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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the Gigabyte Aero 17 and the Gigabyte Aorus 7, consider that the Aero 17 is typically more expensive, offers a higher resolution Mini LED display with better color accuracy, and comes with a more powerful graphics card suited for intensive tasks like 3D rendering or engineering applications. It also has a higher build and screen quality. In contrast, the Aorus 7 is less expensive, has an IPS screen with a higher refresh rate good for smooth gaming, and a newer processor but with slightly lower performance for demanding tasks. Both feature similar battery life, but the Aero 17 is marginally heavier, which may affect portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 17
- Very good for general use
- Very good for content creation
- Excellent overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 7
- Good battery life
Key differences
Engineering and Design
8.8
8.1
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and Gigabyte Aorus 7 are both very good for engineering and design, though the Gigabyte Aero 17 is somewhat better.
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is equipped with a high-end CPU and GPU suitable for engineering and design tasks, along with a superior mini LED screen offering higher resolution and color precision, which is vital for detailed work. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 7, while still capable for such tasks with a strong CPU and GPU, has a lower resolution screen and less color accurate display which may affect the intricacy of visual tasks but comes at a lower weight making it more portable.
Content Creation
8.4
7.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is very good for content creation, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 is good.
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
7.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
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 7 are both good for software development, though the Gigabyte Aero 17 is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
9.2
8.3
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
351.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 7 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
For general use, the Aero 17's higher resolution and brightness provide a crisp, vivid display, making it excellent for everyday tasks and multimedia consumption. Engineers and designers will appreciate the Aero 17's wide color gamuts, ensuring accurate color representation for professional-grade graphics work. However, gamers and 3D artists may find both laptops lacking due to their lower refresh rates, which are critical for smooth motion and gameplay visuals.
Build Quality
8.0
7.4
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has very good build quality, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,071
$1,190
$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 7 costs $1,190.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.1
7.6
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
368.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
351.0 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 7 is good.
The Gigabyte Aero 17 offers high-resolution Mini LED screen coupled with a powerful CPU and GPU, making it well-suited for tasks that demand visual fidelity and performance, but this might affect its portability due to a larger frame and less battery life compared to lighter models. Conversely, the Gigabyte Aorus 7 has a standard IPS screen and modest CPU, which may not perform as strongly on intensive tasks but could offer slightly better battery life and portability, balancing performance with everyday usability.
Gaming and AI
7.9
7.8
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.1/10
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
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and Gigabyte Aorus 7 are both good for gaming and AI.
The Gigabyte Aero 17 offers superior gaming and 3D performance due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a high-quality Mini LED screen with a decent refresh rate of 120Hz, which enhances visual fidelity and smoothness in games and 3D applications. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 7, while still good for gaming and 3D tasks, comes with a less powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 360Hz on an IPS panel, which might appeal to gamers prioritizing ultra-smooth motion but it does not match the Aero 17 in overall screen quality and graphical power.
Battery
5.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 7 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 7 both have only fair portability.
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Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte Aero 17 | Gigabyte Aorus 7 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,071 | $1,190 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2022 | March 1, 2023 | |
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 i5-12500H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 2048 GB | 512 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 | 351 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 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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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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Matt Hanson | July 2020
"The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is a gaming laptop that is pitched at perhaps the hardest market to get right: the mid-range. So, unlike high-end gaming laptops that can throw the latest and greatest components together in a bid to attract gamers with plenty of money to spend, or budget gaming laptops that can make wise cuts that are justified as long as the price is low enough, mid-rangers like the Gigabyte Aorus 7 have to balance the two."
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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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