The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is more expensive but offers better performance for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering tasks, with a larger screen and higher refresh rate that enhances the overall visual experience. However, it is heavier and has lower battery life and portability. Conversely, the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 is less expensive and more portable with a lighter weight and longer battery life. It has a smaller, touch-enabled screen that might be advantageous for general use and boasts a higher resolution with a more productivity-friendly aspect ratio. It's suited for general tasks but may struggle with demanding applications. Choose the Aorus 7 for higher performance needs and the Laptop Go 3 for on-the-go convenience and general use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 7
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good overall display quality
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Excellent portability
Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
6.1/10
8.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1536 x 1024
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is good for gaming and AI, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is better for gaming and 3D applications due to its dedicated Nvidia GPU and a high screen refresh rate, which offers smoother visuals and better rendering of fast-paced scenes, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 has an integrated GPU with a standard refresh rate which is less suited for the demands of gaming and 3D work.
Engineering and Design
8.1/10
6.8/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
8.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is very good for engineering and design, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is favored for engineering and design use due to its robust CPU and dedicated GPU, which are well-suited for demanding tasks, along with a screen that offers a higher refresh rate, imperative for fluid visuals in design work.
Screen Quality
8.3/10
6.8/10
17.3in
SIZE
12.4in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1536 x 1024
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
351.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
337.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has a better screen than the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the Gigabyte Aorus 7 offers a high resolution and bright display, delivering sharp and vivid images, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3, with a lower resolution, offers adequate clarity and brightness, making both suitable for everyday tasks. In engineering and design, the Gigabyte Aorus 7’s wider color gamuts ensure precise color representation, essential for professional work, a feature that the Surface Laptop Go 3 also supports but may not cover as extensively. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rate of both laptops could lead to less fluid motion and responsiveness, which is why their screens might not satisfy enthusiasts or professionals in those fields.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has 6 hours of battery life. The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 has 8 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
Excellent
17.3in
SIZE
12.4in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
2.4 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 has excellent portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,190
$791
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has a price of $1,190 and the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 costs $791.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7, equipped with a more powerful CPU and twice the RAM of the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3, delivers better performance for general use; its larger, high-refresh-rate screen also offers more visual real estate and fluidity, especially important for multitasking and media consumption. However, the Surface Laptop Go 3, with its significantly lighter weight and longer battery life, is a more portable choice suitable for on-the-go users who prioritize ease of transportation and need extended use away from power sources.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.3/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1536 x 1024
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 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
7.4/10
7.1/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1536 x 1024
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 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 Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 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 7 and the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 compare to other laptops
"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."
"When it comes to affordably priced laptops, the numbers after the dollar sign are crucially important—more so than in any other price category. By increasing the starting price of its Laptop Go line by $200 and not changing much else, Microsoft irrevocably altered the calculus surrounding the decision of whether to buy the Surface Laptop Go 3. Sure, it has a newer processor and longer battery life, but don’t think for a second you’re not paying dearly for that extra RAM and SSD capacity at that new price."
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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 Microsoft
Microsoft is an American technology corporation. Microsoft is best known for their Windows operating system and Surface laptop series. The Surface Laptop is their standard notebook offering, while their Surface Go, Surface Pro, and Surface Studio are their 2-in-1/tablet offerings in order of increasing capability. Although Microsoft charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a well integrated and packaged device since Microsoft develops the Windows operating system.
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