The Gigabyte Aorus 17G is the better choice if high performance for gaming or intensive engineering tasks is important to you, with its powerful processor and dedicated graphics card. However, it is heavier and has a larger screen, making it less portable than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i. The IdeaPad, on the other hand, is more suited for general use with decent performance and is more portable due to its lighter weight and smaller size, making it a better option for those on the go. It's also significantly less expensive, so if budget is a concern and you don't need the extra power, it could be the more economical choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17G
Good for gaming and AI
Very good overall display quality
Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.5/10
6.2/10
7.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
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 Slim 7i is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G is better suited for gaming and 3D applications due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU and high screen refresh rate of 300 Hz, offering smoother visuals and enhanced graphics performance compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i, which is equipped with the less capable Intel Iris Xe graphics and a standard 60 Hz refresh rate, resulting in fair performance for gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.8/10
7.1/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
7.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i are both good for engineering and design, though the Gigabyte Aorus 17G is somewhat better.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G is better suited for engineering and design due to its more powerful CPU and dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU which support demanding tasks and graphics-intensive applications, along with a larger screen offering good color accuracy for design work.
Screen Quality
8.0/10
6.9/10
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
282.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
340.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i has a better screen for content creation.
Both the Gigabyte Aorus 17G and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i have displays with sufficient resolution and brightness for general use, ensuring clear and vibrant visuals for everyday tasks. For engineering and design, their displays cover a wide range of colors, making them suitable for precision work that requires accurate color representation. However, the screens on these laptops have lower refresh rates which, while not an issue for daily activities, hinder performance in gaming and 3D applications where smoother motion and quick screen updates are crucial.
Battery
6.0 Hours
11.5 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i has 11.5 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
14.0in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,329
$899
$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 Slim 7i costs $899.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i and Gigabyte Aorus 17G are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G, with its higher-powered CPU and dedicated graphics card, is well-suited for demanding tasks but is less portable due to its larger size and shorter battery life; conversely, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i offers a balance of performance suitable for daily tasks, longer battery life, and better portability with its lighter weight and smaller screen. Both laptops have similar RAM and high-quality IPS screens, but tradeoffs between the Gigabyte's power and Lenovo's portability and battery efficiency should guide your decision based on personal priorities.
Content Creation
7.5/10
7.7/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i and Gigabyte Aorus 17G are both 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.
Software Development
7.2/10
7.5/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i and Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.8/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i and Gigabyte Aorus 17G both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Gigabyte Aorus 17G and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i compare to other laptops
"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."
"Among Lenovo's multiple laptop brands, the IdeaPad family is decidedly the one designed for consumers: people who want decent performance at a reasonable price. Consider, then, this laptop a paragon for the pickier members of that crowd. With a 14-inch touch-enabled display, a comfortable keyboard, an Evo-certified Intel Core i7 11th Generation CPU, and the latest Windows 11 operating system, the IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro ultraportable ($1,199 as tested) is a slick mainstream machine at a bit of a premium price, and quite capable for everyday tasks."
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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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