When deciding between the Gigabyte Aorus 15P and the Lenovo ThinkPad X13, consider that the Aorus is typically better suited for gaming and demanding tasks due to its powerful hardware, but it is less portable and has a shorter battery life. On the other hand, the ThinkPad X13 offers greater portability and longer battery life, ideal for business use and general tasks, and comes at a lower price, but it might not handle high-end gaming or resource-intensive applications as effectively. Your choice should align with whether you prioritize performance for specific high-demand activities or mobility and battery life for everyday use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15P
Good for gaming and AI
Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad X13
Very good for general use
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall build quality
Very good portability
Good battery life
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
8.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
280.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.9/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15P is good.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13, with its excellent balance of a powerful CPU and ample RAM, offers a smooth experience for general usage, complemented by a high-quality screen and long battery life in a portable design, which is particularly suitable for those on the go. The Gigabyte Aorus 15P, while also strong in CPU and RAM, focuses more on performance, which might reduce portability and battery life, but it excels in areas like storage and gaming-oriented features, making it a preferred choice for those who need more robust capabilities for demanding applications or gaming.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
6.7/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
300Hz
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 15P is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P is equipped with a high-end GPU and a screen with a fast refresh rate, which are crucial for smooth and detailed gaming and 3D rendering, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 offers a more modest GPU and slower screen refresh rate, making it less optimal for those tasks even if it has a decent CPU and screen quality. The Aorus 15P thus excels in scenarios demanding graphical performance, whereas the ThinkPad X13 is better suited for general productivity with occasional gaming and less intensive 3D work.
Software Development
7.3/10
8.1/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
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 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
8.1/10
6.9/10
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
280.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P 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, and software development.
For general use, both the Gigabyte Aorus 15P and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 offer screens with clear images and bright displays, making tasks like browsing and video streaming pleasant. For engineering and design work, they provide accurate colors that professionals need, but they may not cover the wider color gamuts that some high-end design tasks demand. However, for gaming and 3D, their screens fall short as they lack the high refresh rates required for smooth motion rendering, although they still provide decent resolution and panel quality for less demanding visual tasks.
Battery
5.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has 5 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
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
2.8 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15P has good 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 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
$1,241
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has a price of $1,950 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 costs $1,241.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P, with its high-performance CPU, abundant RAM, and powerful GPU, handles intensive tasks like 3D modeling and machine learning effectively, while its high-quality screen ensures detailed visuals crucial for engineering and design work. Conversely, the Lenovo ThinkPad X13, while also suitable for such tasks with competent processing power and memory, focuses more on portability and has a well-regarded keyboard, making it a balanced choice for professionals frequently on the move.
Content Creation
7.8/10
8.2/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad X13 to be 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.
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How the Gigabyte Aorus 15P and the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 compare to other laptops
"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."
"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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