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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the Gigabyte Aorus 17H and the Lenovo Legion 7i Pro comes down to your priorities. The Aorus 17H has a high refresh rate display beneficial for fast-paced gaming, but the Legion 7i Pro has a higher resolution and larger color gamut, which is preferable for tasks that require color accuracy like photo and video editing. The Legion 7i Pro also offers double the RAM, which is ideal for extensive multitasking and more demanding applications such as 3D rendering or large datasets in machine learning. However, the Aorus is slightly more portable due to its lower weight. Both have a similar storage capacity and high-performance processors and graphics cards suitable for gaming and engineering applications. If battery life is crucial, both offer similar usage times. Consider the better keyboard and speaker quality of the Legion 7i Pro or the slightly quieter operation of the Aorus when making your choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17H
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i
- Very good for general use
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Excellent for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.9
8.4
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
351.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
5.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17H is good.
The Lenovo Legion 7i Pro outperforms the Gigabyte Aorus 17H in general use thanks to its superior CPU and larger amount of RAM, which contribute to faster and smoother operation, as well as a higher resolution screen, providing clearer visuals. However, the Aorus 17H offers better portability with a slightly lighter build and a marginally better battery life; though both are on the lower end of portability due to their size and gaming laptop design.
Engineering and Design
8.6
9.3
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
9.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is excellent for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17H is very good.
The Lenovo Legion 7i Pro outperforms the Gigabyte Aorus 17H for engineering and design use primarily because it packs a more powerful Intel i9 processor and double the amount of RAM, improving its ability to handle complex tasks and multitasking efficiently. Additionally, the Legion 7i Pro boasts a higher resolution and brighter screen, which enhances detail and visibility for design work, although the Aorus 17H offers a higher refresh rate which may appeal to some users for smoother visuals.
Content Creation
8.0
8.5
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i and Gigabyte Aorus 17H are both very good for content creation, though the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is somewhat better.
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
7.5
8.2
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is very good for software development, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17H 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
8.3
8.7
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
351.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 17H for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H offers a high-resolution, bright display with great panel technology, making it suitable for everyday tasks and watching media, which enhances the overall user experience for general usage. However, while its color coverage is adequate for tasks in engineering and design, its refresh rate is not high enough to provide the smooth visuals crucial for gaming and 3D work, which can make fast-paced scenes look less fluid. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i excels in providing wide color gamuts and a sharp, bright display that benefits precise work in engineering and design, yet it shares the same shortfall in refresh rate for optimal gaming and 3D application performance.
Portability
Poor
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has only fair portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17H has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has very good build quality, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17H has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,200
$2,000
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H has a price of $2,200 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i costs $2,000.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
8.7
9.1
9.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion Pro 7i to be excellent for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17H is very good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H has a high-end GPU and a fast screen refresh rate, making it a strong choice for gaming and 3D applications. The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i similarly excels with an excellent GPU and an equally impressive refresh rate, while also benefiting from a high-quality CPU and superior screen quality, enhancing its performance and visual experience for intensive tasks.
Battery
6.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has 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.
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How the Gigabyte Aorus 17H and the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte Aorus 17H | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,200 | $2,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2023 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 10.2'' x 1.18'' | 14.3'' x 10.3'' x 0.94'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.95 lbs | 6.17 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.7" | 14.3" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.16" | 10.32" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | Intel i9-13900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 360Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 351 nits | 469 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.9/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 9.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 4 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Peter Donnell | February 2023
"Overall though, it’s *lots of swearing* fast, seriously. For work, rendering, gaming, it doesn’t matter, this is a true weapon of performance that’s going to run rings around most high-end desktop systems. If you absolutely have to game at ultra-high refresh rates on the go (but within thinking distance of a plug socket), this is the ticket. I can’t see such an extreme being that appealing to everyone, but if you take your gaming seriously, or even professionally, there’s nothing else out there that comes close that you can still fit in your backpack and travel with."
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Florian Glaser | February 2023
"Passionate gamers who want to play demanding modern titles with maximum details and don't mind spending the moolah will find the Lenovo Legion 7 Pro to be the right choice. The bright, sharp, and color-accurate 16:10 QHD 240 Hz display makes for an immersive viewing experience. The hardware is housed in a stylish chassis that feels premium and scores well in terms of workmanship and stability. Other aspects such as sound quality, input devices, and connectivity also seem to be near-perfect."
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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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