GIGABYTE AORUS Master 16 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX) Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 with RTX 5070 Ti Comparison

GIGABYTE AORUS Master 16 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX) $2,599	Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 with RTX 5070 Ti $2,799	Lenovo Legion 5i (RTX 5070 & i7-14700HX)
Overview
Brand
GIGABYTE	Lenovo
Model
AORUS Master 16 BXH-C4USE64SH	Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 (16" Intel)
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
RTX 5070 Laptops
RAM
32GB DDR5-5600MHz	64GB DDR5-6400MHz
32GB Laptops \| 64GB Laptops
Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD	2TB NVMe SSD (M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 TLC)
1TB Laptops \| 2TB Laptops
Display
16-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) OLED, 240Hz	16.0-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) OLED PureSight Gaming Display, 240Hz
Operating System
Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Pro
Weight
2.5 kg or 5.51 lbs	Starting at 2.72 kg or 6 lbs
Color
Dark Tide (Black)	Eclipse Black
Processor
CPU
Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 275HX (Series 2)	Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 275HX
Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 275HX (Series 2) Laptops \| Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 275HX Laptops
Architecture
Arrow Lake-HX (2nd Gen Core Ultra)	Arrow Lake-HX (2nd Gen Core Ultra)
Cores
24 (8 Performance-cores + 16 Efficient-cores)	24 (8 Performance-cores + 16 Efficient-cores)
Threads
24.0	24.0
Base Clock
2.7 GHz (P-core), 2.1 GHz (E-core)	2.7 GHz (P-cores base), 2.1 GHz (E-cores base)
Max Turbo Boost
Up to 5.4 GHz (P-core Max Turbo Frequency)	Up to 5.4 GHz (P-core Max Turbo Frequency)
Cache
36MB L3 Cache	36MB L3 Cache
TDP
55W (Processor Base Power, Max TDP 230W CPU+GPU Combined)	55W (Processor Base Power, Total System Power up to 250W with 15W boost)
Additional Features
Intel AI Boost NPU (up to 13 TOPS), GiMATE AI agent, Embedded LLM for local AI processing, Intel vPro Technology	Intel AI Boost NPU (up to 13 TOPS), Lenovo AI Engine+ Support, LA1 + LA3 AI Chips for real-time optimizations, Copilot+ PC compatible
Display
Screen Size
16 inches (40.64 cm)	16.0 inches (40.64 cm)
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)	2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Refresh Rate
240Hz	240Hz
Response Time
0.2ms (G2G)	<0.5ms (MPRT)
Panel Type
OLED Display	OLED PureSight Gaming Display, Glare (glossy), Non-Touch
Color Gamut
100% DCI-P3	100% DCI-P3
Brightness
500 nits (SDR), VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500 (peak 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio)	500 nits (SDR), VESA TrueBlack 1000 Certified (peak 1000 nits HDR)
Aspect Ratio
16:10	16:10
Additional Features
Anti-Glare Display, G-SYNC, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus DDS Technology, Pantone Validated, TÜV Rheinland Certified, Dolby Vision®	HDR 1000, Dolby Vision®, NVIDIA® G-SYNC™ Support, TÜV Rheinland Certified (Low Blue Light), Anti-Burn-In Technology, X-Rite™ Certified for color accuracy
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
VRAM
12GB GDDR7	12GB GDDR7
Architecture
NVIDIA Blackwell (implied for RTX 50 series)	NVIDIA Blackwell (implied for RTX 50 series)
TGP
140W (Maximum Graphics Power with Dynamic Boost, up to 230W total thermal power with CPU)	140W (including 25W Dynamic Boost, Boost Clock up to 2267MHz)
Ray Tracing
Yes, with 4th Gen RT Cores	Yes, with 4th Gen RT Cores
DLSS Support
Yes, DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation	Yes, DLSS 4 with Frame Generation
Additional Features
