The Gigabyte Aorus 17 offers higher performance suitable for intensive tasks like 3D work, machine learning, or gaming due to its more powerful processor and graphics card, but it is less portable and more expensive. The Lenovo V15 is budget-friendly, lighter for easier portability and may suffice for general use or less demanding engineering software; however, it has inferior performance and a lower-quality screen compared to the Gigabyte Aorus 17. If performance is crucial and budget allows, go for the Gigabyte Aorus 17, otherwise, for daily tasks and mobility, the Lenovo V15 will be cost-effective. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17
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
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo V15
Good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
7.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
267.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
231.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
6.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 and Lenovo V15 are both good for general use, though the Gigabyte Aorus 17 is somewhat better.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 offers a powerful Intel i7 processor and higher performance Nvidia RTX graphics, suitable for demanding applications and occasional gaming, complemented by a larger screen with high refresh rate making it ideal for smooth visuals, although it is less portable and has shorter battery life compared to Lenovo V15. On the other hand, the Lenovo V15 provides decent general-use performance with its AMD Ryzen 5 processor and integrated graphics, offering better battery life and portability due to its lighter weight and smaller size, but it has a TN panel display which is generally less vibrant and offers narrower viewing angles than the IPS panel found in the Aorus 17.
Gaming and AI
8.1/10
6.1/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo V15 is only fair.
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
6.3/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo V15 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 boasts a higher-end CPU and GPU, which are very important for engineering and design, offering impressive processing and graphics capabilities, and it also comes with a high-quality screen which is essential for these fields. On the other hand, while the Lenovo V15 is lighter and more portable, contributing to its ease of use on the go, its CPU, GPU, screen quality, and overall performance are less suited for demanding engineering tasks, thus making it fair for such uses compared to the Aorus 17.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.3/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo V15 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.
Screen Quality
8.0/10
5.4/10
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
267.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
231.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 has a better screen than the Lenovo V15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 offers a high-resolution, bright display with superior color accuracy that caters well to engineering and design needs, but its lower refresh rate reduces its appeal for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is key. The Lenovo V15's display lacks in both resolution and brightness, making it less desirable for any scenario where display clarity is vital, such as general use and professional work. Moreover, its inadequate color range falls short for engineering and design tasks, and the low refresh rate is not ideal for 3D uses where fluid visuals are essential.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo V15 has 8 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
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo V15 has 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
6.7/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 has good build quality, while the Lenovo V15 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
$579
$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 V15 costs $579.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 and Lenovo V15 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.
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How the Gigabyte Aorus 17 and the Lenovo V15 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 strengths of the Lenovo V15 G2 AMD lie in its expandability of the RAM and allowing you to use two SSDs, in its performance that goes beyond everyday applications thanks to AMD's hexa-core CPU and Vega-7 iGPU, in its good keyboard, and its relatively robust case. In addition, the battery life of the office laptop is also acceptable, and the device stays cool and relatively quiet."
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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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