The ASUS ROG Strix G15 offers better general performance and a more vibrant screen which is ideal for general use and gaming with its higher refresh rate, but it falls short in portability due to its weight. On the other hand, the Gigabyte A7, while slightly heavier, provides a larger screen, making it more suitable for engineering and 3D work. It also has a better webcam and speakers. The G15 is somewhat more expensive compared to the A7 which is somewhat less expensive; however, the ASUS model has a larger storage capacity. Both laptops are equipped with hardware ray tracing and DLSS, enhancing gaming and 3D rendering capabilities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G15
Good portability
Advantages of the Gigabyte A7
Very good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.1/10
7.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
284.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has a better screen than the Gigabyte A7 for content creation, while the Gigabyte A7 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, both the ASUS ROG Strix G15 and Gigabyte A7 provide clear and sharp visuals, thanks to their high-resolution displays that offer ample brightness, making text, images, and videos crisp and easy to view. For engineering and design, they both cover a wide range of colors, ensuring that professionals who require color accuracy for tasks like photo editing or CAD work are well-served. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rates on these laptops mean less fluid motion and slower response times, which are not ideal for fast-paced games or smooth 3D rendering.
Battery
5.5 Hours
4.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte A7 has 4.5 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
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.5 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
1.1in
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has good portability, while the Gigabyte A7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.2/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 and Gigabyte A7 both have good build quality, though the ASUS ROG Strix G15 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,249
$940
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has a price of $1,249 and the Gigabyte A7 costs $940.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 and Gigabyte A7 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 with its higher-end CPU, substantial RAM, and quality screen makes for a solid all-around laptop, although it may have limited portability and battery life which could be a concern for those on the go. The Gigabyte A7 offers similar RAM and good screen quality with marginally less powerful CPU, but it trades off a more heavy and bulky form factor and shorter battery life for a larger screen size, which might be less convenient for frequent travelers.
Gaming and AI
7.0/10
7.3/10
5.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte A7 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 are both good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 offers solid gaming and 3D performance with its Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti graphics card and a display that supports a refresh rate of 144Hz, which is beneficial for smooth visuals in fast-paced games. In comparison, the Gigabyte A7 also delivers a good gaming and 3D experience with a higher-tier Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and the same 144Hz screen refresh rate, potentially giving it an edge in graphics-intensive tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.6/10
7.6/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
5.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 and Gigabyte A7 are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is equipped with a powerful AMD Ryzen 9 CPU, Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti GPU, and a high-quality IPS display, making it suitable for demanding engineering and design tasks. Conversely, the Gigabyte A7 features a slightly less capable AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and a Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, but it offers a larger screen and better overall speaker quality, making it also a strong contender for such professional applications, albeit with a mild compromise on portability due to its larger size.
Content Creation
7.7/10
7.3/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 and Gigabyte A7 are both 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
7.2/10
7.0/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 and Gigabyte A7 are both good for software development.
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 ASUS ROG Strix G15 and the Gigabyte A7 compare to other laptops
"The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is a successful high-performance 15-inch laptop. The Asus ROG Strix impresses with an elaborate design and fast hardware. The latter can unleash its potential well in the large 15-inch case and achieve a decent performance boost compared to the previous generation. Especially the stunning 300 Hz display as well as the RTX 3070 and its generous TDP give gamers their money's worth. Asus didn't neglect seemingly small details, either, such as the keyboard and the maintenance options. The ROG Strix G15 offers a lot of pure performance and excellent workmanship in a 15-inch format, but connectivity leaves something to be desired."
"In terms of looks, the Gigabyte A7 X1 is certainly not a trendy, slim, and ultra-mobile gaming laptop. But it does what it's supposed to do, namely bringing games smoothly onto the screen, very well. Both the processor and the GeForce RTX 3070 are able to unleash their performance without restrictions thanks to the well-ventilated case. The Gigabyte A7 X1 brings modern games smoothly onto the screen and offers excellent maintenance options."
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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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