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Updated January 10, 2024·
In choosing between the Gigabyte Aorus 15P and the Gigabyte Aorus 17H, consider that the 17H has a more recent processor and a stronger graphics card, which better suits intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning tasks. The 17H's larger screen could benefit engineering work, but it may not be as portable due to its size and weight. Both have the same storage capacity. If a larger display and top-tier performance are priorities, and portability isn't a major concern, the Aorus 17H is the better option. However, for more mobility and sufficient performance for most tasks, the Aorus 15P could be the smarter choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15P
- Good portability
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17H
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Good battery life
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8
8.7
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
300Hz
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 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15P is good.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Screen Quality
8.1
8.3
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
280.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
351.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 15P for general use, gaming and AI, content creation, and software development.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P offers a balance between resolution and brightness, making it suitable for typical tasks like watching videos and browsing, but its lower refresh rate impacts its appeal for gaming and 3D work where smooth motion is crucial. With the Gigabyte Aorus 17H, the emphasis on a brighter and higher resolution display enhances its effectiveness for general use and detailed engineering work, but like the 15P, it falls short for gaming due to the lower refresh rate. Both laptops have good color accuracy for engineering and design tasks, yet they may not satisfy gamers or 3D designers seeking fluid visuals at high refresh rates.
Portability
Good
Poor
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
5.9 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
1.1in
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17H has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
7.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
280.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
351.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.9/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H and Gigabyte Aorus 15P are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P is suited for general use with a strong CPU, ample RAM, and high-quality screen, offering ease of transport due to its smaller size and lighter weight compared to the Aorus 17H, which though it provides a more powerful CPU and larger screen for an immersive experience, sacrifices some portability and has relatively less RAM, which could affect multitasking performance. Both laptops have substantial storage and similar battery capacities, but the Aorus 17H benefits from a newer operating system, suggesting better long-term support and feature updates.
Engineering and Design
8.3
8.6
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H and Gigabyte Aorus 15P are both very good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P, with its high-end GPU and ample RAM, provides smooth performance for engineering and design tasks, while the Aorus 17H boasts an even newer processor and stronger GPU, perfect for the most demanding software. However, the 15P's smaller size and marginally higher weight are tradeoffs for enhanced portability compared to the larger, slightly heavier 17H, which might be less convenient to carry but offers a larger screen and better battery life for extended usage.
Content Creation
7.8
8.0
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aorus 17H to be very good for content creation, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15P 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
7.3
7.5
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H and Gigabyte Aorus 15P 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
5.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has 5 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 15P 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.
Cost
$1,950
$2,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has a price of $1,950 and the Gigabyte Aorus 17H costs $2,000.
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How the Gigabyte Aorus 15P and the Gigabyte Aorus 17H compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte Aorus 15P | Gigabyte Aorus 17H |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,950 | $2,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | January 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.6'' x 1.06'' | 15.7'' x 10.2'' x 1.18'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.8 lbs | 5.95 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14" | 15.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.6" | 10.16" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-11800H | Intel i7-13700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 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 | 5 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 | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 300Hz | 360Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 280 nits | 351 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7/10 | 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 | 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 | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 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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Gigabyte Aorus 15P
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Mike Wobker | June 2021
"The Aorus 15P is a high-end gaming laptop with fast 360 Hz display. Gaming performance in the Aorus 15P YD is very high thanks to the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 installed here. However, with the use of the Intel Core i7-11800H, CPU performance also closes in on the strong competition from AMD. SSD performance is excellent as well, and it leaves no room for criticism. Thanks to the built-in Intel Core i7-11800H, the system performance of the Aorus 15P YD increases significantly."
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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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