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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Gigabyte A7 is less expensive and offers a solid performance for general use and gaming, with a quality keyboard and good heat management. However, the A7 has a lower resolution screen, less vibrant colors, and shorter battery life. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aero 17 costs more but provides enhanced performance for engineering, 3D rendering, and machine learning tasks. It boasts a high-resolution Mini LED display, longer battery life, and a higher quality build. Despite being slightly heavier, the Aero 17 is still portable and offers a selection of USB-C and Thunderbolt ports. If budget allows and you need top-notch screen quality and performance for professional work, the Aero 17 is the better choice. For more budget-conscious users or those primarily interested in general use and gaming, the A7 is a strong option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte A7
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 17
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for content creation
- Excellent overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.3
8.1
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
318.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.6/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte A7 is good.
The Gigabyte A7 provides a solid general-use experience with its AMD Ryzen CPU and ample RAM, alongside a full HD screen that balances quality with battery demands, making it portable with a fair battery life. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aero 17 steps up in performance with its Intel CPU and superior GPU, offers a high-resolution Mini LED display for better screen quality, but is slightly heavier and has a marginally better battery life, making it less portable but more suitable for high-end tasks requiring top-notch display and processing power.
Gaming and AI
7.3
7.9
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and Gigabyte A7 are both good for gaming and AI, though the Gigabyte Aero 17 is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
7.6
8.8
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 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte A7 is good.
The Gigabyte A7 is equipped with a capable AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU, as well as an IPS screen, making it a good choice for engineering and design; however, the Gigabyte Aero 17 offers a more powerful Intel CPU, a superior Nvidia RTX GPU, and a higher resolution Mini LED display, enhancing screen quality significantly for more demanding engineering and design tasks. While both are similar in portability and have quality keyboards, the Aero 17's increased performance and screen fidelity come with a higher price and potentially more operating noise.
Content Creation
7.3
8.4
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The Gigabyte Aero 17 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 2160
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and Gigabyte A7 are both good for software development, though the Gigabyte Aero 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
7.3
9.2
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
318.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has a better screen than the Gigabyte A7 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When considering the Gigabyte A7 for general use, its display offers a balance of resolution and brightness, but its screen might not be sharp enough for intricate designs or fast-paced gaming. The Aero 17, with a superior resolution and color accuracy, is better suited for engineering and design tasks because it covers more color gamuts, ensuring precise color rendition. However, both fall short for gaming and 3D applications due to lower refresh rates that can't match the smoothness required for such interactive environments.
Battery
4.5 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Gigabyte A7 has 4.5 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.
Portability
Fair
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and Gigabyte A7 both have only fair portability, though the Gigabyte Aero 17 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
8.0
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has very good build quality, while the Gigabyte A7 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$940
$2,071
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Gigabyte A7 has a price of $940 and the Gigabyte Aero 17 costs $2,071.
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How the Gigabyte A7 and the Gigabyte Aero 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte A7 | Gigabyte Aero 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$940 | $2,071 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2022 | March 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 10.3'' x 1.19'' | 15.6'' x 9.5'' x 0.92'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.58 lbs | 5.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.59" | 15.6" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.31" | 9.5" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 4.5 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 49 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 | 144Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 318 nits | 368 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6/10 | 6.7/10 | |
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 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
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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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 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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