The Gigabyte Aorus 17G, being a premium option, costs more but offers better performance for intensive tasks like gaming, likely due to its higher-end processor and graphics card. It's less portable due to its size and weight, which may matter if you frequently move around with your laptop. The Aorus 7, on the other hand, is more affordable and still capable of gaming and general use, though it may not handle intensive applications as smoothly as the 17G. It's also slightly lighter, which could be easier on your back if you carry it a lot. Both have large screens with high refresh rates, ideal for gaming and video, but consider if the extra investment in the 17G's performance is worth the cost and portability trade-off for your specific needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17G
Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 7
Very good for engineering and design
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.0/10
8.3/10
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 7 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 17G for general use, gaming and AI, and content creation.
For general use, the Gigabyte Aorus 7's superior panel type, higher resolution, and greater brightness make it more appealing for everyday tasks and media consumption. When it comes to engineering and design, both laptops have good screen quality, but the Aorus 7 edges out with better coverage of color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, which are crucial for color accuracy. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short due to their lower refresh rates, which can limit the smoothness and responsiveness crucial in fast-paced visual environments.
Cost
$2,329
$1,190
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G has a price of $2,329 and the Gigabyte Aorus 7 costs $1,190.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 and Gigabyte Aorus 17G are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G, with a strong CPU and ample RAM, is apt for general use due to its good keyboard quality and adequate battery life for its class, although it's less portable due to size and weight. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 7 offers similar RAM and CPU performance with a more vibrant screen and improved heat management, still only moderately portable, and with the same battery life.
Gaming and AI
7.5/10
7.8/10
7.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.1/10
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 7 and Gigabyte Aorus 17G are both good for gaming and AI.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G's potent graphics unit, the Nvidia RTX 3070, in combination with its high screen refresh rate of 300, makes it well-suited for smooth gaming and 3D applications. Meanwhile, the Gigabyte Aorus 7 includes a more recent Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics unit and an even higher refresh rate of 360, providing a sharper and more responsive visual experience for demanding gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.8/10
8.1/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
7.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aorus 7 to be very good for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is considered very good for engineering and design due to its more recent CPU and superior GPU, which are crucial for demanding tasks, alongside a screen with a higher brightness and refresh rate for enhanced visual clarity. Contrastingly, the Aorus 17G, while still good, offers slightly less capable components and lower screen brightness, affecting performance and visual quality, albeit with a similarly high-quality screen.
Content Creation
7.5/10
7.6/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 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
7.2/10
7.4/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
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 7 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 7 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
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
5.9 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 and Gigabyte Aorus 17G both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.4/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G and Gigabyte Aorus 7 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 17G and the Gigabyte Aorus 7 compare to other laptops
"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."
"The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is a gaming laptop that is pitched at perhaps the hardest market to get right: the mid-range. So, unlike high-end gaming laptops that can throw the latest and greatest components together in a bid to attract gamers with plenty of money to spend, or budget gaming laptops that can make wise cuts that are justified as long as the price is low enough, mid-rangers like the Gigabyte Aorus 7 have to balance the two."
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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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