If you prefer a laptop with higher storage and a more vibrant, higher-resolution display for tasks such as photo or video editing, the Gigabyte Aero 17 is a strong choice, although it is more expensive and has a shorter battery life compared to the Asus. On the other hand, if you are looking for better value, longer battery life, and stronger performance for gaming or intensive engineering tasks, you may prefer the Asus TUF Gaming A17 which also offers a high refresh rate for smooth visuals but comes with a lower resolution screen. Both laptops are roughly equal in portability since they are similar in size and weight. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A17
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 17
Excellent overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
8.8/10
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 17 and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 are both very good for engineering and design, though the Gigabyte Aero 17 is somewhat better.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17's powerful AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU make it well-suited for demanding engineering and design software, while its high refresh rate screen aids in smoother visuals. Conversely, the Gigabyte Aero 17, with its high-resolution Mini LED display, excellent color coverage, and similarly competent Intel CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU, offers superior screen quality for detailed design work, though it may be less portable and have louder operating noise.
Screen Quality
6.8/10
9.2/10
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
253.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When considering general use, the ASUS TUF Gaming A17's screen may lack in brightness and clarity compared to the Gigabyte Aero 17, which boasts superior resolution and panel quality, leading to sharper images and more vivid colors. For engineering and design, the Aero 17 pulls ahead with its wider color gamuts ensuring more accurate color representation, crucial for detailed design work. On the other hand, while both screens do not excel for 3D and gaming due to lower refresh rates, the resolution and panel type of the Aero 17 ensure a crisper and more vivid viewing experience, even if not optimized for high-speed gaming.
Battery
10.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has 10 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
7.2/10
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has very good build quality, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,552
$2,071
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has a price of $1,552 and the Gigabyte Aero 17 costs $2,071.
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 are both very good for general use.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 delivers smooth performance with its powerful CPU and ample RAM, suited for both gaming and everyday tasks, while also offering a quality screen, but it's less portable and has shorter battery life, making it better for stationary use. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aero 17, while also offering a high-quality CPU and RAM configuration, boasts a premium screen and excels in portability and battery life, but tends to be more expensive and is better for on-the-go users who need their laptop to last longer unplugged.
Gaming and AI
8.1/10
7.9/10
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
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming A17 to be very good for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte Aero 17 is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 boasts a high-end Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and an impressive 144Hz refresh rate for fluid visuals during gaming and 3D applications, supported by an AMD Ryzen 9 processor and IPS screen for quality imaging. The Gigabyte Aero 17, while it has a slightly lower refresh rate of 120Hz, features a capable Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and benefits from a high-resolution Mini LED display that enhances screen quality, complemented by an Intel i7 CPU for strong performance.
Content Creation
8.1/10
8.4/10
9.2/10
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 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 2160
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 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.
Portability
Fair
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 and the Gigabyte Aero 17 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."
"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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