The Gigabyte Aorus 15X offers superior performance and is more suitable for intensive tasks like gaming, 3D modeling, and engineering software due to its high-end processor and graphics card. However, it is heavier and less portable, which might be a concern if you need to carry it around frequently. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 is a more affordable option with decent performance for general use and better portability due to its lighter weight. If you prioritize battery life and portability over high-performance tasks, the IdeaPad might be the better option for you. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15X
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
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3
Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.8/10
7.0/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
301.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
281.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 are both good for general use, though the Gigabyte Aorus 15X is somewhat better.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is rated better for general use primarily due to its more powerful CPU and greater amount of RAM, which results in faster performance and better multitasking capabilities. Additionally, it has a higher quality display with better resolution and color accuracy, enhancing the overall user experience; however, it is heavier and has shorter battery life compared to the more portable and longer-lasting battery of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, which has a fair general use rating likely due to its less powerful CPU and lower amount of RAM affecting its ability to handle demanding tasks as smoothly.
Gaming and AI
8.5/10
5.9/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 is poor.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X excels in gaming and 3D tasks due to its high-performance Nvidia RTX 4070 graphics card and a screen refresh rate of 240 Hz, which provide smooth and detailed visuals critical for these applications. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, with its integrated AMD Ryzen Vega 6 graphics and a lower screen refresh rate of 60 Hz, offers a more modest visual experience, making it less optimal for gaming and 3D content.
Engineering and Design
8.6/10
6.1/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is better suited for engineering and design use due to its superior main processor, double the memory, and a more powerful graphics card, which are crucial for demanding tasks and applications that professionals in these fields typically use. While both laptops offer good portability and quality IPS screens, the higher resolution and screen quality of the Aorus 15X provide clearer and more detailed visuals important for design work, and the IdeaPad Slim 3, with its lesser capabilities, is more suited for lighter use and offers better battery life and lower operating noise.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.2/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 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
7.7/10
7.1/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 are both good for software development, though the Gigabyte Aorus 15X 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
8.2/10
6.4/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
301.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
281.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X likely has a high-resolution display with good brightness and a quality panel, making images crisp and easy to view, enhancing the general use experience. For engineering and design, it probably covers a wider range of color gamuts, providing more accurate color reproduction, which is crucial for detailed work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, its lower refresh rate compared to specialized gaming laptops can make fast-moving images less smooth, detracting from the experience.
Battery
5.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 has 10 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
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 and Gigabyte Aorus 15X both have good portability, though the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X has good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,600
$400
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X has a price of $1,600 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 costs $400.
"The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is a strong showing of Raptor Lake and RTX 4000 series. While the Aorus had trouble keeping up in older games like Grand Theft Auto V, it nudged past the competition in Shadow of the Tomb Raider. It also flexed its next-generation muscle in Far Cry 6 and Borderlands 3. While we were impressed with the overall build quality and design of the Aorus 15X, the keyboard lacked good tactile feedback. The display performed well in real-world testing despite its on-paper shortcoming with brightness, but the speakers are lackluster at best."
Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, and John Peroramas | May 2023
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 3i is decent for use as a workstation. Its Intel CPU and integrated graphics can only handle light productivity tasks, not demanding workloads like video editing or 3D graphics. You also can't do any color-critical work because the available displays have a narrow color gamut. It has a good port selection, but its USB-C lacks Thunderbolt 4 support. On the upside, it has a comfortable keyboard and doesn't get hot or loud under load."
Get a great deal on the Gigabyte Aorus 15X or the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3
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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