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Aorus 17G YD

Specifications

Aorus 17G YD
Aorus 17G YD (17G Series)
Processor
Intel Core i7-11800H 8 x 2.3 - 4.6 GHz, 109 W PL2 / Short Burst, 45 W PL1 / Sustained, Tiger Lake-H
Graphics adapter
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU - 16 GB VRAM, Core: 1245 MHz, Memory: 1500 MHz, 105 W TDP ( including 15 W Dynamic Boost), GDDR6, 27.21.14.6647, Optimus
Memory
32 GB 
, DDR4-3200, dual-channel mode, two memory slots (both in use)
Display
17.30 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel 127 PPI, Sharp LQ173M1JW04, IPS, glossy: no, 300 Hz
Mainboard
Intel HM570
Storage
Samsung PM9A1 MZVL2512HCJQ, 512 GB 
, 2 M.2-2280 slots (1x PCIe 4, 1x PCIe 3/SATA), 399 GB free
Soundcard
Realtek ALC897
Connections
3 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 USB 3.1 Gen2, 1 Thunderbolt, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 HDMI, 2 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: 1x mic in, 1 headset out, Card Reader: SD, SDHC, SDXC, TPM 2.0
Networking
Realtek RTL8125 2.5GBe Family Ethernet Controller (10/100/1000/2500MBit/s), Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200 (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/), Bluetooth 5.1
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 26 x 405 x 276 ( = 1.02 x 15.94 x 10.87 in)
Battery
99 Wh, 6514 mAh Lithium-Polymer
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: HD
Primary Camera: 0.9 MPix
Additional features
Speakers: stereo, Keyboard: mechanical keyboard with Omron gaming switch, Keyboard Light: yes, thermal pad, Microsoft 365 (trial), 24 Months Warranty
Weight
2.82 kg ( = 99.47 oz / 6.22 pounds), Power Supply: 735 g ( = 25.93 oz / 1.62 pounds)
Price
2 Euro

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 82.75% - good
Average of 4 scores (from 5 reviews)
price: - %, performance: 98%, features: 79%, display: 91% mobility: 65%, workmanship: 84%, ergonomy: 86%, emissions: 72%

Reviews for the Aorus 17G YD

86% Aorus 17G YD in review: Loud gaming laptop with a good mechanical keyboard | Notebookcheck
Gigabyte updates the 17G with the latest technology: A Tiger Lake processor, a GeForce RTX 3080 laptop GPU, PCI Express 4.0, and Thunderbolt 4. The Aorus 17G YD's highlight is still its good mechanical keyboard.
80% Gigabyte Aorus 17G Review – with Intel Tiger Lake H!
Source: Kitguru English
The alternate view is that most connectors should go at the rear and while we disagree, we are open to the point that this is a matter of personal taste. The keyboard and touch pad both work well. The controls feel right, they are precise and responsive and while they certainly click they don’t do it especially loudly. The problem for Gigabyte is that I expect things to be this way, so I consider an unsatisfactory keyboard to be a negative while a good keyboard is just how things ought to be. It is a similar story with the display which is nice and bright, has a good colour range and a seemingly infinite viewing angle with no hint of ghosting or other nastiness. In an ideal world the display would be 1440p however those panels seem to be very thin on the ground so it makes sense for this gaming laptop to pack a 1080p display instead.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/21/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
70% Aorus 17G YD
Source: PC Mag English
The elite Aorus 17G gaming laptop packs a panoply of bleeding-edge tech, including an 11th Generation Core H-Series CPU, but its sheer graphics performance trails that of the Alienware m17 R4.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/25/2021
Rating: Total score: 70%

Foreign Reviews

95% Aorus 17G YD-74DE345SH
Source: Chip.de German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/01/2021
Rating: Total score: 95% performance: 100% features: 88% display: 97% mobility: 68%
Gigabyte Aorus 17G YD-73DE345SH
Source: 15 Zoll Notebooks Test German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/29/2021
Aorus 17G YD
Source: Noticias 3D Spanish ES→EN
Positive: Powerful hardware; high gaming performance; excellent display; good cooling system; slim size; thin frames; great connectivity; long battery life. Negative: The location of webcam; mediocre speakers.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/21/2021

Comment

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU: High-End laptop graphics card based on the Ampere GA104 chip. At the time of the launch in early 2021, the 3080 is the fastest laptop graphics card on the market.

These graphics cards are able to play the latest and most demanding games in high resolutions and full detail settings with enabled Anti-Aliasing.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


i7-11800H: Tiger Lake (H45 series) based high end octa-core SoC for gaming laptops and workstations. The eight CPU cores run at 2.3 GHz to 4.6 GHz. The integrated UHD Graphics GPU offers 32 EUs at up to 1.45 GHz. The chip is manufactured on the second-gen 10 nm Intel SuperFin process.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


17.30": This display size is a standard format for desktop replacements (DTR). The DTR laptops are heavier to carry, need more power, but texts are easy to read and high resolutions are no problem. DTR are mainly intended for stationary desk use, where weight and energy hunger don't matter. In return, you enjoy the advantages of high resolutions (more details, better legibility).» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


2.82 kg:

With this weight, a laptop is rather heavier than average. Devices in this range shine more with screen size and performance than with mobility.


Aorus:

Aorus is a brand of Gigabyte Technology, a Taiwanese company that specializes in manufacturing computer hardware and accessories. Aorus was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan. The logo is a falcon head, as the name Aorus is derived from the ancient Egyptian falcon god Horus. The Aorus brand focuses on developing high-end gaming products such as gaming laptops, gaming monitors, gaming mice, keyboards and other accessories. Aorus products are designed to enhance the gaming experience. The brand also has a strong presence in the e-sports community and sponsors many professional e-sports teams and events.


82.75%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.


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Stefan Hinum (Update: 2021-06-18)