For high-performance needs like gaming or intensive applications, choosing the Gigabyte Aorus 15 will deliver a significant boost but expect a heavier device with potentially shorter battery life. On the contrary, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x offers greater portability and longer battery life, making it ideal for general use and on-the-go productivity at a more affordable price with the tradeoff being less suitable for demanding 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 keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x
Excellent portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.0/10
6.6/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.3/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 boasts a high-end GPU and faster screen refresh rate, making it well-suited for demanding gaming and 3D tasks, whereas the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x offers a less powerful GPU and lower refresh rate, which makes it less optimal for these purposes but could still handle less intensive gaming and 3D applications with moderate performance. Given the importance of screen quality and CPU, the ThinkBook may offer adequate visuals and processing power for general use, but the Aorus 15 will provide a smoother and visually richer experience for more resource-intensive applications.
Engineering and Design
8.4/10
7.9/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15, with its high-performance CPU, ample RAM, and powerful GPU, excels in demanding engineering and design tasks, coupled with a high-quality screen for precise visuals. While the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x offers a balance of good CPU and RAM for engineering, its lighter build and quieter operation make it more convenient for on-the-go use, albeit with a less capable GPU than the Aorus.
Screen Quality
8.0/10
8.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
13.5in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
316.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 15 for general use, engineering and design, and content creation.
For general use, the Gigabyte Aorus 15 and Lenovo ThinkBook 13x boast sharp resolutions and bright displays, making text and images crisp and easy to read, while their panel types deliver wide viewing angles and solid color representation. When it comes to engineering and design, both laptops offer displays with a broad color gamut, rendering accurate and vibrant colors crucial for detailed design work, though their average refresh rates don't impact this use case much. However, their lower refresh rates make them less suitable for gaming and 3D applications, where smoother motion representation is key for an immersive experience, despite their decent resolution and panel quality.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
13.5in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has excellent portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,500
$1,399
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has a price of $1,500 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x costs $1,399.
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x and Gigabyte Aorus 15 are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15, with its powerful CPU and ample RAM, handles intensive tasks smoothly and offers a high-quality screen for crisp visuals, but its larger size and shorter battery life make it less portable; whereas the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, while also providing sufficient CPU power and RAM for everyday tasks, shines in portability with its lightweight design and longer battery life, though its smaller screen and less robust performance may not suit the most demanding applications. Both laptops come with quality keyboards and ample storage, but considerations such as speaker and heat management are secondary to their core functionalities.
Content Creation
8.0/10
8.0/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 and Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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.
Software Development
7.6/10
7.9/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.6/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x and Gigabyte Aorus 15 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Gigabyte Aorus 15 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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."
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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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