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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 offers solid performance for general use and creative tasks at a more accessible price and includes a good balance of features for both productivity and light gaming. However, the Gigabyte Aero 17, while more expensive, offers notably better performance in 3D, machine learning, and gaming due to its more powerful graphics card, and with its higher resolution and contrast display, it's better suited for engineering and professional creative work. The Aero's higher-quality display also supports faster refresh rates which can be important for gaming and smooth motion handling. While both have a similar screen size and are relatively portable for 17-inch laptops, the Aero 17's battery life is shorter than the Zenbook Pro 17's, so frequent travelers or those needing longer unplugged use may prefer the latter. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17
- Good portability
- Good battery life
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 17
- Good for gaming and AI
- Excellent overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.9
7.9
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is equipped with an Nvidia RTX 3050 and a 60Hz refresh rate screen, which is suitable for gaming and 3D applications, but the Gigabyte Aero 17, with its more advanced Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti and a higher 120Hz refresh rate screen, offers a significantly better experience for those tasks. The Aero 17 also boasts a higher resolution and screen quality, although it might be less energy-efficient, affecting battery life due to its more powerful components and higher-spec screen.
Engineering and Design
8.1
8.8
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 are both very good for engineering and design, though the Gigabyte Aero 17 is somewhat better.
The Gigabyte Aero 17 stands out for engineering and design use with its superior graphics card (Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti) and higher resolution screen, enhancing visual precision which is crucial for detailed work, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17, with a less powerful GPU (Nvidia RTX 3050) and lower screen resolution, offers good performance but may not meet the most demanding engineering requirements. Additionally, the Aero 17 carries a heftier battery, beneficial for sustained work sessions, but it's heavier and less portable than the Zenbook Pro 17, which balances moderate portability with fair keyboard and speaker quality, considering its larger screen size could impact mobility and comfort during travel.
Screen Quality
7.2
9.2
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
If you're looking for a laptop with a great display for day-to-day tasks like browsing and watching videos, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17's screen offers a good balance between clarity and brightness. However, if you are an engineer or designer, the Gigabyte Aero 17's display, with its wider color range, will give you more accurate colors for your work, though both fall short for gaming and 3D because of lower refresh rates, which are essential for smooth motion and fast-paced visuals.
Battery
9.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has 9 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aero 17 has 5.5 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.
Build Quality
7.2
8.0
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,500
$2,071
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has a price of $1,500 and the Gigabyte Aero 17 costs $2,071.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.3
8.1
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
400.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.6/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and Gigabyte Aero 17 are both very good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is favored for general use due to its ample RAM and capable AMD Ryzen CPU that handle everyday tasks well, along with a long battery life and a quality IPS screen, all packaged in a more portable and lighter frame than the Gigabyte Aero 17. While the Aero 17 comes with a higher resolution Mini LED display and a more powerful GPU suited for demanding graphics tasks, its shorter battery life and heavier build make it less ideal for those prioritizing mobility and all-day use.
Content Creation
8.2
8.4
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 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
7.9
7.9
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 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
Good
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
5.1 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 to have good portability, while the Gigabyte Aero 17 has only fair portability.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 | Gigabyte Aero 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,500 | $2,071 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | March 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 10.2'' x 0.74'' | 15.6'' x 9.5'' x 0.92'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.18 lbs | 5.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.55" | 15.6" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.18" | 9.5" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 76 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | Mini LED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 400 nits | 368 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | 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 | 6.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Mike Wobker | May 2021
"Not only is the Aero 17 a very good laptop for gamers but also for content creators. With the upgrade to the Intel Core i9-11980HK, Gigabyte particularly improved the system performance. In addition, the hardware package is rounded by the extremely fast SSD and 32 GB of working memory in dual-channel mode. Compared to the predecessor, the battery life is reduced only moderately, and the 4K display also basically keeps its good qualities."
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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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