Gigabyte Aorus 17″ (9RX7LBSFIDJA41US001) vs ASUS ROG Strix G16
Comparison summary
- Gigabyte Aorus 17″ is hands-down better laptop for gaming.
- For performance ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a lot better performing processor.
- Aorus has a higher resolution screen (Quad HD).
- For graphics performance Aorus has a bit better performing graphics card.
- Aorus features a bigger display. For portability Aorus is lighter.
- Aorus has a bigger SSD.
Gigabyte Aorus 17″ (9RX7LBSFIDJA41US001)
ASUS ROG Strix G16
Compare specifications
| Gigabyte Aorus 17″ (9RX7LBSFIDJA41US001) | ASUS ROG Strix G16 |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| Intel Core i7-13700H | AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 64gb | 64gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | GeForce RTX 5070 |
| Screen size | |
| 17.3″ | 16″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| Quad HD (2560 x 1440 pixels) | Full HD Plus (2160 x 1440 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 6.19 lbs (2.81 kg) | 10 lbs (4.54 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 15.71 x 11.12 x 0.87 inches | |
| (39.9 x 28.24 x 2.21 cm) | |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
| Hard drives | |
| 8000gb SSD | 4000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| April 14, 2026 | April 18, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $3,219.00 | $3,199.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $3,219.00 | $3,199.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Compare Gigabyte Aorus 17″ / ASUS ROG Strix G16 vs other gaming laptops:
Gigabyte Aorus 17″ (9RX7LBSFIDJA41US001) summary
Gigabyte Aorus is a great value Windows gaming laptop released in 2026. It has the GeForce RTX 4070 graphics card that is impressive for playing games. You can run 80% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The laptop doesn't have the best Intel processor, however enough RAM for its price. The 8000gb SSD storage is a very good amount. Quad HD resolution is ok for the 17″ 240 Hz display. It is light at only 6.19 lbs (2.81 kg).
GIGABYTE Aorus 17.3" 240Hz WQHD (2560x1440) Laptop New | Intel i7-13700H 14-Core | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 | Three-Zone RGB Keyboard | Thunderbolt 4 | Wi-Fi 6E | 64GB DDR5 8TB SSD | Win11 Pro
13th Generation Intel Core i7-13700H 14-Core Processor (Up to 5.0 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology, 24 MB Intel Smart cache, 14 Cores: 6 Performance + 8 Efficient, 20 Threads)
Upgraded to 64GB DDR5 SDRAM 5600 MHz, 8TB PCI-E NVMe Solid State Drive for Storage.
Stunning 17.3" WQHD (2560 x 1440) 300 nits Anti-glare, 100% sRGB, TÜV Rheinland-certified, 240Hz , Thin Bezel LCD Display powered by NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 with 8GB GDDR6
1x USB Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps Type-C support Power Delivery through USB Type-C, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C support 10Gbps, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A support 10Gbps, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A support 5Gbps, 1x RJ-45, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x Headphone and microphone combo jack
Full-Size Three-Zone RGB Keyboard with Numpad; Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (2x2) and Bluetooth 5.2; 1080p FHD + IR Camera; 99Whr 4-Cell Lithium-Ion battery (up to 6 hours battery life); 15.7" x 11.1" x 0.86" inches, 6.17 lbs; Black; 240W AC Adapter, 1 x Kailone Tech 32GB USB Drive included
ASIN: B0GX6CYK2B
ASUS ROG Strix G16 summary
ASUS ROG Strix G16 is a reasonably priced Windows gaming laptop released in 2026. It has the GeForce RTX 5070 graphics card which is passable for playing games. You can run 80% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The laptop has a passable AMD CPU, but enough RAM for its price. Your 4000gb SSD storage is an impressive amount. Only Full HD Plus resolution is lackluster for the 16-inch 165 Hz screen. It is quite bulky at 10 lbs (4.54 kg).
ASUS ROG Strix G16 16" FHD+ 165Hz Gaming Laptop, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7, AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX, 64GB DDR5, 5TB Storage (4TB SSD+1TB Docking Station Set), RGB Backlit Keyboard, Win 11, Gray
【Upgraded】Seal is opened for upgrade only, 1-Year warranty on Upgraded RAM/SSD from SnowBell, and original 1-Year Manufacture warranty on remaining components.【16" FHD+ 165Hz Display】Delivers fluid motion and clear visuals, ensuring fast-paced scenes remain sharp and responsive for gaming and daily use.
【AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX Processor】Built for intensive performance, this powerful processor handles demanding games and heavy workloads with fast responsiveness and smooth multitasking.
【64GB DDR5 RAM】Plenty of high bandwidth to run multiple programs simultaneously without any slowdowns.【4TB PCIe SSD】Massive storage space for your files, applications, and multimedia content, providing fast and reliable data access.
【NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7 Graphics】Advanced graphics technology delivers lifelike lighting and enhanced detail, providing smooth performance for immersive gaming and creative workloads.【4-Zone RGB Backlit Keyboard】Enhances your gaming experience by providing visual cues and immersive lighting effects.
【Windows 11 Home】【Dimensions & Weight】13.94"x10.39"x0.89", 5.51 lbs.【Ports】2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 2x USB 4 Type-C, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ45, 1x Audio jack. Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth.【Bonus Docking Station Set】1x 7-in-1 Docking Station with 1TB Storage, 1x 32GB MicroSD Card with Adapter, 1x Type-C Data Cable, 1x 3-in-1 Charging Cable, 1x Suede Cleaning Cloth.
ASIN: B0GT4C71DW