If performance for engineering or 3D/machine learning tasks is your main priority and you're working with color-accurate applications, the Gigabyte Aero 17 offers a superior display with higher resolution and color accuracy, though it is more expensive and less portable due to its larger screen size and weight. Alternatively, the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is less expensive, boasts longer battery life, and is relatively portable, making it suitable for gaming and general use; however, it has a lower resolution display and is less powerful for engineering applications. Both laptops have the same amount of RAM and a numeric keypad, with the ASUS leaning more towards gaming aesthetics. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition
Good battery life
Very good speakers
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 17
Very good for general use
Very good for content creation
Excellent overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Engineering and Design
8.0/10
8.8/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition are both very good for engineering and design, though the Gigabyte Aero 17 is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition features an AMD CPU and GPU combination that offers robust performance for engineering and design tasks, complemented by a high refresh rate screen, while the Gigabyte Aero 17 pairs a high-performance Intel CPU with a powerful Nvidia GPU and excels with its high-resolution Mini LED display, advantageous for detail-oriented work. Both are well-equipped with ample RAM and quality components, but the Aero's heavier focus on screen quality and the ASUS's AMD synergy are key differentiators; however, both are less portable and have notable noise when handling heavy workloads.
Content Creation
7.7/10
8.4/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is good.
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
7.3/10
7.9/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition are both good for software development, though the Gigabyte Aero 17 is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
7.9/10
9.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
283.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition, with adequate resolution and brightness, provides a pleasant visual experience for everyday tasks, but falls short in refresh rate for smooth 3D rendering, making it less ideal for gaming. The Gigabyte Aero 17, on the other hand, excels with a high-resolution display and wide color gamuts, ensuring precise color representation for professional engineering and design work; however, its lower refresh rate does not cater well to the high frame rate demands of gaming and 3D applications. General users and professionals in design fields may find the Aero 17 to be superior, while gamers might look elsewhere for a machine tailored to their needs.
Battery
9.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has 9 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.
Cost
$1,500
$2,071
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has a price of $1,500 and the Gigabyte Aero 17 costs $2,071.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aero 17 to be very good for general use, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition, with its high-performance CPU and ample RAM, is suited for general use, offering solid screen quality and battery life, but it's heavier and less portable. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aero 17 also provides strong CPU performance and plenty of RAM, along with superior screen resolution and color accuracy, making it excellent for general use, though it trades off some battery life for its larger, more vivid display. Both laptops have good heat management and keyboards, with the Aero 17 having the edge in speaker quality.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
7.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition are both good for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Portability
Fair
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and Gigabyte Aero 17 both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aero 17 to have very good build quality, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and the Gigabyte Aero 17 compare to other laptops
"The Asus ROG Strix G15, as the first in a line of "AMD Advantage"-branded notebooks, is a statement that yes, you can get a premium AMD gaming notebook. Maybe you can't have it all, but you can get pretty close. The ROG Strix G15's combination of the AMD Ryzen 5900HX and Radeon RX 6800M, as well as other technologies that take advantage of them, make a potent, thin gaming machine. Powerful Dolby Atmos speakers and long battery life when you aren't gaming are nice bonuses."
"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 ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
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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