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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the ASUS ROG Strix G16 and the Gigabyte Aorus 7 depends on what's most important for you. The ASUS has a higher resolution and a taller aspect ratio screen which is better for productivity and multitasking, plus it offers additional connectivity options. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 7 has a larger screen and a higher screen refresh rate which is great for immersive gaming experiences. Battery life is longer on the Aorus 7, but it's also slightly heavier, which could affect portability. Both feature the same GPU and RAM capacity, ensuring solid performance for general use, 3D work, and gaming. The Aorus 7 might be less expensive but has a lower general use performance compared to the ASUS. If you favor productivity and multitasking with a need for multiple connections, go with the ASUS; if gaming and watching media are your priority, consider the Gigabyte. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G16
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 7
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
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 ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 7 for software development, and content creation, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the ASUS ROG Strix G16's display offers clarity and brightness, making it suitable for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. When it comes to engineering and design, the screen's color accuracy and range are important and the ASUS provides a decent spectrum, aiding in tasks like CAD work and photo editing. However, for gaming and 3D applications where rapid movement is involved, the ASUS falls short as its refresh rate isn't high enough to deliver the smooth experience gamers seek, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7, despite its good performance in general use and engineering, shares this same limitation for gaming.
Battery
9.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has 9 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 7 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
$1,374
$1,190
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a price of $1,374 and the Gigabyte Aorus 7 costs $1,190.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.6
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
6.2/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Gigabyte Aorus 7 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 offers a great general-use experience due to its strong CPU and ample RAM, which should ensure smooth multitasking and productivity, combined with a high-quality IPS screen that provides clear and vivid images, while also being more portable thanks to a lighter weight compared to the Gigabyte Aorus 7. While the Gigabyte Aorus 7 boasts a longer battery life and a larger screen which is good for media consumption and multitasking, it's heavier, which could make it less ideal for frequent travel. Both have capable CPUs and GPUs for general use, but the tradeoff comes in the form of screen size and battery life versus weight and portability.
Gaming and AI
7.9
7.8
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.1/10
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
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Gigabyte Aorus 7 are both good for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.3
8.1
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Gigabyte Aorus 7 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is well-suited for engineering and design due to its powerful Intel i7 processor, ample RAM, advanced Nvidia RTX GPU, and high-quality IPS screen with higher color coverage and refresh rate, which are very important for these tasks, although it's slightly less portable and has a higher operating noise.
Content Creation
7.9
7.6
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Gigabyte Aorus 7 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
7.7
7.4
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
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 7 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 7 both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
7.4
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Gigabyte Aorus 7 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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Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Strix G16 | Gigabyte Aorus 7 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,374 | $1,190 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 10.4'' x 1.05'' | 15.7'' x 10'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.51 lbs | 5.95 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.94" | 15.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.39" | 10" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13650HX | Intel i5-12500H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 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 | 6.2/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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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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Matt Hanson | July 2020
"The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is a gaming laptop that is pitched at perhaps the hardest market to get right: the mid-range. So, unlike high-end gaming laptops that can throw the latest and greatest components together in a bid to attract gamers with plenty of money to spend, or budget gaming laptops that can make wise cuts that are justified as long as the price is low enough, mid-rangers like the Gigabyte Aorus 7 have to balance the two."
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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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