If you prioritize high-end gaming or demanding applications, the Asus ROG Strix is a robust option, but its size and weight affect portability, and it might also have a shorter battery life. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aero, while slightly less powerful for gaming, could offer a better balance between performance and portability, making it suitable for professional creative work and it likely has a longer battery life which is useful for on-the-go use. Consider how you'll use the laptop; if it's primarily for heavy-duty tasks and less about travel, the Asus might justify the extra cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024)
Excellent for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Good battery life
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 17
Excellent overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Key differences
General Use
8.7/10
8.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
422.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
5.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.6/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) and Gigabyte Aero 17 are both very good for general use, though the ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 offers superior CPU and RAM, making it excellent for demanding applications and multitasking, complemented by a high-quality screen for vivid visuals, but it's less portable and has shorter battery life, which might not suit those always on the move. The Gigabyte Aero 17, while still good for general tasks, trades a bit of performance for better portability and longer battery life, making it a better option for users who prioritize mobility without significantly compromising on screen quality and general computing needs.
Gaming and AI
8.7/10
7.9/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is very good for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte Aero 17 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 comes with a top-tier GPU and a high screen refresh rate which ensures smooth, high-fidelity gaming experiences and is well-suited for 3D tasks; however, the Gigabyte Aero 17, while also providing a solid gaming performance with a very good GPU and screen refresh rate, offers a slightly better balance between performance and screen quality for those who value visual clarity alongside gaming capabilities.
Software Development
8.5/10
7.9/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is very good for software development, while the Gigabyte Aero 17 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
9.2/10
18.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
422.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aero 17 for gaming and AI, software development, and content creation, while the Gigabyte Aero 17 has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.
For general use, the Gigabyte Aero 17's excellent screen resolution and brightness offer a crisp, clear image, making it superior to the ASUS ROG Strix G18, which, although very good, does not match the Aero in these aspects. In engineering and design, the Aero 17 stands out with its wide color gamuts, offering more accurate color representation, which is essential for professional color work, compared to the ASUS. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short due to their lower refresh rates which do not deliver as smooth motion as preferred for these tasks.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has 8 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aero 17 has 5.5 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
5.7 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has only fair portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,203
$2,071
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) has a price of $2,203 and the Gigabyte Aero 17 costs $2,071.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) to be excellent for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte Aero 17 is very good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 offers superior CPU, RAM, and GPU specifications, which are crucial for engineering and design software, along with a high-quality screen for detailed visuals, making it exceptional for performance-intensive tasks. The Gigabyte Aero 17, while also having good performance components and a quality display, places a bit more emphasis on portability and has a better keyboard and quieter operation, trading off some top-tier performance for user comfort and mobility.
Content Creation
8.8/10
8.4/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) and Gigabyte Aero 17 are both very 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.
Build Quality
7.8/10
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aero 17 to have very good build quality, while the ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) has 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 (2024) and the Gigabyte Aero 17 compare to other laptops
"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."
"Not only is the Aero 17 a very good laptop for gamers but also for content creators. With the upgrade to the Intel Core i9-11980HK, Gigabyte particularly improved the system performance. In addition, the hardware package is rounded by the extremely fast SSD and 32 GB of working memory in dual-channel mode. Compared to the predecessor, the battery life is reduced only moderately, and the 4K display also basically keeps its good qualities."
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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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