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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize a laptop with a larger screen, higher refresh rates for smooth visuals, and good suitability for gaming, the Gigabyte Aorus 17H is a compelling option, although it has slightly less portability due to its weight and size. On the other hand, the ASUS ROG Strix G18 offers a slightly smaller but higher resolution display with better color coverage for tasks like photo editing, and it's also suitable for gaming. Both laptops are similarly priced with ample storage, but the ASUS might have a somewhat better build quality and heat management. Choose based on whether screen size or display quality and portability are more important for your needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G18
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17H
- The Gigabyte Aorus 17H has no clear advantages over the ASUS ROG Strix G18.
Key differences
Content Creation
8.6
8.0
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 and Gigabyte Aorus 17H are both very good for content creation, though the ASUS ROG Strix G18 is somewhat better.
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
8.1
7.5
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for software development, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17H is good.
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
8.7
8.3
18.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
422.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
351.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 17H for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 offers a high-resolution display with excellent color reproduction and brightness, making it an appealing choice for everyday tasks and engineering design work, where detail and color accuracy are crucial. However, it lacks a high refresh rate, which is vital for a smooth gaming experience and rendering 3D content dynamically. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 17H, while still good for general use and design thanks to its resolution and color accuracy, does not excel in gaming or 3D environments due to its lower refresh rate compared to models tailored specifically for those purposes.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has 8 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.
Cost
$1,900
$2,200
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a price of $1,900 and the Gigabyte Aorus 17H costs $2,200.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.3
7.9
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
422.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
351.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
5.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.9/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Strix G18 to be very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17H is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 offers a slightly higher screen resolution and peak brightness which contributes to better screen quality for general use, but it's heavier and less portable than the Gigabyte Aorus 17H. While the Gigabyte Aorus 17H has a lower resolution display, its combination of a competent CPU, ample RAM, and a larger battery offers a balanced experience for general purposes, though it falls behind in display performance compared to the ASUS.
Gaming and AI
8.7
8.7
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
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 and ASUS ROG Strix G18 are both very 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
8.9
8.6
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 and Gigabyte Aorus 17H are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 boasts a high-end Intel i9 processor and an Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU, complemented by a high refresh rate and resolution screen, which are essential for demanding engineering and design tasks; however, its heavy build affects portability. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 17H is equipped with a slightly less powerful Intel i7 processor but includes a more robust Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU and has a slightly greater battery capacity and lower weight, enhancing its portability without significantly compromising on performance.
Portability
Poor
Poor
18.0in
SIZE
17.3in
6.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.9 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
1.1in
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H and ASUS ROG Strix G18 both have poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
7.4
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 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 G18 and the Gigabyte Aorus 17H compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Strix G18 | Gigabyte Aorus 17H |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,900 | $2,200 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | January 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 11.6'' x 1.06'' | 15.7'' x 10.2'' x 1.18'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.61 lbs | 5.95 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.71" | 15.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.57" | 10.16" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-13980HX | 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 | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 18" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 360Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 422 nits | 351 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.7/10 | 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 | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | 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 G18
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Florian Glaser | March 2023
"With the ROG Strix G18, Asus has made an almost consistently good debut in the still quite new 18-inch laptop segment. The base unit case shows a few signs of weakness in the area of stability and is something which has an effect on the perceived quality of the input devices (the chassis tends to rattle a bit). Nevertheless, thanks to generous port features (incl. Thunderbolt 4), a striking design, and extensive lighting (keyboard, LED strip on the front), gamers get a fitting gaming platform."
Gigabyte Aorus 17H
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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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