The Gigabyte Aorus 15X offers high performance suitable for intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering, coming with a robust processor and a more powerful graphics card. It has ample storage and a higher-resolution display but is heavier and less portable. On the other hand, the Lenovo LOQ 15 is a more affordable option with sufficient capabilities for general use and gaming. It is lighter and hence more portable, making it easier to carry around, but has less storage space and a lower battery life. Both have sizable displays with good color accuracy, but the Aorus 15X outperforms in refresh rate which is beneficial for fast-paced games and smoother motion visuals. 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 portability
Good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo LOQ 15
Good battery life
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.5/10
7.5/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo LOQ 15 is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X excels in gaming and 3D applications due to its higher-end GPU and faster screen refresh rate, which help deliver smoother visuals and better responsiveness critical for these tasks. On the other hand, the Lenovo LOQ 15 also provides a capable gaming and 3D experience with a solid GPU and good screen refresh rate, but it doesn't match the Aorus 15X in raw graphical performance or fluidity due to its less powerful GPU and lower refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
8.6/10
7.9/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo LOQ 15 is good.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Screen Quality
8.2/10
7.1/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
301.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X has a better screen than the Lenovo LOQ 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X offers a vibrant and crisp display with high resolution and brightness, which enhances the viewing experience for everyday tasks and detailed work in engineering or design due to its wide color coverage. Although it provides good color accuracy for professionals, its slower refresh rate limits the smoothness and responsiveness needed in fast-paced gaming and 3D applications. On the other hand, the Lenovo LOQ 15 also has a quality display for daily use and creative tasks, with adequate resolution and color gamut, but similar to the Aorus, it falls short in gaming and 3D performance because of a less optimal refresh rate.
Cost
$1,600
$1,179
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X has a price of $1,600 and the Lenovo LOQ 15 costs $1,179.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X and Lenovo LOQ 15 are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X offers a higher resolution display, a more powerful CPU, and better graphics, making it ideal for more demanding tasks, but it's heavier, less portable and has a shorter battery life compared to the Lenovo LOQ 15, which still provides solid performance for general use and has a longer battery life, making it more suitable for those who prioritize portability and longer use on a single charge.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.6/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aorus 15X to be very good for content creation, while the Lenovo LOQ 15 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
7.5/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X and Lenovo LOQ 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.
Battery
5.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo LOQ 15 has 6 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
15.6in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aorus 15X to have good portability, while the Lenovo LOQ 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.4/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X and Lenovo LOQ 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 15X and the Lenovo LOQ 15 compare to other laptops
"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."
"Even after a short time with the LOQ 15, you'll find it has a lot going for it, but ultimately it's just "good"—not quite a star. The performance is respectable for the hardware it’s running, but Lenovo had to make some design sacrifices to trim the price. One of the better aspects is the keyboard, making it one of the better low-cost gaming laptops to actually put your hands on."
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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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