If your priority is having the highest screen resolution and quality for tasks like photo and video editing, the Gigabyte Aero 16, with its superior OLED display, would be the better choice. On the other hand, if you prefer a larger screen size and more gaming performance due to better hardware, the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 would suit you better. The Aero 16 is slightly lighter and more compact, making it slightly more portable, but the A17 offers longer battery life for extended use away from a power source. Both have ample storage and memory for general, 3D, machine learning, and engineering tasks, though the A17 is noted to have a slight edge in gaming performance. Keep in mind, the Aero 16 is usually slightly less expensive, so if budget considerations are important, that may influence your decision. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A17
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good battery life
Good speakers
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 16
Very good overall display quality
Good portability
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.8/10
8.4/10
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
253.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17's screen likely doesn't shine in terms of resolution and brightness, which are crucial for sharp and vivid displays in general use, and although it has a gaming moniker, its refresh rate is not high, making it less ideal for gaming and 3D applications. Conversely, the Gigabyte Aero 16 boasts superior screen quality with high resolution and brightness, offering a premium experience for everyday tasks and professional engineering and design software that benefit from its wide color gamut. However, like the ASUS, the Aero 16 falls short for gaming and 3D work due to a less than optimal refresh rate, underscoring the necessity of a compromise between visual fidelity and smooth motion representation.
Battery
10.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has 10 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aero 16 has 7 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
Fair
Good
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has good portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.8/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 both have good build quality, though the Gigabyte Aero 16 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,552
$1,260
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has a price of $1,552 and the Gigabyte Aero 16 costs $1,260.
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 are both very good for general use.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17, with its robust AMD Ryzen CPU and high-performance RTX GPU, delivers strong performance, suitable for many applications and gaming, but it's heavier and has less screen resolution and color accuracy compared to the Gigabyte Aero 16, which offers a superior OLED display and a faster SSD for storage, making it ideal for tasks requiring high-fidelity visuals; however, it's less equipped for intensive gaming due to a less powerful GPU. While the Aero boasts a thinner and lighter design enhancing portability, both laptops have good RAM capacity and keyboards but differ in battery life, with the ASUS providing a bit more endurance for general use.
Gaming and AI
8.1/10
7.8/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming A17 to be very good for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte Aero 16 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
8.3/10
8.6/10
9.2/10
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 16 and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is well-suited for engineering and design with its powerful AMD Ryzen processor and Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU, combined with a large 17.3-inch screen, although it comes with lower screen resolution and lesser color accuracy compared to the Gigabyte Aero 16. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aero 16 offers superior screen quality with its high-resolution OLED display and excellent color coverage, making it ideal for precision work in design, but it may not offer the same level of graphical processing power as the ASUS due to its Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU.
Content Creation
8.1/10
8.2/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 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
7.7/10
7.9/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 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 TUF Gaming A17 and the Gigabyte Aero 16 compare to other laptops
"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."
"The Gigabyte Aero 16 is a workstation laptop for light gaming. It's design is still muted, with a silver chassis alongside a black keyboard and trackpad that provides some contrast. The Gigabyte Aero’s full-size chiclet-style keyboard is enjoyable to type on thanks to its snappy feel and responsiveness. The 4K+ AMOLED display is good, but it could be better. It doesn’t handle true black very well and suffers from strong reflections and glare. The Gigabyte Aero excels at productivity performance and can keep up with other gaming laptops in 1080p. But it has very few ports and its refresh rate leaves a bit to be desired."
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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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