The Gigabyte Aorus 17H is more expensive and performs better in 3D, machine learning, and engineering tasks with its powerful GPU and CPU and is ideal for gaming, but is less portable due to its larger size and shorter battery life. Conversely, the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 is much more affordable, offers greater portability with a longer battery life and a touchscreen OLED display, making it suitable for general use and entertainment, although it lags behind in performance for more demanding tasks. Give Feedback
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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 overall display quality
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.7/10
6.4/10
9.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H is very good for gaming and AI, while the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H excels in gaming and 3D because it is equipped with a powerful Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU and a high screen refresh rate of 360 Hz, which are crucial for smooth and fast-paced gaming visuals. In contrast, the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 has an adequate Intel Iris Xe GPU and a standard refresh rate of 60 Hz, making it suitable for less demanding gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.6/10
7.6/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
9.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H is very good for engineering and design, while the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 is good.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Screen Quality
8.3/10
7.7/10
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
351.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H has a better screen than the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 for gaming and AI, and content creation, while the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 has a better screen for engineering and design.
For general use, a laptop screen's clarity, resolution, and brightness directly impact the ease of reading text and viewing content comfortably, where both the Gigabyte Aorus 17H and Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 perform well with vibrant displays. Engineering and design tasks demand accurate color representation for precision work, and here both laptops deliver very good performance with coverage of professional color gamuts. However, gaming and 3D applications benefit from high refresh rates to render action smoothly, which is an area where these laptops may not excel, leading to less optimal experiences in fast-paced scenes.
Battery
6.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H has 6 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 has 10 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
Poor
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.2 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17H has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,000
$1,070
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H has a price of $2,000 and the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 costs $1,070.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H and Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H boasts a robust CPU and sufficient RAM, making it suitable for general use and capable of handling more demanding tasks, while its high-quality screen offers a satisfying visual experience despite not being as portable or having as long battery life as some alternatives. The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360, with a solid CPU, ample RAM and a quality screen as well, shines in portability and battery life, making it a better fit for users who prioritize mobility and longer use on a single charge.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.8/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aorus 17H to be very good for content creation, while the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 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
7.7/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and Gigabyte Aorus 17H 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.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.8/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 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.
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How the Gigabyte Aorus 17H and the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 compare to other laptops
"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."
"The Samsung Galaxy Book 3 360 isn’t a laptop that the Korean manufacturer has shouted from the rooftops about, and it seems to have gotten little attention from anywhere. But, it is absolutely a laptop worth paying attention to. Compared to higher-priced devices, like the Dell XPS 13 (2022) and Asus Zenbook S 13 OLED (2023), it manages to offer a similar day-to-day experience despite the price difference. It’s really hard to justify the extra cash unless a boosted display is a requirement of yours."
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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.
About Samsung
Samsung Electronics is one of the largest technology corporation by revenue. Based in South Korea, they are very well known for their wide range of phones, tablets, TVs and appliances. Their main line of laptops is the Galaxy Book series, launched in 2017. This range includes 2-in-1 convertible devices and standard notebooks, with a focus on portability and value for money.
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