If you prioritize a high-performance machine for tasks like gaming or intensive engineering software and don't mind the additional cost and less portability, the Gigabyte Aorus 17G with its higher-end graphics card and larger screen could be an excellent choice. On the other hand, if you prefer something more affordable and value a balance between decent performance for general use and portability, the Lenovo LOQ 15 is a strong contender, offering good capabilities at a lower price point despite having a smaller screen and lower battery capacity. The Lenovo is also more up-to-date with its operating system. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17G
Very good overall display quality
Good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo LOQ 15
The Lenovo LOQ 15 has no clear advantages over the Gigabyte Aorus 17G.
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.0/10
7.1/10
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
282.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G has a better screen than the Lenovo LOQ 15 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the Lenovo LOQ 15 has a better screen for content creation.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G and Lenovo LOQ 15 boast panels with adequate resolution and brightness, and a panel type that renders sharp and clear images, making them great for everyday tasks and watching videos. For engineering and design, both models provide wide color coverage, which ensures that the colors on your projects will be accurate and vibrant. However, the lower refresh rates on these laptops are less ideal for 3D applications and gaming, which often require faster screen updates for smooth motion and gameplay.
Portability
Fair
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Lenovo LOQ 15 and Gigabyte Aorus 17G both have only fair portability, though the Lenovo LOQ 15 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,329
$1,179
$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 LOQ 15 costs $1,179.
The Lenovo LOQ 15 and Gigabyte Aorus 17G are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
7.5/10
7.5/10
7.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G and Lenovo LOQ 15 are both good for gaming and AI.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G stands out with a higher screen refresh rate and a powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU for smooth gaming and 3D performance. Meanwhile, the Lenovo LOQ 15, equipped with an Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and a decent refresh rate, also delivers good gaming and 3D experiences in a more compact and portable form.
Engineering and Design
7.8/10
7.9/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
7.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo LOQ 15 and Gigabyte Aorus 17G are both good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo LOQ 15 stands out for engineering and design thanks to its superior AMD Ryzen processor and Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU, which outperform the Gigabyte Aorus 17G's Intel i7-11800H and Nvidia RTX 3070 in computational and graphical tasks, as well as having a slightly better screen quality with higher brightness. However, the Aorus 17G offers more storage and RAM expansion options, a larger screen for detailed work, and a significantly higher battery capacity, which may benefit users needing to work for longer periods away from power sources or preferring a larger display.
Content Creation
7.5/10
7.6/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo LOQ 15 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
9.1/10
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 LOQ 15 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.
Battery
6.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo LOQ 15 has 6 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
7.4/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G and Lenovo LOQ 15 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 LOQ 15 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."
"Even after a short time with the LOQ 15, you'll find it has a lot going for it, but ultimately it's just "good"—not quite a star. The performance is respectable for the hardware it’s running, but Lenovo had to make some design sacrifices to trim the price. One of the better aspects is the keyboard, making it one of the better low-cost gaming laptops to actually put your hands on."
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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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