When deciding between the Gigabyte Aorus 17H and the Lenovo ThinkPad T14, consider that the Aorus, while more expensive, offers superior performance for gaming and intensive tasks like 3D modeling or intense computational work due to its high-end graphics and processing power. In contrast, the ThinkPad T14 is more budget-friendly, highly portable with longer battery life, making it well-suited for general use, business applications, and lighter tasks. If portability and cost-saving are your priorities, go for the ThinkPad, but if you need top-notch performance for demanding applications, the Aorus is a better fit despite its higher cost and reduced portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17H
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good overall display quality
Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad T14
Very good for general use
Very good for software development
Very good overall build quality
Very good portability
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
351.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
5.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17H is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H, with its high-performance CPU and ample RAM, excels in power-intensive tasks but is heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable than the Lenovo ThinkPad T14, which offers a balance of a quality CPU, good RAM, and longer battery life in a lighter frame, alongside a high-quality screen and keyboard, suitable for extended general use on the go. Despite having less storage and modest speakers, the ThinkPad's quieter operation and efficient heat management make it very practical for everyday tasks.
Gaming and AI
8.7/10
6.7/10
9.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.3/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H excels in gaming and 3D tasks due to its high-performance GPU and fast screen refresh rate, which are crucial for smooth and immersive gameplay. In contrast, while the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has a competent CPU and decent screen quality, its GPU and refresh rate aren't geared toward high-end gaming or 3D applications, making it less ideal for those purposes.
Engineering and Design
8.6/10
8.0/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
9.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 are both very good for engineering and design, though the Gigabyte Aorus 17H is somewhat better.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H, with its high-end CPU, ample RAM, and powerful GPU, excels in demanding engineering and design tasks, also offering a superior screen quality for fine details, though it's less portable and could be noisier under load. While the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 provides solid performance for engineering with good CPU and RAM, it trades some graphical power and screen resolution for better portability, a robust keyboard, and quieter operation, making it suitable for on-the-go professionals who prioritize a balance between performance and mobility.
Software Development
7.5/10
8.3/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 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
6.9/10
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
351.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H boasts a high-resolution display with excellent brightness, making it suitable for general use, and its wide color gamuts deliver accurate colors for engineering and design work. However, its low refresh rate hampers gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is crucial. The Lenovo ThinkPad T14's screen, while not as bright or high-resolution as the Aorus, offers good quality for everyday tasks and adequate color representation for design, but like the Aorus, it falls short for gaming and 3D due to a lower refresh rate.
Battery
6.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has 9 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
Poor
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17H has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
8.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 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
$1,241
$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 T14 costs $1,241.
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 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.
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How the Gigabyte Aorus 17H and the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 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."
"We like a lot about this laptop. It has many ports, with the inclusion of RJ45-Ethernet as a defining feature. WWAN is upgradable for maximum flexibility and the ThinkPad has many security functions. Working with the ThinkPad input devices is a lot of fun, and Lenovo puts in a serviceable Low Power panel. The AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 7840U delivers a great performance and does not drain the battery fast. Fan noise and temperatures are nothing special, but also far away from bad. With the user replaceable keyboard, the ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 has a special feature rarely present on most modern laptops."
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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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