If you prioritize high resolution and color accuracy for professional creative work and value a longer battery life and sturdy build, the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 can be a more suitable option, but with less storage out-of-the-box. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 17H, while pricier, offers top-tier gaming and 3D performance with a significantly powerful GPU and higher refresh rate screen, ideal for intensive gaming and real-time graphics tasks, though it is heavier and has shorter battery life which may impact portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17H
Very good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad P16
Very good for general use
Very good for software development
Very good overall build quality
Very good battery life
Excellent speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.7/10
6.9/10
9.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H excels in gaming and 3D applications due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU and high screen refresh rate of 360, which provides smoother visuals and is often preferred by gamers. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkPad P16, while also suitable for gaming and 3D tasks, has a less powerful Nvidia RTX A1000 GPU and a standard refresh rate of 60, but offers superior screen quality with a higher resolution display.
Software Development
7.5/10
8.4/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 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
8.3/10
8.2/10
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
351.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
569.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H has a display that offers clear and sharp images with good color accuracy making it suitable for everyday tasks and professional design work, although its lower refresh rate may not deliver the smooth visuals gamers desire in fast-paced games. The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 also boasts a high-resolution screen with excellent color reproduction, which is great for general computing and critical for precise color work required in engineering and design, but like the Aorus, it lacks the higher refresh rate that gives gamers the edge in gaming. Therefore, both laptops are strong contenders for productivity and creative applications but fall short for the gaming experience where fluid motion and split-second reaction times are enhanced by higher refresh rates.
Battery
6.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has 10 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
7.4/10
8.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 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
$1,449
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H has a price of $2,000 and the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 costs $1,449.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad P16 to be very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17H is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H is favored for general use due to its high-refresh-rate screen and gamer-centric design which includes a robust CPU and GPU setup, making multitasking and high-end gaming accessible, but its size and short battery life limit its portability. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkPad P16, while similarly equipped with an efficient CPU and ample RAM, boasts a higher-resolution display better suited for professional tasks that require screen clarity and color accuracy and offers longer battery life, but with less emphasis on gaming performance or high screen refresh rates.
Engineering and Design
8.6/10
8.3/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
9.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H and Lenovo ThinkPad P16 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H stands out in engineering and design use with its powerful Intel i7 CPU and Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU, making it capable of handling complex tasks, but it has a standard full HD screen. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkPad P16, while also equipped with a formidable Intel i7 CPU and Nvidia RTX A1000 GPU suitable for engineering software, boasts a superior high-resolution display for detailed design work, although it is heavier which affects its portability.
Content Creation
8.0/10
8.2/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and Gigabyte Aorus 17H are both very 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.
Portability
Poor
Poor
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
6.5 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
1.2in
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H and Lenovo ThinkPad P16 both have poor portability.
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How the Gigabyte Aorus 17H and the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 compare to other laptops
"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."
"It's only a few months since we gave the MSI CreatorPro X17 one of our rare 4.5-star ratings and our top mobile workstation honor, but the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 matches that achievement in a more premium overall build. Ultimately, its build quality, screen, and keyboard give our latest Editors' Choice nod to the Lenovo—it's enough of a monster on almost all fronts that it simply cannot be ignored."
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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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