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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is less expensive and offers better battery life, which could be suitable for general use and portable gaming. It also has a higher 16:10 display aspect ratio and more USB-C ports. However, the Gigabyte Aorus 17H, while more expensive, provides a larger screen size, higher refresh rate for smoother visuals, and more powerful graphics capabilities, making it better for intensive 3D, machine learning, and engineering tasks. The bigger screen and power demand of the Aorus 17H, though, means it's less portable and not as suited for all-day use away from power sources as the ASUS model. 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 17H.
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17H
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.9
8.7
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H has a more powerful graphics card, the Nvidia RTX 4080, compared to the Asus ROG Strix G16's Nvidia RTX 4060; hence the Aorus 17H delivers better gaming and 3D performance. Additionally, the Aorus 17H boasts a higher screen refresh rate, which is critical for a smooth gaming experience, making it more suitable for gaming and 3D applications.
Screen Quality
7.5
8.3
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
291.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
351.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Strix G16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 likely offers sufficient resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and clarity of detail for engineering designs, but falls short on high refresh rates crucial for smooth 3D rendering and fast-paced gaming visuals. The Gigabyte Aorus 17H's very good screen quality for general activities can be attributed to superior panel type, higher resolution, and brightness levels that enhance viewing comfort and image sharpness. However, for both laptops, the poor quality for gaming and 3D work suggests that despite acceptable resolutions, their panels don't provide the high refresh rates needed for optimal motion handling in these demanding scenarios.
Battery
9.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has 9 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 17H 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.
Portability
Fair
Poor
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
5.9 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
1.1in
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has only fair portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17H has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,269
$2,200
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a price of $1,269 and the Gigabyte Aorus 17H costs $2,200.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.9
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
291.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
351.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.9/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H and ASUS ROG Strix G16 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 offers a balance of high-quality screen, solid performance, and decent portability for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17H provides a larger and brighter display with more storage and superior heat management, though it is less portable and offers shorter battery life. Both possess quality keyboards and speakers, but choosing between them will depend on whether one values portability and battery life over a larger screen and additional storage.
Engineering and Design
8.3
8.6
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H and ASUS ROG Strix G16 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and the Gigabyte Aorus 17H are well-suited for engineering and design due to their high-performance CPUs and GPUs, substantial RAM, and superior screen quality, factors crucial for complex tasks and accurate visual representation. Although the ASUS is more portable and has a higher screen pixel density, the Gigabyte offers a larger screen and more powerful graphics, with both having sufficient keyboard and speaker quality and managing operating noise effectively, essential for comfortable extended use.
Content Creation
7.9
8.0
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
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 17H 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
7.5
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
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 17H 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.
Build Quality
7.8
7.4
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Gigabyte Aorus 17H 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 17H compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Strix G16 | Gigabyte Aorus 17H |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,269 | $2,200 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | January 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 10.4'' x 1.05'' | 15.7'' x 10.2'' x 1.18'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.51 lbs | 5.95 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.94" | 15.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.39" | 10.16" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13650HX | Intel i7-13700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 360Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 291 nits | 351 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.5/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.3/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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ASUS ROG Strix G16
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Marc Herter | March 2023
"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."
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Peter Donnell | February 2023
"Overall though, it’s *lots of swearing* fast, seriously. For work, rendering, gaming, it doesn’t matter, this is a true weapon of performance that’s going to run rings around most high-end desktop systems. If you absolutely have to game at ultra-high refresh rates on the go (but within thinking distance of a plug socket), this is the ticket. I can’t see such an extreme being that appealing to everyone, but if you take your gaming seriously, or even professionally, there’s nothing else out there that comes close that you can still fit in your backpack and travel with."
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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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