The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 offers stronger performance and might be more suitable for intensive gaming or tasks like 3D modeling, thanks to its higher-tier graphics card. It's also more compact and lighter, making it more portable. The Gigabyte Aorus 7, on the other hand, gives you a larger screen and typically costs less but comes with a less powerful graphics card, which might still be adequate for general use and some gaming. Both have similar battery life and support extensive connectivity options. If your priority is gaming performance and portability, consider the ASUS. If you prefer a larger display and want to save money while still having decent performance, the Gigabyte could serve you well. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A15
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Good portability
Very good battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 7
Very good overall display quality
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.2/10
8.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
351.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 7 for software development, and content creation, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, where screen brightness, resolution, and panel type significantly impact the viewing experience, the Gigabyte Aorus 7's display excels, providing a vibrant and sharp image, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 also offers a decent but less impressive display. When it comes to engineering and design, both laptops have suitable screens that can handle a variety of colors well due to their color gamut coverage, though the Aorus 7 edges ahead with a bit more fidelity in color reproduction. However, for 3D applications and gaming where a high refresh rate is crucial for smooth motion, both laptops have a shortfall in this area, which could impact the fluidity and responsiveness desired by gamers and professionals in 3D modeling.
Battery
11.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has 11 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
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
5.9 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,059
$1,190
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has a price of $2,059 and the Gigabyte Aorus 7 costs $1,190.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and Gigabyte Aorus 7 are both good for general use.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 boasts a powerful AMD processor, ample RAM, and a reliable IPS screen, making it well-suited for daily tasks, while its modest weight and decent battery life facilitate easier portability. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 7, with its capable Intel processor, comparable RAM, and larger, high-quality IPS display, offers an immersive experience for general use, albeit at the expense of being less portable due to its larger size and lesser battery endurance.
Gaming and AI
8.0/10
7.8/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
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 Aorus 7 is good.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
8.1/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and Gigabyte Aorus 7 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is favored for engineering and design due to its powerful AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU that ensure high performance for demanding tasks, backed by ample RAM and a quality IPS screen. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 7 offers a large screen and higher screen brightness, which are beneficial for detailed work, although it has a slightly less powerful CPU and GPU combination, but compensates with better speaker quality and operates with less noise.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.6/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming A15 to be 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.
Software Development
7.6/10
7.4/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 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.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.4/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and the Gigabyte Aorus 7 compare to other laptops
"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."
"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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