NVIDIA Advanced Optimus DDS Technology, AI-enhanced graphics and performance, 1962 AI TOPS (GPU only)	NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Reflex 2, AI-accelerated graphics (up to 992 AI TOPS)
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR5
RAM Speed
5600MHz	6400MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB (2x SO-DIMM Slots, 2x16GB configured for 32GB total)	Yes, up to 64GB (2x 32GB SO-DIMM slots, supports dual channel)
Storage
Primary Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD	2TB NVMe SSD (M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 TLC)
Secondary Storage Options
1 additional PCIe Gen5x4 M.2 Slot available, and 1 additional PCIe Gen4x4 M.2 Slot (Total 2 M.2 slots for expansion, supports up to 4TB total storage).	Supports up to 2 x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4/Gen5 SSDs (configured with 2TB, so likely 2x1TB or a single 2TB module, but expansion capability is for two slots)
RAID Support
Yes, supports PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD in RAID 0 for higher-end configurations.	Not explicitly specified, but dual M.2 slots in Legion Pro series often support RAID 0.
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Not explicitly specified, but a gaming-optimized keyboard with N-Key rollover.	Yes (4x swappable keycaps for gaming keys, dedicated media keys)
RGB Customization
Per-Key RGB backlit keyboard, Iridescent AORUS Logo, AORUS Beacon (logo projector).	Per-Key Legion Spectrum RGB Backlit Keyboard
Game Optimization
GIGABYTE GiMATE (AI Agent for performance optimization and customization), AI Cooling.	Lenovo AI Engine+, Legion Coldfront: Vapor (with HyperChamber), Fn+Q with Intelligent Fan Mode, Legion Space
Performance
Cooling Technology
WINDFORCE Infinity EX (Vapor Chamber, Dual 84-blade Fans, 5x High-coverage Heat Pipes, 0.1mm Thin Fins, 3D VortX Air-Channeling with 4-way outlets, Keyboard & D-cover Inlets, Icy Touch Design, 0dB Ambient Experience via GiMATE)	Legion Coldfront: Vapor (Massive Vapor Chamber with Integrated HyperChamber, Triple TSI Fan System, Full-surface copper heatpipes, Acoustic AI Sound Sync)
Overclocking Support
Yes (Intel Core Ultra HX processor offers overclocking headrooms, via GiMATE)	Yes (via Manual Mode in Lenovo AI Engine+)
Performance Modes
Dynamically adapts via GiMATE AI Cooling, user-controlled modes available (e.g., Gaming, Creator, Silent).	Quiet, Balance, Performance, Extreme (via Fn+Q and Lenovo AI Engine+)
Benchmark Scores
Not explicitly specified by Gigabyte, but expected leading performance for its class (e.g., Time Spy: ~20,377 with RTX 5080 variant, will be slightly lower for 5070 Ti).	Not specified in official documentation, but expected to be among the highest for gaming laptops.
Battery
Capacity
99Wh Li-Polymer Battery	99.99Whr, 4-cell Li-ion
Backup Time
Not explicitly specified, but large capacity for a gaming laptop, supports long usage hours.	Approx. 4-6 hours for light tasks, ~1.5-2 hours for gaming.
Charging Type
Fast Charge to 50% in 30 minutes, PD 3.0 Type-C Charging Support (up to 100W)	Super Rapid Charge (0-70% in 30min, 0-100% in 80min), 140W USB-C Power Delivery charging
Power Adapter
330W AC Adapter	400W (Slim Tip) AC Adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with MU-MIMO Support (2x2)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) 2x2 BE 320MHz
Ethernet
RJ45 (Gigabit Ethernet)	2.5G LAN (RJ45 port)
Bluetooth
5.4	5.4
Ports
1x Thunderbolt™ 5 (Type C, DP 2.1 and PD 3.0, up to 120Gbps), 1x Thunderbolt™ 4 (Type C, DP 1.4 and PD 3.0, up to 40Gbps), 2x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ-45, 1x microSD Card Reader (UHS-II), 1x 3.5mm Audio Combo Jack, 1x Power-adapter port	1x USB-C Thunderbolt™ 4 (DisplayPort™ 2.1, 40Gbps), 1x USB-C (Power Delivery 140W, DisplayPort™ 2.1), 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ-45 (2.5G Ethernet), 1x 3.5mm Headset / Microphone Combo Jack, 1x DC-in Power Jack
