The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is offered at a midrange price and is less expensive than the Lenovo Legion 7i Pro, which is priced in the upper midrange. The Aorus 7 may be more suitable for general use given its reasonable balance between cost and performance. It also has a larger screen size but offers lower storage capacity and less RAM compared to the Legion 7i Pro. The Legion 7i Pro boasts a more powerful main processor and higher-end GPU, making it better suited for intensive engineering tasks, 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming. Both have similar battery capacities, but the Legion has a higher resolution display and a better performance score across most categories, including battery life, portability, and screen quality. However, it's heavier and comes with a heftier price tag. The choice between these laptops should be based on whether you prioritize affordability and general use, or are willing to invest in a higher-spec machine for intensive tasks and better performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 7
Good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i
Very good for general use
Excellent for engineering and design
Excellent for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.6/10
8.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
351.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 is good.
The Lenovo Legion 7i Pro is rated higher for general use than the Gigabyte Aorus 7 primarily due to its superior CPU and double the RAM which significantly enhance performance, alongside a higher-resolution screen with better color accuracy and brightness, thus offering an improved visual experience. However, these features also make the Lenovo less portable with a slightly shorter battery life, potentially making the Gigabyte Aorus 7 a more mobile-friendly option despite its larger screen size.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
9.1/10
8.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is excellent for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 is good.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i outperforms the Gigabyte Aorus 7 in gaming and 3D prowess primarily due to its higher-end Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU, compared to the RTX 4060 in the Aorus 7, and has a higher screen quality with greater resolution. While the Aorus 7 offers a faster screen refresh rate, which can be beneficial for smoother visuals in fast-paced games, the Legion Pro 7i's superior GPU and screen quality make it better suited for more demanding gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.1/10
9.3/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is excellent for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 is very good.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i surpasses the Gigabyte Aorus 7 in essential engineering and design aspects with its more powerful processor, double the memory, and higher-end graphics unit, as well as a superior screen with greater resolution and brightness. While both are not the most portable and have noise considerations, the Legion Pro 7i excels with a top-notch keyboard and significantly better screen quality, making it more suitable for intensive tasks despite a minor tradeoff in battery life compared to the Aorus 7.
Content Creation
7.6/10
8.5/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is very good for content creation, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 is good.
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
8.2/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is very good for software development, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 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
8.7/10
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
351.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 7 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 and Lenovo Legion Pro 7i offer screens with high resolution and brightness, making them suitable for general use with crisp images and good visibility. For engineering and design, the Legion Pro 7i leads with its wider color coverage, which ensures more accurate color representation essential for those fields. However, both fall short for gaming and 3D applications due to their lower refresh rates, which can make fast-paced visuals less smooth compared to laptops designed specifically for those purposes.
Build Quality
7.4/10
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i 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
$1,910
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has a price of $1,190 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i costs $1,910.
"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."
"Passionate gamers who want to play demanding modern titles with maximum details and don't mind spending the moolah will find the Lenovo Legion 7 Pro to be the right choice. The bright, sharp, and color-accurate 16:10 QHD 240 Hz display makes for an immersive viewing experience. The hardware is housed in a stylish chassis that feels premium and scores well in terms of workmanship and stability. Other aspects such as sound quality, input devices, and connectivity also seem to be near-perfect."
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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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