Gigabyte AERO 16" GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH93USC94DH Lunar White 2025
Lenovo Legion Pro 16" Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 Eclipse Black 2025
What Buyers Say
Gigabyte AERO 16" GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH93USC94DH Lunar White 2025
The GIGABYTE AERO X16 gaming notebook is praised for its powerful AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 processor and stunning 16-inch WQXGA IPS display with a 165 Hz refresh rate and 100% sRGB color gamut. Users appreciate the Dolby Atmos audio and versatile connectivity options including Thunderbolt and Wi-Fi 6E. However, there is uncertainty about RAM upgradeability, as one Q&A asks whether the RAM is soldered or removable, and another inquires about future memory and storage upgrades, indicating potential concerns about long-term flexibility.
Pros
- Powerful AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 processor
- Stunning 16-inch WQXGA IPS display
- 165 Hz refresh rate
- 100% sRGB color gamut
- Dolby Atmos audio
Cons
- Uncertain RAM upgradeability
- Uncertain storage upgradeability
Lenovo Legion Pro 16" Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 Eclipse Black 2025
This laptop receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its performance in gaming and CAD design, with users praising its RGB lighting, cooling system, and OLED display. The only notable complaint is a scratched touchpad on one unit, though the reviewer acknowledged this might be a shipping issue. Overall, it is considered a top-tier machine that handles demanding tasks with ease.
Pros
- Excellent gaming performance
- Great for CAD design
- OLED display quality
- Effective cooling system
- RGB lighting
Cons
- Scratched touchpad on some units
- No AMD CPU option
Scores
Specifications
| Gigabyte AERO 16" GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH93USC94DH | Lenovo Legion Pro 16" Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 24★ |
| Frequency | 5.0 GHz★ | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 24 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Storage 2 | — | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 16" |
| Resolution | 2560 px | 2560 px |
| Panel | IPS | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| Thunderbolt | USB4 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 2.5G Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.90 kg★ | 4.89 kg |
| Battery | 76 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Gigabyte AERO 16" GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH93USC94DH Lunar White 2025
- Strong screen (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong port selection (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong gpu (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong storage (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average reliability (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average portability (23rd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (35th percentile)
Lenovo Legion Pro 16" Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 Eclipse Black 2025
- Strong port selection (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong ram (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong cpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average portability (7th percentile)7th %ile
Pricing
Lenovo Legion Pro 16" Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 Eclipse Black 2025 offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 32 specs.
