If you prioritize high-end performance for tasks like 3D rendering or intensive engineering, the ASUS ROG Strix G18, with its more powerful processor and better GPU, may be your preference at a higher cost; it also has a larger screen and higher resolution but is heavier and less portable. Meanwhile, the Gigabyte Aorus 7 is more affordable, provides respectable performance with a slightly less capable processor and GPU, has a modestly smaller screen, and is slightly more portable with longer battery life, making it a balanced choice for general use and gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G18
Very good for general use
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 7
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has no clear advantages over the ASUS ROG Strix G18.
Key differences
General Use
8.3/10
7.6/10
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
6.2/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is more equipped for general use than the Gigabyte Aorus 7 due to its higher resolution screen that provides better color accuracy and contrast, coupled with a top-tier CPU that ensures faster and smoother performance. While both have solid build quality and similar RAM, the Strix G18's higher screen quality and more powerful processor significantly enhance general use, even if its battery life and portability are less favorable compared to the Aorus 7.
Gaming and AI
8.7/10
7.8/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
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 G18 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 is good.
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
8.9/10
8.1/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 and Gigabyte Aorus 7 are both very good for engineering and design, though the ASUS ROG Strix G18 is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 stands out for engineering and design tasks with its powerful CPU, advanced GPU, and high screen resolution, aiding in complex computations and detailed visual work, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7, although slightly less powerful CPU and GPU, provides good screen quality and considerable processing capabilities at a lighter weight, making it more portable.
Content Creation
8.6/10
7.6/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for content creation, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 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
8.1/10
7.4/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
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 7 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
8.7/10
8.3/10
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 7 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, a laptop with a clear and bright display, like those in the ASUS ROG Strix G18 and the Gigabyte Aorus 7, is crucial for comfortable viewing of documents, web pages, and media. Engineering and design professionals require accurate color reproduction, which is why the ASUS ROG Strix G18's superior color gamut delivers a better experience for tasks that demand color precision. However, gamers and 3D designers often prioritize smooth motion and quick refresh rates; given the poor screen quality for gaming in both laptops, neither is optimal for these uses, even if the ASUS holds an advantage in resolution and panel type for other applications.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has 8 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.
Portability
Poor
Fair
18.0in
SIZE
17.3in
6.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.9 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has only fair portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G18 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,299
$1,190
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a price of $2,299 and the Gigabyte Aorus 7 costs $1,190.
"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."
"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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