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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Gigabyte A7 is more affordable, has decent performance for general use, and includes a numeric keypad. However, it is heavier and has shorter battery life. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 15P is more expensive but offers higher performance for 3D, machine learning, and engineering tasks due to its superior graphics and processor, and it has a longer battery life and is lighter, making it more portable. Neither is particularly well suited for intensive gaming; while the Aorus 15P handles gaming better, it's not optimized for it. Both have non-touch IPS displays with similar resolution and color space coverage. The right choice depends on your balance between performance needs and budget. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte A7
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15P
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good overall display quality
- Good portability
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.3
7.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
318.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P and Gigabyte A7 are both good for general use, though the Gigabyte Aorus 15P is somewhat better.
The Gigabyte A7 is well-suited for general use with its substantial screen size and full HD resolution, combined with its AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and RTX 3060 GPU, offering a good balance between performance and screen quality, though its larger size and average battery life may challenge portability. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 15P steps up with a higher-powered Intel i7 CPU and RTX 3080 GPU, double the storage, and more RAM, resulting in better performance and a longer battery life, but despite its smaller screen and better portability, it might come at a higher cost.
Gaming and AI
7.3
7.8
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P and Gigabyte A7 are both good for gaming and AI, though the Gigabyte Aorus 15P is somewhat better.
The Gigabyte A7, with its AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, delivers solid gaming and 3D performance for users, complemented by a 144Hz screen refresh rate that ensures smoother visuals. Meanwhile, the Gigabyte Aorus 15P ups the ante with a higher-tier Nvidia RTX 3080 GPU and an impressive 300Hz refresh rate, catering to serious gamers and professionals in 3D fields looking for top-tier graphics and virtually seamless motion.
Engineering and Design
7.6
8.3
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P is very good for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte A7 is good.
The Gigabyte A7 is suitable for engineering and design with its AMD Ryzen 7 CPU, RTX 3060 GPU, and a decent screen, but the Gigabyte Aorus 15P offers superior performance for more demanding tasks due to its higher-end Intel i7 CPU, more powerful RTX 3080 GPU, double the RAM, and a display with better color accuracy and brightness. Although both laptops have IPS screens and are not too bulky, the Aorus 15P stands out with better portability and superior screen quality, making it a better fit for intensive applications commonly used in engineering and design.
Content Creation
7.3
7.8
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P and Gigabyte A7 are both good for content creation, though the Gigabyte Aorus 15P is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
7.3
8.1
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
318.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has a better screen than the Gigabyte A7 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Gigabyte A7's display is well-suited for general use and engineering tasks due to its high resolution and panel type which ensure clear and sharp images, as well as its capability to represent a wide range of colors accurately, important for design work. However, its lower refresh rate makes it less ideal for gaming and 3D applications, where smoother motion representation is crucial. The Gigabyte Aorus 15P shares these characteristics, boasting a display that excels in resolution and color reproduction for general and design purposes but falls short for gaming due to the same refresh rate limitation.
Portability
Fair
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.8 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has good portability, while the Gigabyte A7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$940
$1,950
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Gigabyte A7 has a price of $940 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15P costs $1,950.
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Key similarities
Software Development
7.0
7.3
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P and Gigabyte A7 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.
Battery
4.5 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Gigabyte A7 has 4.5 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has 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.
Build Quality
7.2
7.4
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P and Gigabyte A7 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 Gigabyte A7 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15P compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte A7 | Gigabyte Aorus 15P |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$940 | $1,950 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 10.3'' x 1.19'' | 14'' x 9.6'' x 1.06'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.58 lbs | 4.8 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.59" | 14" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.31" | 9.6" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | Intel i7-11800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 4.5 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 49 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 300Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 318 nits | 280 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6/10 | 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 | 8/10 | |
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 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
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 | June 2021
"The Aorus 15P is a high-end gaming laptop with fast 360 Hz display. Gaming performance in the Aorus 15P YD is very high thanks to the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 installed here. However, with the use of the Intel Core i7-11800H, CPU performance also closes in on the strong competition from AMD. SSD performance is excellent as well, and it leaves no room for criticism. Thanks to the built-in Intel Core i7-11800H, the system performance of the Aorus 15P YD increases significantly."
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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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