The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 offers a comfortable balance between cost and performance, making it slightly more affordable, with a larger screen and higher battery capacity, suitable for extended usage both in general scenarios and gaming. It also provides a good gaming appearance with its RGB backlit keyboard. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 15, while costing a bit more, offers better screen resolution and color accuracy, which might benefit high-definition gaming and tasks like video editing. It's also slightly lighter and more compact, with a smaller screen size, making it more portable for on-the-go use. Choose the ASUS for a larger screen and extended use or the Gigabyte for better portability and display quality. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A17
Very good for general use
Very good battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15
Very good overall display quality
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.8/10
8.0/10
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
253.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
316.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 satisfies general use with its decent resolution and brightness but falls short for gaming and 3D due to its modest refresh rate, which can't deliver the smooth visuals demanded by fast-paced games or fluid 3D animations. The Gigabyte Aorus 15, with its higher resolution and superior brightness, offers clarity and vivid detail that's excellent for general use and engineering tasks, providing a broad color spectrum necessary for precision in design work. However, despite its advanced visuals, the Gigabyte's screen suffers in gaming and 3D contexts, where its refresh rate is unable to keep up with the rapid on-screen action.
Battery
10.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has 10 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 15 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.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming A17 to be very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15 is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17's quality for general use stands out due to its potent CPU and graphics card, generous screen size, and long-lasting battery life, making it versatile for various applications, though its larger size and weight make it less portable. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 15 also provides competent performance with high-quality RAM and CPU, superior screen resolution, and good battery capacity, while offering more portability due to its smaller size and weight; however, it may not match the ASUS's raw power for heavy tasks.
Gaming and AI
8.1/10
8.0/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 and Gigabyte Aorus 15 are both very good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has a high-performance Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a screen with a 144Hz refresh rate, which are crucial for smooth gameplay and 3D rendering, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15 pairs an Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU with an even higher 165Hz refresh rate display, offering a slight edge in visual fluidity. Although both have capable CPUs and high-quality IPS screens, Gigabyte's 15-inch display offers superior pixel density, brightness, and color coverage, enhancing the overall visual experience, particularly for content with detailed graphics.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
8.4/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 features a high-performing AMD CPU and RTX GPU, which are preferred for engineering applications, along with a larger screen, although at a lower resolution than Gigabyte's. Meanwhile, the Gigabyte Aorus 15 offers a strong Intel CPU and an impressive screen resolution ideal for design details, but it has a smaller display and an older generation of Nvidia GPU compared to ASUS's model.
Content Creation
8.1/10
8.0/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 and Gigabyte Aorus 15 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
7.6/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 and Gigabyte Aorus 15 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
15.6in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.4/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,552
$1,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has a price of $1,552 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15 costs $1,500.
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How the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15 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 Aorus 15 is a power-hungry gaming beast. The Aorus 15 is designed to run games at QHD and high to max settings. But it also cuts a good figure in other demanding applications such as video editing and rendering. This is made possible by the Core i7 12700H and GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop inside the machine. A lightning-fast PCIe 4.0 SSD (1 TB) allows for short loading times."
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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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