The Gigabyte Aorus 17 offers high refresh rates and a powerful GPU making it suitable for gaming and 3D tasks, but the heavier build and lower battery life reduce portability. The Lenovo ThinkPad P16, with its higher resolution display and longer battery life, caters to professionals seeking screen quality and battery endurance for engineering and general use; however, it has a less powerful GPU which is not ideal for intensive gaming or some 3D tasks. Choose the Aorus for performance-centric activities like gaming, and the ThinkPad for high-resolution work and longer battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17
Very good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad P16
Very good for general use
Very good for software development
Very good overall build quality
Very good battery life
Excellent speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.1/10
6.9/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 is praised for gaming and 3D tasks due to its high-refresh-rate screen and robust GPU, enhancing smooth visual performance for fast-paced action, although its screen quality is standard. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkPad P16, while featuring a GPU suitable for demanding workloads and a high-resolution display that delivers superior image clarity, offers a standard refresh rate, which can affect fluidity during gaming but is sufficient for most 3D work.
Software Development
7.5/10
8.4/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is very good for software development, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17 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
8.0/10
8.2/10
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
267.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
569.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 stands out with a higher resolution and brightness, providing crisp and vivid visuals that make everyday activities like web browsing and video streaming more enjoyable. When it comes to engineering and design work where accurate color representation is crucial, the P16's superior color gamut coverage ensures that designers see more precise shades and tones. However, both the Aorus 17 and the P16 fall short for gaming and 3D applications, as their lower refresh rates do not deliver the smooth motion preferred by gamers and professionals working with fast-moving or interactive 3D content.
Battery
6.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 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.
Build Quality
7.4/10
8.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has very good build quality, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,700
$1,449
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 has a price of $1,700 and the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 costs $1,449.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad P16 to be very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17 is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 boasts a powerful CPU and ample RAM for smooth multi-tasking, a high-refresh-rate screen, and a dedicated GPU which benefits gaming and multimedia use, yet it's less portable and has a shorter battery life compared to other laptops. The Lenovo ThinkPad P16, on the other hand, offers an outstanding screen quality with higher resolution, a robust CPU, and more extended battery life, making it better for professionals on the go, but has less onboard storage and a lower refresh rate which may not be ideal for certain gaming or time-sensitive graphic tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.4/10
8.3/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 and Lenovo ThinkPad P16 are both very good for engineering and design.
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.
Content Creation
8.0/10
8.2/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and Gigabyte Aorus 17 are both very 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.
Portability
Fair
Poor
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
6.5 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
1.2in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aorus 17 to have only fair portability, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has poor portability.
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How the Gigabyte Aorus 17 and the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 compare to other laptops
"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."
"It's only a few months since we gave the MSI CreatorPro X17 one of our rare 4.5-star ratings and our top mobile workstation honor, but the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 matches that achievement in a more premium overall build. Ultimately, its build quality, screen, and keyboard give our latest Editors' Choice nod to the Lenovo—it's enough of a monster on almost all fronts that it simply cannot be ignored."
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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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