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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is less expensive and offers ample storage and powerful processing with an AMD Ryzen 9, but it comes with an entry-level Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics card which is less suited for intensive gaming or 3D applications. It's relatively lightweight for its size, making it easier to carry around. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 17G costs more but has an advanced Nvidia RTX 3070 graphics card, better for gaming and 3D tasks, and has a high-refresh-rate display. However, it is heavier, impacting portability for frequent travelers. If you prioritize gaming performance and don't mind the added weight, the Aorus 17G is the better option; but for general use and easier portability with good performance at a lower cost, the Zenbook Pro 17 is suitable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for content creation
- Good portability
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17G
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.3
7.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
400.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
282.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 offers superior general use with a high-performing CPU, substantial RAM, and a high screen color accuracy, coupled with better battery life and slightly lighter weight making it more portable. The Gigabyte Aorus 17G, while good for general use, has a lower amount of RAM and storage, and despite its powerful CPU and GPU, its shorter battery life and greater weight make it less ideal for on-the-go use.
Gaming and AI
6.9
7.5
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
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 Zenbook Pro 17 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17, with a high-quality GPU, guarantees smooth gaming and efficient 3D modeling, complemented by the rapid screen refresh rate for an immersive visual experience. While the Gigabyte Aorus 17G also offers a powerful GPU conducive to gaming and 3D tasks, its exceptional screen refresh rate may provide even more fluid gameplay, though the CPU and overall screen quality are also factors that enhance performance and visual fidelity in both machines.
Content Creation
8.2
7.5
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is very good for content creation, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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
7.9
7.2
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and Gigabyte Aorus 17G are both good for software development, though the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is somewhat better.
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
7.2
8.0
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
282.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 17G for software development, and content creation, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G has a better screen for general use, and gaming and AI.
If you prioritize a vibrant display for viewing documents and web browsing, both the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and the Gigabyte Aorus 17G offer screens with high resolution and good brightness that cater to general use. For engineering and design professionals needing precise color representation, these laptops provide screens with wide color gamuts, ensuring accurate color work. However, gamers and those engaged in 3D rendering may find both models less appealing due to lower refresh rates, which are critical for smooth motion and gameplay, despite having decent resolution and panel types.
Battery
9.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has 9 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.
Portability
Good
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
5.1 lbs
WEIGHT
5.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,500
$2,329
$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 Aorus 17G costs $2,329.
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Key similarities
Engineering and Design
8.1
7.8
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 to be very good for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is well-regarded for engineering and design use due to its high-end AMD CPU, ample RAM, and quality Nvidia GPU, ensuring smooth performance in demanding tasks along with good screen characteristics for detail-oriented work. The Gigabyte Aorus 17G also shines with a strong Intel CPU, robust Nvidia GPU, and boasts a high refresh rate screen, excellent for precision engineering and design tasks, but it's slightly heavier and possibly less portable than the ASUS.
Build Quality
7.2
7.4
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G and ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 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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Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 | Gigabyte Aorus 17G |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,500 | $2,329 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | April 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 10.2'' x 0.74'' | 15.9'' x 10.8'' x 1'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.18 lbs | 5.95 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.55" | 15.9" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.18" | 10.8" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | Intel i7-11800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 76 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 | 60Hz | 300Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 400 nits | 282 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 6.1/10 | |
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 | 6.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 9/10 | |
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 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Sascha Mölck | June 2021
"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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