The Gigabyte Aorus 17 offers a larger screen, higher brightness, and more expansive color coverage, making it suitable for tasks like gaming and content creation. Its performance is robust for general use, 3D rendering, and engineering, but it is less portable due to its larger size and weight. Conversely, the Gigabyte Aorus 5, while more portable with a slightly better keyboard quality, sacrifices storage space and has a smaller screen. Both models share similar main processors and GPUs, making them relatively equivalent in raw computing power. The Aorus 17 appears more budget-friendly, and the Aorus 5 will cost a bit more. Choose the Aorus 17 for visual and performance-intensive tasks, or the Aorus 5 for a balance of power and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Good battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 5
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has no clear advantages over the Gigabyte Aorus 17.
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.0/10
8.0/10
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
267.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 5 for software development, and content creation.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 and 5 have displays with solid resolution and brightness, making them suitable for general tasks like browsing and video streaming. Their color accuracy covers a broad spectrum, which is crucial for precision in engineering and design work. However, their screens have a lower refresh rate, which is less ideal for gaming and 3D applications where smoother motion is a key aspect of the experience.
Portability
Fair
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 and Gigabyte Aorus 17 both have only fair portability, though the Gigabyte Aorus 5 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,700
$2,359
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 has a price of $1,700 and the Gigabyte Aorus 5 costs $2,359.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 and Gigabyte Aorus 5 are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 is good for general use because it pairs a strong CPU and ample RAM for smooth multitasking, alongside a high-quality screen that enriches the visual experience, though it's heavier and less portable. Similarly, the Gigabyte Aorus 5 offers a robust CPU and sufficient RAM with a quality display, in a more compact and lighter form, but with a slightly shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
8.1/10
7.9/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
360Hz
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 Aorus 5 is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 is well-suited for gaming and 3D applications due to its robust Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and larger screen size, offering a high refresh rate for smooth visuals. Meanwhile, the Gigabyte Aorus 5, with a slightly less powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU and a smaller screen, still provides good performance for gaming and 3D while being more portable.
Engineering and Design
8.4/10
8.2/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 and Gigabyte Aorus 5 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 is equipped with a more powerful GPU, the Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti, and a larger 17.3-inch screen, making it better for tasks that require high graphical power and a big display for detailed engineering and design work. Whereas the Gigabyte Aorus 5, while still powerful with the same CPU and substantial RAM, uses the slightly less capable Nvidia RTX 3070 and has a more portable design with a smaller 15.6-inch screen, which can be advantageous for users who need to carry their laptop often.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.6/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aorus 17 to be very good for content creation, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 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
7.5/10
7.3/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 and Gigabyte Aorus 5 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
5.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 has 6 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has 5 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
7.4/10
7.4/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 and Gigabyte Aorus 5 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 17 and the Gigabyte Aorus 5 compare to other laptops
"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."
"The Gigabyte Aorus 5 SE4 is a capable mainstream gaming notebook that will run the latest PC games with aplomb. However, it's not your stereotypical flashy gaming PC. Gigabyte has added some interesting tweaks. For example, the webcam placement and its Microsoft Azure AI tool — to automatically switch between power modes — are unusual for this genre. But more importantly, the pricing is fairly competitive and reasonable."
Get a great deal on the Gigabyte Aorus 17 or the Gigabyte Aorus 5
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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