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Aorus 17g XC

Specifications

Aorus 17g XC
Aorus 17g XC (17G Series)
Processor
Intel Core i7-10870H 8 x 2.2 - 5 GHz, Comet Lake-H
Graphics adapter
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU - 8 GB VRAM, Core: 1290 MHz, 105 W TDP ( including 15 W Dynamic Boost), GDDR6
Display
17.30 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel, 300 Hz
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 26 x x ( = 1.02 x 0 x 0 in)
Weight
2.7 kg ( = 95.24 oz / 5.95 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)
Price
2090 Euro

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 91.25% - very good
Average of 4 scores (from 6 reviews)
price: 90%, performance: 96%, features: - %, display: 97% mobility: 80%, workmanship: 89%, ergonomy: - %, emissions: - %

Reviews for the Aorus 17g XC

90% Gigabyte Aorus 17G (2021) review
Source: Techradar English
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G is an incredible gaming laptop for anyone looking for an alternative to desktop gaming PCs. With its tactile keyboard and 300Hz refresh rate, this is a great device for competitive gamers who need a portable machine for tournaments or events.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/29/2021
Rating: Total score: 90%
90% Gigabyte AORUS 17G (2021) Review
Source: Trusted Reviews English
The Gigabyte AORUS 17G is an excellent high-end gaming laptop, especially if you’re into competitive multiplayer games thanks to the Nvidia 30-Series performance, mechanical keyboard and the blazing fast 300Hz Full HD display.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/01/2021
Rating: Total score: 90%

Foreign Reviews

90% Gigabyte Aorus 17G-XC, Review en Español
Source: Newesc Spanish ES→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/07/2021
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 90% performance: 95% display: 95% mobility: 80% workmanship: 85%
95% AORUS 17G XC Review en Español (Análisis completo)
Source: Profesional Review Spanish ES→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/29/2021
Rating: Total score: 95% performance: 97% display: 98% workmanship: 92%
Aorus 17G Xc Review Completa Y Videoreview En Español
Source: Game IT Spanish ES→EN
Positive: Beautiful design; great built quality; metal case; decent hardware; nice gaming performance.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/10/2021
Aorus 17G Xc
Source: Noticias 3D Spanish ES→EN
Positive: Powerful hardware; good price; nice display. Negative: Mediocre speakers.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/19/2021

Comment

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU: High-End laptop graphics card based on the Ampere GA104 chip. Available in different versions with a TDP from 80 to 125 Watt.

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.


i7-10870H: A higher-end, octa-core processor of the Comet Lake product family. This i7 is designed for use in larger, beefier laptops; its Hyper-Threading-enabled CPU cores run at 2.2 GHz (base clock speed) to 5 GHz (max. Boost frequency when under single-thread load). The all-core Boost clock speed is 4.2 GHz. Core i7-10870H is manufactured on Intel's third-gen 14 nm process and features the 24 EU UHD Graphics 630 iGPU.» 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.


2.7 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.


91.25%: There are not very many models that are rated better. Most of the assessments are in percentage ranges below that. The tested product is not considered perfect, but the sources give a clear purchase recommendation.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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