When considering the Gigabyte Aorus 7 versus the Lenovo ThinkPad T14, think about your primary use. The Aorus 7, often geared towards gaming, offers stronger graphics performance which is also beneficial for 3D work or intensive video editing. However, it's typically bulkier and has a shorter battery life, making it less ideal for on-the-go use. The ThinkPad T14, on the other hand, boasts durability, longer battery life, and is more portable, making it a better fit for business professionals or students who prioritize mobility and battery life over high-end graphics performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 7
Good for gaming and AI
Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad T14
Very good for general use
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall build quality
Very good portability
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.6/10
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
351.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 is good.
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 offers a better balance for general use due to its superior CPU and RAM, which enable smoother multitasking and faster performance, coupled with a high-quality screen, and it's lightweight for easy portability, all while providing a longer battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 7, while still capable, tends to be bulkier and with shorter battery life, making it less portable, but it might have advantages in terms of storage and a high-quality keyboard, which could appeal to users with specific needs.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
6.7/10
8.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.3/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 features a more powerful GPU and a higher screen refresh rate which are crucial for smooth gaming and 3D rendering performance, whereas the Lenovo ThinkPad T14, although respectable in CPU and screen quality, doesn't match up in graphics capability and refresh rate, making it less ideal for demanding visual tasks.
Content Creation
7.6/10
8.3/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 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
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 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
6.9/10
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
351.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 offers a display that is vivid and sharp enough to satisfy users in activities like web browsing, document editing, and video streaming, making it suitable for general use. For engineering and design tasks, which require precise color representation for tasks such as photo editing or CAD work, both the Gigabyte Aorus 7 and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 offer displays that cover a decent range of color gamuts, ensuring that designers see accurate colors. However, gamers and professionals working with 3D graphics may find the lower refresh rates on these laptops less ideal for smooth motion and fast-paced visuals when compared to models designed specifically for gaming with higher refresh rate screens.
Battery
6.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has 9 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
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has very 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 ThinkPad T14 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.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 typically offers high-end CPU, ample RAM, and a powerful GPU, which are crucial for resource-intensive tasks in engineering and design, along with a superior screen quality that benefits detailed work; however, it's less portable due to its gaming-oriented design. The Lenovo ThinkPad T14, while still providing sufficient processing power and memory for engineering tasks, also brings added benefits of greater portability, a comfortable keyboard, and quieter operation, making it a better choice for users who prioritize mobility and working environment comfort alongside performance.
Cost
$1,190
$1,241
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
$2,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has a price of $1,190 and the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 costs $1,241.
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How the Gigabyte Aorus 7 and the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 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."
"We like a lot about this laptop. It has many ports, with the inclusion of RJ45-Ethernet as a defining feature. WWAN is upgradable for maximum flexibility and the ThinkPad has many security functions. Working with the ThinkPad input devices is a lot of fun, and Lenovo puts in a serviceable Low Power panel. The AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 7840U delivers a great performance and does not drain the battery fast. Fan noise and temperatures are nothing special, but also far away from bad. With the user replaceable keyboard, the ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 has a special feature rarely present on most modern laptops."
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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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