The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and the Gigabyte Aorus 17 both offer features suitable for different preferences. If you prioritize a larger screen size and higher refresh rates for smoother visuals, the Gigabyte Aorus 17 might appeal to you with its 17.3-inch display. However, if you are looking for slightly better battery life and portability, the ASUS ROG Strix G16, being lighter and more compact, could be the better option. Consider also the ASUS's newer generation of CPU and GPU which could offer advantages in performance, especially in gaming. The Gigabyte's screen offers more lifelike colors, which could be important for creative work, but it does have a more powerful GPU. In any case, both laptops are powerful enough for general use, 3D/machine learning tasks, and engineering applications, but the ASUS edges out in terms of newer technology, which may translate to better performance in certain scenarios. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G16
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has no clear advantages over the Gigabyte Aorus 17.
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.5/10
8.0/10
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
291.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Strix G16 for gaming and AI, and software development.
If you value a laptop that provides a clear and vibrant display for everyday browsing, document handling, and media streaming, both the ASUS ROG Strix G16 and the Gigabyte Aorus 17 offer high-resolution panels with good brightness levels. For professionals in engineering and design, who need accurate color representation for their work, these laptops offer quality panels with wide color gamuts covering a significant range of DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB which ensures your projects look precise and true-to-life. However, if you are an avid gamer or work with 3D applications where on-screen action is fast-paced, neither laptop would be ideal due to their lower refresh rates, which can lead to less fluid movement and responsiveness in these scenarios.
Battery
9.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has 9 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 17 has 6 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
$1,399
$2,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a price of $1,399 and the Gigabyte Aorus 17 costs $2,000.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 and ASUS ROG Strix G16 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 offers a high refresh rate screen and efficient heat management with a relatively lightweight design, making it suitable for general use while also being portable; however, it has shorter battery life than some competitors. The Gigabyte Aorus 17 provides ample storage and a larger screen with higher resolution, but the tradeoff includes less portability due to its bigger size and weight, which may affect general use on the go. Both laptops deliver solid performance with quality keyboards and speakers, but the ASUS prioritizes portability and the Gigabyte prioritizes screen real estate and storage.
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
8.1/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aorus 17 to be very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and the Gigabyte Aorus 17 are suitable for gaming and 3D applications due to their powerful GPUs, with the ROG Strix featuring an Nvidia RTX 4060 and the Aorus 17 an RTX 3070 Ti, both of which support hardware ray tracing and DLSS to enhance graphics performance. While both have high refresh rates which are crucial for smooth gameplay, the Aorus 17 stands out with a higher screen refresh rate, but the ROG Strix G16 offers better screen quality with higher pixel density and color space coverage, which can make a difference in visual fidelity during use.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
8.4/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 and ASUS ROG Strix G16 are both very good for engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.9/10
8.0/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aorus 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
7.5/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Gigabyte Aorus 17 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
5.9 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Gigabyte Aorus 17 both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.4/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Gigabyte Aorus 17 both have 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 Aorus 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."
"The Gigabyte Aorus 17 is a powerful high-end gaming machine. The Aorus 17 is a potent gaming notebook in a 17.3-inch format designed for FHD gaming at maximum settings. A Core i7-12700H processor and GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU make this possible. A lightning-fast PCIe 4 SSD (1 TB) provides the necessary storage space and ensures short loading times. With the Aorus 17 XE4, Gigabyte delivers a well-rounded, high-performance gaming notebook."
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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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