If you need superior performance for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or engineering software, the Gigabyte Aero 17 outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360, but it's bulkier and has shorter battery life. The Samsung is much more portable and offers longer battery life, making it suitable for general use or business activities, plus it has a touchscreen. The Aero 17 has a larger screen and better graphics but is notably more expensive. For those on a tighter budget or valuing portability and battery life, the Samsung would be the more appropriate choice, while for high-demand applications, the Gigabyte Aero 17 will deliver significantly better performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 17
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Excellent overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360
Excellent portability
Good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
6.2/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is good for gaming and AI, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aero 17, with its powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 120, is very suitable for gaming and 3D applications, delivering smoother motion and improved graphics rendering. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 features an Intel Iris Xe GPU and has a standard screen refresh rate of 60, which can handle some gaming and 3D content but won't offer the same level of responsiveness or visual fidelity.
Engineering and Design
8.8/10
7.3/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is good.
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is very good for engineering and design due to its powerful Intel i7 CPU, 16 GB of RAM, high-performance RTX 3070 Ti GPU, and a high-resolution Mini LED screen, making it suitable for intensive tasks and visual accuracy. In contrast, the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 offers a balance of performance with its Intel i7 CPU and integrated Iris Xe graphics and excels in portability and versatility with a lighter build, OLED touchscreen, but may not handle demanding engineering applications as well as the Aero 17.
Content Creation
8.4/10
7.6/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is very good for content creation, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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.
Screen Quality
9.2/10
7.8/10
17.3in
SIZE
13.3in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
368.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
375.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has a better screen than the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Gigabyte Aero 17 boasts a high-resolution display with vibrant color reproduction, which appeals specifically to engineers and designers who require precision and true-to-life colors. For general users, its combination of resolution and brightness ensures a clear and comfortable viewing experience. However, its lower refresh rate, which is less crucial for non-gaming tasks, may disappoint gamers and those engaged in 3D work who often look for smoother visuals during fast-paced actions.
Battery
5.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has 8 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
Excellent
17.3in
SIZE
13.3in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has excellent portability, while the Gigabyte Aero 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,071
$800
$0
$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 Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 costs $800.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aero 17 to be very good for general use, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is good.
The Gigabyte Aero 17, with its higher-resolution Mini LED screen and powerful graphics card, is well-suited for users requiring strong performance in tasks such as video editing or 3D modeling, but its larger size and weight reduce its portability and it has shorter battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360, on the other hand, offers a versatile 2-in-1 convertible form factor with a high-quality OLED touchscreen, making it highly portable due to its smaller size and longer battery life, but it may not handle resource-intensive tasks as smoothly due to its less powerful processor and integrated graphics.
Software Development
7.9/10
7.4/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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.
Build Quality
8.0/10
7.8/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aero 17 to have very good build quality, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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 17 and the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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."
"Samsung gets all the basics right with the Book2 360. Its convertible design works well in both laptop and tablet modes, yet still manages to be highly portable, with impressive battery life and eye-catching AMOLED display. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 measures just 12.9mm thick and weighs 1.16kg, making it one of the most affordable ultra-portables currently available. It’s sturdily built too, so it can cope with life on the road."
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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.
About Samsung
Samsung Electronics is one of the largest technology corporation by revenue. Based in South Korea, they are very well known for their wide range of phones, tablets, TVs and appliances. Their main line of laptops is the Galaxy Book series, launched in 2017. This range includes 2-in-1 convertible devices and standard notebooks, with a focus on portability and value for money.
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