The Gigabyte Aorus 17, being significantly more expensive than the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14", offers high performance suitable for intensive tasks like 3D modeling, machine learning, and gaming, thanks to its powerful processor and graphics card. It has a larger screen and is built for high-end tasks but is also heavier and less portable. The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14", on the other hand, being much more affordable, is suitable for general use such as web browsing, document editing, and media consumption. It is more portable due to its smaller size and lighter weight but has limited performance capabilities, making it unsuitable for demanding software or multitasking. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14"
Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
6.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
267.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
239.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
6.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 is good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 provides a high-quality computing experience with its powerful CPU, ample RAM, vibrant IPS screen, and dedicated graphics, but it's less portable with a shorter battery life. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" offers excellent portability and a long battery life, but it falls short in performance and screen quality due to its basic CPU, low RAM, and lower-resolution TN display.
Gaming and AI
8.1/10
5.5/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is poor.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.4/10
5.5/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is poor.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 excels in engineering and design due to its powerful Intel i7 processor, ample 16GB of RAM, and high-end Nvidia RTX GPU, paired with a quality IPS screen that ensures clear and accurate color representation. Conversely, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" falls short with a basic Intel Celeron processor, minimal 4GB of RAM, and integrated Intel UHD Graphics, combined with a lower-end TN panel with less impressive color and resolution, making it less suitable for demanding tasks and detailed design work.
Content Creation
8.0/10
6.2/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is only fair.
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
7.5/10
6.4/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 is good for software development, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is only fair.
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
8.0/10
5.3/10
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
267.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
239.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 offers a superior display with higher resolution and brightness, making it ideal for general use and detailed engineering work, with color accuracy that benefits professional design applications. The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has a lower quality display with reduced resolution and brightness, resulting in a less satisfying experience for general tasks and insufficient for color-critical engineering or design work. For gaming and 3D applications, the Gigabyte Aorus 17 falls short due to a lower refresh rate, which is less than ideal for fast-paced visuals, while the Lenovo also lacks in this area, compounding its other screen limitations.
Battery
6.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has 9 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
Fair
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
6.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 has good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,700
$165
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 has a price of $1,700 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" costs $165.
"The Gigabyte Aorus 17 is a powerful high-end gaming machine. The Aorus 17 is a potent gaming notebook in a 17.3-inch format designed for FHD gaming at maximum settings. A Core i7-12700H processor and GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU make this possible. A lightning-fast PCIe 4 SSD (1 TB) provides the necessary storage space and ensures short loading times. With the Aorus 17 XE4, Gigabyte delivers a well-rounded, high-performance gaming notebook."
"The IdeaPad 1 14 is a simple machine, but it’s well-designed and has nearly everything you’d expect from a no-nonsense laptop that allows you to check emails and get schoolwork or other light tasks done with relative ease. A "true" 128GB SSD (as opposed to an eMMC drive) and a roomy 14-inch full HD display are arguably the star attractions, with the comfortable keyboard and reasonably modern styling playing important backup roles."
Get a great deal on the Gigabyte Aorus 17 or the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14"
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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