The ASUS Zenbook S 13 is lighter and offers better portability with a high-resolution OLED display which is favorable for general use and tasks that benefit from accurate colors, such as photo editing. Its battery will last longer for typical use but it has modest performance for engineering and 3D tasks due to its integrated graphics. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 17G, while heavier and less portable, packs more power for 3D rendering, machine learning, or intensive gaming because of its dedicated graphics card, making it suitable for high-end engineering tasks. However, it does come with a higher price tag and reduced battery life compared to the ASUS model. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook S 13
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Best in class portability
Very good battery life
Very good speakers
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17G
Good for gaming and AI
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.6/10
7.5/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
365.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
282.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
9.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good.
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 stands out for general use with its vibrant OLED screen, substantial RAM, and lightweight design for better portability, coupled with impressive battery life, which is essential for users on the go. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 17G offers a larger screen and a dedicated GPU for better performance in graphics-intensive tasks but compromises on portability and battery life, which might make it less convenient for everyday general use.
Gaming and AI
6.5/10
7.5/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.6/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook S 13 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.
Content Creation
8.5/10
7.5/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 is very good for content creation, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good.
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
8.3/10
7.2/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 is very good for software development, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good.
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.
Screen Quality
8.1/10
8.0/10
13.3in
SIZE
17.3in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
365.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
282.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 17G for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook S 13, with its vibrant and sharp display, offers clarity and color accuracy that benefits general use and detailed work in engineering and design, thanks to its high resolution and wide color gamuts. However, its lower refresh rate makes it less ideal for 3D applications and gaming, where fluid motion is key. Conversely, the Gigabyte Aorus 17G's focus on performance rather than peak display traits diminishes its screen allure for professional design tasks, yet its decent color range and resolution still provide a satisfactory experience for general use.
Battery
11.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has 11 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 17G has 6 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
Best in Class
Fair
13.3in
SIZE
17.3in
2.2 lbs
WEIGHT
5.9 lbs
0.4in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has best in class portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,400
$2,329
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has a price of $1,400 and the Gigabyte Aorus 17G costs $2,329.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook S 13 to be very good for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good.
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 is equipped with a high-resolution OLED screen providing vivid colors and sharp details, making it ideal for design tasks, whereas the Gigabyte Aorus 17G prioritizes performance with its more powerful GPU, which is beneficial for engineering applications that require graphical computing power. While both have quality keyboards and manage heat efficiently, the ASUS is more portable due to its lighter weight and smaller screen compared to the Gigabyte Aorus 17G, which offers a larger screen for better multitasking but at the expense of portability.
Build Quality
7.6/10
7.4/10
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 and Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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 ASUS Zenbook S 13 and the Gigabyte Aorus 17G compare to other laptops
"The Asus Zenbook S 13 is the slimmest OLED ultrabook worldwide struggles with annoying fans. The new Zenbook S 13 leaves us with mixed feelings, particularly since last year's model was so good. Asus has completely reworked the device, making the laptop noticeably slimmer. The result also looks good and the case makes a great impression, particularly also in terms of the stability. The new plasma ceramic surface feels great, and there are no problems with fingerprints. In addition, it now includes some of the known connections such as an HDMI port and a regular USB-A connection, which is a good achievement in such a slim device."
"The Aorus 17G isn't among the top RTX 3080 laptops due to its relatively low TGP of 105 watts. The device's gaming performance is average for an RTX 3080. For maximum performance, competitors like the Lenovo Legion 7 or the Alienware m17 R4 are recommended With the Aorus 17G, Gigabyte delivers a well-rounded gaming laptop. However, the device generates a high noise level. Throttling is not an issue. The CPU and GPU can develop their performance uniformly. Nevertheless, the device produces a lot of noise under load - more than many competitors."
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About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
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.
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