The Gigabyte Aorus 7 features better graphics with the Nvidia RTX 4060, more suited for gaming or design tasks requiring higher graphical capabilities. However, it is larger with a 17.3-inch display, which may affect portability compared to the Lenovo LOQ 16's 15-inch screen. The Lenovo LOQ 16 has a higher-quality display with a 16:10 aspect ratio, offering more vertical workspace, ideal for productivity and content creation. It also utilizes AMD Ryzen 7, which is competitive but may perform differently in certain scenarios compared to the Gigabyte's Intel i5 processor. Lastly, if budget is a concern, the Lenovo is slightly less expensive and might provide a more balanced option between cost and features. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 7
Very good for engineering and design
Very good overall display quality
Good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo LOQ 16
The Lenovo LOQ 16 has no clear advantages over the Gigabyte Aorus 7.
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.3/10
7.2/10
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
351.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has a better screen than the Lenovo LOQ 16 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 offers a display with vibrant colors and high resolution that caters well to general use and detailed work required in engineering and design, with its adequate color range supporting such demands. However, for gaming and 3D applications, it falls short due to a lower refresh rate which can limit the smoothness and responsiveness of gameplay or 3D rendering. The Lenovo LOQ 16, similarly, provides a good quality screen for general tasks and professional design work by balancing color accuracy and resolution but doesn't offer the high refresh rate gamers look for to get fluid motion and reduced screen tearing.
Cost
$1,190
$1,000
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has a price of $1,190 and the Lenovo LOQ 16 costs $1,000.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 and Lenovo LOQ 16 are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7, with its larger screen and higher refresh rate, offers a more immersive viewing experience for general use while featuring a capable CPU and ample RAM for multitasking, complemented by a dedicated graphics card that supports gaming and creative tasks. On the other hand, the Lenovo LOQ 16's strength lies in its greater portability due to its lighter weight and more compact size, alongside a quality CPU and adequate RAM, which along with a good display panel, makes it suitable for everyday tasks and media consumption. Both laptops balance solid performance with high-quality keyboards and fair battery life, but the Aorus 7 may appeal more to those preferring a larger display and the Lenovo LOQ 16 for those who prioritize mobility.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
7.5/10
8.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 and Lenovo LOQ 16 are both good for gaming and AI.
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
7.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aorus 7 to be very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo LOQ 16 is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 stands out for engineering and design use with its high-refresh-rate screen and notably powerful graphics card, which is crucial for intensive tasks and rendering, while the Lenovo LOQ 16 offers a sharp display with a higher aspect ratio for more vertical screen real estate and includes a strong CPU and capable GPU, making it adept for various engineering applications. Both laptops have ample memory and storage, but the Aorus 7 is slightly less portable due to its larger size and weight, while the LOQ 16, being more compact, scores higher in portability and has a quieter operating noise, ensuring a comfortable working environment.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.6/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 and Lenovo LOQ 16 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
7.5/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo LOQ 16 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
6.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo LOQ 16 has 6 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
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Lenovo LOQ 16 and Gigabyte Aorus 7 both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.4/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 and Lenovo LOQ 16 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Give feedback
We’re constantly working to improve.
How the Gigabyte Aorus 7 and the Lenovo LOQ 16 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."
"Gaming laptops with an RTX 4060 are available starting from about 1,000 Euros (~$1,060), even in 16-inch format. For the supposedly affordable Lenovo LOQ 16 (1,500 Euros, ~$1,591), the manufacturer particularly saves in the equipment and materials compared to the more expensive Legion series. In addition, the LOQ is slightly heavier and more bulky. What remains is anything but a laptop full of difficult compromises. Instead, this is a more than solid gaming laptop that focusses on the 3D performance.Q is slightly heavier and more bulky."
Get a great deal on the Gigabyte Aorus 7 or the Lenovo LOQ 16
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.
This information was produced and vetted by the PerfectRec laptops team. We are a product research and recommendation organization that meticulously reviews and evaluates the latest laptop information and makes it digestible for you.
By the numbers
380
Laptops evaluated
48,640
Laptops stats compiled
13
Proprietary Laptops ratings developed
99,495
Recommendations made
21,558
Consumer hours saved
About the laptop team
Joe Golden, Ph.D
CEO and Laptops Editor
Joe is an entrepreneur and lifelong electronics enthusiast with a Ph.D in Economics from the University of Michigan.
Jason Lew
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Jason is a staff expert and software engineer that has been making laptop recommendations for 7 years and moderates one of the largest laptop subreddits.
Chandradeep Chowdhury
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Chandradeep is a staff expert and software engineer and expert in televisions and monitors. He’s been making monitor recommendations for ten years.
Craig Russell
Laptops Expert
Craig is a UK-based laptops expert. Craig works in IT, where he recommends and supports laptops and PCs for clients and has been recommending laptops on Reddit for five years.