The Gigabyte A7 offers solid performance at a lower midrange price, making it more budget-friendly. If you prioritize saving money while getting a good-quality laptop for general use and gaming, this could be suitable. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 17G comes at a premium price, reflecting its higher performance potential, which could be especially relevant if you engage in more intensive 3D, machine learning, or engineering tasks. However, with higher costs, it's less about value and more about top-tier specs. Consider the Aorus 17G if your budget allows and performance is a critical factor. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte A7
Very good speakers
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17G
Very good overall display quality
Good battery life
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.3/10
8.0/10
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
318.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
282.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G has a better screen than the Gigabyte A7 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
For general use, both the Gigabyte A7 and the Aorus 17G offer panels with ample resolution and brightness, ensuring clear and vibrant image quality for daily tasks like browsing, office applications, and video streaming. Engineering and design professionals can benefit from their color accuracy, as they cover a wide range of the color spectrum, making them suitable for tasks requiring color precision. However, their lower refresh rates may not be ideal for gaming or 3D applications, where smoother visuals provided by higher refresh rates are crucial for an immersive experience.
Battery
4.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Gigabyte A7 has 4.5 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 17G has 6 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.
Cost
$940
$2,329
$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 Aorus 17G costs $2,329.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G and Gigabyte A7 are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte A7 with its AMD Ryzen 7 processor and RTX 3060 graphics is well-suited for general use, providing a balance of performance and screen quality at a reasonable weight and with a moderate battery life. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 17G, equipped with an Intel i7 processor and RTX 3070 graphics, offers higher performance and better screen color range, a more robust battery life, and superior keyboard quality, although it is slightly heavier and less portable.
Gaming and AI
7.3/10
7.5/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.6/10
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
6.7/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G and Gigabyte A7 are both good for gaming and AI.
The Gigabyte A7 equipped with a Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and 144Hz screen refresh rate, and the Gigabyte Aorus 17G with a higher-tier Nvidia RTX 3070 and an even more fluid 300Hz screen make them well-suited for gaming and 3D applications; however, the Aorus 17G benefits from a better screen quality and a stronger CPU for more demanding tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.6/10
7.8/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G and Gigabyte A7 are both good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte A7 is equipped with an AMD Ryzen 7 processor and an Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, which provide strong performance for engineering and design tasks, and its screen has a decent color coverage, making it suitable for such applications. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 17G features a more powerful Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU, which offer superior performance for even more demanding engineering and design work, and its screen offers better color accuracy and higher brightness, enhancing visual detail and fidelity in complex projects.
Content Creation
7.3/10
7.5/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G and Gigabyte A7 are both good for content creation.
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
7.2/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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.
Portability
Fair
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
5.9 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G and Gigabyte A7 both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.4/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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 17G compare to other laptops
"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 Aorus 17G isn't among the top RTX 3080 laptops due to its relatively low TGP of 105 watts. The device's gaming performance is average for an RTX 3080. For maximum performance, competitors like the Lenovo Legion 7 or the Alienware m17 R4 are recommended With the Aorus 17G, Gigabyte delivers a well-rounded gaming laptop. However, the device generates a high noise level. Throttling is not an issue. The CPU and GPU can develop their performance uniformly. Nevertheless, the device produces a lot of noise under load - more than many competitors."
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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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