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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Gigabyte Aorus 7, while more expensive, has a larger screen, higher performance for intensive tasks like 3D rendering and engineering, a more powerful graphics card, and a higher refresh rate, beneficial for gaming. However, it's heavier and has shorter battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is more affordable and portable with better battery life, suitable for general use and gaming. Still, it has less RAM and a less powerful CPU and GPU, which could limit performance in demanding applications. If portability and budget are key, consider the Lenovo, but for better performance in resource-intensive tasks, the Gigabyte is the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 7
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3
- Good portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8
6.5
8.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 boasts a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a higher 360Hz screen refresh rate, making it better for gaming and 3D tasks than the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3, which has a lower-tier Nvidia RTX 2050 GPU and a 120Hz refresh rate. While the CPU and screen quality also play roles, they're not as critical as the GPU and refresh rate in determining gaming performance.
Engineering and Design
8.1
7.2
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 stands out for engineering and design due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and larger 17.3-inch high-refresh-rate screen, which are beneficial for resource-intensive tasks and detailed visuals, whereas the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3, though still good, has a lesser Nvidia RTX 2050 GPU and a smaller 15.6-inch screen. Despite being lighter and more portable, the IdeaPad's lower RAM and lesser GPU compared to the Aorus 7 affect its ability to handle very demanding engineering applications as effectively.
Screen Quality
8.3
7.2
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
351.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has a clear and bright display making it suitable for everyday tasks and professional applications where fine detail and accurate colors are critical, but its lower refresh rate makes it less than ideal for gaming where smooth motion is key. The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 also offers a good quality display that works well for general productivity and tasks that require color precision, yet falls short for gaming due to its lesser refresh rate. For users whose primary focus is engineering and design, both laptops will deliver adequately on color reproduction and detail, but serious gamers should consider other options with higher refresh rates for the best gaming experience.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 has 8 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
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
5.1 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,190
$549
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has a price of $1,190 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 costs $549.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.4
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
351.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 stands out with a larger screen, double the memory, and a more powerful graphics card which enhances performance for demanding tasks, but the tradeoff is a heavier design and a shorter battery life compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3, which offers better portability and longer battery usability but with less memory and a less powerful CPU and GPU, making it slightly less suited for intensive tasks.
Content Creation
7.6
7.4
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
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 Gaming 3 are both 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.
Software Development
7.4
7.3
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 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.
Build Quality
7.4
7.2
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Gigabyte Aorus 7 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte Aorus 7 | Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,190 | $549 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 10'' x 1.02'' | 14.2'' x 10.5'' x 0.86'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.95 lbs | 5.1 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.7" | 14.16" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10" | 10.49" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-12500H | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 60 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 360Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 351 nits | 329 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.2/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Matt Hanson | July 2020
"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."
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Florian Glaser | October 2022
"The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is one of the most powerful RTX 3050 Ti laptops. If you disregard the mediocre quality of the case in terms of the material and workmanship, Lenovo has created a successful budget gaming laptop with the IdeaPad Gaming. Thanks to high TDPs and constant performance development, the Core i5-12500H and GeForce RTX 3050 Ti are able to show their full power, while in contrast, the (mostly slower) competitors deliver a better battery life. However, hardly any of the alternative laptops are able to reach the image quality of the Gaming 3. Most of the competitors are left behind in terms of the color space and brightness."
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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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