The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17, with its higher-end processor and better GPU, is better suited for intensive engineering tasks, 3D rendering, and gaming, though it is less portable due to its weight. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 17G offers slightly better portability but lesser performance due to an older processor and GPU. Both have ample screen size and quality for general use but consider that the ASUS has a higher storage capacity, longer battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17G
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G has no clear advantages over the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17.
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.4/10
7.5/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is favored for gaming and 3D applications due to its higher GPU performance with an Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti and a screen with a very high refresh rate. The Gigabyte Aorus 17G, while still very capable with an Nvidia RTX 3070 and a high refresh rate screen, offers slightly less graphics performance and a somewhat lower refresh rate in comparison.
Engineering and Design
8.6/10
7.8/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17, with its higher-end CPU and more powerful GPU compared to the Gigabyte Aorus 17G, offers superior performance for engineering and design software, which demands strong processing capabilities and graphics rendering.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.5/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is very good for content creation, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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.
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
300Hz
292.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
282.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 17G for software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and Gigabyte Aorus 17G have panels with high resolution and brightness suitable for general use, delivering clear and vivid images for everyday tasks. For engineering and design, both laptops offer displays with extensive color gamut coverage, ensuring accurate color reproduction vital for professional creative work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their screens fall short due to lower refresh rates, which can lead to less fluid motion and might not match the needs of users seeking smooth and responsive visuals in fast-paced scenarios.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.4/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has very good build quality, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,499
$2,329
$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 17G costs $2,329.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and Gigabyte Aorus 17G are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 features a more powerful CPU and a slightly better GPU than the Gigabyte Aorus 17G, providing higher performance for demanding tasks, but it is less portable due to being heavier and having a less favorable portability assessment. While both laptops have excellent keyboard quality and comparable screen resolutions and sizes, the ASUS offers slightly better overall screen quality and heat management, but these advantages come at the cost of shorter battery life and greater weight compared to the Gigabyte.
Software Development
7.5/10
7.2/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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 17G 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 17G 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 17G 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 Aorus 17G isn't among the top RTX 3080 laptops due to its relatively low TGP of 105 watts. The device's gaming performance is average for an RTX 3080. For maximum performance, competitors like the Lenovo Legion 7 or the Alienware m17 R4 are recommended With the Aorus 17G, Gigabyte delivers a well-rounded gaming laptop. However, the device generates a high noise level. Throttling is not an issue. The CPU and GPU can develop their performance uniformly. Nevertheless, the device produces a lot of noise under load - more than many competitors."
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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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