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Choose the Gigabyte Aorus 15P if you prefer a laptop that is somewhat less expensive and offers high performance for general use, 3D, machine learning, and engineering tasks. Its display is sufficient for most purposes, and the laptop's portability is reasonable. If you have a higher budget and need top-of-the-line performance, particularly for engineering and 3D/machine learning applications, go for the Lenovo Legion 9i. It boasts a more advanced processor, superior graphics card, and a higher-resolution display, which is exceptionally good for photo and video editing, though it is slightly heavier and has a bulkier power brick, which may affect portability. Both have similar battery life, and each is well-suited for intensive gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15P
- Good portability
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
- Very good for content creation
- 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
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
280.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
682.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.3/10
The Lenovo Legion 9i is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15P is good.
The Lenovo Legion 9i offers a better CPU and more RAM, contributing to its superiority in general use, alongside a premium Mini LED screen with higher resolution and brightness, which enhances screen quality. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 15P, while also providing a solid user experience, is slightly less performant due to its older CPU and standard IPS screen, but it maintains competitive portability and battery life for everyday tasks.
Gaming and AI
7.8
9.2
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
300Hz
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 15P is good.
The Lenovo Legion 9i boasts a more powerful GPU and a Mini LED screen with a higher resolution and refresh rate, advantages important for gaming and 3D performance. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 15P, while respectable with its GPU, has a lower screen refresh rate and uses an IPS panel, which commonly offers less contrast than Mini LED displays.
Engineering and Design
8.3
9.6
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion 9i is best in class for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15P is very good.
The Lenovo Legion 9i stands out for engineering and design use due to its high-end Intel i9 processor and Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU which outperform the Gigabyte Aorus 15P's Intel i7 and RTX 3080 respectively, providing better processing power and graphics capability. Additionally, the Legion 9i's screen quality is superior with a higher resolution Mini LED display that offers better color accuracy and brightness levels compared to the Aorus 15P's IPS display, making it more suitable for tasks requiring precise visual details.
Content Creation
7.8
8.7
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The Lenovo Legion 9i is very good for content creation, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15P 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
7.3
8.3
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
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 15P 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
8.1
9.7
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
280.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
682.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion 9i has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 15P for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P offers a balanced screen with good resolution and brightness, making it suitable for everyday tasks and professional work where color accuracy matters, but its lower refresh rate can be a limitation for gaming. The Lenovo Legion 9i steps up with a display that shines in color reproduction across wider gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, perfect for engineering and design where color fidelity is crucial, yet for gaming, much like the Aorus, its lower refresh rate is less ideal for fast-paced, smooth visuals. Both laptops prioritize visual precision and brightness over the high refresh rates gamers seek, but are well-equipped for productivity and creative endeavors.
Battery
5.0 Hours
3.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has 5 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.
Portability
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
5.6 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has good portability, while the Lenovo Legion 9i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The Lenovo Legion 9i has very good build quality, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15P has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,950
$3,420
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has a price of $1,950 and the Lenovo Legion 9i costs $3,420.
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How the Gigabyte Aorus 15P and the Lenovo Legion 9i compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte Aorus 15P | Lenovo Legion 9i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,950 | $3,420 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | October 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.6'' x 1.06'' | 14.1'' x 10.9'' x 1.01'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.8 lbs | 5.64 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14" | 14.08" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.6" | 10.93" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-11800H | Intel i9-13980HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 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 | 5 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 | 1920 x 1080 | 3200 x 2000 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 300Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 280 nits | 682 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7/10 | 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 | 7.5/10 | 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 | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 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 15P
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Mike Wobker | June 2021
"The Aorus 15P is a high-end gaming laptop with fast 360 Hz display. Gaming performance in the Aorus 15P YD is very high thanks to the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 installed here. However, with the use of the Intel Core i7-11800H, CPU performance also closes in on the strong competition from AMD. SSD performance is excellent as well, and it leaves no room for criticism. Thanks to the built-in Intel Core i7-11800H, the system performance of the Aorus 15P YD increases significantly."
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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