The Gigabyte Aorus 7, being a gaming laptop, offers high performance for 3D, machine learning, and engineering use, with a dedicated Nvidia GPU and a high refresh rate screen, but it's heavier, has a shorter battery life, and is more expensive than the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13. The ThinkPad Z13, on the other hand, is more portable, has significantly longer battery life, and is better priced. It's a premium business laptop with a higher resolution, touchscreen display, and good build quality, but its integrated AMD graphics may not be best suited for intensive gaming or engineering software that requires a powerful GPU. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 7
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13
Very good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Very good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
6.3/10
8.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
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
9.1/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is better suited for gaming and 3D tasks due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a high screen refresh rate of 360Hz, enhancing smooth graphics and responsiveness. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13, while having a competent AMD Radeon 680M GPU, is limited by a lower screen refresh rate of 60Hz, making it less ideal for such tasks despite a higher screen resolution and touchscreen capability.
Engineering and Design
8.1/10
7.3/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
8.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7, with its Intel i5 processor and Nvidia RTX GPU, boasts superior graphics capabilities and processing power that are crucial for engineering and design, complemented by a larger screen with high refresh rates, ideal for detailed work. On the other hand, the portability and premium build of the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13, along with its AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and Radeon GPU, make it a good option for on-the-go professionals who still require decent performance for engineering tasks, though with a smaller, yet sharper display.
Screen Quality
8.3/10
7.0/10
17.3in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
351.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
379.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 has a better screen for content creation.
For general use, the Gigabyte Aorus 7 and Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 both offer desirable features such as sharp resolution and brightness that enhance visibility and detail, making everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming a pleasure. When it comes to engineering and design work, both laptops provide a wide color spectrum, ensuring that professionals can see accurate colors and subtle gradations necessary for precise work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rates on these laptops may lead to less smooth visuals, which can be a drawback for fast-paced games and detailed 3D modeling where fluid motion and quick image rendering are key.
Battery
6.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 has 10 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
Excellent
17.3in
SIZE
13.3in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 has excellent portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
8.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 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
$1,000
$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 ThinkPad Z13 costs $1,000.
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 and Gigabyte Aorus 7 are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 offers a large screen and dedicated graphics, making it suitable for general use that may involve multimedia tasks and casual gaming, but at the expense of portability and shorter battery life. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13, being lighter with a longer battery life and top-quality keyboard, is ideal for on-the-go professionals requiring a durable, reliable machine for everyday tasks.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.8/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 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
7.7/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 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.
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How the Gigabyte Aorus 7 and the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 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."
"In the premium ultraportable space, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 competes with the best of the best, and still manages to shine. The design is an impressive departure from the bland bare-metal laptop that's become so popular in recent years, and the AMD-powered system has performance that's just as impressive. It's a stark alternative to the Intel-based majority, and it stands up well enough to the impressive Apple M2 processor."
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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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