GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 18 AM8H (2025) vs Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10H)
VS
69.1Performance63
100Graphics97.5
78.4Displayspec-based75.1
98.7Batteryspec-based99.9
20Portabilityspec-based27.4
6 spec wins — GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 18 AM8H (2025)4 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10H)
InnoReviews verdict
GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 18 AM8H (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 73.1 to 71.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+6) and graphics (+3). Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10H) 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 performance score: 69 vs 63
- 100% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 14% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU): 25,090 vs 22,099
- 13% higher Screen size: 18 ″ vs 16 ″
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10H)
- 27% lower weight: 2.57 kg vs 3.5 kg
- 14% lower thickness: 26.7 mm vs 30.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $2,399 vs $4,400
Display
| Spec | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 18 AM8H (2025) | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10H) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+13% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini LED (VESA DisplayHDR 1000, G-SYNC, Pantone validated) | OLED (glossy, non-touch, G-SYNC) |
| 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 Pro 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10H) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU (24 GB GDDR7, up to 175 W) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU (175W) |
| RAM | 64 GB+100% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (4 slots, up to 128 GB) | 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 2280; one slot PCIe 5.0) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 18 AM8H (2025) | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10H) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,033Top 20% | 3,052+1%Top 18% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,464+2%Top 14% | 19,081Top 16% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 25,090+14%Top 1% | 22,099Top 9% |
Battery
| Spec | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 18 AM8H (2025) | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10H) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 99 Wh | 99.9 Wh+1% |
| Charging | 400 W | 400 W |
Design
| Spec | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 18 AM8H (2025) | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10H) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.5 kg | 2.57 kg+27% |
| Thickness | 30.9 mm | 26.7 mm+14% |
| Material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 18 AM8H (2025) | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10H) |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 1x USB-C 10Gbps (DP 2.1, 95-100W PD), 1x USB-A 10Gbps (always on), 2x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, 2.5GbE RJ-45, 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 e-shutter (720p on some configurations) |
| Biometrics | IR face recognition (Windows Hello) | None (no fingerprint reader) |
Software
| Spec | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 18 AM8H (2025) | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10H) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home Advanced (US model) or Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
Related comparisons
GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 18 AM8H (2025)vs Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max)VSGIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 18 AM8H (2025)vs Lenovo Legion Pro 7 Gen 10 AMD (16AFR10H)VSGIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 18 AM8H (2025)vs Microsoft Surface Laptop UltraVSGIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 18 AM8H (2025)vs MSI Vector 18 HX AI A2XWVSLenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10H)vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) GU606VSLenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10H)vs Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition Gen 11 (16IPH11)VSLenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10H)vs Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro)VSLenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10H)vs Lenovo Yoga 9n 2-in-1 Gen 11VS