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Per-Key RGB backlit membrane keyboard, N-Key Rollover, Full Anti-Ghosting	Legion TrueStrike Keyboard, Per-Key Legion Spectrum RGB Backlit, 1.6mm key travel, 0.3mm dish
Key Travel
1.7mm key travel	1.6mm
N-Key Rollover
N-Key Rollover, Full Anti-Ghosting	100% Anti-Ghosting
Touchpad Features
Multi-touch trackpad with gesture control, 26% larger operating area	Mylar touchpad, Precision Touchpad
Audio
Speakers
4x 2W Speakers (total 8W)	4-Speaker System (2x 2W) with Smart Amp and Nahimic Audio
Audio Enhancements
Dolby Atmos®, Dual-channel Smart Amplifier system, Built-in Microphones, Hi-Res Audio Ready	Nahimic Audio, Smart Amplifier Technology
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes (3.5mm Audio Combo Jack)	Yes (3.5mm Headset / Microphone Combo Jack)
Camera
Webcam
FHD 1080p IR Camera	5MP Integrated Webcam with Dual Microphone and Privacy Shutter
Enhancements
Windows Hello Facial Recognition Log-in	AI Sync for optimized video quality, E-Shutter (electronic privacy shutter)
Privacy Shutter
No	Yes (E-Shutter)
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum chassis with anti-fingerprint coating	Premium Aluminum (sandblasted finish) chassis
Color Options
Dark Tide (Black)	Eclipse Black
RGB Lighting
Per-Key RGB Keyboard, Iridescent AORUS Logo, AORUS Beacon (logo projector), RGB Light Bar (on some designs, common for Master series).	Per-Key RGB Keyboard, Legion O Power Button (indicates mode), RGB light bars along rear vents.
Dimensions
23.11-29.97 mm (H) x 357.12 mm (W) x 254 mm (D) / 0.91-1.18 x 14.06 x 10 inches	21.9mm-26.6mm (H) x 364mm (W) x 275.9mm (D) / 0.86″-1.04″ x 14.33″ x 10.86″
Additional Features
Patented 4-sided Super-slim Bezels, NIL Technology for exquisite appearance, Icy Touch Design on keyboard area.	Eco-Friendly ESG Materials & Green Packaging
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes (WINDFORCE Infinity EX with Vapor Chamber, high-density fins)	Yes (Legion Coldfront: Vapor with HyperChamber)
Software
Windows 11 Home, GIGABYTE GiMATE (AI Agent), AI Cooling, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision, Windows Hello.	Lenovo AI Engine+, Legion Space, Windows 11 Pro, Microsoft Office (Lifetime), 3 Months Xbox PC Game Pass
Upgrade-Friendly Design
Expandable RAM (up to 64GB), Dual-slot PCIe SSDs (up to 4TB total).	Up to 64GB RAM, up to 2x M.2 SSDs (with potential Gen5 support for one slot)
AI PC Features
	Intel AI Boost NPU, LA1 + LA3 AI Chips, Copilot+ PC Certified
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	Yes
Power Adapter
Yes, 330W AC Adapter	Yes, 400W AC Adapter
User Manual
Yes	Yes
Warranty Card
Yes, 2-year manufacturer's guarantee	Yes, 1-Year Legion Ultimate Support + 1-Year Extended Warranty (Total 2 years hardware support)
Additional Accessories
None explicitly mentioned beyond standard accessories.	Microsoft Office (Lifetime), 3 Months Xbox PC Game Pass
Launch Date
Release Date
March 2025 (Pre-orders started Feb 2025, availability from March 2025)	June 2025 (Official India launch around June 16, 2025)
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: GIGABYTE AORUS Master 16 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX) or Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 with RTX 5070 Ti?

Based on the comparison, here's how each product stands out:

Advantages of Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 with RTX 5070 Ti:

Offers better RAM (64GB DDR5-6400MHz vs 32GB DDR5-5600MHz)
Offers better Weight (Starting at 2.72 kg or 6 lbs vs 2.5 kg or 5.51 lbs)

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