Got a new $1,100 LAPTOP so I can NIGGA thread 18h a day again
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Date: August 5th, 2026 12:18 PM Author: AZNgirl in Africa searching for White Baboon
Feels good but was originally gonna get a $900 one but they had one with faster shit and better battery life. This is most expensive shit ive bought since a used car
Last laptop was like $700
Since irrelevaant when i spent more than 1.1k to get visas to all these nigga shitholes
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5889781&forum_id=2,5#50046936)
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Date: August 5th, 2026 12:27 PM Author: bloomington (🦬)
Macbook Neos are $700
used Thinkpads even cheaper
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Date: August 5th, 2026 3:47 PM Author: peeface
for my entire life these things were cheaper every time i bought one.
Trump and his campaign for middle class affordability changed that.
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5889781&forum_id=2,5#50047350)
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Date: August 5th, 2026 8:44 PM
Author: .,.,.;;,;.,;:,:,,:,.,:,::,..;.,:,.:;.:.,;.:.,:.::,
and when until this moment have those prices appeared to move "in tandem" and why might now be different
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Date: August 6th, 2026 1:04 AM Author: AZNgirl in Africa searching for White Baboon
lol jfc im not a gaming nowag like u i dont need a laptop thats twice as heavy and only offers a third of battery life, im constantly traveling u dumb nigga. inever game and ur stupid laptop doesnt even have as good a chip as mine or a screen
These are aimed at **completely different users**, even though they're only about **AED 160 apart**.
| Feature | Gigabyte Gaming A16 | Lenovo Slim 7i Aura Edition |
| ------------ | --------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------- |
| Price | **AED 4,055** | **AED 3,893** |
| CPU | Intel Core i7-13620H | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V (Lunar Lake) |
| GPU | **RTX 5060 Laptop (8GB)** | Intel Arc 140V integrated |
| RAM | 16GB DDR5 (upgradeable) | 16GB LPDDR5X (soldered) |
| SSD | 1TB | 1TB |
| Display | 16" 1920×1200 IPS, 165Hz | **14" WUXGA OLED** (assuming the OLED model you listed) |
| Weight | ~2.2–2.3 kg | ~1.2 kg |
| Battery | 54–76Wh (varies by configuration) | ~70Wh |
| Battery Life | 4–7 hours | **12–18 hours** |
## Performance
### CPU
Although the i7-13620H has more cores (10 cores), the newer **Core Ultra 7 256V** is much more efficient and surprisingly competitive in everyday workloads.
* Programming
* Office
* Browsing
* Photoshop
* General productivity
They're quite close in real-world responsiveness.
For long, sustained CPU-heavy rendering, the i7-13620H still has an edge.
**Winner:** Slight edge to Gigabyte for sustained heavy CPU loads.
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## Gaming
This isn't close.
RTX 5060 Laptop is in a completely different league.
Approximate gaming performance:
| Game | RTX 5060 | Intel Arc 140V |
| ----------------- | ------------: | --------------: |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 80–120 FPS | 25–35 FPS |
| GTA V | 140+ FPS | 60 FPS |
| Black Myth Wukong | Playable | Not recommended |
| Hogwarts Legacy | High settings | Low settings |
If gaming matters at all:
**Gigabyte wins by a huge margin.**
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## Display
The Lenovo's OLED panel is one of its biggest strengths:
* Perfect blacks
* Excellent contrast
* Vibrant colors
* Great for movies and creative work
The Gigabyte's IPS display is fine for gaming because of the 165 Hz refresh rate, but it won't match OLED image quality.
**Winner:** Lenovo
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## Battery
This is another major difference.
**Gigabyte**
* Gaming laptop
* 4–6 hours of normal use
* Much less under load
**Lenovo**
* Among the best Windows ultrabooks
* 12–18 hours depending on workload
**Winner:** Lenovo by a wide margin.
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## Noise
**Gigabyte**
* Fans are often audible.
* Can get quite loud while gaming.
**Lenovo**
* Very quiet during light use.
* Fans are rarely noticeable.
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## Portability
Gigabyte:
* 16"
* Around 2.3 kg
* Large power brick
Lenovo:
* 14"
* About 1.2 kg
* Easy to carry all day
**Winner:** Lenovo
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## Build Quality
The Slim 7i Aura Edition is a premium ultraportable with an aluminum chassis, excellent keyboard, touchpad, speakers, and battery life.
The Gigabyte A16 is built to prioritize cooling and performance. It's solid, but doesn't have the same premium feel.
**Winner:** Lenovo
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## Upgradeability
Gigabyte:
* RAM usually upgradeable
* SSD upgradeable
Lenovo:
* SSD upgradeable
* RAM soldered (not upgradeable)
**Winner:** Gigabyte
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## Which should you buy?
### Buy the Gigabyte if you:
* Play modern AAA games.
* Use Blender, Unreal Engine, or GPU-accelerated video editing.
* Need CUDA support for AI or machine learning.
* Want the highest performance per dirham.
### Buy the Lenovo if you:
* Want excellent battery life.
* Travel frequently.
* Value a lighter laptop.
* Watch movies or edit photos and appreciate an OLED display.
* Mostly do productivity, programming, web browsing, or office work.
## My recommendation
For **gaming or GPU-intensive work**, the **Gigabyte Gaming A16** is an exceptional value at **AED 4,055**. An RTX 5060 at that price will dramatically outperform any integrated graphics solution.
For **everyday use**, especially if you prioritize portability, battery life, display quality, and a premium user experience, the **Lenovo Slim 7i Aura Edition** is the better overall laptop. It's quieter, lighter, lasts much longer on battery, and its OLED display is a significant upgrade for media consumption and general use.
Given the small price difference, the decision really comes down to your priorities:
* **Performance and gaming:** **Gigabyte Gaming A16**
* **Mobility and overall user experience:** **Lenovo Slim 7i Aura Edition**
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5889781&forum_id=2,5#50048594)
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Date: August 6th, 2026 1:21 AM Author: nyuug
i have personal experience with almost all the major laptop vendors
rog strix is the way to go, even if you arent a gamer imo. if you ABSOLUTELY need portability then cop dat zephyrus and youre set. jewass pajeets like tt only see the price and that's why they get fleeced like the idiots they are
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5889781&forum_id=2,5#50048607)
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Date: August 6th, 2026 2:04 AM Author: AZNgirl in Africa searching for White Baboon
just checked apple in dubai and its wiether 2.5-3k for a 13 inch neo or 5.5k for air but thats also 13inch
im use to 14 inches, i require BIG GIRTHY SCREENS
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5889781&forum_id=2,5#50048627)
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Date: August 6th, 2026 4:37 AM Author: TurboGrafx-67
Grrrr Mac too hard!
It's literally a larger iPhone ux with the same menus and better apps
For the same price or less could've gotten an m2 refurbished air that would last 10 years
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5889781&forum_id=2,5#50048662)
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Date: August 6th, 2026 4:50 AM Author: TurboGrafx-67
He could get a 64gb M1 Pro for like $200 more than he paid and actually run some decent open weight MOEs that are only getting better over time
Or install pi to harness all his shitty cloud ai accounts
It's truly unbelievable what a SHITTY laptop he chose at the price for someone who is ALWAYS online and uses AI constantly
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5889781&forum_id=2,5#50048665) |
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