The Gigabyte Aorus 17G, being pricier, offers higher performance suitable for gaming and demanding tasks, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X13, more budget-friendly, is compact and easier to carry, better for everyday tasks and business use. The Aorus will likely have shorter battery life due to its powerful hardware, whereas the ThinkPad provides longer battery life for all-day use without charging. Choose the Aorus if performance is critical and you're less concerned about portability; go for the ThinkPad if you prefer a balance of mobility, battery life, and cost-efficiency for standard computing needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17G
Good for gaming and AI
Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad X13
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall build quality
Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.5/10
8.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
282.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.9/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G offers a powerful CPU and ample RAM that will handle most tasks smoothly, and its high-quality screen appeals to those valuing visuals, but it is less portable and has shorter battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad X13, while slightly less powerful, provides a balance of good performance, a decent screen, enhanced portability, and longer battery life, making it a strong choice for general use where mobility and battery duration are important.
Gaming and AI
7.5/10
6.7/10
7.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G has a high-quality GPU and a screen with a fast refresh rate which is crucial for smooth gaming and 3D rendering, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X13, with a less powerful GPU and lower refresh rate, may not handle these tasks as effectively. The ThinkPad's CPU and screen quality are decent for everyday use, but it may lag behind the Aorus in demanding scenarios.
Content Creation
7.5/10
8.2/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 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
8.1/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 is very good for software development, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good.
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
6.9/10
17.3in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
282.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the Gigabyte Aorus 17G and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 offer clear, bright displays with sufficient resolution, which makes everyday tasks like browsing and document editing pleasant. In engineering and design, their displays provide wide color coverage, crucial for precise color work in applications like CAD or photo editing. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their lower refresh rates can lead to less smooth visuals, which is less than ideal for fast-paced games or rendering that relies on quick screen updates.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 has 8.5 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
13.3in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
2.8 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 has very 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
8.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 has very good build quality, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,329
$1,241
$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 ThinkPad X13 costs $1,241.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad X13 to be very good for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G delivers robust performance for engineering tasks due to its high-end CPU, ample RAM, and dedicated GPU, along with a high-quality screen that's beneficial for design work; however, it might be less portable due to its size and weight. The Lenovo ThinkPad X13, while still offering good CPU and RAM for such tasks, has a more subdued GPU and a focus on portability and keyboard quality, making it a versatile option for on-the-go engineering and design, but with less graphic-intensive capability.
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How the Gigabyte Aorus 17G and the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 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 ThinkPad X13 G4 has very good input devices, a wide array of security features and ports as well as 5G in the tested configuration. It is more compact and lightweight compared with its predecessor, and it has improved speakers and a slightly better webcam. On the other hand, the fan is more annoying and the performance is barely improved. The battery is worse as well, but this is primarily attributable to the OLED screen - if this aspect is important, buyers should choose the IPS Low Power LCD."
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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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