The Gigabyte Aorus 15 offers solid performance for general use, 3D tasks, and gaming but has less processing power than the Lenovo Legion 7i Pro. It's less expensive and slightly lighter, which may be important if portability is a priority. The Aorus also has a high screen refresh rate, making it suitable for gaming. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion 7i Pro boasts a more powerful processor, which is better for intensive engineering projects, and a higher quality screen, but it is more expensive and heavier. If maximum performance and screen quality are important, the Lenovo Legion 7i Pro is the better choice despite being less portable and costlier. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15
Good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i
Very good for general use
Excellent for engineering and design
Excellent for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
8.4/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
316.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15 is good.
The Lenovo Legion 7i Pro is rated higher for general use because it boasts a more powerful CPU and double the RAM of the Gigabyte Aorus 15, providing superior performance for multitasking and demanding applications, although it is slightly heavier and has a slightly lower battery life, impacting portability. Furthermore, the Legion 7i Pro's screen offers higher brightness and a greater contrast ratio which enhances visual quality, although the color coverage is less comprehensive than the Aorus 15.
Gaming and AI
8.0/10
9.1/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is excellent for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15 is very good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is very good for gaming and 3D tasks due to its Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a significant screen refresh rate, which ensures smooth visuals during gameplay. In comparison, the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is considered excellent for the same tasks because it has a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU and an even higher screen refresh rate, offering exceptional graphics performance and fluidity essential for high-end gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.4/10
9.3/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is excellent for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15 is very good.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i outshines the Gigabyte Aorus 15 in engineering and design use mainly due to its superior CPU and double the RAM, ensures better performance for intensive tasks, and has a more advanced GPU capable of handling demanding graphics work more efficiently. While both have high-quality screens, the Legion Pro 7i's higher screen resolution and brightness contribute to a crisper and more vivid display which is essential for engineering and design precision, although it is slightly heavier and thus less portable than the Aorus 15.
Content Creation
8.0/10
8.5/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i and Gigabyte Aorus 15 are both very good for content creation, though the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is somewhat better.
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
8.2/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is very good for software development, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15 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.
Screen Quality
8.0/10
8.7/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
316.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the Gigabyte Aorus 15 and Lenovo Legion Pro 7i offer high resolution and brightness, providing clear and vibrant displays making them suitable for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. Their wide color gamuts ensure that colors are accurately represented in engineering and design works, which is critical for professionals who require color precision. However, the lower refresh rates on these laptops make them less ideal for gaming and 3D work, where smoother motion and quick screen updates are necessary for an optimal experience.
Build Quality
7.4/10
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has very good build quality, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,500
$1,920
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has a price of $1,500 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i costs $1,920.
"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."
"Passionate gamers who want to play demanding modern titles with maximum details and don't mind spending the moolah will find the Lenovo Legion 7 Pro to be the right choice. The bright, sharp, and color-accurate 16:10 QHD 240 Hz display makes for an immersive viewing experience. The hardware is housed in a stylish chassis that feels premium and scores well in terms of workmanship and stability. Other aspects such as sound quality, input devices, and connectivity also seem to be near-perfect."
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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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