Choosing between the Gigabyte Aorus 7 and the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 depends largely on what you value most in a laptop. The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is a bit heavier and bulkier, with a larger screen and more powerful graphics capabilities, making it suitable for gaming and engineering tasks but less portable. It has a numeric keypad and more gaming-oriented looks. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 offers a lighter, more portable form factor with a touchscreen, longer battery life, and better portability score, making it well-suited for general use and productivity on the go. The tradeoff with the Galaxy Book3 360 is in 3D and engineering performance, which is higher on the Aorus 7. If your top priority is gaming or intensive tasks like 3D design, the Gigabyte Aorus 7 could be a better choice. If portability and battery life are more important for everyday tasks and productivity, the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 would be the way to go. 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
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
6.4/10
8.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is good for gaming and AI, while the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 is only fair.
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
8.1/10
7.6/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
8.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 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 7 has a better screen than the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 for gaming and AI, while the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 has a better screen for engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the Gigabyte Aorus 7 and the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 offer sharp, bright displays with good color reproduction, ensuring that everyday tasks like browsing the web and watching videos are a pleasant experience. Engineers and designers will appreciate the wide color gamuts provided by these laptops, which allow for more accurate color work in professional applications; however, gamers and those involved in 3D work may find the lower refresh rate on these screens less suitable for fast-paced, fluid visuals that gaming or 3D modeling often require. While the Gigabyte Aorus 7 provides a decent compromise for general use and creative tasks, the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 stands out with top-tier screen quality that excels in the same areas.
Battery
6.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 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
Fair
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.2 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,190
$1,070
$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 Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 costs $1,070.
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and Gigabyte Aorus 7 are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.8/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and Gigabyte Aorus 7 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
7.7/10
8.5/10
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 7 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 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 Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 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."
"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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