Lenovo LOQ 15ARP9 vs Gigabyte Aorus 15 2024 Comparison

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Lenovo LOQ 15ARP9 vs Gigabyte Aorus 15 2024 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing LOQ 15ARP9 and Aorus 15 2024, two laptops from Lenovo and Gigabyte. Lenovo LOQ 15ARP9 was introduced to market in April 2024 and Gigabyte Aorus 15 2024 was launched in January 2024. There is only 3 months difference between LOQ 15ARP9 and Aorus 15 2024 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of Lenovo LOQ 15ARP9 and Gigabyte Aorus 15 2024 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Lenovo LOQ 15ARP9 Key Specs

Launched in April 2024
15.6" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS
GPU: GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 6GB
8GB Ram
359.86 x 258.7 x 21.9-23.9 mm (14.17 x 10.19 x 0.86-0.94 inches)
Weight: 2.38 kg (5.25 lbs)

Gigabyte Aorus 15 2024 Key Specs

Launched in January 2024
15.6" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
GPU: GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile 8GB
16GB Ram
360 x 272 x 20.9 mm (14.17 x 10.71 x 0.82 inches)
Weight: 2.39 kg (5.27 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how LOQ 15ARP9 and Aorus 15 2024 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Lenovo LOQ 15ARP9 over Gigabyte Aorus 15 2024

Weight	2.38 kg vs 2.39 kg	0.01 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~72.1% vs ~68.5%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	7.2 mm vs 7.3 mm	0.1 mm thinner bezels
Screen Opening Angle	180° vs 130°	More flexible screen
CPU Fabrication Process	6 nm vs 7 nm	Newer Generation CPU
Number of Microphones	2 vs 1	Better Sound capture
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No	Fast way to input numbers

Reasons to choose Gigabyte Aorus 15 2024 over Lenovo LOQ 15ARP9

Refresh Rate	165 Hz vs 144 Hz	Smoother media experience
Screen PPI	188 ppi vs 141 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	2560 x 1440 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
GPU Fabrication Process	4 nm vs 8 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	16.8 TFLOPS vs 8 TFLOPS	Higher RAM potential
Max Total RAM	64 GB vs 32 GB	3D Surround Sound Support
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-C Ports	2x USB 4.0 vs 1x USB 3.2	Faster USB-C connection
USB-C Port Type	v4.0 vs v3.2	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port
Thunderbolt	v4 vs No	Option to use Display port to connect to external monitors
Display Port	Yes vs No	Larger Touchpad Area
Touchpad Size	12.1 x 7.6 cm vs 12.0 x 7.5 cm	Better typing feel
Key Travel	1.7 mm vs 1.5 mm

Common Strengths of Gigabyte Aorus 15 2024 and Lenovo LOQ 15ARP9

Launch Dates	April 2024 vs January 2024	Both laptops are recent models
Screen Coating	Matte vs Matte	Less reflections on the screen
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the RAM size
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Wi-Fi Standard	v6 vs v6E	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
Bluetooth Standard	v5.2 vs v5.2	Fast and Reliable Bluetooth Connections
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.1 vs 1x HDMI 2.1	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs Yes	Fast connection to Network via ethernet cable
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Gigabyte Aorus 15 2024 and Lenovo LOQ 15ARP9

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability
Fingerprint Sensor	No vs No	No fingerprint login feature

Lenovo LOQ 15ARP9 vs Gigabyte Aorus 15 2024: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Lenovo LOQ 15ARP9 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15 2024.

Physical Specs
Weight	2.38 kg (5.25 lbs)	2.39 kg (5.27 lbs)
Surface Area	931 cm2 (144.4 inches2)	979 cm2 (151.8 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~72.1%	~68.5%
Side Bezel Thickness	~7.2 mm	~7.3 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.15 kg/inch	0.15 kg/inch
	0.33 lbs/inch	0.33 lbs/inch
Colors	Gray	Black
Cover Opening Angle	180Â°	130Â°

Comparison of the Lenovo LOQ 15ARP9 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15 2024 External Dimensions

Weight

LOQ 15ARP9 weighs 2.38 kg (5.25 lbs), whereas the Aorus 15 2024 weighs 2.39 kg (5.27 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. The weight difference between the two laptops is not significant.

