Gigabyte Aorus 17H vs Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14"

The Gigabyte Aorus 17H is considered good for general use because it has a more powerful CPU, double the RAM, a larger and higher quality screen, as well as better speaker quality, but is less portable with shorter battery life compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14". The Lenovo, while fair for general use, excels in portability with a longer battery life and lighter frame, and although its CPU and screen quality are decent, it has less RAM and storage, meaning it might struggle with more demanding tasks and multitasking.

The Gigabyte Aorus 17H excels in gaming and 3D applications because it has a superior GPU and high screen refresh rate that provide smooth and immersive visuals, which are crucial for these uses. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has a less powerful GPU and lower screen refresh rate, resulting in a less optimal experience for gaming and 3D tasks, though it still manages to handle less demanding activities adequately.

The Gigabyte Aorus 17H excels in engineering and design use because it is equipped with a high-performance CPU, ample RAM, an advanced GPU, and a quality display that promotes detailed visuals and color accuracy, despite being less portable with limited battery life. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" offers modest performance due to its mid-range CPU, less RAM, integrated GPU, and comparatively lower-quality screen, although it is more portable and has longer battery life.

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For general use, a laptop with a brighter screen, higher resolution, and better panel type, such as an IPS panel, enhances viewing experience, which explains why the Gigabyte Aorus 17H outperforms the Lenovo IdeaPad 3. In engineering and design, accurate color representation is crucial; thus, screens with broader color gamuts, covering significant parts of DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB spectra, are preferred, which the Gigabyte may offer better than the Lenovo. However, for 3D and gaming, the Lenovo's lower refresh rate leads to less smooth visuals compared to a laptop designed for gaming, like the Gigabyte Aorus, but if it has a lower refresh rate, it would underperform in this use-case too.

Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.

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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.