The Gigabyte Aorus 15, being more expensive, offers robust performance suitable for demanding tasks like 3D work, machine learning, and gaming; this is due to its higher-end CPU and GPU. Its battery life is longer, and it has a high-refresh-rate display which is better for fast-paced activities. On the other hand, the Lenovo V15 is a budget-friendly option, lighter and easier to carry around, but with moderate performance that is better suited for everyday tasks, light productivity work, and casual entertainment. Its display quality and refresh rate are lower, and the overall performance won't match that of the Aorus 15 for intensive tasks. 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
Good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo V15
Good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
7.3/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
316.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
231.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
6.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 and Lenovo V15 are both good for general use, though the Gigabyte Aorus 15 is somewhat better.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 stands out for general use with a robust CPU, ample RAM, and a high-quality screen that offers vibrant colors and sharp images, but it's less portable due to its weight and has limited battery life. The Lenovo V15 also fits general use with sufficient RAM and a competent CPU, alongside better portability owing to its lighter weight and quieter operation, though its screen and speaker quality are inferior compared to the Aorus 15.
Gaming and AI
8.0/10
6.1/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
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
8.7/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo V15 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
6.3/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo V15 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 boasts a more powerful Intel i7 processor, considerable GPU with Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti, and a high-quality IPS screen, making it well-equipped for engineering and design tasks which require substantial CPU, RAM, GPU, and screen quality. On the other hand, the Lenovo V15, while more portable and quieter, has a modest AMD Ryzen 5 processor with integrated Vega 7 graphics and a lower-tier TN screen, which aligns with lighter workloads and results in its fair performance in engineering and design applications.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.3/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo V15 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
7.1/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 and Lenovo V15 are both good for software development, though the Gigabyte Aorus 15 is somewhat better.
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
5.4/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
316.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
231.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has a better screen than the Lenovo V15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 offers a screen well-suited for general use and engineering, with high resolution, brightness, and color accuracy covering wide color gamuts, which ensure detailed and vibrant visuals crucial for these tasks. However, its lower refresh rate may not be ideal for gaming, where smooth motion and quick refreshes provide a competitive edge and a more immersive experience. In contrast, the Lenovo V15’s screen quality doesn't meet the higher standards required for any of these activities, offering a less crisp, dimmer display with limited color range, affecting the precision and enjoyment across general, engineering, and gaming uses.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo V15 has 8 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
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo V15 has 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
6.7/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has good build quality, while the Lenovo V15 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,500
$579
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has a price of $1,500 and the Lenovo V15 costs $579.
"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 strengths of the Lenovo V15 G2 AMD lie in its expandability of the RAM and allowing you to use two SSDs, in its performance that goes beyond everyday applications thanks to AMD's hexa-core CPU and Vega-7 iGPU, in its good keyboard, and its relatively robust case. In addition, the battery life of the office laptop is also acceptable, and the device stays cool and relatively quiet."
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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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