The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is generally less expensive, offering good value with a large 17.3-inch screen, robust gaming performance, and decent portability despite its size. The Gigabyte Aorus 15P, however, is more expensive but comes with twice the RAM, a higher screen refresh rate suited for fast-paced games, and is more compact and lighter, making it easier to carry around. If budget is a concern and you're looking for a larger display, the ASUS could be a wise choice, while if you need higher performance for engineering or professional tasks and greater portability, the Aorus 15P may justify its higher cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A17
Very good for general use
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15P
Very good overall display quality
Good portability
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.8/10
8.1/10
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
253.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 15P for software development, and content creation, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15P has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the Gigabyte Aorus 15P offers a higher resolution and brighter display than the ASUS TUF Gaming A17, ensuring clearer images and better visibility under various lighting conditions. When it comes to engineering and design, the Aorus 15P excels over the TUF Gaming A17 by providing wider color gamuts which are crucial for accurate color representation. However, both laptops fall short for Gaming and 3D applications because they lack high refresh rates, which are essential for smooth motion and a more immersive experience, despite their adequate resolutions and panel types.
Battery
10.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has 10 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has 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
$1,950
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has a price of $1,552 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15P costs $1,950.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming A17 to be very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15P is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 offers a larger screen and longer battery life for comfortable all-day use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15P shines with more RAM and a higher screen refresh rate which can be beneficial for smoother visuals and multi-tasking. However, the Aorus 15P's higher portability score suggests easier handling for on-the-go users compared to the slightly heavier and larger A17.
Gaming and AI
8.1/10
7.8/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
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 Aorus 15P 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
8.3/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is equipped with a high-end AMD CPU and Nvidia RTX 4000 series GPU, which makes it powerful for engineering tasks; however, its screen covers a smaller color range than the Aorus 15P, potentially making it less ideal for color-sensitive design work. The Gigabyte Aorus 15P, while offering a robust Intel CPU and a high-end Nvidia RTX 3080 GPU, doubles the RAM of the ASUS, and provides a superior screen in terms of color accuracy, which is crucial for design professionals.
Content Creation
8.1/10
7.8/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming A17 to be very good for content creation, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15P 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
7.7/10
7.3/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 and Gigabyte Aorus 15P 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
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.8 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
1.0in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aorus 15P to have 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
7.4/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P 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.
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How the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15P 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 Aorus 15P is a high-end gaming laptop with fast 360 Hz display. Gaming performance in the Aorus 15P YD is very high thanks to the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 installed here. However, with the use of the Intel Core i7-11800H, CPU performance also closes in on the strong competition from AMD. SSD performance is excellent as well, and it leaves no room for criticism. Thanks to the built-in Intel Core i7-11800H, the system performance of the Aorus 15P YD increases significantly."
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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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