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The Gigabyte Aero 16 offers a slightly smaller and more vibrant OLED screen as well as being more portable and offering longer battery life, whereas the Aero 17 provides a larger Mini LED display that may be better for fast motion with its higher refresh rate and a number pad which could be useful for data entry. Both laptops have the same storage, RAM, main processor, and GPU, so their performance in general use, 3D/machine learning, and engineering tasks will be very similar. Choose the Aero 16 if portability and display vividness are crucial or the Aero 17 for a larger screen and higher refresh rate, considering it comes at a higher price and reduced battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 16
- Good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 17
- Excellent overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.4
9.2
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
368.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aero 16 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aero 16 suits general use well due to its high-resolution and bright screen, which makes for clear and vibrant display, but for gaming, its slower refresh rate may not provide the smooth visuals that fast-paced games demand. The Aero 17 steps up for engineering and design professionals by offering a wider color gamut, ensuring more precise color representation crucial for detailed design work. However, like the Aero 16, it isn't ideal for 3D gaming because of its lower refresh rate, despite its high resolution and quality panel.
Battery
7.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has 7 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.
Cost
$1,260
$2,071
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has a price of $1,260 and the Gigabyte Aero 17 costs $2,071.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.0
8.1
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
368.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.6/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and Gigabyte Aero 16 are both very good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aero 16 delivers smooth performance for general use with a capable CPU and ample RAM, and its high-quality OLED screen offers vivid colors and strong contrast, making it ideal for multimedia consumption; however, its portability and battery life are less favorable, which may limit its use on the go. The Gigabyte Aero 17, with a similar CPU and RAM, also excels in general use tasks and ups the ante with a larger Mini LED screen for enhanced brightness and color accuracy, but its larger size and reduced battery life make it less convenient for frequent travelers.
Gaming and AI
7.8
7.9
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and Gigabyte Aero 16 are both good for gaming and AI.
The Gigabyte Aero 16's gaming and 3D capabilities are marked as good due to its Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a decent 60Hz screen refresh rate, but the larger Gigabyte Aero 17 improves on this with the same high-performance graphics card paired with a superior 120Hz refresh rate, rendering it very good for gaming and 3D applications. While both laptops boast quality screens and powerful CPUs, the faster refresh rate of the Aero 17 offers smoother visuals, which is particularly important in fast-paced games and immersive 3D experiences.
Engineering and Design
8.6
8.8
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and Gigabyte Aero 16 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and Aero 17 are both equipped with powerful processors, substantial RAM, and high-end GPUs, offering robust performance for engineering and design tasks, alongside high-quality OLED and Mini LED displays, respectively, that render colors accurately, with high pixel density and brightness for precise visual work. While the Aero 17 provides a larger screen and higher maximum refresh rate, which may be preferable for certain design applications, the Aero 16's smaller form factor makes it slightly more portable, and both have good keyboard and build quality, with manageable operating noise, making them well-suited for professionals in these fields.
Content Creation
8.2
8.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and Gigabyte Aero 16 are both very 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
7.9
7.9
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and Gigabyte Aero 17 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
Good
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.9in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aero 16 to have good portability, while the Gigabyte Aero 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
8.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aero 17 to have very good build quality, while the Gigabyte Aero 16 has 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 Aero 16 and the Gigabyte Aero 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 | | |
| Gigabyte Aero 16 | Gigabyte Aero 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,260 | $2,071 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | March 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.88'' | 15.6'' x 9.5'' x 0.92'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.07 lbs | 5.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.02" | 15.6" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.78" | 9.5" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | 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 | 2048 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | Mini LED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 368 nits | 368 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 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 | 6.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 3 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Isaac Rouse | May 2022
"The Gigabyte Aero 16 is a workstation laptop for light gaming. It's design is still muted, with a silver chassis alongside a black keyboard and trackpad that provides some contrast. The Gigabyte Aero’s full-size chiclet-style keyboard is enjoyable to type on thanks to its snappy feel and responsiveness. The 4K+ AMOLED display is good, but it could be better. It doesn’t handle true black very well and suffers from strong reflections and glare. The Gigabyte Aero excels at productivity performance and can keep up with other gaming laptops in 1080p. But it has very few ports and its refresh rate leaves a bit to be desired."
Gigabyte Aero 17
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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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