The Gigabyte Aorus 17G offers high performance for engineering tasks and intensive gaming, but it comes at a higher cost and is less portable. The Lenovo Yoga 6 is more affordable and portable, has a longer battery life, and a touchscreen display, though its performance might not match the Aorus for demanding tasks like 3D rendering or machine learning. It is ideal for general use and has a good keyboard and build quality. If you want a device for heavier workloads and gaming, prefer the Aorus 17G; for everyday use and better portability, the Yoga 6 would be the wiser 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 Yoga 6
Very good portability
Excellent battery life
Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.5/10
6.1/10
7.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
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
8.7/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G offers superior gaming and 3D performance with a high-end Nvidia RTX 3070 graphics card and a high refresh rate display, which are crucial for smooth and visually stunning gameplay. In contrast, the Lenovo Yoga 6, while versatile as a 2-in-1 convertible, is equipped with a lower-tier integrated AMD graphics solution and a standard refresh rate screen, making it less suitable for demanding gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.8/10
7.0/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
7.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G and Lenovo Yoga 6 are both good for engineering and design, though the Gigabyte Aorus 17G is somewhat better.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G is equipped with a high-end Intel CPU and Nvidia GPU, which can handle demanding engineering software, while its large screen with high refresh rate suits detailed design work, but it's less portable due to its size and weight.
Screen Quality
8.0/10
6.7/10
17.3in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
282.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G has a better screen than the Lenovo Yoga 6 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 has a better screen for content creation.
When considering the Gigabyte Aorus 17G, its high resolution and brightness offer a clear and vibrant display suitable for general uses and detailed engineering tasks but lacks the high refresh rate gamers need for smooth visuals in fast-paced scenes. The Lenovo Yoga 6's moderate resolution and acceptable brightness make it a decent choice for everyday activities and it supports a range of colors satisfying for engineering and design work, yet it falls short for gaming due to its lower refresh rate. Both laptops offer good color accuracy for professional creative work but aren't ideal for high-end gaming where screen fluidity is key.
Battery
6.0 Hours
12.5 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Yoga 6 has 12.5 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
3.0 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo Yoga 6 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
$860
$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 Yoga 6 costs $860.
The Lenovo Yoga 6 and Gigabyte Aorus 17G are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G is favorable for general use with a powerful CPU and dedicated GPU, suitable for demanding tasks and its larger screen with high refresh rate offers a more immersive experience but compromises on portability and has a shorter battery life.
Content Creation
7.5/10
7.6/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Yoga 6 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
7.4/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Lenovo Yoga 6 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
7.4/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G and Lenovo Yoga 6 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 Yoga 6 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 AMD R7-7730U in the Lenovo Yoga 6 13 provides a suitable answer to the limited cooling capabilities of a convertible - especially in tablet mode. It draws high computing power from a comparatively limited power supply so that less heat has to be dissipated at the same time."
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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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