The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) is known for its build quality, high-resolution Retina display, long battery life, and lightweight design, making it highly portable and suitable for general use, content creation, and light to moderate multimedia workloads. It runs macOS, which can be a preference for those integrated into the Apple ecosystem or contributing to professions like graphic design and video editing that often favor Apple's software. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 15P is built with high-performance gaming in mind, featuring a powerful GPU and CPU to handle intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning tasks. However, its increased performance comes with decreased battery life and added weight, which affects portability. The Aorus 15P runs Windows, which supports a broader range of software often used in engineering and gaming circles. Consider what you'll use the laptop for: MacBook Pro for portability and design tasks, Aorus 15P for gaming and intensive engineering programs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020)
Best in class overall build quality
Very good portability
Best in class battery life
Best in class speakers
Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15P
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good overall display quality
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.3/10
7.8/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P is good for gaming and AI, while the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) is only fair.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) with its own integrated GPU and standard screen refresh rate is less suited for 3D tasks compared to the Gigabyte Aorus 15P, which boasts a powerful Nvidia RTX graphics card and a high screen refresh rate, enhancing gaming and 3D experiences. Furthermore, the Aorus's compatibility with many popular games due to its PC platform, as opposed to the limited gaming options on MacOS, makes it a clear choice for gamers.
Engineering and Design
7.3/10
8.3/10
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P is very good for engineering and design, while the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P is rated higher for engineering and design because it has significantly more RAM, a more powerful CPU, and a high-end dedicated GPU, essential for resource-intensive tasks, whereas the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) offers less RAM, an integrated GPU and is powered by the Apple M1 chip, which is efficient but not as robust for demanding engineering applications. Additionally, the Aorus 15P has a larger screen with a higher refresh rate, beneficial for detailed design work; the MacBook Pro, however, has a higher-resolution display and longer battery life, which along with its lower weight, enhances portability and screen clarity for less intensive uses.
Screen Quality
7.6/10
8.1/10
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
491.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 15P for general use, engineering and design, and software development, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15P has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020), with its high-resolution and bright Retina display, offers excellent image clarity and vibrant colors essential for general use and engineering tasks, plus it covers a wide range of color gamuts which are crucial for accurate design work. The Gigabyte Aorus 15P, while having good general screen attributes, doesn't reach the same level of color accuracy as the MacBook, making it less ideal for professional design and engineering where color fidelity is key. However, for 3D applications which demand high refresh rates for smooth visuals, both laptops fall short, as their displays are not designed with fast refresh rates that are beneficial for gaming or high-intensity 3D modeling.
Battery
20.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 has 20 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has 5 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
Very Good
Good
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.8 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15P has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0/10
7.4/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) has best in class build quality, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15P has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,249
$1,950
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) has a price of $1,249 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15P costs $1,950.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P and Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) are both good for general use.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) is excellent for general use because of its impressive screen quality, high portability due to its lightweight and small size, and extended battery life, all backed by competent CPU and RAM for everyday tasks. The Gigabyte Aorus 15P is also suitable for general use with a powerful CPU and significantly more RAM and storage, a quality screen, and while it's heavier and has shorter battery life, it compensates with superior performance for more demanding applications.
Content Creation
7.8/10
7.8/10
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) and Gigabyte Aorus 15P 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
7.8/10
7.3/10
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) and Gigabyte Aorus 15P 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.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) and the Gigabyte Aorus 15P compare to other laptops
"The MacBook Pro 13 is still a very good subnotebook. The 2022 MacBook Pro 13 might look like recycling at first, because the device is completely identical to the old model expect for the new M2 SoC. We have to admit that we were surprised to see another iteration of the MBP 13 as well. The laptop is obviously familiar, but this does not change the fact that it is still a very good subnotebook. You get an excellent chassis with good stability, a very good display, good input devices and the new M2 chip is very powerful and efficient."
"The Aorus 15P is a high-end gaming laptop with fast 360 Hz display. Gaming performance in the Aorus 15P YD is very high thanks to the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 installed here. However, with the use of the Intel Core i7-11800H, CPU performance also closes in on the strong competition from AMD. SSD performance is excellent as well, and it leaves no room for criticism. Thanks to the built-in Intel Core i7-11800H, the system performance of the Aorus 15P YD increases significantly."
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About Apple
Apple, an American technology company, is one of the world’s largest company in terms of market capitalization. Their MacBook laptops feature a slim, minimalistic design, class-leading battery life, and premium display and speaker quality. In 2020 Apple switched from using Intel processors to their own silicon chips which have excellent performance and efficiency. The macOS operating system is the second most widely used OS, after Windows.
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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