The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 offers better value for money, boasts a larger screen, and provides longer battery life, making it suitable for extended gaming sessions or productivity tasks. It comes equipped with a more powerful graphics card which is advantageous for demanding applications, but it has a lower refresh rate screen and a higher weight that may affect portability. The Gigabyte Aorus 5, while more expensive, has a higher refresh rate display for smoother visuals, which is beneficial for fast-paced games, and a better built-in speaker system. It's also lighter in weight, enhancing its portability. However, its battery lasts for a shorter duration and has smaller storage capacity, which might require external solutions if you have significant data storage needs. 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 5
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
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
253.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 5 for software development, and content creation, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
When considering general use, the ASUS TUF Gaming A17's screen may not offer the same level of clarity and brightness as the Gigabyte Aorus 5, making the Aorus 5 more suitable for activities like web browsing and document editing. For engineering and design, the Aorus 5 likely displays colors more accurately and covers a wider range of the color spectrum, essential for tasks that require precise color work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short in delivering smooth motion due to their lower refresh rates, despite the decent resolution and panel types they might possess.
Battery
10.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has 10 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 5 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
$2,359
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has a price of $1,552 and the Gigabyte Aorus 5 costs $2,359.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming A17 to be very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 provides a better CPU and larger screen, making it highly adept for various tasks and enjoyable for media consumption, yet it's less portable and offers shorter battery life compared to the Gigabyte Aorus 5, which, however, has a higher screen refresh rate and better speaker quality that may appeal to users who prioritize multimedia experience and gaming. While both laptops have the same RAM and are equipped for general use, the A17 stands out for performance and the Aorus 5 for its more vibrant display and portability.
Gaming and AI
8.1/10
7.9/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.2/10
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
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming A17 to be very good for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 boasts a higher-tier GPU which is crucial for gaming and 3D applications, while Gigabyte Aorus 5 has a higher screen refresh rate that may enhance smoothness during high-speed gaming and animations. However, the Aorus 5's superior refresh rate is coupled with a less powerful GPU compared to the TUF Gaming A17, presenting a trade-off between smooth visual experience and graphical processing power.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
8.2/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 and Gigabyte Aorus 5 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 stands out with its powerful AMD Ryzen CPU and high-end Nvidia GPU, making it well-suited for demanding engineering and design tasks, while its larger screen offers good screen quality but affects portability. The Gigabyte Aorus 5, on the other hand, also has a potent Intel CPU and capable Nvidia GPU appropriate for such tasks, and it boasts a higher screen refresh rate and better color coverage, which benefits detailed design work, although it is more portable due to its smaller size and lighter weight.
Content Creation
8.1/10
7.6/10
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
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming A17 to be very good for content creation, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 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
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 and Gigabyte Aorus 5 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
5.0 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 SE4 is a capable mainstream gaming notebook that will run the latest PC games with aplomb. However, it's not your stereotypical flashy gaming PC. Gigabyte has added some interesting tweaks. For example, the webcam placement and its Microsoft Azure AI tool — to automatically switch between power modes — are unusual for this genre. But more importantly, the pricing is fairly competitive and reasonable."
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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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