The Gigabyte Aorus 15P offers superior performance for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning tasks due to its high-end graphics card and more powerful processor. However, it's heavier and less portable than the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s. On the other hand, the ThinkBook 13s is more suited for general use and business tasks, benefits from a higher-quality screen with a better resolution and aspect ratio, and is lighter, making it more portable. It is also typically much less expensive. If portability and cost are primary concerns, and your work doesn't require top-of-the-line graphics or processing power, the ThinkBook 13s may be the better choice. If performance in demanding applications is a priority and you're okay with a premium price and less portability, then the Aorus 15P would be more appropriate. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15P
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good overall display quality
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s
Excellent portability
Good battery life
Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
6.4/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.3/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P stands out for gaming and 3D activities with its high-performance Nvidia RTX 3080 graphics card and a high screen refresh rate of 300Hz, which are very important for smooth and visually intensive tasks. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s, while offering a fair experience, comes with an integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics card and a standard screen refresh rate of 60Hz, which provide adequate but less impressive gaming and 3D capabilities.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
7.5/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P stands out for engineering and design use with its powerful CPU, high-end dedicated GPU, and substantial amount of RAM, paired with a high-quality screen, making it very suitable for demanding tasks. In comparison, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s, while offering a high-resolution screen and also a solid CPU, has integrated graphics and less RAM, which makes it less capable for intensive graphic design or engineering software, but its lighter weight and smaller form factor enhance its portability.
Screen Quality
8.1/10
7.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
280.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
336.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s for general use, and gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s has a better screen for content creation.
For general use, both the Gigabyte Aorus 15P and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s offer screens with sufficient resolution, panel quality, and brightness, which are key for activities like browsing and watching videos. Their color accuracy and wide color gamuts make them suitable for engineering and design work, where precise colors are crucial. However, they fall short for gaming and 3D applications as they lack the high refresh rates that are vital for smooth motion and fast-paced visuals.
Battery
5.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has 5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s 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
Good
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s has excellent portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15P has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,950
$1,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has a price of $1,950 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s costs $1,000.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P and Lenovo ThinkBook 13s are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P stands out for its higher performance CPU, larger RAM, and superior gaming GPU, making it well-suited for both general use and gaming-intensive tasks, but its heavier weight and shorter battery life may hinder portability compared to the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s, which offers a more portable design, longer battery life, and a higher resolution touchscreen, choosing convenience for on-the-go users despite having a less powerful GPU and less RAM for demanding applications. Both laptops have high-quality screens, but the ThinkBook, although less capable in graphically intensive tasks, is more suited for users prioritizing lightness and battery life in their general use.
Content Creation
7.8/10
7.8/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s and Gigabyte Aorus 15P are both 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
7.3/10
7.7/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s and Gigabyte Aorus 15P 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 13s and Gigabyte Aorus 15P 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 15P and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s 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 best thing about the ThinkBook 13S is that it’s a good deal. Business buyers looking for ThinkPad-level performance and software without ThinkPad pricing will probably find the ThinkBook a solid option. While nothing about it is really spectacular, it’s certainly unusual to see the ThinkBook’s screen resolution at a sub-$1,000 price, and its performance will be more than adequate for most office tasks. The generous port selection, 16:10 aspect ratio, physical webcam shutter, and clear audio are certainly icing on the cake."
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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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