The Gigabyte A7 offers a larger screen and is generally less expensive than the Gigabyte Aorus 15X, but it has a lower resolution, less storage, and a smaller battery. In contrast, the Aorus 15X boasts a more powerful processor and graphics card, which means it can handle demanding tasks and gaming better. It also has a higher resolution display, which is useful for tasks that benefit from more screen real estate, such as editing photos or videos. However, the Aorus 15X is more expensive and has a slightly heavier power brick, which may affect portability. If you prioritize gaming or high-performance tasks and can afford the higher price, the Aorus 15X could be a better fit. If you're looking for a larger screen, lower cost, and can sacrifice some performance, the A7 may be more suitable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte A7
Very good speakers
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15X
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.3/10
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
318.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
301.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X and Gigabyte A7 are both good for general use, though the Gigabyte Aorus 15X is somewhat better.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X offers better overall performance for general use with a more powerful CPU, double the storage space, and a higher resolution screen with better color accuracy compared to the Gigabyte A7. However, the A7 has a larger screen and is slightly lighter, contributing to its portability, but its battery life and portability score are lower than the Aorus 15X.
Gaming and AI
7.3/10
8.5/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is very good for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte A7 is good.
The Gigabyte A7's Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and 144 Hz screen refresh rate make it a solid choice for gaming and 3D applications, but the Gigabyte Aorus 15X with its more advanced RTX 4070 GPU and a higher 240 Hz refresh rate provides an even better experience for these tasks. While both have quality screens and good CPUs, the Aorus 15X's superior GPU and refresh rate justify its higher suitability for intensive gaming and 3D work.
Engineering and Design
7.6/10
8.6/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is very good for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte A7 is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X boasts a higher-tier CPU and GPU, paramount for compute-heavy tasks like simulation and 3D modeling, and features a sharper, high-refresh-rate screen, enhancing design precision and fluidity. However, the Gigabyte A7, though slightly less potent in these very important aspects, offers a fair balance at a reduced cost and could be a suitable choice for less demanding engineering scenarios without compromising too much on screen quality, which remains good for general design work.
Content Creation
7.3/10
8.0/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X 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
7.0/10
7.7/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X and Gigabyte A7 are both good for software development, though the Gigabyte Aorus 15X 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
7.3/10
8.2/10
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
318.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
301.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X 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 screen offers sufficient resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and its panel type ensures clear images, but it lacks the high refresh rate desired for smooth gaming experiences and 3D applications. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 15X's display provides enhanced brightness and resolution suited for varied general use scenarios with better viewing quality, yet its moderate refresh rate may not satisfy the needs of gamers or professionals working with fast-paced 3D content. For engineering and design, both the A7 and Aorus 15X's color gamut coverage are suitable, but neither reaches the top tier needed by those prioritizing color precision for professional visual work.
Battery
4.5 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Gigabyte A7 has 4.5 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 15X 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
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X has good portability, while the Gigabyte A7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$940
$1,600
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Gigabyte A7 has a price of $940 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15X costs $1,600.
"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."
"The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is a strong showing of Raptor Lake and RTX 4000 series. While the Aorus had trouble keeping up in older games like Grand Theft Auto V, it nudged past the competition in Shadow of the Tomb Raider. It also flexed its next-generation muscle in Far Cry 6 and Borderlands 3. While we were impressed with the overall build quality and design of the Aorus 15X, the keyboard lacked good tactile feedback. The display performed well in real-world testing despite its on-paper shortcoming with brightness, but the speakers are lackluster at best."
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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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