The Gigabyte Aorus 15, being more expensive, offers a larger high-refresh-rate screen and a powerful GPU suitable for demanding tasks like gaming and 3D rendering. However, it's heavier and has a shorter battery life. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 is more affordable, lighter, and has a longer battery life, making it highly portable and ideal for business use, with a touch-enabled, high-resolution display, but it's less suitable for intensive gaming or 3D tasks due to its integrated graphics. Choose the Aorus 15 for performance-heavy tasks and the ThinkPad Z13 for portability and general use. 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
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13
Very good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.0/10
6.3/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
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
9.1/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 is only fair.
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
8.4/10
7.3/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15, with its powerful Intel i7 CPU and Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, is well-suited for demanding engineering and design tasks that require high-end processing and graphics capabilities, although it is less portable and has a shorter battery life than the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13.
Screen Quality
8.0/10
7.0/10
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
316.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
379.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
For general use, the Gigabyte Aorus 15's display boasts vibrant colors and sharp resolution, enhancing web browsing and productivity tasks, while its brightness levels ensure comfortable viewing even in well-lit environments. In engineering and design work, its broad color gamut meets the precision required for color-sensitive tasks, yet it falls short for gaming and 3D applications where its refresh rate isn't optimal for fast-paced visuals. Conversely, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 has a display that's sufficient for everyday tasks and professional design work due to its good color reproduction and resolution but, like the Aorus 15, lacks the high refresh rate that gamers and 3D designers require for smooth motion.
Battery
6.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 has 10 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
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 has excellent 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 Z13 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
$1,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has a price of $1,500 and the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 costs $1,000.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 and Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 with its powerful Intel CPU and high-end Nvidia GPU delivers robust performance for general use, and it's suited for those who need substantial horsepower and don't mind a heavier laptop with shorter battery life. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 offers a compact, highly portable solution with impressive battery life and a great keyboard, making it ideal for users who prioritize mobility and long work sessions away from power outlets.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.8/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
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 ThinkPad Z13 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
7.7/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 and Gigabyte Aorus 15 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.
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How the Gigabyte Aorus 15 and the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 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."
"In the premium ultraportable space, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 competes with the best of the best, and still manages to shine. The design is an impressive departure from the bland bare-metal laptop that's become so popular in recent years, and the AMD-powered system has performance that's just as impressive. It's a stark alternative to the Intel-based majority, and it stands up well enough to the impressive Apple M2 processor."
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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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