If you are looking for a powerful laptop mainly for intensive tasks such as gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning, the Gigabyte Aorus 7 stands out with a better graphics card and processor, more RAM, and a high refresh rate screen, which will excel in these areas but at a higher price and with lower portability due to its larger size and heavier weight. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is more budget-friendly, lighter, and offers longer battery life, making it suitable for general everyday use like web browsing, office applications, and media consumption. However, its performance in demanding applications and tasks will be more limited compared to the Aorus 7. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 7
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14"
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.6/10
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
351.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
6.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 outperforms the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 in general use primarily due to its superior CPU and double the RAM, which result in better multitasking and overall speed. Additionally, the Aorus 7 has a higher quality screen for better viewing experiences but falls short in terms of portability and battery life, where the lighter and longer-lasting battery of the IdeaPad 3 could be advantageous for users needing mobility over performance.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
6.0/10
8.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is better for gaming and 3D tasks because it has a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 360, which is crucial for smooth gameplay and animation rendering. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 has an integrated AMD Ryzen 5 5500U Vega 7 GPU and a lower screen refresh rate of 60, resulting in fair gaming and 3D performance, which may not be as smooth or visually detailed.
Engineering and Design
8.1/10
6.1/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
8.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 stands out for engineering and design due to its higher RAM capacity, more powerful Intel CPU, and superior Nvidia graphics card, which enhance performance for demanding tasks, alongside a screen with better color coverage and higher contrast suitable for detail-oriented work.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.1/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" are both good for content creation, though the Gigabyte Aorus 7 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.
Screen Quality
8.3/10
6.4/10
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
351.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
When choosing between the Gigabyte Aorus 7 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 for general use, the Aorus 7's superior panel type, resolution, and brightness make it more appealing for a variety of everyday tasks including streaming and web browsing. For engineering and design, professionals who require accurate color representation will find the Aorus 7's broader color gamuts more suitable for their detailed work. However, gamers prioritizing smooth visuals will not find either laptop ideal due to their poor refresh rates, which are critical for gaming and 3D applications; dedicated gaming laptops would be a better fit for these users.
Battery
6.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" 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.
Portability
Fair
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.1 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,190
$490
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has a price of $1,190 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" costs $490.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" are both good for software development.
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.
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How the Gigabyte Aorus 7 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" compare to other laptops
"The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is a gaming laptop that is pitched at perhaps the hardest market to get right: the mid-range. So, unlike high-end gaming laptops that can throw the latest and greatest components together in a bid to attract gamers with plenty of money to spend, or budget gaming laptops that can make wise cuts that are justified as long as the price is low enough, mid-rangers like the Gigabyte Aorus 7 have to balance the two."
"The low-priced IdeaPad 3 14 delivers on core functionality. Lenovo's IdeaPad 3 14 meets all the basic requirements for an inexpensive office laptop. The matte IPS display is bright enough, the performance is high for the class, and the input devices are rock solid. In addition, the mostly quiet operation including the useful performance modes, cool surface temperatures, easy maintainability as well as expandable working and mass storage all contribute to the IdeaPad 3 14's value proposition."
Get a great deal on the Gigabyte Aorus 7 or the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14"
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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