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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 offers higher performance, better for intensive tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering, with a more powerful processor and GPU. It also has a better screen for fast motion and general use along with a longer battery life, which is suitable for extended use away from power sources, but it comes at a higher price. The Gigabyte A7 is less expensive, making it a more budget-friendly option with decent performance for general use and gaming, although it falls short in more demanding tasks. It's slightly lighter and comes with a variety of keyboard lighting options but has lower battery life and screen performance scores, meaning you'll compromise on usage duration and visual quality. Choose the ASUS for better overall performance if budget allows, or the Gigabyte for cost savings with respectable capabilities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A17
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte A7
- Good overall display quality
- Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
8.0
7.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
253.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte A7 is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 takes the edge in overall performance and battery life, featuring a more powerful CPU and a larger battery capacity, making it very suitable for general use; it also boasts a solid heat management system, but it's less portable and more suited to stationary work due to its larger size and weight. On the other hand, the Gigabyte A7, while still good for general use, offers slightly lower specifications in terms of CPU and battery capacity, making it less suited for heavy tasks, but gains a bit in portability due to being lighter; however, it still falls behind in handling sustained workloads comfortably due to its lesser heat management capabilities.
Gaming and AI
8.1
7.3
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte A7 is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 delivers better gaming and 3D performance primarily due to its superior Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU compared to the Gigabyte A7's Nvidia RTX 3060, contributing to more detailed and smoother graphics. Both laptops have screens with the same refresh rate, implying equal smoothness in motion portrayal, but the ASUS's higher GPU power also means it can better utilize this display capability for more demanding games and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.3
7.6
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte A7 is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 offers superior processing power with a more advanced CPU and a higher-end GPU, making it very good for demanding engineering applications and design work that requires intense graphics performance, plus a larger storage capacity for extensive projects. In contrast, while still suitable for engineering and design, the Gigabyte A7 comes with a less powerful CPU and GPU, and less storage space, but it has a higher screen quality which could benefit visual tasks; however, both are less portable, with considerable size and weight.
Content Creation
8.1
7.3
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is very good for content creation, while the Gigabyte A7 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
7.7
7.0
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 and Gigabyte A7 are both good for software development, though the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
6.8
7.3
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
253.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has a better screen than the Gigabyte A7 for software development, and content creation, while the Gigabyte A7 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17's adequate resolution and brightness make it suitable for general tasks and engineering purposes where it can render fairly accurate colors, but its lower refresh rate limits the smoothness desired in gaming and 3D applications. In contrast, the Gigabyte A7 offers a sharper image and more vibrant colors that benefit users in general use and complex design work, but similarly falls short in gaming and 3D scenarios due to its less-than-ideal refresh rate. For anyone focused on general productivity or engineering, both laptops are considerable, but serious gamers and 3D artists should look for screens with higher refresh rates.
Battery
10.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has 10 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte A7 has 4.5 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.
Cost
$1,552
$940
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has a price of $1,552 and the Gigabyte A7 costs $940.
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Key similarities
Portability
Fair
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.5 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
1.1in
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 and Gigabyte A7 both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
7.2
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 and Gigabyte A7 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 A17 and the Gigabyte A7 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS TUF Gaming A17 | Gigabyte A7 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,552 | $940 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 10.4'' x 0.9'' | 15.6'' x 10.3'' x 1.19'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 5.58 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.55" | 15.59" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.39" | 10.31" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 4.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 49 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 253 nits | 318 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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ASUS TUF Gaming A17
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Alex Iliev | April 2022
"There is one big question that needs an answer. Is the TUF Gaming A17 FA707 a better purchase than the ROG Strix G17 G713R (2022)? Well, it depends. Undoubtedly, the Strix is the more premium product. Arguably the biggest advantage it has over its TUF fellow is in regards to the display. ASUS TUF Gaming A17 A707’s IPS panel has a Full HD resolution, comfortable viewing angles, and a very good contrast ratio."
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Mike Wobker | October 2021
"In terms of looks, the Gigabyte A7 X1 is certainly not a trendy, slim, and ultra-mobile gaming laptop. But it does what it's supposed to do, namely bringing games smoothly onto the screen, very well. Both the processor and the GeForce RTX 3070 are able to unleash their performance without restrictions thanks to the well-ventilated case. The Gigabyte A7 X1 brings modern games smoothly onto the screen and offers excellent maintenance options."
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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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