The Gigabyte Aorus 7 offers a larger screen and higher graphics capabilities, which better suit intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning tasks but has shorter battery life and is heavier, making it less portable than the Lenovo Slim 7 16. The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has a higher-resolution screen with touch support, it's lighter and boasts a longer battery life, suitable for general use and on-the-go productivity, though its smaller screen and lower-performance graphics may not be optimal for high-end gaming or professional-grade engineering software. Choose the Gigabyte if you prioritize gaming or intensive tasks over portability, or the Lenovo if portability and battery life are more important for your daily activities. 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
Good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim 7 16
Good portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
6.6/10
8.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
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 Slim 7 16 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is more suitable for gaming and 3D applications thanks to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 360, offering smoother visuals and better graphics performance. In contrast, the Lenovo Slim 7 16 has a less capable Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and its screen refresh rate is lower at 165, which means it's less equipped for demanding gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.1/10
7.5/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
8.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 is good.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
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
500.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has a better screen than the Lenovo Slim 7 16 for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, and content creation.
For general use, the clarity, sharpness, and visibility of the display are key, which is why both the Gigabyte Aorus 7 and Lenovo Slim 7 16, with their solid resolution and brightness, offer very good screen quality. When it comes to tasks like engineering and design, accurate color reproduction is crucial, so screens that cover a wider color spectrum, as seen with their very good Adobe RGB and DCI-P3 coverage, make both laptops suitable choices. However, for gaming and 3D applications that demand fluid motion, the lower refresh rates of both laptops' displays might be a disadvantage, contrasting with gaming-focused laptops that typically boast higher refresh rates for a smoother visual experience.
Battery
6.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has 9.5 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.
Portability
Fair
Good
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,190
$1,440
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has a price of $1,190 and the Lenovo Slim 7 16 costs $1,440.
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and Gigabyte Aorus 7 are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7, with a high refresh rate screen, robust CPU, and sizable RAM, suits general tasks and even gaming, but it's less portable and has shorter battery life compared to the Lenovo Slim 7 16, which offers a higher resolution, touch-enabled display, lighter build, and longer battery life, making it versatile for general use and on-the-go productivity. However, the Gigabyte model overshadows the Lenovo with stronger CPU performance and a dedicated number pad, appealing for users with intensive computing needs or numerical data entry.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.6/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 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
7.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 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.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.8/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and Gigabyte Aorus 7 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 Slim 7 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."
"At $1,011, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro is a real bargain among full-sized laptops, with a handsome 16-inch, 16:10 aspect ratio touch screen, a speedy CPU, a comfortable keyboard, ample memory, and a roomy solid-state drive. It's not a blazing gaming rig or mobile workstation, but it doesn't pretend to be. Its biggest negative is that it may be hard to find—during our review, it sold out and was marked "Temporarily Unavailable" on Lenovo's site."
Get a great deal on the Gigabyte Aorus 7 or the Lenovo Slim 7 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.