If you prioritize a larger screen and more graphic performance for tasks such as gaming or 3D modeling, the Gigabyte Aorus 7 with its larger display and a slightly more powerful graphics card could be your preferred choice. However, it's heavier which makes it less portable. On the other hand, the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i offers a higher resolution and brighter screen which might be better for creative or professional tasks requiring high color accuracy, and it is much lighter and slimmer for easy portability. Also, the Lenovo has more storage and double the memory, which can be beneficial for multitasking and intensive workloads but comes at a higher cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 7
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i.
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i
Very good for general use
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Best in class overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Good portability
Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.6/10
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
351.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
618.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 is good.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is considered better for general use mainly due to its higher-quality CPU, double the RAM compared to the Gigabyte Aorus 7, and superior screen quality with a higher resolution and brightness, which enhances visual experience. Additionally, its lighter weight and smaller size significantly improve portability and its battery life is reasonable for its class, while the Aorus 7, while offering a larger screen, is heavier and bulkier, which may hinder portability despite its decent CPU and sufficient RAM for general tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.1/10
8.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i and Gigabyte Aorus 7 are both very good for engineering and design, though the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is somewhat better.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i outshines the Gigabyte Aorus 7 in engineering and design due to its superior CPU, double the RAM, higher quality screen with more pixels and Mini LED technology, and a more capable graphics unit, which are all very important for such tasks. However, the Aorus 7 offers a larger screen and comes with additional ports, which could benefit those needing more expansive visual workspace and connectivity, although it is bulkier and heavier, making the Slim Pro 9i the more portable option.
Content Creation
7.6/10
8.5/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The Lenovo Slim Pro 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
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 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
9.6/10
17.3in
SIZE
14.5in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
351.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
618.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim Pro 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 Slim Pro 9i excels in general use and engineering design due to its high-resolution display that offers crisp visuals, vibrant colors, and excellent brightness, ensuring that details are clear and colors are accurate. Its wide color gamut coverage also contributes to its superiority for engineering and design tasks, where precise color representation is crucial for the work's integrity. However, both the Gigabyte Aorus 7 and Lenovo Slim Pro 9i fall short for gaming and 3D because they lack high refresh rates, which are essential for smooth motion and an immersive experience in fast-paced visual environments.
Portability
Fair
Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.5in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i 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
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 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
$1,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has a price of $1,190 and the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i costs $1,500.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 and Lenovo Slim Pro 9i are both good for gaming and AI.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7's Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and high 360Hz screen refresh rate make it excellent for gaming and 3D applications, providing smooth visuals and fast response times, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i's Nvidia RTX 4050, though a slightly less powerful graphics card, still offers great performance for gaming and 3D, bolstered by its 165Hz high-quality Mini LED display for vivid and crisp images. The high-end CPUs in both laptops support the demanding tasks, but the Aorus 7 leans more toward fast-paced gaming with its refresh rate and the Slim Pro 9i offers a balance of visual quality and performance, with a lighter build for portability.
Battery
6.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i 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.
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How the Gigabyte Aorus 7 and the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i 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 Slim Pro 9i is an impressive laptop with a brilliant Mini-LED display, a powerful 100-watt version of Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics, and excellent connectivity. Having run the Cinebench benchmark again, we were impressed with the CPU performance. That makes the Slim Pro 9i is an easy recommendation, especially for those who care about GPU and CPU performance. It’s also a fantastic choice if you frequently view HDR movies and games on your laptop."
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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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