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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Gigabyte A7 is more affordable with a larger screen and includes a number pad on the keyboard, which may be helpful for data entry tasks. However, it has a shorter battery life and heavier weight, making it less ideal for frequent travel. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aero 16 offers a higher resolution OLED screen with better color accuracy, which is beneficial for creative work, and a significantly longer battery life, but it comes at a higher price. The Aero 16 is also lighter, enhancing its portability. Both models are suitable for gaming and engineering tasks, but the Aero 16 may offer slightly better performance in these areas. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte A7
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 16
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Good portability
- Good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.3
8.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
318.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte A7 is good.
The Gigabyte A7 features a capable AMD processor and an Nvidia RTX 3060, making it suitable for general use, with a larger screen but limited battery life and portability due to its physical size and weight. Conversely, the Gigabyte Aero 16, while also suitable for general use, offers a high-resolution OLED screen with better color coverage, a more powerful Intel processor with an Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti, a larger battery, and improved portability owing to its lighter weight and smaller dimensions.
Engineering and Design
7.6
8.6
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte A7 is good.
The Gigabyte Aero 16 offers a more powerful CPU and GPU combination, a significantly higher resolution OLED screen, and four times the storage, which contributes to its very good performance in engineering and design tasks. In contrast, the Gigabyte A7, while suitable for engineering purposes, has a lower-resolution IPS screen and less powerful components, aligning with its good performance rating; however, the A7 is slightly heavier and less portable compared to the lighter Aero 16.
Content Creation
7.3
8.2
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is very good for content creation, while the Gigabyte A7 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
7.0
7.9
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and Gigabyte A7 are both good for software development, though the Gigabyte Aero 16 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
7.3
8.4
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
318.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has a better screen than the Gigabyte A7 for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Gigabyte A7 has adequate resolution and brightness for everyday tasks, but it may lack the advanced color gamut coverage needed for precision work in engineering and design. The Gigabyte Aero 16, with its higher resolution and brightness, likely offers a wider color spectrum, making it more suitable for professionals who demand color accuracy. However, both models have lower refresh rates, which means they may not provide the smoothest experience in fast-paced gaming and 3D rendering where quick screen updates are crucial.
Battery
4.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Gigabyte A7 has 4.5 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aero 16 has 7 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
Fair
Good
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has good portability, while the Gigabyte A7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
7.8
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and Gigabyte A7 both have good build quality, though the Gigabyte Aero 16 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$940
$1,260
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Gigabyte A7 has a price of $940 and the Gigabyte Aero 16 costs $1,260.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
7.3
7.8
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and Gigabyte A7 are both good for gaming and AI.
The Gigabyte A7 is geared towards gaming and 3D applications due to its high refresh rate display and capable Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, making it suitable for fast-paced visuals essential for gaming. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aero 16 offers a superior screen quality with its high-resolution OLED panel and a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, adding to its appeal for both gaming and content creation that benefits from better color accuracy and GPU performance.
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How the Gigabyte A7 and the Gigabyte Aero 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte A7 | Gigabyte Aero 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$940 | $1,260 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2022 | October 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 10.3'' x 1.19'' | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.88'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.58 lbs | 5.07 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.59" | 14.02" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.31" | 9.78" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 4.5 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 49 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 318 nits | 368 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Mike Wobker | October 2021
"In terms of looks, the Gigabyte A7 X1 is certainly not a trendy, slim, and ultra-mobile gaming laptop. But it does what it's supposed to do, namely bringing games smoothly onto the screen, very well. Both the processor and the GeForce RTX 3070 are able to unleash their performance without restrictions thanks to the well-ventilated case. The Gigabyte A7 X1 brings modern games smoothly onto the screen and offers excellent maintenance options."
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Isaac Rouse | May 2022
"The Gigabyte Aero 16 is a workstation laptop for light gaming. It's design is still muted, with a silver chassis alongside a black keyboard and trackpad that provides some contrast. The Gigabyte Aero’s full-size chiclet-style keyboard is enjoyable to type on thanks to its snappy feel and responsiveness. The 4K+ AMOLED display is good, but it could be better. It doesn’t handle true black very well and suffers from strong reflections and glare. The Gigabyte Aero excels at productivity performance and can keep up with other gaming laptops in 1080p. But it has very few ports and its refresh rate leaves a bit to be desired."
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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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