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The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has a better battery life and is more portable due to its lighter weight and smaller screen compared to the Gigabyte Aorus 17. However, the Gigabyte Aorus 17 offers a higher refresh rate and better performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks, despite being heavier and having lesser battery life. Both have similar storage and RAM, top-of-line processors and GPUs suitable for intensive gaming, high-quality displays with good color coverage, and are in the midrange price category, with the ASUS being slightly less expensive. The choice depends on your preference for portability and battery life versus screen size and computing power for demanding tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15
- Very good overall build quality
- Good portability
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.5
8.1
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is good.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 boasts a robust Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU and a high 165Hz screen refresh rate, ideal for seamless gaming and 3D experiences, complemented by a quality IPS display. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 17 steps up the game with an even more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and an outstanding 360Hz refresh rate, ensuring extremely fluid visual performance despite its lower screen resolution.
Screen Quality
7.9
8.0
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
309.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 17 for general use, and engineering and design, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
For general use, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15's panel offers crisp visuals and bright images, making it appealing for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. When it comes to engineering and design, the G15's wide color gamut provides accurate color representation that is essential for professional photo editing and graphic design. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the G15's lower refresh rate can result in less fluid motion, which can be a disadvantage for fast-paced games where every millisecond counts.
Battery
9.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has 9.5 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
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
5.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.4
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 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
$2,000
$1,700
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has a price of $2,000 and the Gigabyte Aorus 17 costs $1,700.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
7.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
309.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.2/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 and Gigabyte Aorus 17 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15, with its higher-resolution screen and lighter weight, offers a superior balance of portability and visual experience for general use. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 17, despite its larger screen and higher refresh rate which may appeal to gamers, is less portable and has slightly lesser screen quality, which might detract from its suitability for on-the-go general use.
Engineering and Design
8.0
8.4
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is equipped with a high-quality AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU, alongside a sharp display with good color coverage, making it suitable for detailed engineering and design work, while being notably portable with a longer battery life. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 17 offers a more powerful Nvidia RTX Ti GPU and a high-refresh-rate screen, enhancing fluid visuals for design tasks, but it is heavier and has a shorter battery life, compromising portability.
Content Creation
8.0
8.0
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 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
7.4
7.5
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 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.
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How the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 and the Gigabyte Aorus 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 | Gigabyte Aorus 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,000 | $1,700 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.6'' x 0.78'' | 15.7'' x 10'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.19 lbs | 5.95 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.98" | 15.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.57" | 10" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9.5 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 360Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 309 nits | 267 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | No Webcam | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Florian Glaser | February 2021
"As long as you're aware of the fact that the GeForce RTX 3080 laptop version can only unfold its potential to a limited extent due to Asus's low TDP setting and that it can be slower than a fast RTX 3070 laptop, the ROG Zephyrus G15 GA503Q cuts a fine figure. One of the biggest highlights turns out to be the WQHD panel, since it attracts customers with 165 Hz, relatively fast response times, FreeSync, and good color-space coverage. Other selling points are the surprisingly rich sound, the long battery life, and the sleek design. In terms of looks, the white edition stands out nicely from the competition."
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Sascha Mölck | April 2022
"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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