The Gigabyte Aero 17 offers a larger screen with a higher resolution, which is great for detailed work and entertainment, though it makes the laptop less portable and more expensive compared to the Aorus 15X. The Aero 17's graphics card is less powerful than the Aorus 15X's, meaning the latter might be a better choice for gaming and demanding graphic tasks, and it also costs somewhat less. If you prioritize portability and gaming performance over screen size and resolution, opt for the Aorus 15X; if display and a slightly better overall build are more important, consider the Aero 17. 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
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15X
Very good for gaming and AI
Good portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
8.5/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
120Hz
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 Aero 17 is good.
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is highly suitable for gaming and 3D tasks due to its Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a high-quality Mini LED screen, but its refresh rate is lower than some gaming-optimized laptops. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 15X, with a more advanced Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a much higher refresh rate screen, offers smoother visuals which is critical for high-paced gaming experiences.
Screen Quality
9.2/10
8.2/10
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
368.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
301.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 15X for general use, engineering and design, and content creation.
For general use, the Gigabyte Aero 17's screen offers clear, sharp imagery and bright visuals due to its high resolution and quality panel; however, its subpar refresh rate makes fast-paced content such as gaming or 3D applications less smooth, affecting the gaming experience. When it comes to engineering and design tasks, the Aero 17's wide color gamuts ensure that colors are accurately represented, which is crucial for detailed and color-critical work. On the other hand, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15X provides a very good screen for general activities and adequate color accuracy for professional work, its lower refresh rate also means it falls short for gaming where fluid motion and fast response are key.
Build Quality
8.0/10
7.4/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has very good build quality, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15X has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,071
$1,600
$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 15X costs $1,600.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aero 17 to be very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15X is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is considered very good for general use, likely due to its powerful CPU, ample RAM, and quality IPS screen which ensure smooth performance for a variety of tasks, along with satisfactory portability and longer battery life compared to the Gigabyte Aero 17, which despite having a larger, high-quality Mini LED screen and similar CPU and RAM, is slightly less portable and offers shorter battery life.
Engineering and Design
8.8/10
8.6/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and Gigabyte Aorus 15X are both very good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is equipped with a high-quality Mini LED screen, powerful CPU, and GPU suitable for detailed engineering and design tasks, complemented by ample RAM and storage, although it’s less portable due to its size. Meanwhile, the Gigabyte Aorus 15X also delivers excellent performance with a superior CPU and high-end GPU, with a slimmer and lighter design enhancing portability, but it has a smaller IPS screen which may not be as color-accurate as the Aero 17's display.
Content Creation
8.4/10
8.0/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
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 15X 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
7.9/10
7.7/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and Gigabyte Aorus 15X 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
5.5 Hours
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has 5.5 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
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aorus 15X to have good portability, while the Gigabyte Aero 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Gigabyte Aero 17 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15X compare to other laptops
"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."
"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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