The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 will offer you better performance for intensive tasks like 3D rendering or machine learning, making it a more suitable choice for demanding engineering applications. However, it comes with a premium price tag and may be less portable due to its heavier weight. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 7 comes at a midrange price and provides solid performance for general and gaming use, along with slightly better portability. However, its lower-end processor compared to the ASUS may not be as optimal for very resource-intensive tasks. Both have substantial screen sizes and high refresh rates suitable for gaming, but the ASUS edges ahead in color coverage, which can be beneficial for creative work. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 7
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has no clear advantages over the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17.
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.4/10
7.8/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.1/10
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 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 comes with a top-tier GPU and a high refresh rate display, which ensures smooth visuals and top-notch gaming performance, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 also offers a solid GPU and high refresh rate screen but may have slightly less powerful components overall. Both laptops have quality screens and capable CPUs, but the ASUS might edge out the Gigabyte in intense graphical tasks due to its superior hardware.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.6/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
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 7 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
8.3/10
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
292.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
351.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 7 for content creation, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 has a better screen for general use, and gaming and AI.
For general use, laptops like the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and Gigabyte Aorus 7 with their high resolution and bright displays offer clear and vibrant visuals, but the ASUS may have a slightly lower brightness affecting its quality. In engineering and design, both laptops cover a wide range of colors, essential for accurate work, but the ASUS might not cover the color spaces as extensively. When it comes to gaming and 3D, the poor screen quality of these laptops is due to their lower refresh rates, which can impact the smoothness of fast-moving visuals, despite having adequate resolution and panel types.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.4/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has very good build quality, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,499
$1,190
$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 7 costs $1,190.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and Gigabyte Aorus 7 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 offers exceptional performance with a more powerful CPU and a superior GPU, which is excellent for demanding applications and better screen quality, at the expense of being heavier and having slightly less battery life than the Gigabyte Aorus 7. Conversely, the Gigabyte Aorus 7, while having a less powerful CPU and GPU, is lighter, making it more portable and has a marginally better battery life, making it suitable for those who prioritize these aspects over raw performance.
Engineering and Design
8.6/10
8.1/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and Gigabyte Aorus 7 are both very good for engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Software Development
7.5/10
7.4/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 is a gaming laptop that is pitched at perhaps the hardest market to get right: the mid-range. So, unlike high-end gaming laptops that can throw the latest and greatest components together in a bid to attract gamers with plenty of money to spend, or budget gaming laptops that can make wise cuts that are justified as long as the price is low enough, mid-rangers like the Gigabyte Aorus 7 have to balance the two."
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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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