Gigabyte A7 vs Gigabyte Aorus 17

The Gigabyte A7 offers a balance of CPU and RAM adequate for everyday tasks with a large screen and standard resolution, but its lower battery life and heavier build make it less portable than some alternatives. Conversely, the Gigabyte Aorus 17, with a higher-end CPU and larger storage, also has a more vibrant screen and extended battery life, but at a slight increase in weight, which impacts its portability slightly as well. Both have quality keyboards and manage heat and noise well, factors that contribute to a comfortable general use experience.

The Gigabyte A7, with its Nvidia RTX 3060 and a screen refresh rate of 144 Hz, is well-suited to gaming and 3D tasks, offering a balance between performance and smoother visuals. The Gigabyte Aorus 17, on the other hand, steps up graphics performance with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti and a higher 360 Hz screen refresh rate, enabling even more fluid motion and detailed gameplay.

The Gigabyte A7's AMD Ryzen 7 and RTX 3060 setup delivers solid engineering and design performance, but the Gigabyte Aorus 17 outperforms it with a more powerful Intel i7 processor and RTX 3070 Ti graphics, alongside double the storage capacity and a higher screen refresh rate, enhancing visual fluidity and detail for demanding tasks. However, both are large 17-inch laptops with limited battery life and fair portability; prioritizing power and screen size over mobility may be a consideration for engineering and design professionals who require such features.

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.

For general use, both the Gigabyte A7 and Aorus 17 have crisp displays with adequate resolution and brightness, ensuring comfortable viewing and sharp text and images in various lighting conditions. In engineering and design, these laptops offer a range of colors that professionals need for accurate rendering, but may fall short for highly specialized work requiring the broadest color gamuts. However, when it comes to gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rates on both models lead to less fluid motion and slower response times, which can be a disadvantage for fast-paced, visually intensive tasks.

Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.

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.

PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.