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Gigabyte AORUS 16X vs Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16IRX9: Comparison
Gigabyte AORUS 16X vs Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16IRX9 refresh rate compared
On refresh rate the spread is 31%, Gigabyte AORUS 16X 165 Hz against Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16IRX9 240 Hz, so Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16IRX9 takes it.
Who each one is for
The Gigabyte AORUS 16X suits CPU-heavy workloads plus gaming and future upgraders, though it is not the pick for weight-conscious buyers. Buy the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16IRX9 for 1440p gaming on a budget flagship, though it is the wrong buy for Thunderbolt peripheral users. Our rating of the Gigabyte AORUS 16X (8.6/10): the Aorus 16X pairs a Core i9-14900HX with an RTX 40 series GPU carrying 8GB of VRAM and 32GB of DDR5 in SO-DIMM slots. The 16-inch 2560 x 1600 IPS panel runs at 165Hz and the 99Wh battery is large. Thunderbolt 4, WiFi 6E and a free storage slot make it a strong match for CPU-heavy work plus gaming, with room to upgrade. At 2.35 kg it is heavier than thin-and-light options, so weight-conscious buyers should look elsewhere. The 8GB GPU is the limiting piece at higher resolutions.
Where the two are identical
Where they agree, they agree completely, region sold, laptop class, release year, operating system and cpu brand included, so the decision does not turn on any of those. They match on 32 further specifications as well.
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Frequently asked questions
Do the Gigabyte AORUS 16X and Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16IRX9 differ on series id?
Yes. Series ID reads gigabyte-aorus-16x-2024 on the Gigabyte AORUS 16X versus lenovo-legion-pro-5-16irx9 on the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16IRX9.
Is the CPU Model the same on the Gigabyte AORUS 16X and Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16IRX9?
It is. Both are listed at Core i9-14900HX, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- Gigabyte AORUS 16X
- Gigabyte
- Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16IRX9
- Lenovo
Series
- Gigabyte AORUS 16X
- AORUS 16X
- Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16IRX9
- Legion Pro 5
Series ID
- Gigabyte AORUS 16X
- gigabyte-aorus-16x-2024
- Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16IRX9
- lenovo-legion-pro-5-16irx9
SKU Name
- Gigabyte AORUS 16X
- AORUS 16X (i9-14900HX, RTX 4070, 32GB)
- Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16IRX9
- Legion Pro 5 16IRX9 (i9-14900HX, RTX 4070, 32GB)
Chassis Code
- Gigabyte AORUS 16X
- ASF-D3US656SH
- Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16IRX9
- 16IRX9
Region Sold
- Gigabyte AORUS 16X
- Global
- Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16IRX9
- Global
Laptop Class
- Gigabyte AORUS 16X
- Gaming
- Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16IRX9
- Gaming
Release Year
- Gigabyte AORUS 16X
- 2024
- Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16IRX9
- 2024
Operating System
- Gigabyte AORUS 16X
- Windows 11 Home
- Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16IRX9
- Windows 11 Home
Weight
- Gigabyte AORUS 16X
- 2.35 kgBest
- Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16IRX9
- 2.5 kg
CPU Brand
- Gigabyte AORUS 16X
- Intel
- Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16IRX9
- Intel
CPU Model
- Gigabyte AORUS 16X
- Core i9-14900HX
- Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16IRX9
- Core i9-14900HX
CPU Cores
- Gigabyte AORUS 16X
- 24
- Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16IRX9
- 24
CPU Base Power
- Gigabyte AORUS 16X
- 55 W
- Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16IRX9
- 55 W
CPU Max Turbo Power
- Gigabyte AORUS 16X
- 157 W
- Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16IRX9
- 157 W
Sustained Power Source
- Gigabyte AORUS 16X
- Not Measured
- Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16IRX9
- Not Measured
Power Adapter Wattage
- Gigabyte AORUS 16X
- 330 WBest
- Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16IRX9
- 300 W
GPU Brand
- Gigabyte AORUS 16X
- NVIDIA
- Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16IRX9
- NVIDIA
GPU Model
