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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Gigabyte Aero 17, with a larger, higher resolution Mini LED display, is more suitable for creative professionals who prioritize screen quality, such as for video and photo editing. However, its size makes it less portable, and the battery life is shorter, which may not be ideal for those frequently on the go. The Gigabyte Aorus 15, in contrast, is slightly more portable and offers a longer battery life, but has a smaller, lower resolution IPS screen. It is also generally less expensive. Both laptops have similar processors and graphics cards, making them capable performers for general use, engineering tasks, and gaming. However, if portability and cost are of less concern and screen quality is paramount, the Aero 17 may be the better choice. If you need more usability on the go and want to save some money, the Aorus 15 would be advantageous. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 17
- Very good for general use
- Excellent overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Good battery life
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
9.2
8.0
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
368.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
316.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
When selecting a laptop for general use, the Gigabyte Aero 17's high resolution and brightness make it excellent, providing crisp and vibrant visuals. However, for engineering and design, it truly stands out due to its expansive color coverage, catering to the precise needs for professional color work. On the flip side, its lesser refresh rate diminishes its appeal for gaming and 3D applications, which demand smoother on-screen motion for an optimal experience.
Build Quality
8.0
7.4
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has very good build quality, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,071
$1,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has a price of $2,071 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15 costs $1,500.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.1
7.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
368.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
316.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aero 17 to be very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15 is good.
The Gigabyte Aero 17 offers superb screen quality with its Mini LED display, higher resolution, and better color accuracy, making it excellent for general use where visual fidelity is appreciated, although it is less portable due to its larger size and weight. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 15, while slightly more portable with lower weight and smaller size, still delivers strong performance, adequate screen quality, and good battery life, making it a versatile choice for general use. Both have similar CPU and RAM configurations, ensuring smooth operation for everyday tasks.
Gaming and AI
7.9
8.0
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aorus 15 to be very good for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte Aero 17 is good.
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is excellent for gaming and 3D because it has a powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a high-quality Mini LED screen with a refresh rate of 120 Hz, which is great for smooth visuals. The Gigabyte Aorus 15 also provides a compelling gaming experience with the same high-end GPU and an even higher screen refresh rate of 165 Hz, which can make fast-paced scenes more fluid, although it has a standard IPS screen rather than Mini LED.
Engineering and Design
8.8
8.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and Gigabyte Aorus 15 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aero 17 offers exceptional screen quality with its larger Mini LED display and higher resolution, which is beneficial for design accuracy, while both laptops have powerful CPUs, ample RAM, and robust GPUs suitable for engineering tasks. The Aorus 15, on the other hand, is lighter and slightly more portable, yet still delivers high performance for engineering software with the same CPU and GPU as the Aero 17, albeit with a smaller screen and lower resolution.
Content Creation
8.4
8.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and Gigabyte Aorus 15 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
7.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and Gigabyte Aorus 15 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
5.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 15 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.
Portability
Fair
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 and Gigabyte Aero 17 both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte Aero 17 | Gigabyte Aorus 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,071 | $1,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 9.5'' x 0.92'' | 14.2'' x 9.6'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 5.29 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.6" | 14.2" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.5" | 9.6" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 2048 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | Mini LED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 368 nits | 316 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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 | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 0 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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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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Sascha Mölck | December 2022
"The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is a power-hungry gaming beast. The Aorus 15 is designed to run games at QHD and high to max settings. But it also cuts a good figure in other demanding applications such as video editing and rendering. This is made possible by the Core i7 12700H and GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop inside the machine. A lightning-fast PCIe 4.0 SSD (1 TB) allows for short loading times."
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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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