If you require a powerful machine for tasks like gaming, 3D design, or engineering software, the Gigabyte Aorus 17G is equipped with a high-end processor and dedicated graphics card that excel in demanding applications, but it’s also heavier and less portable. Conversely, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is more budget-friendly, lighter, and well-suited for general use like web browsing, office applications, and streaming videos, although its performance is lower and not ideal for intensive tasks due to its entry-level processor and integrated graphics. The larger display and battery of the Gigabyte may be advantageous for multimedia and productivity, but these come at the cost of increased size and decreased mobility compared to the more travel-friendly Lenovo. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17G
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Good battery life
Good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15"
Good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.5/10
6.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
282.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G surpasses the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" in CPU performance, RAM, and screen quality, offering smoother multitasking, better gaming and content creation capabilities, with a brighter and more color-accurate IPS display. However, the IdeaPad is more portable due to its lower weight and slightly longer battery life, making it more suitable for users who prioritize mobility and basic tasks over high-end performance.
Gaming and AI
7.5/10
5.8/10
7.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is poor.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G excels in gaming and 3D applications due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 graphics card and a high screen refresh rate of 300 Hz, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" falls short in these areas because it uses a significantly less capable integrated Intel UHD Xe G4 graphics solution and its screen refresh rate is limited to just 60 Hz.
Engineering and Design
7.8/10
5.8/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
7.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is poor.
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
7.5/10
6.3/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" 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
7.2/10
6.3/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good for software development, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" 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
5.2/10
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
282.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G offers a high-resolution display with solid brightness and an IPS panel, leading to sharper images and better viewing angles for general use. For engineering and design tasks, this laptop's screen covers a wide range of colors, essential for precision in color work. However, gamers and 3D designers may find the lower refresh rate less suitable, as it could lead to less fluid motion and responsiveness in fast-paced scenarios.
Portability
Fair
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G has good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,329
$360
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G has a price of $2,329 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" costs $360.
"The Aorus 17G isn't among the top RTX 3080 laptops due to its relatively low TGP of 105 watts. The device's gaming performance is average for an RTX 3080. For maximum performance, competitors like the Lenovo Legion 7 or the Alienware m17 R4 are recommended With the Aorus 17G, Gigabyte delivers a well-rounded gaming laptop. However, the device generates a high noise level. Throttling is not an issue. The CPU and GPU can develop their performance uniformly. Nevertheless, the device produces a lot of noise under load - more than many competitors."
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 is an enduring office notebook with a powerful Ryzen APU. Lenovo's office all-rounder easily handles office and internet applications as well as modest games - the Ryzen 5 5625U APU and 16 GB of RAM make this possible. The CPU and GPU can work at consistently high clock rates. The emission values are okay, but the noise emissions should be lower under medium to full load. The relatively light notebook (approx. 1.6 kg) achieves practical battery runtimes of about 10 to 11 hours."
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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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