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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 offers a higher resolution and more color-accurate screen, making it suitable for tasks that require visual precision like photo editing, while being somewhat less expensive and slightly more portable than the Aorus 17H. Conversely, the Aorus 17H, with its superior main processor and graphics unit, excels in heavy tasks such as 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming, despite having a lower resolution screen. Both laptops have comparable battery life and build quality, but if portability and screen quality are priorities, consider the Aorus 15; for higher computing power at a higher price and with a larger screen, the Aorus 17H is more appropriate. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15
- The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has no clear advantages over the Gigabyte Aorus 17H.
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17H
- The Gigabyte Aorus 17H has no clear advantages over the Gigabyte Aorus 15.
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.0
8.7
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H and Gigabyte Aorus 15 are both very good for gaming and AI, though the Gigabyte Aorus 17H is somewhat better.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15, with its Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti and 165Hz screen refresh rate, delivers solid gaming and 3D performance, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17H steps up with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU and an even higher 360Hz refresh rate for more fluid visuals and potentially higher frame rates in gaming and 3D applications. Although both laptops offer high performance, the Aorus 17H may provide a more immersive gaming experience due to its superior graphics card and faster screen refresh capabilities.
Screen Quality
8.0
8.3
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
316.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
351.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 17H for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17H has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15's excellent panel type, resolution, and brightness make it well-suited for general use, providing clear and vivid visuals for daily tasks or multimedia consumption. With strong color gamut coverage, the screen also meets the precise requirements of engineering and design professionals who need accurate color representation. However, its lower refresh rate limits the laptop's appeal for gaming and 3D applications, where smooth motion and rapid frame changes are crucial for an optimal experience.
Portability
Fair
Poor
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
5.9 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
1.1in
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has only fair portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17H has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,500
$2,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has a price of $1,500 and the Gigabyte Aorus 17H costs $2,000.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
7.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
316.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
351.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.9/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H and Gigabyte Aorus 15 are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15, with its high-resolution screen, powerful CPU and GPU is ideal for daily tasks where good screen quality and performance matter, but it's more portable and has slightly less powerful components than the Aorus 17H. The larger Gigabyte Aorus 17H boasts a superior CPU and a more powerful GPU suitable for demanding applications and has a bigger screen, which is great for multitasking, although it sacrifices some portability and has a lower resolution display.
Engineering and Design
8.4
8.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H and Gigabyte Aorus 15 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 and Aorus 17H are well-suited for engineering and design tasks owing to their strong CPUs, substantial RAM, high-performing GPUs, and quality displays. The Aorus 15 offers a higher resolution and pixel density for sharper images and more screen real estate for detailed work, while the Aorus 17H features a more powerful GPU but with a lower screen resolution, plus it is less portable due to its larger size.
Content Creation
8.0
8.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 and Gigabyte Aorus 17H 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
7.6
7.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 and Gigabyte Aorus 17H 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
6.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has 6 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 17H 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.
Build Quality
7.4
7.4
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 and Gigabyte Aorus 17H both have 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 Aorus 15 and the Gigabyte Aorus 17H compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte Aorus 15 | Gigabyte Aorus 17H |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,500 | $2,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | January 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.6'' x 1.02'' | 15.7'' x 10.2'' x 1.18'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.29 lbs | 5.95 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.2" | 15.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.6" | 10.16" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i7-13700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 360Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 316 nits | 351 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.8/10 | 5.9/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 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 | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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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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Peter Donnell | February 2023
"Overall though, it’s *lots of swearing* fast, seriously. For work, rendering, gaming, it doesn’t matter, this is a true weapon of performance that’s going to run rings around most high-end desktop systems. If you absolutely have to game at ultra-high refresh rates on the go (but within thinking distance of a plug socket), this is the ticket. I can’t see such an extreme being that appealing to everyone, but if you take your gaming seriously, or even professionally, there’s nothing else out there that comes close that you can still fit in your backpack and travel with."
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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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