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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Aero 17 offers a premium experience with its Mini LED display providing sharper images and potentially better color accuracy, making it suitable for creative professionals who need high resolution for detailed work. However, it's less portable due to being heavier, and its battery life may not last as long as the Aorus 17 under similar usage conditions. The Aorus 17 boasts a faster screen refresh rate, beneficial for gaming or fast-paced tasks, and offers a more balanced tradeoff between performance, price, and portability. If budget is a concern and you're looking for a more portable option for daily tasks and some gaming, the Aorus 17 is a compelling choice. 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 17
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Good battery life
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
9.2
8.0
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
368.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 17 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
When considering a laptop for general use, a bright display with high resolution improves readability and offers vivid visuals, factors where the Gigabyte Aero 17 shines due to its high-quality panel. For engineering and design, accurate color reproduction is essential, and the Aero 17's wide color gamuts ensure that designs are rendered with precision. However, for gaming and 3D tasks where fast-paced action is common, the Aero 17's lower refresh rate may lead to less fluid motion compared to screens optimized for these uses.
Build Quality
8.0
7.4
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has very good build quality, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,071
$1,700
$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 17 costs $1,700.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.1
7.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
368.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.2/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aero 17 to be very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17 is good.
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is well-suited for general use due to its ample storage, substantial RAM, high-resolution Mini LED display, and a capable CPU and GPU combo, but with tradeoffs such as less portability and moderate battery life. Whereas, the Gigabyte Aorus 17 offers a similar CPU and GPU setup for good performance, and while it has less storage, it compensates with slightly better battery life and comparable portability, making it another solid option for general use.
Gaming and AI
7.9
8.1
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
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 17 to be very good for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte Aero 17 is good.
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is particularly noted for its strong gaming and 3D performance due to its high-resolution Mini LED display providing crisp visuals and substantially higher brightness, along with a very suitable GPU. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 17 offers a much higher screen refresh rate that can benefit fast-paced games, although it has lower screen brightness and color space coverage which may affect visual fidelity during gameplay and 3D rendering.
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 17 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aero 17 stands out for engineering and design due to its impressive screen quality, featuring a Mini LED display with high resolution and color accuracy that's essential for detailed work, complemented by a powerful CPU, ample RAM, and a strong GPU suitable for demanding tasks. Meanwhile, the Aorus 17, while also equipped with the same capable CPU, plenty of RAM, and an equally robust GPU, offers a faster refresh rate screen that might favor speed over the Aero's color precision, but has a lower resolution and color range which might be less ideal for highly detailed visual work.
Content Creation
8.4
8.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and Gigabyte Aorus 17 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
7.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and Gigabyte Aorus 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.
Battery
5.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 17 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
17.3in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.9 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and Gigabyte Aorus 17 both have only fair portability.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte Aero 17 | Gigabyte Aorus 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,071 | $1,700 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2022 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 9.5'' x 0.92'' | 15.7'' x 10'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 5.95 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.6" | 15.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.5" | 10" | |
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" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | Mini LED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 360Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 368 nits | 267 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.7/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 3 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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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 | April 2022
"The Gigabyte Aorus 17 is a powerful high-end gaming machine. The Aorus 17 is a potent gaming notebook in a 17.3-inch format designed for FHD gaming at maximum settings. A Core i7-12700H processor and GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU make this possible. A lightning-fast PCIe 4 SSD (1 TB) provides the necessary storage space and ensures short loading times. With the Aorus 17 XE4, Gigabyte delivers a well-rounded, high-performance gaming notebook."
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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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