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The Gigabyte Aorus 17H is generally less expensive and offers a larger 17.3-inch display suitable for gaming and media consumption, but with a lower resolution compared to the Lenovo Legion 9i, which has a smaller 16-inch screen but higher resolution for sharper images. The Aorus has a solid performance for general use and gaming, but the Legion 9i, with its more advanced processor and double the RAM, excels in engineering and 3D/machine learning tasks. The Legion also has superior keyboard quality, a better webcam, and higher-quality speakers, while the Aorus has a slight edge in battery life. The Aorus is slightly heavier, which might affect portability. Both have high-quality build and manage heat well, but the Legion 9i's screen is superior in color accuracy and for engineering purposes. If you prioritize portability, screen quality, and top-tier performance for demanding tasks, and can afford a higher price, choose the Lenovo Legion 9i. If you prefer a larger screen, slightly better battery life, and lower cost, the Gigabyte Aorus 17H could be the choice for you. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17H
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 9i
- Very good for general use
- Best in class for engineering and design
- Excellent for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Best in class overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.9
8.4
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
351.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
682.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
5.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.3/10
The Lenovo Legion 9i is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17H is good.
The Lenovo Legion 9i stands out for general use due to its higher RAM capacity, superior CPU, and a more vivid and higher resolution display which makes for better screen quality compared to the Gigabyte Aorus 17H. However, the Aorus 17H falls short with less portability, as indicated by a lower portability score, and potentially shorter battery life indicated by its typical usage time.
Engineering and Design
8.6
9.6
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 9i is best in class for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17H is very good.
The Lenovo Legion 9i pulls ahead in engineering and design use with a more powerful CPU, double the amount of RAM for multitasking, and a higher-resolution Mini LED screen enhancing visual clarity and color accuracy, which are crucial for design work.
Content Creation
8.0
8.7
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The Lenovo Legion 9i and Gigabyte Aorus 17H are both very good for content creation, though the Lenovo Legion 9i 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
8.3
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo Legion 9i 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
9.7
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
351.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
682.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion 9i has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 17H for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Lenovo Legion 9i stands out thanks to its superior panel type, higher resolution, and increased brightness, providing a crisp and vivid display. Engineering and design professionals would prefer the Lenovo Legion 9i, as it offers more accurate color reproduction with broader color gamuts, essential for precision work. However, both the Gigabyte Aorus 17H and the Lenovo Legion 9i fall short for gaming and 3D work because of their lower refresh rates, which are not ideal for the fast-paced visuals required in these scenarios.
Battery
6.0 Hours
3.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 9i has 3 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.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The Lenovo Legion 9i 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
$2,000
$3,420
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H has a price of $2,000 and the Lenovo Legion 9i costs $3,420.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
8.7
9.2
9.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
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 9i to be excellent for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17H is very good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H provides a very high screen refresh rate which is great for smooth visuals in gaming and 3D applications, but the Lenovo Legion 9i offers a superior CPU and higher resolution screen quality, which improves overall gaming and 3D performance despite a lower refresh rate. Both laptops feature a powerful GPU which is crucial for gaming and 3D tasks, but the Legion 9i's Mini LED screen with greater brightness and color coverage might give it an edge for visual-intensive tasks.
Portability
Poor
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
5.6 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
1.0in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion 9i to have only fair portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17H has poor portability.
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How the Gigabyte Aorus 17H and the Lenovo Legion 9i compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte Aorus 17H | Lenovo Legion 9i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,000 | $3,420 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2023 | October 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 10.2'' x 1.18'' | 14.1'' x 10.9'' x 1.01'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.95 lbs | 5.64 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.7" | 14.08" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.16" | 10.93" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | Intel i9-13980HX | |
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 | 3 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | Mini LED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3200 x 2000 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 360Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 351 nits | 682 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.9/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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 | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 3 | |
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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PCMag
Matthew Buzzi | December 2023
"The Lenovo Legion 9i is meant as a top-end flagship showcase for enthusiasts, and on that, it delivers. You'll find flashier designs in this price tier—Razer’s all-metal build in a similarly sized laptop like the Blade 16, or monstrous 18-inch machines—but this is a well-thought-out laptop. The chassis is trim for a 16-inch powerhouse, the lid is unique, and bespoke liquid cooling takes performance to the next level."
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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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