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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is less expensive and offers more battery life, making it suitable for general use and extended work sessions away from power outlets. It's got a balanced performance score across general use, 3D/machine learning, and engineering tasks, which makes it versatile. However, the Gigabyte Aorus 17H, while more expensive, gives you significantly better performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering thanks to a more powerful GPU and CPU, though it sacrifices some battery life. Its high refresh rate display also makes it more suitable for intensive gaming and fast-motion scenarios. The Aorus 17H is slightly heavier and thicker, making the Zenbook Pro 17 the better option for portability. Choose the Aorus 17H if performance in high-demand tasks is a priority; otherwise, the Zenbook offers great value and versatility. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17
- Very good for general use
- Good portability
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17H
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.9
8.7
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H offers superior gaming and 3D experiences primarily due to its Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU and a high refresh rate screen, which greatly outperform the Asus Zenbook Pro 17’s Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and lower refresh rate display. While screen quality in terms of pixel density and brightness is comparable, the high refresh rate of the Gigabyte enhances smooth visuals critical for fast-paced games and 3D applications.
Screen Quality
7.2
8.3
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
351.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 17H for software development, and content creation, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17H has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
When choosing between the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and the Gigabyte Aorus 17H, consider that the Zenbook's display may offer sufficient clarity and vibrance for daily tasks and professional work like engineering, but it falls short for gaming due to a lower refresh rate. The Aorus 17H, however, provides a balance, with a display that brightens and enhances everyday experiences and supports the color precision needed for design, but it too may not satisfy gamers seeking the smoothest visuals. Gamers typically prioritize fast refresh rates to reduce motion blur and ensure fluid gameplay, an area where neither laptop excels.
Battery
9.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has 9 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 17H 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
Poor
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
5.1 lbs
WEIGHT
5.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.1in
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17H has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,500
$2,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has a price of $1,500 and the Gigabyte Aorus 17H costs $2,000.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.3
7.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
400.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
351.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.9/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 to be very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17H is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17, with its ample RAM and top-tier AMD CPU, excels in general tasks and provides a high-quality IPS screen, all in a lighter package that offers better portability and longer battery life compared to the Gigabyte Aorus 17H. Although the Gigabyte Aorus 17H includes a more powerful GPU and its screen supports a much higher refresh rate, making it well-suited for gaming, it falls short in portability and battery life, making it less ideal for on-the-go users.
Engineering and Design
8.1
8.6
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H and ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H excels in engineering and design due to its powerful Intel CPU, abundant RAM, and outstanding Nvidia RTX GPU which are crucial for intensive tasks, along with its quality IPS screen which is important for precision work. In contrast, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17, while still suitable for such tasks, offers slightly less power and screen quality, making it a step below the Aorus 17H in performance but could also be more portable and quieter in operation.
Content Creation
8.2
8.0
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and Gigabyte Aorus 17H 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
7.5
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and Gigabyte Aorus 17H 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.
Build Quality
7.2
7.4
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H 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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How the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and the Gigabyte Aorus 17H compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 | Gigabyte Aorus 17H |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,500 | $2,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | January 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 10.2'' x 0.74'' | 15.7'' x 10.2'' x 1.18'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.18 lbs | 5.95 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.55" | 15.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.18" | 10.16" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | Intel i7-13700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 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 | 360Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 400 nits | 351 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 5.9/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
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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Peter Donnell | February 2023
"Overall though, it’s *lots of swearing* fast, seriously. For work, rendering, gaming, it doesn’t matter, this is a true weapon of performance that’s going to run rings around most high-end desktop systems. If you absolutely have to game at ultra-high refresh rates on the go (but within thinking distance of a plug socket), this is the ticket. I can’t see such an extreme being that appealing to everyone, but if you take your gaming seriously, or even professionally, there’s nothing else out there that comes close that you can still fit in your backpack and travel with."
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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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