When choosing between the Gigabyte Aorus 15 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X13, consider that the Aorus 15 is likely to offer superior performance for gaming and demanding applications due to its high-end graphics and processing capabilities, but it will also usually be heavier, have a shorter battery life, and cost more. On the other hand, the ThinkPad X13 is generally more affordable, lighter, and has longer battery life, making it better for portability and everyday tasks but it may struggle with intensive tasks like 3D rendering or high-end gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good overall display quality
Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad X13
Very good for general use
Very good for software development
Very good overall build quality
Very good portability
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
8.4/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
316.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.9/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15 is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 offers a mix that leans towards performance with a powerful CPU and ample RAM for multitasking and demanding tasks, but it's bulkier and has a shorter battery life, making it less ideal for on-the-go use. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkPad X13, while still providing solid performance and sufficient RAM, emphasizes a balance of good screen quality, longer battery life, and superior portability, which are crucial for everyday mobile computing.
Gaming and AI
8.0/10
6.7/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.0/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15, with its superior GPU and higher screen refresh rate, excels in delivering smooth, graphics-intensive experiences which is crucial for immersive gaming and fluid 3D rendering. Whereas the Lenovo ThinkPad X13, though it has a competent CPU and decent screen quality, falls short in gaming and 3D tasks due to its less powerful GPU and lower refresh rate, prioritizing business and general use over high-end graphical performance.
Software Development
7.6/10
8.1/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 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
6.9/10
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
316.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 has a better screen for content creation.
For general use, the Gigabyte Aorus 15 with a bright, high-resolution display provides crisp, clear visuals, making text and images sharp and enjoyable to look at. Engineering and design professionals will appreciate the Aorus 15's wide color gamuts, ensuring accurate color representation for tasks like photo editing or CAD work. However, gamers might be disappointed with the Aorus 15's poor refresh rate, leading to less fluid motion and potentially a competitive disadvantage in fast-paced games, whereas the Lenovo ThinkPad X13, while offering good resolution and brightness for everyday tasks, falls short in delivering the vibrant color range needed for professional design work and lacks the high refresh rate desired for smooth 3D gaming experiences.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 has 8.5 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
13.3in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
2.8 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
8.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 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
$1,241
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has a price of $1,500 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 costs $1,241.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 boasts a high-quality CPU, ample RAM, and a top-tier GPU, which are crucial for demanding tasks and graphical work in engineering, coupled with a superior screen that benefits design precision. The Lenovo ThinkPad X13, while offering solid performance with a good CPU and RAM, is more portable with a commendable keyboard, making it a balanced choice for engineering uses where mobility and typing comfort are also valued.
Content Creation
8.0/10
8.2/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 and Gigabyte Aorus 15 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.
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How the Gigabyte Aorus 15 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 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."
"The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 G4 has very good input devices, a wide array of security features and ports as well as 5G in the tested configuration. It is more compact and lightweight compared with its predecessor, and it has improved speakers and a slightly better webcam. On the other hand, the fan is more annoying and the performance is barely improved. The battery is worse as well, but this is primarily attributable to the OLED screen - if this aspect is important, buyers should choose the IPS Low Power LCD."
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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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