The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) is typically less expensive with substantial battery life and is highly portable, suitable for silent operation and general use. Its performance for engineering and 3D tasks is adequate but not exceptional. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 15 is more expensive, offers more storage and memory, superior performance for 3D, machine learning, and engineering tasks, and has a higher refresh rate display. However, it has shorter battery life and is less portable, while its suitability for gaming and intensive tasks are its main strengths. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
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 15
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.5/10
8.0/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15, with its powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and high refresh rate screen, is well-equipped for gaming and 3D applications, providing fast and fluid visuals which are crucial for responsive gameplay. The Apple MacBook Pro 13, while boasting a capable Apple M2 integrated GPU, falls short for gaming due to the lower screen refresh rate and limited game compatibility with MacOS.
Engineering and Design
7.5/10
8.4/10
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is considered very good for engineering and design due to its powerful Intel i7 CPU, double the RAM, and a high-end Nvidia RTX GPU, as well as its larger and higher resolution screen compared to the Apple MacBook Pro 13, which has a capable but less powerful Apple M2 CPU/GPU and less RAM, making it merely good for engineering tasks. While the MacBook Pro offers better portability and silent operation, the Aorus 15 compensates with superior performance-critical specs but sacrifices portability and has noticeable operating noise.
Screen Quality
7.6/10
8.0/10
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
497.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
316.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has a better screen than the Apple MacBook Pro 13 for gaming and AI, and software development.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 has a high-resolution display and bright screen that make it excellent for general tasks and detail-rich engineering work, with colors appearing precise and vibrant due to its wide color gamut. However, its refresh rate is lower, making it less suitable for 3D applications where smoother motion is crucial. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 15, while providing similar benefits in screen resolution and color accuracy for general and engineering use, also falls short for gaming and 3D tasks because it may not have a fast enough refresh rate to deliver the most fluid visuals that these applications demand.
Battery
20.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 has 20 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 15 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
Very Good
Fair
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0/10
7.4/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) has best in class build quality, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,219
$1,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) has a price of $1,219 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15 costs $1,500.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 and Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) are both good for general use.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) is suited for general use due to its efficient Apple M2 CPU, 8GB RAM that handles everyday tasks well, high-quality screen with exceptional brightness and color coverage for crisp visuals, coupled with its portability factor, highlighted by its lightweight design and long battery life. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 15 caters to general use with its powerful Intel i7 processor and double the RAM at 16GB, which is better for multitasking, a high-quality display with a greater size, but it is less portable due to its heavier weight and shorter battery life, though it compensates with ample storage and superior performance in more demanding applications.
Content Creation
7.9/10
8.0/10
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aorus 15 to be very good for content creation, while the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) 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
7.8/10
7.6/10
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) and Gigabyte Aorus 15 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 (2022) and the Gigabyte Aorus 15 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 Gigabyte Aorus 15 is a power-hungry gaming beast. The Aorus 15 is designed to run games at QHD and high to max settings. But it also cuts a good figure in other demanding applications such as video editing and rendering. This is made possible by the Core i7 12700H and GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop inside the machine. A lightning-fast PCIe 4.0 SSD (1 TB) allows for short loading times."
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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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