has 11.5 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
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,500
$899
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has a price of $1,500 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i costs $899.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 offers a strong CPU and graphics for demanding applications and a high-quality, high-resolution screen suitable for those who need power, but with shorter battery life and less portability due to its larger size and weight.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.7/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aorus 15 to be very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i 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.
Software Development
7.6/10
7.5/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i 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
7.4/10
7.8/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i and Gigabyte Aorus 15 both have 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 Aorus 15 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i compare to other laptops
"The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is a power-hungry gaming beast. The Aorus 15 is designed to run games at QHD and high to max settings. But it also cuts a good figure in other demanding applications such as video editing and rendering. This is made possible by the Core i7 12700H and GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop inside the machine. A lightning-fast PCIe 4.0 SSD (1 TB) allows for short loading times."
"Among Lenovo's multiple laptop brands, the IdeaPad family is decidedly the one designed for consumers: people who want decent performance at a reasonable price. Consider, then, this laptop a paragon for the pickier members of that crowd. With a 14-inch touch-enabled display, a comfortable keyboard, an Evo-certified Intel Core i7 11th Generation CPU, and the latest Windows 11 operating system, the IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro ultraportable ($1,199 as tested) is a slick mainstream machine at a bit of a premium price, and quite capable for everyday tasks."
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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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