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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize battery life, overall performance, and the quality of the display, then the Gigabyte Aorus 7 is the better option as it has a significantly larger battery and higher performance metrics, particularly for 3D tasks, machine learning, and engineering due to a more powerful graphics card and processor. It also has a display that supports a wider color gamut and higher refresh rates that benefit fast-motion scenarios. However, the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 could suit your needs if you're looking for a more budget-friendly option with a sufficiently capable processor and graphics card for general gaming and use. The ASUS has a decent build and offers a good general-use experience, but its lower performance compared to the Aorus 7 means it might struggle with more intensive tasks. Both have a similar weight and form factor, so portability is comparable, but the Aorus 7 has a longer battery life which can be a significant advantage if you need to use the laptop on the go without frequent recharging. 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 7.
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 7
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good for software development
- Very good overall display quality
- Good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.1
7.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
264.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
351.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.2/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 are both good for general use, though the Gigabyte Aorus 7 is somewhat better.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 outperforms the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 for general use primarily due to its more recent and slightly higher-performance CPU, double the RAM, and better screen quality, contributing to improved multitasking, smoother operation, and more vibrant visuals. Despite both having significant weight and size which affects portability, the Aorus 7 manages a longer battery life, enhancing its usability away from a power source compared to the TUF Gaming F17 with its shorter battery duration.
Gaming and AI
6.6
7.8
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 delivers a superior gaming and 3D experience compared to the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 due to its more powerful GPU, which will render graphics more efficiently, and its significantly higher screen refresh rate that contributes to smoother motion. Additionally, the Aorus 7 has better screen color coverage, which leads to more vibrant and accurate images, enhancing the overall visual quality for gaming and 3D content.
Engineering and Design
6.9
8.1
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 excels in engineering and design because it has a more powerful CPU and double the RAM of the ASUS TUF Gaming F17, as well as a significantly better GPU, which is crucial for demanding tasks that require high computing power and advanced graphics processing. Additionally, the Aorus 7 has a superior screen quality, with higher brightness and broader color space coverage, improving visual fidelity, which benefits design precision, although both are large and offer similar portability challenges, with the Aorus 7 being slightly heavier and the ASUS having higher operating noise which might be distracting in quiet work environments.
Software Development
6.7
7.4
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is 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.
Screen Quality
6.9
8.3
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
264.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
351.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 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 offers a balance of resolution and brightness suitable for everyday tasks, making the screen appear clear and vivid for general usage but lacks the wider color gamut required for precise engineering and design work. The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has superior color reproduction and higher resolution that benefits professionals who need color accuracy for projects, providing an edge for those in engineering and design despite its ordinary refresh rate holding it back for high-end gaming or 3D modeling. Both laptops do not have the high refresh rates that are crucial for smooth visuals in gaming and 3D applications, meaning neither would be ideal for users who prioritize a display for those particular tasks.
Battery
4.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has 4.5 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 7 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
$1,190
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has a price of $1,000 and the Gigabyte Aorus 7 costs $1,190.
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Key similarities
Content Creation
7.1
7.6
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 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.
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 7 both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
7.4
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 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 7 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS TUF Gaming F17 | Gigabyte Aorus 7 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $1,190 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 10.6'' x 0.91'' | 15.7'' x 10'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 5.95 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.71" | 15.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.59" | 10" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-11400H | Intel i5-12500H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 4.5 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 48 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 360Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 264 nits | 351 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.4/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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ASUS TUF Gaming F17
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Christian Hintze | April 2022
"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."
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Matt Hanson | July 2020
"The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is a gaming laptop that is pitched at perhaps the hardest market to get right: the mid-range. So, unlike high-end gaming laptops that can throw the latest and greatest components together in a bid to attract gamers with plenty of money to spend, or budget gaming laptops that can make wise cuts that are justified as long as the price is low enough, mid-rangers like the Gigabyte Aorus 7 have to balance the two."
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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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