When choosing between the Gigabyte Aorus 17G and the Lenovo LOQ 16, consider that the Aorus 17G offers better performance, which is suitable for intensive engineering tasks, 3D applications, machine learning, and gaming, but this comes with higher cost and reduced portability due to its larger size and heavier weight. The Lenovo LOQ 16, on the other hand, is more budget-friendly and provides more portability due to its smaller size and lighter weight, making it a good choice for general use and if you prioritize carrying your laptop frequently. However, its performance is not as high as the Aorus 17G, which could affect its ability to handle demanding tasks. Choose the Gigabyte Aorus 17G if top performance is a necessity and cost is less of a concern. If you prefer something more affordable and portable for everyday tasks, the Lenovo LOQ 16 would be more appropriate. 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 16
The Lenovo LOQ 16 has no clear advantages over the Gigabyte Aorus 17G.
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.0/10
7.2/10
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
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 16 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the Lenovo LOQ 16 has a better screen for content creation.
For general use, a laptop with a clear and bright display offers comfortable viewing, whether working on documents or browsing the web, and both the Gigabyte Aorus 17G and Lenovo LOQ 16 deliver on that with their high resolutions and effective panel types. Engineering and design professionals need precise color representation for their work, which is served by the wide color gamuts these laptops provide, ensuring that the design outcomes look consistent across different devices. However, for gaming and 3D applications, which demand fluid motion and fast response times, the lower refresh rates of these laptops can be a drawback, resulting in less smooth visuals in fast-paced scenarios.
Cost
$2,329
$1,000
$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 16 costs $1,000.
The Lenovo LOQ 16 and Gigabyte Aorus 17G are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G boasts a robust CPU and abundant RAM suitable for multitasking, and a larger screen with high refresh rate, aimed to please both general users and gamers, but its size may limit portability and its larger battery doesn't significantly extend battery life. The Lenovo LOQ 16, despite having comparable CPU and RAM for general tasks, offers better portability with its lighter weight and more compact size, a higher resolution screen with a taller aspect ratio which could be preferred for productivity, but similarly scores modest in battery life.
Gaming and AI
7.5/10
7.5/10
7.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
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 16 are both good for gaming and AI.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G's Nvidia RTX 3070 graphics and high screen refresh rate make it well-suited for smooth gaming and 3D performance, albeit with a noticeably large screen for enhanced visual experience. On the other hand, the Lenovo LOQ 16, featuring a Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and a solid refresh rate, offers good gaming capabilities as well, wrapped in a more compact form factor that hints at better portability despite a slightly lowered screen size and quality.
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 16 and Gigabyte Aorus 17G are both good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo LOQ 16 outmatches the Gigabyte Aorus 17G in engineering and design use primarily due to a more powerful and recent graphics card and a superior screen with higher pixel density and brightness, which means more detailed and vivid display quality. While both laptops have the same RAM and similar CPU, the Lenovo is lighter and slightly more portable, but the Gigabyte compensates with a larger screen and potentially better cooling due to its larger chassis.
Content Creation
7.5/10
7.6/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo LOQ 16 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 1200
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo LOQ 16 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 16 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.
Portability
Fair
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Lenovo LOQ 16 and Gigabyte Aorus 17G both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.4/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G and Lenovo LOQ 16 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 16 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."
"Gaming laptops with an RTX 4060 are available starting from about 1,000 Euros (~$1,060), even in 16-inch format. For the supposedly affordable Lenovo LOQ 16 (1,500 Euros, ~$1,591), the manufacturer particularly saves in the equipment and materials compared to the more expensive Legion series. In addition, the LOQ is slightly heavier and more bulky. What remains is anything but a laptop full of difficult compromises. Instead, this is a more than solid gaming laptop that focusses on the 3D performance.Q is slightly heavier and more bulky."
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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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