If you prioritize gaming or tasks that require high-end graphics, the Gigabyte Aorus 7 with its powerful components provides strong performance but sacrifices battery life and portability due to its size and power needs. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, while more expensive, offers a lightweight and portable design, better suited for general use and business tasks, with sufficient performance and longer battery life for everyday activities. Consider if mobility and battery life or power for demanding applications is your top priority when making your choice. 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 keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x
Very good for content creation
Excellent portability
Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
6.6/10
8.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
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 ThinkBook 13x is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 comes equipped with a higher-end graphics card and a faster screen refresh rate, which are essential for smooth gaming and effective 3D rendering, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, although decent for everyday tasks, has a lesser GPU and lower refresh rate, making it less suitable for demanding gaming and 3D applications despite its satisfactory processor and screen quality.
Software Development
7.4/10
7.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x and Gigabyte Aorus 7 are both good for software development, though the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is somewhat better.
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
8.2/10
17.3in
SIZE
13.5in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
351.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize screen sharpness and clear visuals for everyday tasks, both the Gigabyte Aorus 7 and Lenovo ThinkBook 13x offer high-resolution panels with ample brightness, making them suitable for general use. However, for professionals in engineering and design who need accurate color representation, the Lenovo's superior color gamut coverage gives it an edge in those applications. On the other hand, for gaming and 3D work where fluid motion is key, the lower refresh rates on both of these laptops may not deliver the optimal experience, despite their other screen qualities.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has 8 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
13.5in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has excellent portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,190
$1,399
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has a price of $1,190 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x costs $1,399.
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x and Gigabyte Aorus 7 are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 packs a powerful CPU and ample RAM to handle demanding tasks smoothly, and its high-quality screen makes it suitable for general use, but it is less portable and has shorter battery life, which could be a downside for mobile users. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, while also offering a good CPU and sufficient RAM for everyday tasks, boasts a balance of portability and battery life that's ideal for on-the-go users, with a screen that's crisp and easy on the eyes for long periods.
Engineering and Design
8.1/10
7.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
8.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
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 ThinkBook 13x is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 offers a powerful CPU, ample RAM, and a high-end GPU, making it excellent for demanding engineering and design tasks that require robust processing and graphics capabilities, along with a high-quality screen for detailed visuals. Although heavier and possibly louder under load, it surpasses the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, which provides a balance between performance and portability, with a decent keyboard and quieter operation, but may not handle intensive tasks as smoothly due to less powerful hardware.
Content Creation
7.6/10
8.0/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkBook 13x to be 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.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.6/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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.
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How the Gigabyte Aorus 7 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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."
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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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