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Updated January 12, 2024·
When choosing between the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and the Gigabyte Aero 17, consider that the ASUS model offers good performance for gaming and general tasks at a midrange price and is less expensive. It's also reasonably portable. However, the Gigabyte Aero 17, while pricier, has a superior display with higher resolution and color accuracy, making it better for tasks like video editing or professional graphics work. It also has a larger screen, but it's heavier, which may affect portability. If budget is a constraint and you need a laptop for everyday use with occasional gaming, go for the ASUS. If you're a professional or require top-tier graphics and performance and don't mind the extra cost and weight, the Gigabyte might suit you better. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A15
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Good portability
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 17
- Very good for general use
- Excellent overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.8
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 are both very good for engineering and design, though the Gigabyte Aero 17 is somewhat better.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15, with its AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU, is well-suited for engineering and design due to its powerful processing and graphics capabilities; however, its screen resolution and color coverage are lower compared to the Gigabyte Aero 17, which offers a 4K Mini LED display and excellent color accuracy, important for detailed design work, while also featuring a strong Intel i7 CPU and Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU for demanding tasks.
Screen Quality
7.2
9.2
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Gigabyte Aero 17's high resolution and bright display provide crisp and clear visuals, making it superior to the ASUS TUF Gaming A15. In engineering and design, the Aero 17's broader color gamuts deliver precise color representation crucial for professional work, outshining the A15's capabilities. However, for 3D tasks where refresh rates are a priority, both laptops fall short, as their focus on resolution and color accuracy comes at the expense of the faster refresh rates desired by gamers and those working with real-time 3D graphics.
Battery
11.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has 11 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aero 17 has 5.5 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.
Build Quality
7.2
8.0
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has very good build quality, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
8.1
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
271.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.6/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aero 17 to be very good for general use, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 offers good general use performance with a robust processor and RAM, and its high screen refresh rate makes for smooth visuals, while also being more portable and having longer battery life compared to the Gigabyte Aero 17. The Gigabyte Aero 17, on the other hand, boasts a larger and higher resolution screen with more vibrant colors, providing superior screen quality; however, it has a heavier build and a shorter battery life, which may affect its portability.
Gaming and AI
8.0
7.9
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming A15 to be very good for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte Aero 17 is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15, with its Nvidia RTX 4070 and 144-refresh rate display, is good for gaming and 3D applications, providing a smooth visual experience. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aero 17 offers a better GPU in the form of the Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti and a higher resolution Mini LED screen, but with a slightly lower refresh rate, making it very good for tasks that demand both graphical power and screen detail.
Content Creation
8.0
8.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 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
7.6
7.9
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 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.
Portability
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming A15 to have good portability, while the Gigabyte Aero 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,061
$2,071
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has a price of $2,061 and the Gigabyte Aero 17 costs $2,071.
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Spec Comparison
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| ASUS TUF Gaming A15 | Gigabyte Aero 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,061 | $2,071 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | March 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 9.9'' x 0.93'' | 15.6'' x 9.5'' x 0.92'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.85 lbs | 5.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.94" | 15.6" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.88" | 9.5" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7940HS | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 11 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | Mini LED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 271 nits | 368 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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ASUS TUF Gaming A15
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Andreas Osthoff | June 2023
"With the release of the TUF Gaming A15, Asos have concentrated on the essentials: gaming performance. Our base version, which can be had for around $1,169, already provided enough power to play current games smoothly in a native resolution of 1080p and with maximum details - thanks to its new Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop. If you utilize upscaling, then you can even manage to run ray tracing."
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Mike Wobker | May 2021
"Not only is the Aero 17 a very good laptop for gamers but also for content creators. With the upgrade to the Intel Core i9-11980HK, Gigabyte particularly improved the system performance. In addition, the hardware package is rounded by the extremely fast SSD and 32 GB of working memory in dual-channel mode. Compared to the predecessor, the battery life is reduced only moderately, and the 4K display also basically keeps its good qualities."
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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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