The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is generally less expensive which could be ideal if you are budget-conscious, but it offers lower performance with an i5 processor and RTX 3050 Ti graphics card. It has 8 GB of RAM and a basic IPS screen with standard color coverage and brightness, which may suffice for casual gaming and everyday tasks. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 17G costs more but comes with a more powerful i7 processor and RTX 3070 graphics card, plus double the RAM at 16 GB, better suited for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering software. It has a high-quality display with better color accuracy, making it great for creative work. The Aorus also has a significantly larger battery, translating to longer battery life, and offers a sturdier build and superior keyboard. Both have 17.3-inch screens and similar physical dimensions, but keep in mind that neither is particularly portable due to their size and weight. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming F17
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has no clear advantages over the Gigabyte Aorus 17G.
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17G
Good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Very good overall display quality
Good battery life
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.6/10
7.5/10
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has a lower-end GPU, the Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti, which is less capable for demanding games and 3D tasks compared to the Gigabyte Aorus 17G which sports a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070. Additionally, the Aorus 17G boasts a superior screen refresh rate of 300 Hz which provides a noticeably smoother visual experience, particularly in fast-paced gaming scenarios, compared to the 144 Hz offered by the ASUS TUF Gaming F17.
Engineering and Design
6.9/10
7.8/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Screen Quality
6.9/10
8.0/10
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
264.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
282.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 likely has a screen that's sharp and bright enough for everyday tasks and basic design work, but limited color coverage may not render hues as accurately as needed for professional design. The Gigabyte Aorus 17G offers both high resolution and broad color gamut, ensuring precise color reproduction essential for engineering and graphic design applications. However, both laptops may have lower refresh rates, which could lead to less fluid visuals in fast-paced 3D environments, potentially diminishing the gaming experience.
Battery
4.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has 4.5 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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
$1,000
$2,329
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has a price of $1,000 and the Gigabyte Aorus 17G costs $2,329.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 are both good for general use.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 offers a fair experience for general use primarily due to its less powerful CPU and lower RAM compared to the Gigabyte Aorus 17G, which leads to better performance with its superior processor and double the memory. Additionally, the screen quality and battery life of the Aorus 17G surpass those of the ASUS F17, enhancing the overall user experience for various tasks, although both laptops have limitations in portability due to their size and weight.
Content Creation
7.1/10
7.5/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 are both 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
6.7/10
7.2/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aorus 17G to be good for software development, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair.
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 F17 and Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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 17G and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 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 F17 and the Gigabyte Aorus 17G compare to other laptops
"One of the Asus TUF Gaming F17’s highlights is without a doubt its excellent gaming performance. The fact that Asus configured the RTX 3060 GPU for its specified maximum of 140 W is became immediately noticeable in our benchmarks. For a 17-inch notebook the F17 also offers a very long battery life, which makes it somewhat portable. On the flip side is the display. It may be saved by its good overall contrast ratio, but its overall brightness is simply too low, and its response times are too slow for a gaming device. The F17’s successor needs to improve upon this."
"The Aorus 17G isn't among the top RTX 3080 laptops due to its relatively low TGP of 105 watts. The device's gaming performance is average for an RTX 3080. For maximum performance, competitors like the Lenovo Legion 7 or the Alienware m17 R4 are recommended With the Aorus 17G, Gigabyte delivers a well-rounded gaming laptop. However, the device generates a high noise level. Throttling is not an issue. The CPU and GPU can develop their performance uniformly. Nevertheless, the device produces a lot of noise under load - more than many competitors."
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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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