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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize performance for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, the Gigabyte Aorus 7, with its robust graphics and processing power, would be a suitable investment, though it may come at a higher cost and less portability. On the other hand, the Asus Zenbook Pro 17 offers a balance between performance and portability, making it a better option for general use and some engineering applications. It's likely to be lighter and may have better battery life, but it won't match the gaming capabilities of the Aorus 7. Consider your primary activities on the laptop to guide your choice between these two. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17
- Very good for general use
- Very good for content creation
- Good portability
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 7
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.3
7.6
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
6.2/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is very good for general use because it combines a high-performing CPU, ample RAM, and excellent screen quality while remaining quite portable and offering a longer battery life. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 7, with a capable CPU and decent RAM, is good for general use and has a better screen refresh rate, but it is less portable and has a shorter battery life than the ASUS.
Gaming and AI
6.9
7.8
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
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 Zenbook Pro 17 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 offers a capable gaming experience with an Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and a standard screen refresh rate, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 steps up the gaming performance with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a high refresh rate screen, which is particularly beneficial for fast-paced games. While both have quality displays that enhance visual experience, the Gigabyte Aorus 7 has an edge over the Zenbook for gaming enthusiasts seeking smoother visuals and graphics.
Content Creation
8.2
7.6
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
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 7 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
7.4
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
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 7 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
8.3
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 7 for software development, and content creation, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 offers a pleasant viewing experience with its high-resolution display and brightness that enhances readability and media consumption, whereas the Gigabyte Aorus 7, with a similar focus on resolution and brightness, provides a slightly more vibrant screen. When it comes to engineering and design, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17's color accuracy, covering a broad range of color gamuts, ensures that professionals can see precise color representation, though the Gigabyte Aorus 7 also competently serves this need with good coverage of critical color spaces. However, both the ASUS and Gigabyte laptops fall short for 3D applications and fast-paced gaming due to their lower refresh rates, which limit the smoothness and responsiveness of on-screen action.
Battery
9.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has 9 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.
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 7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,500
$1,190
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has a price of $1,500 and the Gigabyte Aorus 7 costs $1,190.
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Key similarities
Engineering and Design
8.1
8.1
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.1/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17, with its robust AMD Ryzen 9 CPU and ample RAM, is tailored for multitasking and complex tasks in engineering and design, while the screen offers good quality visuals for such work. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 7 comes with a less potent Intel i5 CPU but boasts a superior RTX 4060 GPU, making it more suitable for tasks that require advanced graphics processing, such as 3D modeling or rendering.
Build Quality
7.2
7.4
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 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 7 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 | Gigabyte Aorus 7 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,500 | $1,190 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 10.2'' x 0.74'' | 15.7'' x 10'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.18 lbs | 5.95 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.55" | 15.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.18" | 10" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | Intel i5-12500H | |
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 | 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 | 6.2/10 | |
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 | 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 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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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