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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G offers a larger screen and a higher refresh rate, which is beneficial for an immersive gaming experience and tasks that benefit from a bigger display. Both come with similar graphics capabilities and system memory, so your choice should depend on whether you prioritize screen size and display features or newer hardware and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17G
- Good battery life
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 5
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.0
8.0
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
282.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G and the Gigabyte Aorus 5 have similar screen quality.
For general use, both the Gigabyte Aorus 17G and Aorus 5 likely offer clear visuals and vibrant colors thanks to their panel type and resolution, combined with sufficient brightness for comfortable viewing. In engineering and design tasks, these laptops probably have displays that cover a wide color spectrum, which is crucial for accurate color work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rate on these screens may cause motion to appear less smooth, which is less ideal for fast-paced, visually-intensive tasks.
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 17G both have only fair portability, though the Gigabyte Aorus 5 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
282.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 and Gigabyte Aorus 17G are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G and Gigabyte Aorus 5 both provide ample CPU performance and RAM for general tasks, along with high-quality IPS displays, but the former's larger screen may offer a more enjoyable viewing experience at the cost of reduced portability compared to the smaller, lighter Aorus 5. While both have similar battery capacities and capable GPUs, the Aorus 5 comes with a newer processor and Windows 11, but has slightly less battery life, indicating a trade-off between up-to-date features and longer unplugged usage.
Gaming and AI
7.5
7.9
7.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 and Gigabyte Aorus 17G are both good for gaming and AI.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G boasts a high-quality Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU and a 300Hz screen refresh rate, which provides smooth visuals for gaming and 3D applications; it has an Intel i7-11800H CPU and a respectable screen quality which enhances overall performance.
Engineering and Design
7.8
8.2
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
7.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aorus 5 to be very good for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G offers strong performance for engineering and design with its i7 processor, sufficient RAM, and a capable Nvidia RTX GPU, complemented by a large, quality screen; however, its heavier weight and lower portability may limit its appeal for those frequently on-the-move. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 5, while having similar RAM and GPU, is equipped with a newer, more powerful CPU and improved portability, making it a preferable choice for tasks demanding both power and mobility.
Content Creation
7.5
7.6
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 and Gigabyte Aorus 17G are both 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
7.2
7.3
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 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
5.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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
7.4
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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.
Cost
$2,329
$2,359
$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 5 costs $2,359.
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How the Gigabyte Aorus 17G and the Gigabyte Aorus 5 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte Aorus 17G | Gigabyte Aorus 5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,329 | $2,359 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2021 | June 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.9'' x 10.8'' x 1'' | 14'' x 10'' x 1.08'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.95 lbs | 5.07 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.9" | 14" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.8" | 10" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-11800H | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 15.6" | |
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 | 280 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.1/10 | 6.7/10 | |
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 | 8.5/10 | |
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 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
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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Vincent Chang | June 2022
"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."
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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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