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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 is lighter with better battery life, making it more suitable for those who value portability and do not need intensive computing power. It's also a suitable choice for general use and tasks that benefit from a high-quality display. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aero 17 offers more power with better performance for 3D, machine learning, engineering tasks, and gaming due to its advanced GPU and a larger amount of RAM and storage. However, it is heavier and has a shorter battery life, which makes it less portable than the MacBook Pro. The Aero's larger screen and higher resolution are ideal for detailed work, but this also contributes to its greater weight and size. The Aero is generally more expensive, and its performance capabilities would be more appreciated by those who need to run demanding software or games. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023)
- Very good for software development
- Best in class overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Excellent battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 17
- Good for gaming and AI
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7
7.9
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is good for gaming and AI, while the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is only fair.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14, with its M3 chip's integrated GPU, offers respectable performance for 3D tasks, along with a 120Hz Mini LED screen for fluid visuals; however, popular games may not be compatible with its operating system. The Gigabyte Aero 17 is equipped with a high-end Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU for superior gaming and 3D performance, and like the MacBook, also provides a 120Hz display, though its larger size and Windows OS mean it is better suited for the breadth of games available on the market.
Engineering and Design
8.1
8.8
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) are both very good for engineering and design, though the Gigabyte Aero 17 is somewhat better.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14, with its Apple M3 processor and integrated GPU, high screen brightness, and color accuracy, makes it a solid choice for design tasks, enhanced by its lighter weight and smaller size for portability. Conversely, the Gigabyte Aero 17 offers a more powerful CPU and a dedicated high-end GPU, double the RAM, and a larger higher-resolution screen which makes it very suitable for engineering applications that demand more raw performance, but it's considerably heavier and less portable.
Screen Quality
9.2
9.2
14.2in
SIZE
17.3in
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
489.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aero 17 for general use, and software development.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 offers a high-resolution display with exceptional color accuracy, covering wide color gamuts essential for engineering and design tasks, along with excellent brightness levels that make it ideal for general use, yet its standard refresh rate limits its suitability for 3D applications. The Gigabyte Aero 17 also provides wide color gamut coverage and high resolution, crucial for professionals in engineering and design, but it shares a similar limitation in refresh rate, affecting its performance in high-refresh-rate-dependent activities like gaming and 3D. In both cases, the balance between resolution and color fidelity versus refresh rate determines their respective strengths and weaknesses for different tasks.
Battery
17.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has 17 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aero 17 has 5.5 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Very Good
Fair
14.2in
SIZE
17.3in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aero 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0
8.0
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) has best in class build quality, while the Gigabyte Aero 17 has very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,649
$2,071
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) has a price of $1,649 and the Gigabyte Aero 17 costs $2,071.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.2
8.1
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
489.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
17.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.6/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) and Gigabyte Aero 17 are both very good for general use.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14, with its Apple M3 processor and integrated GPU, offers a balance between performance and portability, suitable for general use with a high-quality screen, long battery life, and lightweight design. The Gigabyte Aero 17, while heavier and with shorter battery life, includes a more powerful Intel CPU and Nvidia GPU, making it better suited for users requiring higher performance levels for tasks like video editing or gaming, without compromising on screen quality or RAM.
Content Creation
8.4
8.4
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) and Gigabyte Aero 17 are both very good for content creation.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
8.2
7.9
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) to be very good for software development, while the Gigabyte Aero 17 is good.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) and the Gigabyte Aero 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) | Gigabyte Aero 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,649 | $2,071 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2023 | March 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.7'' x 0.61'' | 15.6'' x 9.5'' x 0.92'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.4 lbs | 5.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.31" | 15.6" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.71" | 9.5" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Apple M3 | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 17 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 69.6 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.2" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | Mini LED | Mini LED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3024 x 1964 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 489 nits | 368 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 10/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 10/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 3 | 4 | |
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Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023)
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Andreas Osthoff | January 2023
"In the Apple MacBook Pro 14 2023, the M2 Pro is slowed down. From the improved 5nm process, the new M2 Pro is a very solid upgrade. Graphics performance has increased by about 25% in tandem with a clear improvement in efficiency. The processor has also seen a performance leap of up to 20%, but this is accompanied by an increase in consumption of up to 25%. Fundamentally, Apple its maintaining its advantage over AMD and Intel, particularly in optimized applications where the results are very good in view of the comparatively low power consumption."
Gigabyte Aero 17
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Mike Wobker | May 2021
"Not only is the Aero 17 a very good laptop for gamers but also for content creators. With the upgrade to the Intel Core i9-11980HK, Gigabyte particularly improved the system performance. In addition, the hardware package is rounded by the extremely fast SSD and 32 GB of working memory in dual-channel mode. Compared to the predecessor, the battery life is reduced only moderately, and the 4K display also basically keeps its good qualities."
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About Apple
Apple, an American technology company, is one of the world’s largest company in terms of market capitalization. Their MacBook laptops feature a slim, minimalistic design, class-leading battery life, and premium display and speaker quality. In 2020 Apple switched from using Intel processors to their own silicon chips which have excellent performance and efficiency. The macOS operating system is the second most widely used OS, after Windows.
About Gigabyte
Gigabyte is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer. While Gigabyte mainly focuses its business on desktop hardware, Gigabyte is known for its value-oriented G series laptops, thin and light Aero series, and performance-oriented Aorus series. Gigabyte laptops offer a strong value proposition to compete with mainstream alternatives.
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