For better performance with intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning or engineering, the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 with its higher refresh rate might suit you better, though it's larger and heavier, affecting portability. The Gigabyte Aero 17 has more storage and a higher resolution screen, which is better for creative work requiring more accurate colors and detail. It's also lighter, making it more portable. The Aero 17 has a longer battery life but a lower refresh rate which could affect fast-paced gaming. If portability and screen quality are paramount and cost less of an issue, go for the Aero 17; for better gaming performance and not minding a little extra weight and cost, choose the ASUS. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17
Very good for gaming and AI
Good battery life
Very good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 17
Very good for general use
Excellent overall display quality
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.1/10
9.2/10
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
292.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 for general use, engineering and design, and content creation.
For general use, the Gigabyte Aero 17's high resolution and bright display provide clear and vibrant visuals, while its panel type ensures wide viewing angles, surpassing the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 in clarity and color quality. In engineering and design, the Aero 17's superior color range, covering wider DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB spectrums, offers more accurate color reproduction, making it ideal for professionals who require precision in their work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short as their screens do not offer the high refresh rates needed for smooth motion, but ASUS and Gigabyte emphasize color accuracy and resolution, which are less crucial for this use case.
Battery
7.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has 7 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
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
6.3 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has only fair portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,499
$2,071
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has a price of $2,499 and the Gigabyte Aero 17 costs $2,071.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aero 17 to be very good for general use, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17, with a more powerful CPU and high screen refresh rate, excels in performance for general use, but its heavier weight and shorter battery life reduce its portability compared to the Gigabyte Aero 17, which offers superior screen resolution and color accuracy for a better visual experience, more storage, and a slightly lighter build, making it more suitable for on-the-go users who prioritize display quality and storage capacity over raw processing power.
Gaming and AI
8.4/10
7.9/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 to be very good for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte Aero 17 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 offers a high refresh rate which is crucial for a smooth gaming and 3D experience, combined with an upper-tier graphics card, the Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti, which delivers powerful performance in rendering graphics-intensive tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.6/10
8.8/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17, with its high-end CPU and GPU, is well-suited for demanding engineering and design tasks, but it has a lower resolution screen compared to the Gigabyte Aero 17, which has a superior high-resolution Mini LED display, providing better visual clarity for detailed work, although it comes with a slightly less powerful CPU. Both laptops offer substantial RAM and top tier GPUs for graphic-intensive workloads, but the ASUS may not be as portable due to its heavier weight, and the Gigabyte might be preferred for its better screen and portability despite it being older and potentially louder under load.
Content Creation
8.2/10
8.4/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and ASUS ROG Strix Scar 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.
Software Development
7.5/10
7.9/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 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.
Build Quality
8.5/10
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and Gigabyte Aero 17 both have very 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 Scar 17 and the Gigabyte Aero 17 compare to other laptops
"Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 laptop review: liquid metal 7 nm AMD Zen 3 is stunning. The raw performance increase is absolutely bonkers if you're upgrading from a laptop on Coffee Lake-H or older. The 45 W Ryzen 9 5900HX is neck-to-neck with the thicker, heavier, and hotter Schenker Ultra 17 running on a desktop-class Core i9-11900K despite their wide TDP differences. The performance-per-watt advantages can make Intel Rocket Lake feel like a last generation platform at times. As for the chassis itself, it's a huge light show with RGB LEDs on almost all sides of the system."
"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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