The Gigabyte Aorus 17 offers high performance suited for gaming and demanding tasks; however, it comes at a higher cost and is less portable due to its size and weight. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 is more budget-friendly, offers good performance for general use and business applications, and is significantly more portable, making it great for frequent travel or commuting. Battery life on the ThinkPad X13 is also typically longer, favoring extended work sessions away from power outlets, whereas the Aorus 17 may need more frequent charging, especially during intensive tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good overall display quality
Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad X13
Very good for general use
Very good for software development
Very good overall build quality
Very good portability
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
8.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
267.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.9/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17 is good.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13, with its high-quality CPU and sufficient RAM, offers smooth performance and a sharp screen for everyday tasks, combined with excellent portability and long battery life, making it very suitable for general use. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 17 provides robust performance due to its strong CPU and more RAM, but its larger size and shorter battery life make it less portable and thus, less convenient for on-the-go use, though still a solid option for general use within stationary settings.
Gaming and AI
8.1/10
6.7/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
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 X13 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 boasts a high-end GPU and a screen with a fast refresh rate, which are crucial for smooth and immersive gaming and 3D experiences, making it very good in these areas. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkPad X13, while having a decent CPU and screen quality, doesn't match up in terms of GPU performance and refresh rates, which makes it only fair for gaming and 3D applications.
Software Development
7.5/10
8.1/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 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
6.9/10
17.3in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
267.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 both offer panels with suitable resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and clear, detailed visuals for engineering and design work, which benefits from their broad color coverage. However, their screens may not be optimal for gaming and 3D applications due to lower refresh rates, which are critical for smooth motion and fast-paced visuals in these scenarios. While resolution and panel type do play a role in screen quality for 3D, their lower refresh rates are the primary reason these laptops fall short in gaming performance.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 has 8.5 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
13.3in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
2.8 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 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
8.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 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
$1,241
$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 X13 costs $1,241.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17, with its superior CPU, abundant RAM, and robust GPU, offers excellent performance for demanding tasks like 3D modeling and rendering, complemented by a high-quality screen for precise visual work. While the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 provides ample power for many engineering purposes and is more portable, its scaled-down graphics and screen may not be as suitable for intensive graphic design or engineering simulations.
Content Creation
8.0/10
8.2/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 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.
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How the Gigabyte Aorus 17 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 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."
"The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 G4 has very good input devices, a wide array of security features and ports as well as 5G in the tested configuration. It is more compact and lightweight compared with its predecessor, and it has improved speakers and a slightly better webcam. On the other hand, the fan is more annoying and the performance is barely improved. The battery is worse as well, but this is primarily attributable to the OLED screen - if this aspect is important, buyers should choose the IPS Low Power LCD."
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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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