The ASUS ROG Strix G15 offers good performance for gaming and general purposes at a midrange price, with decent battery life but it's less suitable for color-sensitive work due to lower color coverage. It's relatively portable and comes with a high-refresh-rate screen, making it good for fast-paced games. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aero 17 has superior screen quality with high resolution and impressive color accuracy, making it excellent for engineering and content creation, and includes a more powerful GPU, which is better for 3D work and gaming. However, it's heavier, more expensive, and has a larger form factor which might reduce its portability. Both have similar battery life, SSD storage speed, and RAM capacity, yet the Aero 17 has double the storage space. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G15
Good portability
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 17
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for content creation
Excellent overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.0/10
7.9/10
5.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
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 are both good for gaming and AI, though the Gigabyte Aero 17 is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is equipped with an Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti GPU and a screen that refreshes at a rate common for smooth gaming experiences. Both machines are capable, but the Gigabyte's superior graphics hardware and screen quality make it better suited for intensive gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.6/10
8.8/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
5.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 with its AMD Ryzen 9 CPU and Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti GPU, offers solid performance for engineering tasks, while its full HD screen ensures decent visual clarity, if not the best when compared to Gigabyte Aero 17, which is equipped with a more powerful Intel i7 CPU, superior Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, and superior screen resolution in a Mini LED display that delivers better color accuracy and sharpness, facilitating detailed design work.
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 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
7.2/10
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 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
7.1/10
9.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
284.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Strix G15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 offers a balanced screen that’s bright and clear, making it sufficient for everyday tasks and detailed enough for engineering work, but its lower refresh rate limits the smoothness needed in fast-paced 3D applications. The Gigabyte Aero 17 boasts exceptionally vibrant colors and higher resolution, which is critical for precision in engineering and design, while its panel's reflectivity and lower refresh rate reduce its appeal for gamers seeking fluid motion and rapid responses. For general use, both laptops provide pleasing visuals, making them versatile, but the Gigabyte Aero takes the lead in professional environments that value color accuracy.
Cost
$1,249
$2,071
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has a price of $1,249 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 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 offers good general use performance with a capable AMD processor, sufficient memory for multitasking, and a standard screen quality; it also benefits from good portability due to its lower weight and size compared to the Gigabyte Aero 17. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aero 17 provides exceptional screen quality, more storage space, and a potent Intel processor, but its larger size, increased weight, and fair portability rating make it less convenient for frequent transportation.
Battery
5.5 Hours
5.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has 5.5 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
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Strix G15 to have good portability, while the Gigabyte Aero 17 has 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 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 and the Gigabyte Aero 17 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."
"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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