The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is often less expensive than the Lenovo Legion 7, has a larger 17.3-inch screen, superior fast motion performance making it well-suited for gaming, and has a higher battery capacity, which could result in more usage time between charges. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion 7 has a higher resolution display with a greater color range, which is beneficial for tasks involving graphics or video editing, and despite its smaller screen size of 16 inches, the Legion 7 is lighter, making it more portable. Both laptops are capable for general use, engineering tasks, and 3D rendering, but the Aorus may offer slightly better performance for 3D and machine learning due to its newer GPU. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 7
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo Legion 7.
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 7
Very good overall build quality
Good portability
Very good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.3/10
8.3/10
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
351.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion 7 for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Legion 7 has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When choosing a laptop for general use, the Gigabyte Aorus 7's panel type, resolution, and brightness offer a satisfying visual experience, while the Lenovo Legion 7 offers similar benefits with potentially better color accuracy for tasks like browsing and streaming. For engineering and design purposes, the Lenovo Legion 7 may have an edge with superior color gamut coverage, enhancing the precision necessary for detailed work. However, both laptops have limitations for gaming and 3D applications due to inadequate refresh rates that can't deliver the smooth visuals required for high-speed, immersive experiences.
Portability
Fair
Good
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
5.5 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Lenovo Legion 7 has 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
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 7 has very good build quality, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,190
$1,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has a price of $1,190 and the Lenovo Legion 7 costs $1,500.
The Lenovo Legion 7 and Gigabyte Aorus 7 are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is equipped with an efficient Intel CPU and a high-refresh-rate screen, making it responsive for everyday tasks, but it's less portable due to its larger size and carries a moderate battery life. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion 7 shines with a higher-resolution screen, which provides sharper image quality and a more compact design for better portability, though it shares a similar battery life; both have ample RAM and storage for general use.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
7.8/10
8.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 7 and Gigabyte Aorus 7 are both good for gaming and AI.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is equipped with a higher refresh rate display making it excellent for smooth gaming and 3D applications, while the Lenovo Legion 7, though having a lower refresh rate, boasts a higher resolution screen that enhances overall screen quality. Both laptops come with powerful GPUs, with the Gigabyte Aorus 7 sporting a newer generation that may offer better performance in graphical tasks while the Legion 7's processor might have an edge in CPU-intensive workloads.
Engineering and Design
8.1/10
8.2/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
8.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion 7 and Gigabyte Aorus 7 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 features a powerful CPU and GPU combination suitable for demanding engineering and design tasks, with ample RAM and a high refresh rate screen though it may be less portable due to size and weight. The Lenovo Legion 7, with a sharp and bright screen, strong CPU, GPU, and double the storage of the Aorus 7, offers a premium experience for similar uses, but excels with higher portability and an excellent keyboard, which could enhance long working sessions.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion 7 and Gigabyte Aorus 7 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
7.4/10
7.6/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo Legion 7 and Gigabyte Aorus 7 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.
Battery
6.0 Hours
6.5 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 7 has 6.5 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.
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How the Gigabyte Aorus 7 and the Lenovo Legion 7 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 Lenovo Legion 7 is a fast 16-inch gamer with 165 Hz display. The new Lenovo Legion 7 is a very good gaming notebook that, despite its comparatively compact compact 16-inch case, does not have to do without the most powerful components. Thanks to good cooling, no compromises are made in terms of performance. Both the Core i9-12900HX and the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti perform at a very high 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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