If your top priority is high performance for tasks such as 3D rendering, machine learning, or demanding engineering applications, the Lenovo Legion 9i is the superior choice with its more powerful processor and GPU, greater RAM, and higher storage capacity; it also boasts an exceptional display quality suitable for such tasks with a higher resolution screen. However, the Gigabyte Aorus 7 is more budget-friendly, has a larger screen size, and slightly longer battery life, making it a good option for general use or gaming, while still offering reasonable performance for more intensive tasks at a lower cost. Keep in mind that both laptops are similar in weight but the Legion 9i's more advanced features come at a higher price point. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 7
Good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 9i
Very good for general use
Best in class for engineering and design
Excellent for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Best in class overall display quality
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
3200 x 2000
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
351.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
682.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.3/10
The Lenovo Legion 9i is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 is good.
The Lenovo Legion 9i outshines the Gigabyte Aorus 7 in general use due to its superior main processor and doubled RAM, which significantly enhance performance, alongside a higher resolution and brighter Mini LED screen for better visuals. Despite its less impressive portability and slightly shorter battery life than the Aorus 7, the Legion 9i compensates with its remarkable screen quality, speaker quality, and substantially greater storage capacity, making it very good for tasks requiring intense processing and visuals.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
9.2/10
8.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
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 9i is excellent for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 is good.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.1/10
9.6/10
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 9i is best in class for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 is very good.
The Lenovo Legion 9i outshines the Gigabyte Aorus 7 for engineering and design due to its superior Intel i9 processor, double the RAM, and a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4080 graphics card, which contribute to faster processing and smoother graphics rendering, essential for complex CAD tasks and 3D modeling. Additionally, the Legion 9i's screen offers higher resolution and color accuracy, particularly beneficial for detailed designs, although the Aorus 7 does provide a larger screen and comparable weight, indicating significant portability and screen space for design work despite its modestly lower specs in comparison.
Content Creation
7.6/10
8.7/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The Lenovo Legion 9i 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
8.3/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo Legion 9i 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
9.7/10
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
351.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
682.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion 9i has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 7 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Lenovo Legion 9i boasts a higher resolution and brighter display, enhancing the clarity and vividness for everyday tasks and detailed design work. Additionally, it covers a wider range of colors, crucial for precision in engineering and design applications, where accurate color representation is essential. However, both the Aorus 7 and Legion 9i have lower refresh rates, making them less optimal for gaming and 3D applications that benefit from smoother motion and faster screen updates.
Battery
6.0 Hours
3.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 9i has 3 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.
Build Quality
7.4/10
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 9i 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
$3,420
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has a price of $1,190 and the Lenovo Legion 9i costs $3,420.
"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 9i is meant as a top-end flagship showcase for enthusiasts, and on that, it delivers. You'll find flashier designs in this price tier—Razer’s all-metal build in a similarly sized laptop like the Blade 16, or monstrous 18-inch machines—but this is a well-thought-out laptop. The chassis is trim for a 16-inch powerhouse, the lid is unique, and bespoke liquid cooling takes performance to the next level."
Get a great deal on the Gigabyte Aorus 7 or the Lenovo Legion 9i
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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