When deciding between laptops like the ASUS ROG Strix and the Gigabyte Aorus 17, consider that the ASUS often offers higher performance suited for intensive gaming or demanding software tasks, making it a strong choice if you prioritize speed and graphical power over cost. However, if budget is a concern and you're looking for value, the Gigabyte might provide similar capabilities at a more attractive price. Keep in mind, the higher performance typically means more weight and lower battery life, making the ASUS less ideal for frequent travel, while the Gigabyte could offer a better balance between performance, portability, and battery efficiency. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024)
Very good for general use
Excellent for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 has no clear advantages over the ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024).
Key differences
General Use
8.7/10
7.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
422.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
267.0 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 (2024) is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 boasts superior CPU and RAM, which lends itself to smooth multitasking and demanding applications, plus a high-quality screen, making it very good for general use but less portable and with shorter battery life; whereas the Gigabyte Aorus 17 still performs well with a focus on balance, offering sufficiently good screen quality and performance for everyday tasks, relatively better portability and longer battery life, but with trade-offs in the very highest levels of speed and multitasking capability.
Gaming and AI
8.7/10
8.1/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
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 (2024) and Gigabyte Aorus 17 are both very good for gaming and AI, though the ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18, with its high-end GPU and swift screen refresh rate, offers an edge for immersive gaming and fluid 3D experiences, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17, although still capable with a strong GPU and high-quality screen, might not match the ASUS's smoothness in rapid motion scenarios. Despite the Aorus 17 having a robust CPU and good screen quality, for the very best gaming and 3D tasks, the Strix's superior GPU performance and faster refresh rate are key advantages.
Engineering and Design
9.2/10
8.4/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is excellent for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17 is very good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 offers superior CPU, RAM, GPU, and screen quality which is essential for demanding engineering and design tasks, providing smoother performance in complex software. However, the Gigabyte Aorus 17, while still delivering very good performance for such tasks, balances it with slightly better portability and lower operating noise, making it a more comfortable choice for extended use.
Content Creation
8.8/10
8.0/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) and Gigabyte Aorus 17 are both very good for content creation, though the ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) 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
8.5/10
7.5/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
32.0 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 (2024) is very good for software development, while the Gigabyte Aorus 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
8.0/10
18.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
422.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
When selecting a laptop for general use, the ASUS ROG Strix G18 is superior due to its high-resolution and bright display, which provides clear and crisp visuals. For engineering and design tasks, its display excels as well with wide color coverage, ensuring accurate color representation necessary for precise work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, its lower refresh rate could disappoint those seeking smooth motion graphics, whereas the Gigabyte Aorus 17, despite its serviceable resolution and panel quality, also falls short in refresh rate, impacting the gaming and 3D experience.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has 8 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 17 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 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
$1,700
$500
$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 Aorus 17 costs $1,700.
"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 17 is a powerful high-end gaming machine. The Aorus 17 is a potent gaming notebook in a 17.3-inch format designed for FHD gaming at maximum settings. A Core i7-12700H processor and GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU make this possible. A lightning-fast PCIe 4 SSD (1 TB) provides the necessary storage space and ensures short loading times. With the Aorus 17 XE4, Gigabyte delivers a well-rounded, high-performance gaming notebook."
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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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