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Updated January 10, 2024·
When choosing between the Gigabyte Aorus 15 and the Lenovo Legion 9i, consider that the Legion comes with a more powerful CPU and GPU, which better suits intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering. Its display is superior in resolution and color, benefiting creative professionals. However, the Aorus 15 is often less expensive while still delivering plenty of power for gaming and general use. Both have similar battery capacity, but the Legion's overall performance is higher. The Aorus is slightly more portable and provides valuable savings, whereas the Legion offers top-tier specs at a higher cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 9i
- Very good for general use
- Best in class for engineering and design
- Excellent for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Best in class overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.9
8.4
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
316.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
682.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.3/10
The Lenovo Legion 9i is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15 is good.
The Lenovo Legion 9i stands out for general use with a more powerful CPU and double the RAM of the Gigabyte Aorus 15, leading to smoother multitasking and overall performance. Additionally, the Legion 9i's higher screen resolution and significantly superior contrast ratio will deliver a more vibrant and sharper display experience, although it is slightly heavier and offers less battery life, making it less portable.
Gaming and AI
8.0
9.2
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 9i is excellent for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15 is very good.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.4
9.6
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 9i is best in class for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15 is very good.
The Lenovo Legion 9i outshines the Gigabyte Aorus 15 in engineering and design due to its superior main processor, double the RAM, and a more advanced GPU, alongside a higher-resolution Mini LED screen which provides better brightness and color accuracy. While the Aorus 15 remains a good choice with a capable CPU, strong GPU, and quality IPS display, the Legion 9i's cutting-edge components and exceptional screen make it better suited for the most demanding tasks, albeit at the cost of slightly less portability due to increased weight.
Content Creation
8.0
8.7
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The Lenovo Legion 9i and Gigabyte Aorus 15 are both very good for content creation, though the Lenovo Legion 9i 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
8.3
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo Legion 9i 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
9.7
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
316.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
682.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion 9i has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15's screen, with its resolution and brightness, makes for a sharp and clear display that's well-suited for everyday tasks and detailed engineering work, where the clarity of the image is essential. However, its lower refresh rate might not deliver the smooth motion graphics gamers seek in fast-paced environments. Meanwhile, the Lenovo Legion 9i excels with its high-resolution, bright display with wide color gamuts providing professional-grade color accuracy for engineers and designers, but like the Aorus 15, its gaming and 3D performance is hampered by a less suitable refresh rate for those specific activities.
Battery
6.0 Hours
3.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 9i has 3 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.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The Lenovo Legion 9i 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
$3,420
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has a price of $1,500 and the Lenovo Legion 9i costs $3,420.
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Key similarities
Portability
Fair
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
5.6 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 and Lenovo Legion 9i both have only fair portability.
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How the Gigabyte Aorus 15 and the Lenovo Legion 9i compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte Aorus 15 | Lenovo Legion 9i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,500 | $3,420 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | October 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.6'' x 1.02'' | 14.1'' x 10.9'' x 1.01'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.29 lbs | 5.64 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.2" | 14.08" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.6" | 10.93" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i9-13980HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | Mini LED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3200 x 2000 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 316 nits | 682 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.8/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 9.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Gigabyte Aorus 15
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Sascha Mölck | December 2022
"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."
Lenovo Legion 9i
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Matthew Buzzi | December 2023
"The Lenovo Legion 9i is meant as a top-end flagship showcase for enthusiasts, and on that, it delivers. You'll find flashier designs in this price tier—Razer’s all-metal build in a similarly sized laptop like the Blade 16, or monstrous 18-inch machines—but this is a well-thought-out laptop. The chassis is trim for a 16-inch powerhouse, the lid is unique, and bespoke liquid cooling takes performance to the next level."
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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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