The Apple MacBook Pro 16 is notably cheaper and a good fit for general use with a premium display and long battery life, greatly benefiting those who prioritize a balance between cost and a strong brand with reliable performance for everyday tasks and media consumption. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 15, while typically more expensive, is tailored for performance-intensive tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning, thanks to its high-refresh-rate display and powerful graphics card. It's bulkier and heavier, which impacts its portability but offers superior performance for engineering and high-end gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)
Best in class overall build quality
Good portability
Very good 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 overall display quality
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.4/10
8.0/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) 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.
Engineering and Design
7.5/10
8.4/10
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 surpasses the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) in engineering and design due to its more advanced CPU and superior GPU, which are crucial for demanding software, while its higher screen refresh rate benefits design fluidity and detail work. However, despite having a slightly less color-accurate screen than the MacBook, it compensates with a larger storage capacity and better gaming capabilities, though it is heavier and less portable.
Screen Quality
7.8/10
8.0/10
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
477.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
316.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 15 for general use, engineering and design, and software development, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
If you prioritize a crisp and clear display for everyday tasks like browsing the web and watching videos, the MacBook Pro's high resolution and brightness will serve you well, much like the Aorus 15 which also offers a quality screen for general usage. For engineering and design work where precise color representation is crucial, both laptops have screens that cover a wide color gamut, ensuring that colors are rich and accurate. However, if your main interest is in 3D gaming or content creation, the MacBook Pro may fall short due to its lower refresh rate, which can make fast-moving images less smooth compared to laptops designed with higher refresh rates specifically for gaming.
Battery
12.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has 12 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
Good
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.3 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has 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 16 (Late 2019) 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
$540
$1,500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has a price of $540 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15 costs $1,500.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 and Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) are both good for general use.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) excels in screen quality, portability, and battery life with a high-resolution IPS display, lighter weight, and longer stated battery usage, favorable for on-the-go use and prolonged work sessions. Contrarily, the Gigabyte Aorus 15 provides more storage and superior performance with a newer CPU and powerful GPU, better suited for tasks like gaming or performance-intensive applications, but compromises on battery life and portability due to its heavier build and shorter battery usage.
Content Creation
8.0/10
8.0/10
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 and Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) are both very 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
7.9/10
7.6/10
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) 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 16 (Late 2019) and the Gigabyte Aorus 15 compare to other laptops
"The Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023: M2 Max challenges GeForce RTX 3080 Ti. The new MacBook Pro 16 2023 with the M2 Max SoC is the most powerful laptop Apple has on sale right now. While we do not get the expected performance and efficiency improvements from completely new 3 nm chips, which we expected ahead of the launch, the 2023 model is still a solid update. The CPU of the M2 Max can be up to 20 % faster than the old model and we also see an advantage of 25-30 % for the GPU with 38 cores. However, both components also consume more power, so the efficiency did not change that much under maximum load."
"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."
Get a great deal on the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) or the Gigabyte Aorus 15
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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