The Gigabyte Aorus 17G is pricier and oriented towards gaming with high-performance graphics and faster screen refresh rates, making it suitable for intensive tasks like gaming and 3D rendering, but it's heavier and has shorter battery life. In contrast, the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is lighter, more portable, offers a higher-resolution touchscreen, longer battery life, and is less expensive, which is great for general use and productivity, although it's not as powerful for gaming or engineering software as the Aorus 17G. 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 Slim Pro 7 14
Very good for general use
Very good for content creation
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.5/10
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
282.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
334.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good.
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
6.7/10
7.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G is well-suited for gaming and 3D applications due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 graphics card and a high screen refresh rate, which enables fluid visuals and better responsiveness. On the other hand, the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14, while also designed for gaming with its Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics card, offers a higher resolution screen for better image quality but has a lower refresh rate, which may not be as optimal for fast-paced gaming.
Content Creation
7.5/10
8.0/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is very good for content creation, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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.
Software Development
7.2/10
7.8/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 and Gigabyte Aorus 17G are both good for software development, though the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is somewhat better.
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
7.4/10
17.3in
SIZE
14.5in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
282.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
334.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G has a better screen than the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
When evaluating laptops for general use, both the Gigabyte Aorus 17G and the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 are equipped with panels that offer clear resolution and brightness that enhances visibility and readability. For engineering and design, the quality is bolstered by their wide color gamuts, which ensure that colors are accurately reproduced and gradients are smooth, a crucial factor for precision work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, which demand quick image refreshes for fluid movement, these laptops fall short due to their lower refresh rates, making them less ideal for those specific activities.
Battery
6.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has 12 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
14.5in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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
$1,200
$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 Slim Pro 7 14 costs $1,200.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G and Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 are both good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G boasts a robust Intel i7 CPU and a high-performance Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU, making it well suited for demanding engineering and design applications, though its larger screen and weight reduce its portability. On the other hand, the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14, with its AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, offers a balance of power and portability with a high-resolution screen, making it a strong contender for engineering and design tasks, especially for users requiring mobility.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.8/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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 Slim Pro 7 14 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."
"The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 is an attractive, portable laptop that’s ideal if you need a combination of CPU and GPU performance. It also nails the fundamentals with solid connectivity, an enjoyable keyboard, a large touchpad, and top-notch webcam. Display quality is a weakness, but it’s an acceptable compromise for the laptop’s extremely competitive $1,199 MSRP. The Slim Pro 7 is a versatile, affordable laptop and hard to beat for the price."
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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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