Weight Comparison

Displays size 15.0-15.9 inches

Lenovo LOQ 15ARP9 2.38 kg

Gigabyte Aorus 15 2024 2.39 kg

Min 0.99 kg

Average 1.95 kg

Max 3.32 kg

Thickness Comparison

Displays size 15.0-15.9 inches

Lenovo LOQ 15ARP9 23.90 mm

Gigabyte Aorus 15 2024 20.90 mm

Min 7.70 mm

Average 20.17 mm

Max 29.00 mm

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the Lenovo LOQ 15ARP9 is 0.15 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Gigabyte Aorus 15 2024 is 0.15 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

Lenovo LOQ 15ARP9 vs Gigabyte Aorus 15 2024: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS	Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
Base Frequency	3.1 GHz	3.8 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.5 GHz	4.8 GHz
Number of Cores	8	Arc Graphics (8-
Number of Threads	16	22
L3 Cache	16 MB	24 MB
Integrated GPU	No	Arc Graphics (8-Cores)
CPU Fabrication Process	6 nm	7 nm

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the Lenovo LOQ 15ARP9 and Gigabyte Aorus 15 2024.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPU ( Intel Core Ultra 7 155H ) and compare them:

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 6GB GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile 6GB GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile 8GB	GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile 8GB
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	95 W	115 W
Nvidia Optimus	Yes, Advanced Optimus	MUX
Type	Dedicated	Dedicated
FLOPS	8 TFLOPS	11.61 TFLOPS
Memory Size	6 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bus	128 bit	128 bit
Memory Speed	~12 Gbps	2000 MHz 16 Gbps effective
Shading Units Cores	2048	3072
TMUs	64	96
ROPs	40	48

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. Lenovo LOQ 15ARP9 has a FLOPS value of 8 TFLOPS whereas the Gigabyte Aorus 15 2024 ' has a FLOPS value of 16.8 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Lenovo LOQ 15ARP9 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB 32GB	16GB 32GB 64GB
Memory Bus	1x8 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	4800 MHz	5600 MHz
RAM Type	DDR5	DDR5
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Max RAM Size	32 GB	64 GB
Total Slots	2	2
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

The Aorus 15 2024 provides a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, which allows for smoother multitasking and improved performance in memory-demanding tasks compared to the LOQ 15ARP9's RAM capacity of 8 GB.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

Lenovo LOQ 15ARP9

Gigabyte Aorus 15 (2024)

Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B

✔Run smoothly.

Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B

✖Not supported.

✔Good performance.

Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B

✖Not supported.

Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B

✖Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

In addition to RAM capacity, the type of RAM can significantly impact performance, with newer RAM types often offering higher speeds compared to others. Therefore, selecting RAM types with the latest DDR number can be a suitable choice based on your requirements.

BATTERY

BATTERY	60 Wh	99 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Right, Bottom	Bottom
Charge Power	170 / 230 W	240 W

On the other hand, the Aorus 15 2024 features a higher battery capacity of 99 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the LOQ 15ARP9's 60 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Displays size 15.0-15.9 inches

Lenovo LOQ 15ARP9 60 Wh

Gigabyte Aorus 15 2024 99 Wh

Min 36.00 Wh

Average 62.1 Wh

Max 100.00 Wh

STORAGE
The Aorus 15 2024 offers a larger max storage capacity of 4 TB, providing more room for storing files and data compared to the LOQ 15ARP9's storage capacity of 2 TB.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	2	2
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

Lenovo LOQ 15ARP9 vs Gigabyte Aorus 15 2024: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Lenovo LOQ 15ARP9 and Gigabyte Aorus 15 2024 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Both LOQ 15ARP9 and Aorus 15 2024 screens have the same size of 15.6".The total usable screen area of the LOQ 15ARP9 is 670cm² / 104inch² whereas the Aorus 15 2024's total usable screen area is 670cm² / 104inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Aorus 15 2024 features a higher pixel density with 188 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Displays size 15.0-15.9 inches

Lenovo LOQ 15ARP9 141 ppi

Gigabyte Aorus 15 2024 188 ppi

Min 100 PPI

Average 144 PPI

Max 294.00 PPI

Refresh Rate
The Aorus 15 2024 offers a higher refresh rate of 165 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Lenovo LOQ 15ARP9 vs Gigabyte Aorus 15 2024 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Aorus 15 2024 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v6E, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to LOQ 15ARP9 (v6).

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both LOQ 15ARP9 and Aorus 15 2024 feature 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both LOQ 15ARP9 and Aorus 15 2024 have USB Type-C ports. LOQ 15ARP9 has 1x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports, while Aorus 15 2024 has 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Aorus 15 2024 is equipped with Thunderbolt 4 port. LOQ 15ARP9 does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both LOQ 15ARP9 and Aorus 15 2024 feature an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.1) for connecting to external monitors.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Neither LOQ 15ARP9 nor Aorus 15 2024 has an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both LOQ 15ARP9 and Aorus 15 2024 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6	v6E
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.2	v5.2
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	3x USB 3.2	3x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	1x USB 3.2	2x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	No	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	1x v1.4
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	No	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	Yes	Yes
SD CardReader	No	No
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	Yes