The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is typically costlier and may deliver slightly better performance in 3D, machine learning, and engineering tasks, making it a solid choice for intensive users who also prefer a gaming aesthetic. However, it's heavier and its battery lasts a bit shorter than the Gigabyte Aorus 17, which is generally less expensive and more portable, thus better for those who need to move around frequently. Both laptops possess similar storage, RAM, and powerful graphics. If on a budget and prioritizing portability over the highest possible performance, the Gigabyte Aorus 17 could be more appealing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17
Very good overall build quality
Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 has no clear advantages over the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17.
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.1/10
8.0/10
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
292.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 17 for content creation.
For general use, both the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and the Gigabyte Aorus 17 have pleasing displays with high resolution and brightness, which make them suitable for activities like browsing and watching videos. Their screens possess wide color gamuts, essential for engineering and design work where color accuracy is key. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rates of these laptops may not deliver the smooth visuals desired by enthusiasts and professionals in those fields.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.4/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has very good build quality, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,499
$1,700
$500
$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 Aorus 17 costs $1,700.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and Gigabyte Aorus 17 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 offers superior performance with a high-end CPU, making it excellent for a range of demanding tasks, but its portability is compromised due to its weight and average battery life. In comparison, the Gigabyte Aorus 17 is commendable for general use with a still powerful CPU and slightly better portability, but falls a bit short with lower screen brightness and slightly less efficient heat management.
Gaming and AI
8.4/10
8.1/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and Gigabyte Aorus 17 are both very good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 stands out for gaming and 3D tasks with its high refresh rate screen and powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, which are essential for smooth and immersive gameplay; similarly, the Gigabyte Aorus 17 is equipped with the same class of GPU ensuring great gaming performance, but the ASUS may edge out with slightly better screen quality in terms of color space coverage. Both are suitable for intensive gaming and 3D applications, but the ASUS's superior screen quality makes it a slightly more attractive option for those particular about visual fidelity.
Engineering and Design
8.6/10
8.4/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and Gigabyte Aorus 17 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17, with its higher-end CPU, offers top-notch performance for computing-intensive tasks like engineering simulations or 3D modeling, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17 has slightly less powerful processing capabilities but still handles most engineering and design applications well. Both feature the same high-end GPU and ample RAM, ensuring smooth graphics and multitasking, and have high-quality screens, but the Strix Scar has slightly better color accuracy which can be critical for design work; however, neither are particularly portable or quiet, which could be a compromise in mobile or shared workspaces.
Content Creation
8.2/10
8.0/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and Gigabyte Aorus 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
7.5/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and Gigabyte Aorus 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.
Battery
7.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has 7 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
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
6.3 lbs
WEIGHT
5.9 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
1.0in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aorus 17 to have only fair portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and the Gigabyte Aorus 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."
"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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