The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 usually comes at a slightly lower price compared to the Gigabyte Aorus 17 and has a better battery life for typical usage, which may be desirable for those who prioritize longevity and value. However, it has lower refresh rates and color space coverage, making the Aorus 17 a better fit for someone who values a high refresh rate for gaming or more accurate colors for creative work. The Aorus 17 also has a slightly better portability score despite weighing a bit more, and it sports a Thunderbolt port, advantageous for high-speed data transfers and connecting to more advanced external peripherals. If high-performance graphics is a requirement, for instance in 3D modeling or engineering simulations, the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 might serve you better with its newer generation graphics card, while the Aorus has better screen-related features for fast-motion activities and general use. Both are equipped with the same storage and RAM, offer similar build quality, and are suited for intensive gaming sessions. 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 17
Very good overall display quality
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.8/10
8.0/10
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
253.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 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's fair screen quality for general use and engineering design is due to its adequate resolution and brightness, but it falls short in gaming and 3D due to a lackluster refresh rate. Gigabyte Aorus 17, while also offering good resolution and brightness for general and engineering use, provides better color accuracy with wider color gamuts, enhancing visual work, but it too isn't ideal for gaming or 3D applications due to a refresh rate that doesn't support fast-paced visuals. For both laptops, the gaming and 3D shortcomings may impact users needing smooth motion for an immersive experience.
Battery
10.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has 10 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 17 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.
Cost
$1,550
$1,700
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has a price of $1,550 and the Gigabyte Aorus 17 costs $1,700.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming A17 to be very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17 is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17, with its AMD Ryzen 9 processor and slightly better battery life, offers a smooth performance for general tasks, while its ample RAM and high-quality IPS screen ensure a good user experience. The Gigabyte Aorus 17, despite having a powerful Intel i7 processor and an excellent screen that covers a wider range of colors, may fall short in battery life and is less portable, affecting its convenience for general use.
Gaming and AI
8.1/10
8.1/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
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 17 are both very good for gaming and AI.
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
8.4/10
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 17 and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 boasts a high-performance AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU, complemented by a sizeable high refresh-rate screen, making it well-suited for demanding engineering and design software. Conversely, the Gigabyte Aorus 17 is powered by an Intel i7 CPU with a Nvidia RTX GPU as well, and features superior screen color accuracy and contrast, providing detailed visuals vital for precise engineering and design tasks.
Content Creation
8.1/10
8.0/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 and Gigabyte Aorus 17 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
7.5/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 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 17 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
5.9 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 and Gigabyte Aorus 17 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 17 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 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."
"The Gigabyte Aorus 17 is a powerful high-end gaming machine. The Aorus 17 is a potent gaming notebook in a 17.3-inch format designed for FHD gaming at maximum settings. A Core i7-12700H processor and GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU make this possible. A lightning-fast PCIe 4 SSD (1 TB) provides the necessary storage space and ensures short loading times. With the Aorus 17 XE4, Gigabyte delivers a well-rounded, high-performance gaming notebook."
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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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