The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 offers a better battery life and is generally less expensive than the Gigabyte Aorus 17G, making it a good choice for those who prioritize longevity and budget. However, the Gigabyte Aorus 17G, while more expensive and heavier, comes with a larger screen, which is beneficial for users who prefer a more immersive experience and don't mind a less portable device. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for content creation
Very good overall build quality
Good portability
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17G
Very good overall display quality
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.5/10
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 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
7.9/10
8.0/10
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
309.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
282.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 17G for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G has a better screen for gaming and AI.
For general use, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 offers a vibrant display with high resolution and brightness, making it visually appealing for everyday tasks and media consumption. In engineering and design, this laptop's screen provides wide color coverage, ensuring accurate color representation crucial for professional creative work. However, its refresh rate is lower compared to specialized gaming laptops, which means it does not offer the smooth visuals gamers or 3D designers look for in fast-paced scenarios.
Battery
9.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has 9.5 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
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 17G has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.4/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 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
$1,637
$2,329
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has a price of $1,637 and the Gigabyte Aorus 17G costs $2,329.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 and Gigabyte Aorus 17G are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
7.5/10
7.5/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 are both good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15, equipped with an AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS processor, an Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU, and a 165Hz refresh rate display, provides a balance of top-tier performance for gaming and 3D tasks and a high-quality screen for vibrant images. Conversely, the Gigabyte Aorus 17G boasts an Intel i7-11800H processor, the same Nvidia RTX 3070 graphics card, but tops with a 300Hz screen refresh rate, making it ideal for ultra-smooth gaming experiences, although at a standard full HD resolution.
Engineering and Design
8.0/10
7.8/10
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 to be very good for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good.
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
7.4/10
7.2/10
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 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.
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How the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 and the Gigabyte Aorus 17G compare to other laptops
"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."
"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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