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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G, being slightly more expensive, features an Intel i7-11800H processor and an Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU, which offer solid performance for general use and gaming, but the Aorus 17H, which is usually slightly less expensive, includes a newer Intel i7-13700H processor and a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU, providing enhanced performance for more demanding tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering workloads. While both laptops have a 17.3-inch IPS display and similar battery capacity, the 17H also has a higher screen refresh rate, making it better suited for fast-paced gaming. Each model has a premium build quality, but the newer hardware in the 17H gives it an edge for high-performance activities, though either would be suitable for intensive gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17G
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17H
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.5
8.7
7.6/10
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
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H is very good for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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.
Engineering and Design
7.8
8.6
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
7.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H is very good for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good for engineering and design due to its capable CPU, sufficient RAM, high-quality Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU, and a decent IPS screen. However, the Gigabyte Aorus 17H is very good for these purposes as it boasts a more recent and powerful Intel i7 CPU, superior Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU, and a higher screen brightness, giving it an edge in processing and visual performance despite both having similar RAM and screen resolution.
Content Creation
7.5
8.0
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H is very good for content creation, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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
8.0
8.3
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
282.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
351.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 17G for general use, gaming and AI, content creation, and software development.
The Aorus 17G delivers strong visuals for general use with a panel that offers sharp resolution and ample brightness, but its refresh rate isn't high enough for smooth gaming and 3D applications. The Aorus 17H steps up in quality for general use with even better resolution and brightness, though it shares the same limitations for gaming due to a refresh rate that's not quite fast enough. For engineering and design, both models have good color coverage, but without top-tier color accuracy, professionals requiring precision might seek alternatives.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
282.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
351.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.9/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H and Gigabyte Aorus 17G are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G is equipped with a capable processor and ample RAM for multitasking, a quality display, and it has good ratings for keyboard and speaker quality, making it suitable for general use despite it being less portable and having only fair battery life.
Software Development
7.2
7.5
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H and Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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 17G 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.
Portability
Fair
Poor
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
5.9 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
1.1in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aorus 17G to have only fair portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17H has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
7.4
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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
$2,329
$2,370
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G has a price of $2,329 and the Gigabyte Aorus 17H costs $2,370.
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How the Gigabyte Aorus 17G and the Gigabyte Aorus 17H compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte Aorus 17G | Gigabyte Aorus 17H |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,329 | $2,370 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2021 | January 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.9'' x 10.8'' x 1'' | 15.7'' x 10.2'' x 1.18'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.95 lbs | 5.95 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.9" | 15.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.8" | 10.16" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-11800H | 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 | 512 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 | 17.3" | 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 | 282 nits | 351 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.1/10 | 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 | 6.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 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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Sascha Mölck | June 2021
"The Aorus 17G isn't among the top RTX 3080 laptops due to its relatively low TGP of 105 watts. The device's gaming performance is average for an RTX 3080. For maximum performance, competitors like the Lenovo Legion 7 or the Alienware m17 R4 are recommended With the Aorus 17G, Gigabyte delivers a well-rounded gaming laptop. However, the device generates a high noise level. Throttling is not an issue. The CPU and GPU can develop their performance uniformly. Nevertheless, the device produces a lot of noise under load - more than many competitors."
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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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