GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 18 AM8H (2025) vs Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
VS
69.1Performancespec-based59.2
100Graphics85
78.4Displayspec-based75.1
98.7Batteryspec-based78.7
20Portabilityspec-based56.9
9 spec wins — GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 18 AM8H (2025)2 spec wins — Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
InnoReviews verdict
GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 18 AM8H (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 73.1 to 69.4, pulling ahead mainly in graphics (+15). Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 18 AM8H (2025)
- Stronger graphics score: 100 vs 85
- 109% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU): 25,090 vs 12,021
- 100% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 63% higher charging: 400 W vs 245 W
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
- 43% lower weight: 1.98 kg vs 3.5 kg
- 42% lower thickness: 17.9 mm vs 30.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,599 vs $4,400
Display
| Spec | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 18 AM8H (2025) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+13% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini LED (VESA DisplayHDR 1000, G-SYNC, Pantone validated) | OLED (glossy, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits+9% | 1,100 nits |
Performance
| Spec | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 18 AM8H (2025) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU (24 GB GDDR7, up to 175 W) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop |
| RAM | 64 GB+100% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (4 slots, up to 128 GB) | DDR5-5600 or DDR5-6400 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD (one Gen5 and two Gen4 M.2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 18 AM8H (2025) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,033+3%Top 19% | 2,935Top 27% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,464+12%Top 14% | 17,431Top 22% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 25,090+109%Top 1% | 12,021Bottom 31% |
Battery
| Spec | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 18 AM8H (2025) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 99 Wh+18% | 84 Wh |
| Charging | 400 W+63% | 245 W |
Design
| Spec | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 18 AM8H (2025) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.5 kg | 1.98 kg+43% |
| Thickness | 30.9 mm | 17.9 mm+42% |
| Material | — | Aluminum (top and bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 18 AM8H (2025) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x Thunderbolt 5 USB-C (USB4, DisplayPort 2.1, PD 3.0), 1x Thunderbolt 4 USB-C (USB4, DisplayPort 1.4, PD 3.0), 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5GbE RJ-45, full-size SD card reader, 3.5mm headphone/mic combo jack | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps, PD 95-100W, DP 2.1), 1x USB-C 10Gbps (PD 95-100W, DP 2.1), 2x USB-A 5Gbps (one always on), HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, 2x2) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD (1080p) IR webcam with array microphone | 5MP with IR and e-shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face recognition (Windows Hello) | IR camera face unlock (no fingerprint reader) |
Software
| Spec | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 18 AM8H (2025) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home Advanced (US model) or Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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