Gigabyte AERO X16 2WHA3USC64DH vs Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 2

Benchmark-weighted head-to-head · data updated 2026-09-10

Winner: Gigabyte AERO X16 2WHA3USC64DH

Gigabyte AERO X16 2WHA3USC64DH takes 10.5 weighted points vs 2, winning on CPU Benchmark, RAM, Refresh Rate. Read our comprehensive Gigabyte AERO X16 2WHA3USC64DH review or see the full Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 2 review. The Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 2 counters in a higher tier — worth it if its strengths match your needs.

Winner

Gigabyte AERO X16 2WHA3USC64DH

AMD Ryzen 9 AI HX 370 · NVIDIA RTX 5070

Under $1700
5 (3)
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Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 2

AMD Ryzen 5 7535U · Integrated (AMD iGPU)

Under $1400
4.6 (169)
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Use-Case Scores

CategoryAERO X16 2WHA3USC64DHThinkPad E16 Gen 2
Gaming6.4/102.8/10
Productivity6.1/103.8/10
Programming6.2/104/10
Engineering / 3D6.3/103.5/10
Student5.9/103.8/10
Travel / Portability6/102.6/10
AI Workloads6.3/103.3/10
Value for Money8.3/104.7/10

Detailed Specification Comparison

SpecAERO X16 2WHA3USC64DHThinkPad E16 Gen 2
CPUAMD Ryzen 9 AI HX 370AMD Ryzen 5 7535U
PassMark Score35,17316,980
CPU Cores4P+8S6
GPUNVIDIA RTX 5070Integrated (AMD iGPU)
G3DMark Score20,472—
RAM32 GB DDR516 GB DDR5
RAM UpgradeableYesYes
Storage1 TBSSD1 TBSSD
Display16″ IPS16″ IPS
Resolution2560x16001920x1200
Refresh Rate165 Hz60 Hz
Pixel Density189 PPI142 PPI
TouchscreenNoNo
Weight4.19 lbsnull lbs
Thickness0.79″null″
Amazon Rating5 ★ (3)4.6 ★ (169)
Value Score8.3/104.7/10

CPU Comparison

The Gigabyte AERO X16 2WHA3USC64DH's AMD Ryzen 9 AI HX 370 is ~107% faster in multi-threaded PassMark (35,173 vs 16,980). A generational gap you will feel in exports, compiles and heavy multitasking. Read more in our in-depth AERO X16 2WHA3USC64DH benchmark breakdown and ThinkPad E16 Gen 2 performance review.

GPU & Gaming

Only the Gigabyte AERO X16 2WHA3USC64DH has a dedicated GPU (RTX 5070, 20,472 G3DMark) — it wins gaming outright. See where it ranks in our best gaming laptops guide.

Productivity & Battery

Office scores: 6.1/10 vs 3.8/10. Battery isn't in our dataset, but the iGPU-only Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 2 will typically outlast the Gigabyte AERO X16 2WHA3USC64DH unplugged.

Display

AERO X16 2WHA3USC64DH: 16″ IPS 2560x1600 @ 165 Hz. ThinkPad E16 Gen 2: 16″ IPS 1920x1200 @ 60 Hz. The Gigabyte AERO X16 2WHA3USC64DH's higher refresh rate wins for motion clarity.

RAM, Storage & Upgradeability

AERO X16 2WHA3USC64DH: 32 GB DDR5 (upgradeable) + 1 TBSSD. ThinkPad E16 Gen 2: 16 GB DDR5 (upgradeable) + 1 TBSSD.

Build & Portability

4.19 lbs / 0.79″ vs null lbs / null″. The Gigabyte AERO X16 2WHA3USC64DH is 4.2 lbs lighter — significant for daily carry. Travel scores: 6 vs 2.6.

Value

Value scores land 8.3/10 vs 4.7/10. The Gigabyte AERO X16 2WHA3USC64DH extracts more performance per dollar.

Final Verdict

Buy the Gigabyte AERO X16 2WHA3USC64DH — it wins the weighted spec battle. You can read the detailed Gigabyte AERO X16 2WHA3USC64DH review or compare alternative models in our laptop comparison tool.

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