- Gigabyte AORUS 16X
- GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU
- Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16IRX9
- GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU
VRAM
- Gigabyte AORUS 16X
- 8 GB
- Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16IRX9
- 8 GB
GPU Max Graphics Power
- Gigabyte AORUS 16X
- 140 W
- Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16IRX9
- 140 W
Graphics Switching
- Gigabyte AORUS 16X
- Advanced Optimus
- Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16IRX9
- Advanced Optimus
RAM Capacity
- Gigabyte AORUS 16X
- 32 GB
- Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16IRX9
- 32 GB
RAM Type
- Gigabyte AORUS 16X
- DDR5
- Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16IRX9
- DDR5
RAM Speed
- Gigabyte AORUS 16X
- 5600 MT/s
- Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16IRX9
- 5600 MT/s
Memory Form Factor
- Gigabyte AORUS 16X
- SO-DIMM
- Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16IRX9
- SO-DIMM
Memory Soldered
- Gigabyte AORUS 16X
- No
- Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16IRX9
- No
Max RAM Supported
- Gigabyte AORUS 16X
- 64 GB
- Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16IRX9
- 64 GB
RAM Slots
- Gigabyte AORUS 16X
- 2
- Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16IRX9
- 2
RAM Slots Free
- Gigabyte AORUS 16X
- 0
- Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16IRX9
- 0
Storage Slots
- Gigabyte AORUS 16X
- 2
- Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16IRX9
- 2
Storage Slots Free
- Gigabyte AORUS 16X
- 1
- Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16IRX9
- 1
Storage Form Factor
- Gigabyte AORUS 16X
- M.2 2280
- Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16IRX9
- M.2 2280
Storage Interface
- Gigabyte AORUS 16X
- PCIe 4.0 x4
- Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16IRX9
- PCIe 4.0 x4
SATA Bay Present
- Gigabyte AORUS 16X
- No
- Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16IRX9
- No
Storage Capacity
- Gigabyte AORUS 16X
- 1000 GB
- Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16IRX9
- 1000 GB
Storage Type
- Gigabyte AORUS 16X
- NVMe SSD
- Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16IRX9
- NVMe SSD
Display Size
- Gigabyte AORUS 16X
- 16 inches
- Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16IRX9
- 16 inches
Resolution Width
- Gigabyte AORUS 16X
- 2560 px
- Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16IRX9
- 2560 px
Resolution Height
- Gigabyte AORUS 16X
- 1600 px
- Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16IRX9
- 1600 px
Refresh Rate
- Gigabyte AORUS 16X
- 165 Hz-31%
- Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16IRX9
- 240 HzBest
Panel Type
- Gigabyte AORUS 16X
- IPS
- Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16IRX9
- IPS
Brightness Condition
- Gigabyte AORUS 16X
- Vendor Unstated
- Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16IRX9
- Vendor Unstated
Touchscreen
- Gigabyte AORUS 16X
- No
- Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16IRX9
- No
Battery Capacity
- Gigabyte AORUS 16X
- 99 WhBest
- Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16IRX9
- 80 Wh
Thunderbolt Support
- Gigabyte AORUS 16X
- Thunderbolt 4
- Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16IRX9
- None
WiFi Standard
- Gigabyte AORUS 16X
- WiFi 6E
- Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16IRX9
- WiFi 6E
Which one should you pick?
Choose Gigabyte AORUS 16X if you want the higher VRAM (8 GB vs 8 GB).
Choose Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16IRX9 if you want the higher refresh rate (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).
Price comparison
| Retailer | Gigabyte AORUS 16X | Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16IRX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Gigabyte | View on Gigabyte | |
| Lenovo Store | View on Lenovo Store |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
Gigabyte AORUS 16X
8.6 / 10 Expert Rating
The Aorus 16X pairs a Core i9-14900HX with an RTX 40 series GPU carrying 8GB of VRAM and 32GB of DDR5 in SO-DIMM slots.
Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16IRX9
8.5 / 10 Expert Rating
The Legion Pro 5 16 has a Core i9-14900HX, a GeForce RTX 40 series GPU with 8GB of VRAM and 32GB of DDR5.