The ASUS ROG Strix G16 generally costs less and provides solid performance for gaming, with a higher refresh rate screen that would benefit fast-paced games. If portability is a concern, the Striz G16 is lighter. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aero 17 has a significantly higher resolution screen with superior color coverage, important for creative professionals who need precise color work. While it offers high performance, the Aero 17 is slightly heavier and may have a shorter battery life during typical use, which might make it less ideal if needing to work on the go. Both laptops are capable for engineering tasks, but the Strix G16 has the edge in 3D performance, while the Aero 17 has better build quality and a higher resolution display which can be advantageous for detailed engineering designs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G16
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
8.3/10
8.8/10
9.6/10
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 G16 are both very good for engineering and design, though the Gigabyte Aero 17 is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16, with its latest Intel i7 CPU and RTX 4060 GPU, excels in engineering tasks and its IPS screen offers decent color accuracy and brightness; however, its portability is slightly affected due to its build. In comparison, the Gigabyte Aero 17 offers more storage, a superior screen resolution with a Mini LED display for exceptional color accuracy, and a higher-end GPU ideal for demanding design applications, though it is slightly less portable and could have higher operating noise.
Screen Quality
7.5/10
9.2/10
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
291.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Strix G16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the ASUS ROG Strix G16 offers a combination of resolution and brightness that is suitable for everyday activities like browsing and video streaming, while the Gigabyte Aero 17 stands out with even higher resolution and brightness, enhancing clarity and visibility. In the realm of engineering and design, the Gigabyte Aero 17's superior color gamut coverage allows for more accurate color representation, essential for tasks such as photo editing or CAD work, whereas the ASUS has less comprehensive color range, adequate but not ideal for precision work. However, for gaming and 3D applications where fast motion is common, both laptops fall short due to lower refresh rates, which means screen images won't be as smooth compared to laptops with higher refresh rates designed specifically for those purposes.
Battery
9.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 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
$1,374
$2,071
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a price of $1,374 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 G16 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and the Gigabyte Aero 17 both have high-quality CPUs and adequate RAM for general use, with the ASUS being slightly more portable due to its smaller screen and lower weight. However, the Gigabyte Aero 17 offers superior screen quality with a higher resolution and better color coverage, though it may have a shorter battery life which potentially affects its portability compared to the ASUS.
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
7.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and ASUS ROG Strix G16 are both good for gaming and AI.
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is better suited for gaming and 3D tasks due to its stronger GPU, the Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti, and a higher screen quality including a Mini LED panel with better color space coverage, compared to the Asus ROG Strix G16 which has a Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and an IPS panel with lower color space coverage.
Content Creation
7.9/10
8.4/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aero 17 to be very good for content creation, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 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
7.7/10
7.9/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and ASUS ROG Strix G16 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.
Portability
Fair
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and ASUS ROG Strix G16 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 G16 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 G16 and the Gigabyte Aero 17 compare to other laptops
"With the mobile Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080, the Asus ROG Stix G16 hits the sweet spot between performance and cooling. The G16 also does not have to shy away from direct comparison with its supposedly stronger family member, the ROG Strix Scar 18 with its RTX 4090, as most benchmarks of the two laptops are very close to each other. Moreover, the G16 should be significantly cheaper. Depending on the supplier, the price difference here could be almost US$ 2,000. In the 2023 model series, Asus has significantly leveled out the differences between the two high-end lines."
"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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